Some Much Needed Mischief: mercibeaucoup Opens in The Village

The fashion police would go wild in here. Purple polka-dot leggings (RMB 500) and batwing sweatshirts with three-dimensional rosebuds (RMB 7,300)?

At every turn you encounter more and more patterns: camouflage teamed with stripes, plaid with hearts, Christmas reindeer with … well, those are peculiar enough on their own. There’s not a single white tee in sight. Matching tops-and-bottoms look amusingly like sleepwear.

Of course the brand hails from Japan (where else?) – if any country is well-versed in playful, experimental fashion, it’s that one. A flatscreen TV shows models zipping by, wearing fun wigs and get-ups, and striking kooky poses.

While we wouldn’t suggest buying out the store, one or two pieces would surely add some much-needed mischief to your wardrobe.

Must buy: Sheer loose dress with hearts in black and navy (RMB 1,680)

Also try: I.T Beijing Market

mercibeaucoup, Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, NLG-25, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6416 9142) www.mercibeaucoup.jp 朝阳区三里屯路11号Village北区地下1层NLG-25

Got something to say about this or any other Beijing venue? Register as a user at the Beijinger.com and post your review on our online directory.