[Task] Help me find cool shopping in Shanghai/Shenzhen + Taobao — $10

Task

I'm looking for someone who knows how to dig around Chinese apps/sites and find interesting things to shop for, both online and in Shanghai/Shenzhen.

Mostly looking for:

  • Chinese fashion brands / independent designers
  • both men and women's clothing
  • bags, jewelry, accessories
  • boutiques / multi-brand stores
  • interesting Taobao stores
  • custom or made-to-order clothing

Also open to random good finds outside fashion - random tech (that isn't garbage or mass market stuff you'd find at any large electronics mall), design stuff, stationery, vintage games, etc. Cheap or expensive is fine. I'm mostly looking for stuff that's interesting and actually worth checking out.

I'd like a mix of:

  • physical stores in Shanghai
  • physical stores in Shenzhen
  • Taobao/Tmall shops or brands

Mostly fashion/accessories, but feel free to include a few good random finds.

I can already Google things / use ChatGPT, so I'm looking for someone who can go a layer deeper using Xiaohongshu, Taobao, Dianping, Chinese social media, etc. I'm not specifically looking for obscure stuff either - well-known is fine. I'm already on these platforms and I know what BS ChatGPT responses/lazy TikTok browsing looks like, so I'm explicitly ruling out most people who apply for this job. I.e. if you do not meet the criteria or don't think you immediately have the ability to find these things, DO NOT APPLY.

Comment $bid, then DM me:

  • your Chinese level
  • whether you're in/have lived in China
  • whether you regularly use Xiaohongshu/Taobao
  • 2 Chinese brands, Taobao shops, or stores you already know and like + a quick reason why

Don't do research for the application or start the task until I pick someone.

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 3:27 AM UTC

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