tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5358639875523972763.post-10482783064550191042008-07-19T08:21:00.002-05:002008-07-29T11:10:34.741-05:00<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ57SyXOtI/AAAAAAAAAGk/08t6FarOv5g/s1600-h/P1010020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224872577265515218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ57SyXOtI/AAAAAAAAAGk/08t6FarOv5g/s200/P1010020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Last day in Shanghai ! Rita and I head over to Xintiandi for breakfast . Xintiandi is in the French concession, where old homes have been converted to stores and restaurants. Full of charm and style, this area is home to Shanghai Tang, Simply Life and many other chic establishments. Rita and I browse through the shops and check out the product offerings. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ6GFKwhbI/AAAAAAAAAGs/esiQlgh1XFA/s1600-h/P1010034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224872762588300722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ6GFKwhbI/AAAAAAAAAGs/esiQlgh1XFA/s200/P1010034.JPG" border="0" /></a>From there we head to Han Feng's studio. Unfortunately Han Feng <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SI9AmMQ7xKI/AAAAAAAAAPo/GOBAq5LkHWc/s1600-h/P1010024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228468717271893154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SI9AmMQ7xKI/AAAAAAAAAPo/GOBAq5LkHWc/s200/P1010024.JPG" border="0" /></a>is in the US finalizing costumes for The Bonesetter's Daughter which will premier in San Francisco, however she has kindly asked her assistant to give us access to the studio where we get first look at the opera costumes (including the magnificent wedding dress!) as well as her new fall collection that takes it's inspiration from this exciting opera project. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ6ev_DqFI/AAAAAAAAAG0/0hTAGL6enPQ/s1600-h/P1010030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224873186398808146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ6ev_DqFI/AAAAAAAAAG0/0hTAGL6enPQ/s200/P1010030.JPG" border="0" /></a>The shimmering wraps and scarves are a "must have" and are on their way back to AsiaStore as we speak ! </div><div> </div><div>Next stop, Yue-Sai Kan's new home concept,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ64Xcy-xI/AAAAAAAAAHE/b24GvIOXoKg/s1600-h/P1010047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224873626489256722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ64Xcy-xI/AAAAAAAAAHE/b24GvIOXoKg/s200/P1010047.JPG" border="0" /></a> House of Yue-Sai featuring gifts and signature home items from all over the world.<br /><br />Now over to the Portman for a quick browse through the exclusive shops. I especially love Lilly's boutique. She has recently engaged a Japanese designer who <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ7YBpvITI/AAAAAAAAAHc/CEkcjOtw8E4/s1600-h/P1010052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224874170393764146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_wJT1U-rq1i8/SIJ7YBpvITI/AAAAAAAAAHc/CEkcjOtw8E4/s200/P1010052.JPG" border="0" /></a>has done some interesting handbag interpretations. </div><div> </div><div>After a lovely lunch at the popular Elements Fresh, it's time to grab my overflowing bags and head to the airport.<br /><br />Goodbye Shanghai...next stop Beijing !</div>Anne Godshall, Chief Merchandising Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07468707292456046098noreply@blogger.com