2012 Feb 11 Revealed: Where to Buy Valentine's Day Lingerie Part 1
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your sweetheart, when it comes to lingerie, everybody wins. Here, we’ve rounded up a list of Beijing’s best brick-and-mortar stores to buy sexy bras, panties and teddies, with helpful photos to boot.
6ixty 8ight This French brand provides a sweet and seductive array of satin and lace underthings. If you’re willing to spend a bit more (around RMB 300 for a bra, and RMB 100 for panties), 6ixty 8ight is a fine option. B/1F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District (6518 6035)
Aimer Feel A popular Japanese lingerie brand featuring ultra-racy underwear. Leopard print, pin stripes and polka dots abound. A matching set of bras and panties starts from around RMB 220. Daily 10am-9.30pm. B1/F, Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District (5971 6082) www.aimerfeel.com.tw
bla bla bra Headed by a Hong Kong designer, this local label is sometimes more colorful and playful than provocative, but they’ve definitely amped up their share of lace items for Valentine’s Day. Bras average at around RMB 290; some designs are even available in E, F and G cups. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6413 1108) www.blablabra.com
Calvin Klein Underwear Overpriced in China but, like elsewhere in the world, CK Underwear is consistently reliable for classy-chic undergarments. Sizes only go up to C cups and bras range from RMB 430-690. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (no tel) www.cku.com
H&M This massive clothing chain needs no introduction, but many foolishly forego their luscious lingerie collection. From cotton boy shorts to lace thongs, their underwear are available in a variety of styles, and for very reasonable prices. Daily 10am-10pm. Units 72-82, Bldg A16, Qianmen Dajie, Dongcheng District (6706 0508) www.hm.com/cn_en
La Perla You really can’t go more top-notch than this. State-of-the-art design that finds the perfect balance between sultry and erotic. Of course, such lingerie comes at a price – most items cost upwards of RMB 1,000. 2/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (6530 5146) www.laperla.com
La Senza More Halloween fetish than traditional, La Senza is definitely not subtle. Their risqué G-strings and corsets will be sure to show off your naughty side. Daily 10am-10pm. 3/F, Ginza Mall, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District (8454 9663) www.lasenza.com
Super Bra A Gulou boutique offering imported products by Victoria’s Secret, 6ixty 8ight, Jockey and Roxy. Daily noon-9pm. 60 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (6402 5058)
Yashow Market Leave it to Yashow to take care of the more voluptuous women. The third floor is rife with titillating bargains. While the quality isn't superb, you can snag sets of bras and panties for as cheap as RMB 50 at Mini House (Stall 3044), racy tights and garters for RMB 20-50 at Stall 3242 and sexy kimonos for RMB 80-100 at Stall 3246. Daily 9.30am-9pm. 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6415 1726)
Photos: bla bla bra, ASOS.com, La Perla, H&M, Shopbop.com
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