From temporary metallic tattoos to a Mongolian reverse headdress, Milla’s Shop has the accessory or crop top to complete any modern flower child’s outfit. Located in a high rise in Gangxia, this clothing and jewelry store offers many whimsical (and several handmade) pieces, as well as doubling as a dance studio.
“All the things I’m selling, I’m selling because I love them,” says Milla, the owner and one of the resident dance teachers.
After entering the space, she guides us through the wooden-floored dance studio complete with wall mirrors to a side room. Here hangs a strand of painted shell and feather earrings (RMB20-22). Beneath them, suspended feather hairclips (RMB30) and a multicolored, beaded, feather-adorned reverse Mongolian headdress (RMB280) made from dyed wool can be found. On a shelf nearby sits a stack of gold, silver and teal metallic tattoos for only RMB35 a sheet. Some come in strips of iridescent, jewelry-like geodesic patterns, while other non-metallic ones present large, colorful Asian motif portraits.
One shelf over are a range of neon pink, purple and orange mod-style bikinis (RMB100/top and bottoms), while on a rack in the back, white crocheted halter tops (RMB80), silky linen lounge pants (RMB150) and many other styles of skirts and dresses hang from a small rack.
Also a philanthropist, Milla makes and sells woven handmade bracelets for Nepal relief for RMB20. To date, the project has raised over RMB3,000 since beginning two months ago.
For those who want to take dance lessons (RMB80/one session, RMB700/10, RMB1,200/20), Milla’s offers three classes a week of urban, jazz and hip-hop on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
Visit Milla’s every day from 10am-10pm. Calling in advance is recommended.
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