XINLELU.COM has been all over the expat press lately but here's a very quick recap for those who have been living in a cave and still haven't heard of it :)
The first Platane store was opened in 2006 by two expatriate friends who had a vision to blend the heritage of Chinese culture with a modern lifestyle. Today, Platane has two locations, a larger store in the lively enclave of Taikang Lu (close to Tianzifeng) and another one in the leafy Wukang Road.