Shanghai Tang

Shanghai Tang (Chinese: 上海灘; pinyin: Shànghǎi Tān) is a Hong Kong luxury fashion house founded in 1994 by Hong Kong businessman David Tang. The brand is known for its luxury homeware collection and fine bone china. In 1998, Richemont acquired David Tang's controlling stake in the business.

Shanghai Tang
Company typePrivate
IndustryFashion
FoundedHong Kong (1994)
FounderDavid Tang
Headquarters
Number of locations
34 (2009)
Area served
Worldwide
OwnerUTAN Group
Websiteshanghaitang.com

David Tang stated that Shanghai Tang is a Chinese label that set out to rejuvenate Chinese fashion of the 1920s and 1930s. The fundamental design concept is inspired by 1920s Cheongsam combined with the modernity of the 21st century. Shanghai Tang is noted for its use of Chinese culture and heritage in its product styling, branding and marketing.

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