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From Front Row to Alter, Le Lutin to THE VILLA, The Olive Shoppe to Dong Liang, Triple-Major to B.Y., in recent years Shanghai has become the epicenter of China's growing independent multi-brand boutique scene. Read More

Last week, Jing Daily took part in a Shanghai gala dinner and launch party marking the launch of the Swarovski Elements "Sparkling Contrasts" capsule footwear collection. Read More

Established in Beijing three years ago with a singular focus on stocking and promoting the work of China's up-and-coming designers, Dong Liang Studios has developed a reputation as a go-to boutique for fashion-forward Chinese and expats alike. Read More

Founded in December 2009, Le Lutin stocks an ever-changing array of designers and independent brands from around the world, among them Preen, Jenni Kayne, Jen Kao, Boy by Band of Outsiders, TBA and Ran Fan. Read More

Among the brands selling their own designs via Taobao, one of the most successful and fast-growing is Shanghai-based Front Row. Read More

With the emergence of Chinese independent designers and a niche buyer base, a handful of curated multi-designer stores have opened in recent years in cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Read More

This past weekend, Jing Daily attended the JUE NEXT GEN Photography Competition closing party and awards ceremony in Shanghai, jointly organized by the footwear and apparel brand Ospop. and the JUE Music + Art Festival 2012. Read More

As China-based fashion bloggers gain in influence — and start turning up in the front rows of local runway shows — here are five to watch (in no particular order). Read More