Sanlitun, at the heart of the city's diplomatic compounds and much of the city's nightlife, has grown into an excellent place for shopping as The Village, an open-air shopping complex, arises from the neighboring bar areas.

The Village is the hub for top brands, such as Ports International, Class Robert Cavalli, and Kosta Boda Orrefors. It is also favorite haunt for IT geeks and sports fans with the presence of the country's first Apple Store, and probably the world's largest Adidas store.

Surrounded by bars and cafes, restaurants, a five-star boutique hotel and a cinema, The Village is a regular destination for the city's fashionistas.METRO reporters Lu Chang and Wang Jing take a look at the early spring high-street fashion at The Village.