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Plaza 66 in Shanghai reopens to redefine China’s luxury shopping

STORYDenise Ng
Alicia Keys performs at Plaza 66’s opening gala in Shanghai.
Alicia Keys performs at Plaza 66’s opening gala in Shanghai.
Luxury in China

No expense was spared on the opening celebrations for Plaza 66, where many luxury fashion brands have their flagship stores

Luxury shopping mall Plaza 66 in Shanghai reopened last Friday, hosting an event attended by A-list celebrities and international icons.

The mall, which is owned by Hong Kong property developer Hang Lung Properties, is one of Shanghai’s top shopping destinations. Many luxury fashion brands – including Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier and many more – have chosen to locate their flagship Shanghai stores inside the mall.
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The celebration was attended by numerous acclaimed figures, including art photographer David LaChapelle, renowned pastry chef Janice Wong, Michelin-starred chef Michael White, interior designer Ilse Crawford, and Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys.

Michael White has opened a new restaurant, Marea, at Plaza 66.
Michael White has opened a new restaurant, Marea, at Plaza 66.

Attending guests were treated to a plethora of sumptuously-curated experiences, including an exclusive tasting at Michelin-starred Marea, a one-of-a-kind edible art installation by Janice Wong, and a rare demonstration at Pierre Marcolini chocolate boutique by the chocolatier himself.

Janice Wong at Plaza 66.
Janice Wong at Plaza 66.
Pierre Marcolini.
Pierre Marcolini.

The celebration included a ritzy scene during which guests and models were photographed by David LaChapelle and Tommy Ton. Alicia Keys then gave a stunning live performance and sang many of her greatest hits.

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