A multi-floor fabric and tailoring market in the South Bund area, the Soft-Spinning Material Market (often called the South Bund Fabric Market) is the most practical shopping venue for custom-tailored clothing in Shanghai. The ground floor has fabric dealers selling silk, wool, linen, and cotton by the metre; the upper floors have tailors who will produce suits, dresses, and shirts from fabric purchased downstairs.
Turnaround time for custom garments is typically 24–72 hours; prices are significantly below Western tailoring equivalents. Quality varies by tailor; asking for references or past work is appropriate. The market is on Lujiabang Road near the South Bund area; accessible from the Old Town by a 15-minute walk south.