2011 Feb 27 Some Much Needed Mischief: mercibeaucoup Opens in The Village
The fashion police would go wild in here. Purple polka-dot leggings (RMB 500) and batwing sweatshirts with three-dimensional rosebuds (RMB 7,300)?
At every turn you encounter more and more patterns: camouflage teamed with stripes, plaid with hearts, Christmas reindeer with … well, those are peculiar enough on their own. There’s not a single white tee in sight. Matching tops-and-bottoms look amusingly like sleepwear.
Of course the brand hails from Japan (where else?) – if any country is well-versed in playful, experimental fashion, it’s that one. A flatscreen TV shows models zipping by, wearing fun wigs and get-ups, and striking kooky poses.
While we wouldn’t suggest buying out the store, one or two pieces would surely add some much-needed mischief to your wardrobe.
Must buy: Sheer loose dress with hearts in black and navy (RMB 1,680)
Also try: I.T Beijing Market
mercibeaucoup, Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, NLG-25, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6416 9142) www.mercibeaucoup.jp 朝阳区三里屯路11号Village北区地下1层NLG-25
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