The Innovative Fashion Power of an Old Slaughterhouse::Shanghai::1933 Old Millfun

Unless you’ve lived in Shanghai long-term, your impression of the city is ever-changing. It blends the old and the new—one foot moving forward while remnants of past eras remain hidden. With the upcoming 2010 Shanghai World Expo, many novel and exciting destinations are emerging. The “latest and greatest” is the only reason you need to visit Shanghai. In this rapidly developing city, there’s always something dazzling and surprising—from the hottest creative parks, shopping malls, luxury hotels, and fashion hubs… every corner is a hotspot, which is why it was named one of the world’s top ten best cities by Lonely Planet. Get ready to head to Shanghai—better late than never, but late is still behind the times!

Manhattan’s SoHo, London’s East End, Tokyo’s Shōenjima, East Berlin… if you’re a fan of creativity or fashion, these places should be familiar. In China, such spaces are called Lofts, and Shanghai is where China’s first Loft districts emerged. From the 1990s Loft clusters along Suzhou Creek to more recent hotspots like M50 on Moganshan Road, Tianzifang, and Redtown… all are known for art and design, attracting visitors from far and wide—to explore artists’ studios, browse galleries and bookstores, or sip coffee. But if you’re looking for something different, we highly recommend a visit to “1933 Old Millfun” in North Bund—you’ll be in for a uniquely marvelous experience!

The “1933 Old Millfun” was transformed from a food processing plant built in the 1930s by British designers. The entire building stands five stories high, connected by 24 corridors linking the square outer façade to the vast 1,500-square-meter circular main structure inside. The juxtaposition of square exterior and circular interior, along with crisscrossing concrete ramps, corridors, spiral staircases, and umbrella-shaped flower columns, creates a maze-like, surreal atmosphere as you walk through. In addition to designer studios and arts spaces, what sets 1933 apart from other Lofts is its infusion of fashion elements. Trendy brand American Apparel chose to open its first flagship store in Shanghai here. The upscale restaurant “Su Zhe Hui,” famous for its authentic Shanghainese cuisine, invited Dutch star designer Marcel Wanders to create a dining space in its 1933 branch that is visually striking yet exudes refined elegance. The century-old French bakery “Paul,” beloved for bringing joy to Parisians, has also made its way to 1933. Add to that the GLOBUS Wine Lounge & Cellars, offering world-class wines, and the rooftop “Cigar Aficionado” Shanghai Club… all showcasing a brilliant fusion of Chinese and Western influences, radiating the opulent and luxurious charm reminiscent of Three on the Bund...Click to view the full attraction guide for Shanghai’s 1933 Old Millfun

★★★Further Reading＝PoNy's Blog::Business Trip to Shanghai – 1933 Old Millfun Edition


★★★Further Reading＝The Former No.1 Slaughterhouse in East Asia – 1933 Old Millfun



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