Shanghai, a cosmopolitan city and global hub of culture and innovation, attracts many international brands to launch their first Asian or global stores. Here are some of this year's new openings:

1. Fotografiska

Category: Art

Location: No 127 Guangfu Road, Jing'an district

Origin: Sweden

First store level: First Asian store

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2. Christian Louboutin Global Flagship store

Category: Shoes, leather goods

Location: Jing An Kerry Centre, No 1515 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district

Origin: France

First store level: First global flagship store

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3. Alfa Romeo Brand Image store

Category: Automotive

Location: AI Plaza, No 683 Yunjin Road, Xuhui district

Origin: Italy

First store level: First Asian store

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4. Maison Sisley

Category: Skincare, cosmetics, fragrances

Location: Zhangyuan, No 99 Taixing Road, Jing'an district

Origin: France

First store level: First Asia Pacific store

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5. The Three-Body Problem: Beyond Gravity immersive experience theatre

Category: Entertainment, art

Location: 7th floor, AI Plaza, No 683 Yunjin Road, Xuhui district

Origin: China

First store level: First global store

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6. L'Oreal PRO Global Flagship Salon

Category: Beauty, hair care

Location: X 88 Youth Energy Centre, No 88 Tongren Road, Jing'an district

Origin: France

First store level: First global store

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7. EHB Restaurant

Category: Western cuisine

Location: No 11 Dongping Road, Xuhui district

Origin: Norway

First store level: First Asian store

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8. Range Rover Customisation Centre

Category: Automotive

Location: Lumina Shanghai, No 175 Longyao Road, Xuhui district

Origin: UK

First store level: First Asian store

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9. FENDI Casa Boutique

Category: Home

Location: No 1818 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district

Origin: Italy

First store level: First Asian flagship store

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10. Kashima

Category: Pets

Location: Seasons Place, Alley No 1529 Zhongxing Road, Jing'an district

Origin: Japan

First store level: First Asian store (outside Japan)

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11. Hennessy

Category: Spirits

Location: Taikoo Li Qiantan, No 500 Dongyu Road, Pudong New Area

Origin: France

First store level: First Asian flagship store

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Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce