Sunday, May 29, 2016

Taipei Journal III: East District/Zhongxiao Dunhua + VVG Something

East District or Zhongxiao Dunhua Shopping Area
MRT Station: Zhongxiao Dunhua

East district of Taipei is another shopping center and a cool hangout spots for "Hipsters and locals". Main road fills with international retail stores like Zara and Uniqlo, but the main things to discover here are independent local bars, cool restaurants, cafe, and chic fashion and lifestyle boutiques with beautiful architecture and window displays along the alleys of Zhongxiao East road. Most of the stores in this area open in the afternoon till very late at night. 

Zhongxiao shopping street is very easy to walk around. If you are into exploring stylish local vibe, great shopping scenes, and cafe hopping you will love this area. I would recommend to spend the whole afternoon here. This area is similar to Thonglor in Bangkok and less crowded than Ximending district another main shopping center in Taipei, usually packed with youth and tourists.

Also, it is a home to several VVG branches. What is VVG Group? It is a well-established Taiwanese lifestyle retails focusing on creating a good relaxing lifestyle. VVG consists of VVG Bistro, VVG Something, VVG Thinking, VVG Chiffon, VVG Action, and VVG Pride. Each of these branches has its own individual concept, offering different products such as books, clothes, stationery, toys, food, dessert with a mix of vintage and designer's pieces. Great spots to get inspired.

Address: #13, Alley 40, Lane 181, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City
Operating hours: 12 - 9 PM
Another branch of Very, Very Good or better known as VVG Group. VVG something is a small book shop with iconic red wooden door, bicycle, and beautiful plants at the entrance. It is not a usual book shops that offer all kind of books. Instead, VVG Something offers art, craft, cooking, design, and fashion books. Further, it brims with unique vintage and well curated items from designers around the world, displayed in a cozy and lovely atmosphere. This place is a perfect spot for not only book lovers but people who cherish unique or rare items with the story behind them.
VVG something is located on a quiet alley of East rd. You will also find VVG BistroVVG Chiffon, and the most recent branch VVG Pride has recently opened on 2016.05.28 just steps away across the road. 
Trendy boutiques along the alley
View of Taipei skyscrapers from Elephant Mountain
Outfit Details


29 comments:

  1. I love your outfit and all the pictures!! I need to go there, seems so much fun :)

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  2. great post and blog :)
    kisses,
    Tijana

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  3. Love that kind of street photos!

    Nice coat :)

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  5. So many nice memories!
    hope you are enjoying it!
    xx

    Eli

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  6. love that printed coat....its cut reminds me of a dress....and I just love that. Very feminine styling!

    you look like a million dollars!!!! travelling in style I see!!!!!

    Fab photos....I want to visit Taipei so much!!!!


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  7. Love the DVF setup!! just saw her last week in Tokyo :) that record shop is so cute!
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  8. Great photos and love your outfit!!

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  9. Wow, this is amazing, I love the photos! :D

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  10. I'm a sucker for tiny book shops! This is such a cute and cozy place! Seems like Taipei is treating you beautifully <3

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  11. Beautiful places!!! Wanna be there someday!

    XX

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  12. love this pics! they are great :D

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  13. These pics are so cool! Taipei is amazing!
    xoxo
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  14. Your outfit is so pretty.

    xoxo
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  15. Gorgeous pictures! Everything looks so charming and I love your coat!

    ~Pau
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  16. Oh, these are all fantastic, thanks for sharing!

    -Kati

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  17. You look amazing
    Fabulous outfit

    Love Vikee
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  18. So many interesting place to see in the world!!
    Love your look btw ♡

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  19. Gorgeous photos ! You are very elegant. Kisses :)

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