Generally you have to rummage patiently through little Chinese boutiques to find anything vaguely wearable, but this store is different – virtually everything on offer here is a gem.

The store is small; more than two customers at a time are likely to render the space very crowded indeed. Yet despite the restrictions, they still manage to cram in a heck of a lot of superb clothing and accessories. The main draw is the rack of posh frocks towards the rear of the boutique (starting from RMB 400), which are exquisite.

For accessories fiends, the tasteful hats (from RMB 100), scarves and jewelry are positioned artfully on the raised staircase.

Bo Yi Chu
Location: 146 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District
Opening hours: Daily 11am-9pm

(That's Beijing January 17, 2008)