As the luxury market in China continues to stall there has been a subsequent increase in the number of outlet malls. These shopping centres have been a mainstay in the US and Europe but are a new phenomenon in China – and one which retailers hope will rejuvenate the luxury market.

China’s appetite for foreign luxury has created a resale market at home, with consignment growing 30% faster than luxury overall in 2013. But with 80% of items in second-hand boutiques being fakes, why do people trust Secoo's resale platform for designer handbags and watches?

For the everygirl who loves labels but can’t take on the price tags, Very Exclusive offers new access to high-end fashion. Democratising designers by offering payment by instalment, Sarah Curran’s start-up caters to the savvy shopper who wants to make a statement.

The Chinese phraseguang jie(‘window shopping’) is relatively new, along with the overall concept of shopping for leisure in China, which has grown with the country’s wealth. But the uptake of shopping in the internet era is stalling the growth of brick-and-mortar retail.