The Asia Society’s Garden Court Café was transformed into a darkly lit den last night when Aprivateclub.com and Shanghai Tang threw a cocktail party celebrating the Society’s current exhibition, Art and China’s Revolution. “It’s such a great environment,” said Luigi Tadini. “I love especially that the lanterns match my coat, a deep purple.” Marissa Bregman [...]

Shanghai Tang’s core fan base has traditionally favored the retailer’s ethnic prints, cheongsams, Mao jackets, and Chinese tchotchkes—luxurious gear to be sure, but a bit thin on the high fashion cred. That looks to be changing: Richemont, which owns a controlling share in the company, has announced that the Central Saint Martins-trained Joseph Li, who’s [...]

Amid a blaze of chic chinoiserie and hot colors, Shanghai Tang launched its new flagship last night at 600 Madison Avenue. Guests—including Jacqueline Sackler, Chessy Wilson, Tara Summers, Jessica Joffe, and Kate Schelter—came in for a sneak peek at an ST outpost that’s smaller and more focused than the ambitious, multilevel one that crashed and [...]