Luxury Peninsula Arcade unveiled in Shanghai

The Peninsula Shanghai recently opened the Peninsula Arcade — billed as the most exclusive shopping destination in Shanghai.

The arcade features 25 international luxury boutiques, two of which have already been selected by their respective brands as their mainland China flagship stores.

The two-story, 7,000-square-meter Peninsula Arcade is home to 24 exclusive brands, inclduing Ascot Chang, Berluti, Brioni, Canali, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Emporio Armani, Georg Jensen, Giorgio Armani, and Valentino.

Shanghai is becoming home to a burgeoning portfolio of leading fashion and luxury brands keen to introduce their products to this flourishing market, thanks to its rising affluence and its enhanced international profile from hosting the 2010 World Expo.