Disclaimer: Don’t read this when you’re hungry!

There are countless choices for dessert in Hong Kong, but for this post I’m going to focus on several major chains that you’re likely to stumble upon in popular neighborhoods. Perhaps you’ve seen them before but have no idea what they sell. Think of this as the key to unlocking their pleasures! (more…)

Fashion designer Agnès B. was in town to celebrate the opening of a sprawling new complex made up entirely of boutiques bearing her name. Featuring a patchwork of clothing stores as well as a cafe, a restaurant, a chocolate shop, a florist and a travel shop, it takes up an entire wing of the IFC shopping center. Named La Loggia, it’s a major addition to the mall and an interesting new retail concept.

How did Agnes B. mark the opening?

With a major party! (more…)

Nike held a block party on Friday night to celebrate the opening of their first NSW store in Hong Kong. ‘NSW’ (Nike Sports Wear,) is the brand’s finely crafted line that exceeds athletic apparel and ventures into cutting-edge fashion. Until now they’ve relied on local power houses such as: D-mop, I.T., Lane Crawford and Juice to distribute their high-end lines. With NSW, the company is a establishing a retail foothold for their premium collection.

The event drew a large crowd as people made their way around normally bustling Causeway Bay on a Friday night. The atmosphere was genuinely festive as staff dressed in sports uniforms and costumes walked through the crowd handing out everything from cotton candy to beers! (more…)

The former Hei Hei Club has reopened as Billion Club located on the third floor of the On Hing building in Central. The same complex also houses clubs Sugar, Cliq and Ci Xi. The soft opening on Tuesday night completely packed the place. How does it compare to Hei Hei? (more…)

Swedish fashion label dreamandawake makes its Hong Kong debut with an event at The Embassy, an alternative art space in Chai Wan on Saturday the 25th.

Entertainment for the night will consist of three bands including Swedish singer Kristian Anttila, The David Bowie Knives and Mammoth, performing on the 2,000 sq. ft. balcony. There will be a fashion show titled “Drown” featuring the label in addition to free food and drinks. (more…)

As the turmoil in the financial markets began to spread to Hong Kong, someone put up a large wheat-paste graphic with the message “Game Over” on Pottinger Street (the old stone steps between Wellington Street and Hollywood Road) in Central. The image features the logo from the board-game Monopoly (a man in tuxedo and top hat,) with the words ‘Game Over’ below it. The rather wry graffiti attempts to announce the end of an era, but walking around this weekend, the city’s bars and clubs appeared to be bustling. In fact, the crowds spilling out onto Wyndham Street over the last few nights were much deeper than usual.

This isn’t the first time the city’s nightlife has been threatened. (more…)

Being located at the foot of the world’s foremost clothing producer has its benefits. While shopping in Hong Kong offers a cornucopia of brands, there are even more choices tucked away on side streets around the city. In fact, almost every major neighborhood in Hong Kong has some sort of store selling factory samples at a fraction of their normal retail price. If you derive pleasure from uncovering hidden treasures, then sample store hunting is for you! (more…)

Late night / early morning nightlife institution Home Base recently relocated to a basement just a few doors down from its previous location. The long running club occupied a niche as a sort of last stop for a night out in Central.

After making the rounds in the neighborhood, it was the only place still open when major clubs such as Volar, Dragon-i and Drop closed for the night. Prime time at Home Base would typically be after 5 am and continue well past dawn. From the inside you couldn’t determine what time of night it was. The dark atmosphere and comfortable lounge seating made it easy to lose track of time - or simply pass out! (more…)

D-mop, Comme des Garçons, Martin Margiela, Billionaire Boys Club, and Hoods Hong Kong have a new neighbor. DSquared2 recently opened the doors to their new flagship store in the former Diesel space on On Lan Street in Central.

Founded by Canadian twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten, the pair moved to Italy in 1991 to pursue their dream of launching their own fashion label. Fast forward seventeen years and the brothers are international sensations, known for making clothing that combines Italian elegance with their Canadian roots. (more…)

No, this is not the poster for the new SAW: Hong Kong, or some kind of Halloween display. It’s the front window of the Diesel flagship store in Central, announcing their thirtieth anniversary, branded as “XXX Dirty Thirty.”

To commemorate their 30th birthday, Diesel is throwing a massive series of parties around the world. The closest to us is in Beijing this weekend. On the 11th, you can catch some of the top D.J.s and bands in contemporary music by checking out the live streaming show at www.diesel.com/xxx

And what’s this about the limited edition Diesel anniversary jeans for $390 HKD? (more…)