Le'Teen
While
planning my trip to Shanghai I surfed all corners of the world wide web in
search of recommended cute shops. During my search I was overjoyed to discover
a thread mentioning several lolita fashion stores in the city.
I marked
them on my map and upon arrival went in search of said stores. I walked through
a private neighborhood with a suspicion that I was totally lost and to my
surprise, learned that none of the stores existed anymore.
Despite
my disappointment, one block away from my non-existent destination, was a store
that shone with an aura brighter than the rest. I could feel the warmth and
lovely atmosphere radiating out of it a block away.
That
store was Le'Teen.
Le'Teen
is a Japanese gyaru influenced clothing store with several locations across
Shanghai. They feature feminine prints and patterns and a romantic vibe.
A couple
times per season they put out a fashion newsletter with coordination
inspiration and a makeup and hair tutorial.
Points
about Le'Teen that I love:
- Price- Their pricing is
lower than Japanese gyaru brands such as Liz Lisa and One Spo, but a bit
higher than what you'd find at Forever21 or H&M
- Quality- The materials,
accents and details really show this brand produces quality pieces
- Originality- Though clearly
inspired by Japanese gyaru trends, Le'Teen does not produce replica items
Lovin'
Le'Teen? Their items are available for purchase on Taobao's Tmall (with a
Shopping Service)
*Le'Teen is romanized as
"Le'Ting" in Chinese
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