It looks like instead of opening a second location, as previously rumored, American Apparel will be moving its only Shanghai store from the 1933 complex to Infinity Mall on Huaihai Zhong Lu. Considering that was quick becoming the only thing of interest at the otherwise empty old slaughterhouse-turned-art space/retail outlet, is there really any reason to visit that place anymore? Besides because of a love of old Shanghai architecture of course. more ›

• Shanghai street artist Sail has painted an exhilarating new piece called "plum blossoms." It's a tree that also manages to spell out his tag. Find out more about Sail on Neocha Edge. [Neocha]
• Ever thought 1933 was too far a trek out just to buy some gold lame stretch pants? Luckily, another American Apparel has opened, this one in downtown Huaihai Zhong Lu. [City Weekend]
• Friends passed it by on our way to Spot the other day, but now that someone has talked to the staff, it seems it's official: Ming, that short-lived nightclub on Tongren Lu, has now turned into Maxmo. [SmartShanghai]

SH Mag reports: "The clothes are still made in LA, and so are the wages – staff here receive above the US minimum. ... Small, but packed full of sweatshop-free goodness." And the prices? "Fine jersey T-shirt (¥188); plain tank vest (¥154); knee-high tube socks (¥102); solid rib mod dress (¥307); lamé late night mini skirt (¥328); unisex striped zip hoody (¥461); nylon taffeta jacket (¥553)." We're curious to see how this location performs. Nice looking building, but does anyone actually go there? (Honest question — we've never been.) more ›

Fans of tight-fitting non-branded clothing rejoice! Following the much-heralded invasion of H&M and (the slightly less heralded) C&A, dedicated followers of fashion have the arrival of another Western brand to look forward to, after American Apparel announced that they will be hitting the streets of Shanghai in the next month or so. Location details have not yet been released but the chain is currently negotiating a lease for a downtown store in Shanghai, as well as planning to open in Beijing and Suzhou. more ›