I briefly stopped by the Adidas Originals store in Causeway Bay on Friday night. The two-story shop was jazzed up with an exhibition by Hong Kong artist Dorophy Tang. Elements of this same exhibition recently debuted in the Adidas flagship store in Beijing. The show, “Kicks Discovery II” is comprised of Dorophy’s series of seventy hand-painted baby figures and several large Adidas-themed paintings. (more…)

I ran into my friend M.C. Yan on Thursday night and he was excited to tell me about a new project he’s been working on called Radio Dada. Yan is one of the pioneers of Hip Hop in Hong Kong. He’s helped popularize the concepts behind the culture and is well known as a graffiti artist and rapper. Yan was also a member of the now defunct group, L.M.F.

Friday night I bumped into him again, and since we were right next door, he gave me a tour of the new station he’s just launched. (more…)

What’s inside the disco ball?

Can it possibly be that time of year again? This Saturday is the sixth anniversary of Dragon-i! The club has evolved over the years to become Hong Kong’s quintessential nightspot. The six-year old venue hosts the biggest name international d.j.s and is a landmark destination for visiting celebrities.

Dragon-i anniversaries tend to be major affairs. Past headliners have included Little Louie Vega and Boy George. This year’s event is no exception. (more…)

As the city’s art community flocked to his show “This Brutal House” last April, the painter Simon Birch had other things on his mind. Having been diagnosed with cancer, and starting to undergo treatment, his ordeal began to shape his work. (more…)

Dysemevas, the pop-up store showcasing designers from China launched last week on the Sheung Wan end of Hollywood Road. The opening night featured a solid turnout by Hong Kong scene-sters and fashion insiders. (more…)

Even among trendsetters, Vivienne Westwood has had a colorful career. While other fashion designers mine Punk for inspiration, this pioneer actually lived it and helped define it! (more…)

Choosing a single photo to go at the top of this post was very difficult. Aside from being beautifully crafted, Christian Louboutin’s shoes are extremely photogenic!

What’s all the fuss about? The exhibition at the Cat Street Gallery paired David Lynch, a master filmmaker known for his distinct vision, with Christian Louboutin, one of the top footwear designers in the world. Rarely have I seen a collaboration between two creative individuals that has turned out so well. (more…)

Famed New York Hip Hop producer and Gang Starr alumni D.J. Premier is coming back to Hong Kong on Wednesday, November 12th. Expect a night of quality Hip Hop with an emphasis on classic New York beats over the commercial driven sounds of today.

D.J. Premier is considered one of the best Hip Hop producers of all time and has created countless classics. Though you might not know his name, you’ve probably danced to his music!

D.J. Premier
Dragon-i
The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street
Central, Hong Kong
$300 cover charge

As the international community rejoices at the American election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States, so too does the gang at Racks MDB. In fact, the popular billiards club is celebrating on Wednesday, November 12th, by re-branding for the night as ‘BaRacks’. (more…)

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy, Hong Kong’s monthly party showcasing rising international stars in contemporary dance music is taking place this Friday, November 7th. The latest edition features Dre Skull, a New York based producer / D.J., who has put out some great remixes of other new acts on the scene. Also on the bill for the night are DJ Kamikaze and DJ El Nomo, a Shanghai based duo behind the top monthly party Bananas. (more…)