Barbie Shanghai designer in a 30-minute experience of the steps of the design process (inspiration, concept, prototypes, fabrics etc.). In the end, girls could sit down at a PC to create their own doll. In the Fashion Runway, Girls could experience a real runway show by getting dressed in fashions from world-renowned designers. The Barbie Cafe were a collaboration with Australian celebrity chef David Laris. The bar had karaoke, a DJ, and pink martinis, known as Barbietinis. Barbie chocolates were available, also created by the Australian celebrity chef David Laris. Barbie Shanghai Barbie Shanghai was the first Mattel Barbie flagship store in
Pedder Building after 17 years, the flagship Shanghai Tang store closed down, with rising rents cited as the main reason. The landlord was asking for a monthly rental of HK$7 million. US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reportedly took over the lease for an even higher monthly rent. However in November 2016 the fashion retailer announced its decision to close down their flagship Hong Kong store, citing strategic review. To continue its presence in Central, Shanghai Tang set up several project units, namely "Shanghai Tang Loft" on the sixth floor of the Pedder Building, from 23 October to 20 February 2012. Located