Fashion Friday is a brand new weekly column that will appear on Shanghaiist every Friday, 9am on the dot. Here's where you'll find the latest on what's hot, what's not, meet designers, and get your fix on fashion events going about in town. more ›

Pan Shiyi, a real-estate developer who called for cheaper iPads for the public, was ridiculed with requests for cheaper housing from netizens, including viral mockups made of a new currency in his namesake. Now, he's busted out his savvy PR chops, by issuing a personal version of his own currency. Well played sir, well played. more ›

In the past, Wokai has featured great industry insiders from companies such as Sherpa's and Subway. This month's Drinks for a Better World is now looking to Swedish retailer H&M to share a bit of business savvy. more ›

• This year the Chinese New Year celebrations and Valentine’s Day woo-ing hit on the same date. But never mind if you’re lacking in both the family and lover department, Urbanatomy offers a hot solution to pack in some pleasure for one: Shanghai’s sex shops uncovered. [Urbanatomy]
• If you missed the launch of Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie line, here’s your chance to redeem yourself for not taking our advice the first time. The French design house hits H&M stores on February 20th with a fierce knitwear collection and fabulous stripy tights. [City Weekend]
• Shanghai’s aging population is in the hot seat this week as the city looks to raise its official retirement age to an increase of 5-years. The decision will be made in an effort to relieve pressure on pension funds created by, well…the aging population. [AFP]

It's going to be a sunny December weekend - all the better to be out and about! Definitely check out some of our live music suggestions at night, but just in case you’re feeling geeky/artsy/cultural during the day, we’ve outlined some of this weekend's coolest/quirkiest-sounding art exhibitions, fashion launches and community events that will keep you buzzing around town until Sunday evening. more ›

Fashion news columns are buzzing over the November 14 launch of Jimmy Choo for H&M, a collection of couture at prices that aren’t supposed to make budget-conscious fashionistas weep too hard. The collaboration between Jimmy Choo and H&M is the latest in a long line of link-ups between the Swedish fashion giant and designer labels - a list that includes fashion elites Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and Roberto Cavalli. 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 ›