Founded in 1994 as a bespoke tailor in the iconic Pedder Building in Hong Kong, Shanghai Tang was inspired by the glamour and glory of the Shanghai Bund in the 1930s, a vibrant era during which this renowned entertainment playground was the melting pot for culture, fashion, architecture, commerce and art.
The name of the brand is a play on words that takes the English transcription of the Shanghai Bund (上海滩 – Shang-hai-tan) and humorously connects the sound of the words with the name of the late founder, Sir David Tang, who developed a phenomenal celebrity following including Princess Diana, actresses Gong Li and Nicole Kidman, top models Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.