Giving an opportunity and a stage to rising stars within the art, fashion and design world, the event allows new and old faces to network, share and promote ideas, and of course showcase their products and passion to the general public. more ›

Designer and founder of Suzhou Cobblers, Denise Huang, held a fashion show over the weekend featuring many colorful folksy looks on her models. more ›

Though the clothes have been out for a while (and many of the celebrities themselves wore the dresses shown on the catwalk to the event), Marc Jacobs gave the fashion crowd an excuse to come out and take in an electric seventies feel collection. more ›

Beijing may have gotten Prada, but down here in Shanghai, Chloe staged one of its biggest shows to celebrate its 5 year anniversary of being in China. The fashion occasion brought out Asia's most high profile celebrities -- from Hong Kong model Gaile Lok, actor Simon Yam, to Korea's Wonder Girls, they were all there for the presentation of the Spring-Summer 2011 collection. Also not one to miss the social-media boat, the brand had even launched a blog www.jesuischloe.com and streamed the collection live from the Expo Center. You can view the full collection of classic feminine Chloe looks above. more ›

If you’ve haven’t already heard, tonight there will be nice a treat for all you fashionistas out there. Ana Frau will be showcasing her new collection from her Frau Ana line as well as hosting a delectable after party, rife with yummy candy and drinks, at the always exciting Not Me bar... We were able to catch the very busy designer while she was still preparing for her upcoming show and badger her with some questions. more ›

• Discounts! Bargains! Deals! This week there apparently a glut of savings at Plaza 353 where dozens of stores are beginning to offer promotions and steep discounts in anticipation of the impending national holiday [City Weekend]
• We'll need those savings if we're going to enjoy this hairy crab season. Reports have come out that prices will be about 10% higher than last year because of bigger crabs and higher water quality. [Shanghai Daily]
• In the mood for a classy night out living it up with the fashionistas but don't want to spend a lot? The Frau Ana fashion shows combines a party, fashion, and no cover this Friday. Oh, and there is allegedly free cotton candy. Sweet. [Shanghaiist]

Shanghai's calendar is looking quite eclectic this week, with musical offerings from jazz to house to reggae. But when you're not lounging on the Bund or jammin' at Shelter, you could also check out a CouchSurfers meeting, an American Apparel fashion show, or a talk on China's growing desertification problem. more ›