Coats of many colors

Many studios also provide retreading services, since down coats usually lose their warmth and get dirty after several years' use. Tailors will replace the down or the outer layer of the coat according to the customers' tastes.

Depending on the quality of the down, the price ranges from 20 to 50 yuan per gram. Those hoping to keep up with the latest trends can ask studios to update the style of their old coats. Clusters of these studios can be found in Xinjiekou and Jiaodaokou.

Cotton-padded shoes, handmade sweaters, wool trousers and socks are also traditional necessities for beating a Beijing winter. Although their popularity is waning, there are still a few stores in Beijing that provide such commodities. For example, you can find knitted handmade sweaters and socks at Da Xin Textiles in Dongsi, which is said to be the most popular place for such a service.