Faced with losing the lease on their iconic flagship location in Central’s Pedder building, (ousted by an absurd bid by Abercrombie & Fitch,) Shanghai Tang has proven once again that they’re resourceful and innovative.

In a stroke of retailing brilliance, the brand has opened up shop in a series of Mongolian gers (which are large round tents,) on the rooftop of the Lamma Island ferry pier in Central. (more…)

Was it the lure of fashion darling Olivier Theyskens or something else that packed Lane Crawford, Canton Road last Wednesday night? Though the store went against conventional wisdom by holding the reception on Kowloon-side, (during the height of rush hour!) the entire space was buzzing with Hong Kong’s most sought after names. (more…)

Darren Emerson, a legendary DJ and former member of the British band Underworld, will be playing at a special event by Japanese brands Moussy and SLY on Thursday, October 20th.

In addition to putting out one of the biggest hits of the 90′s – “Born Slippy,” on the soundtrack to the movie Trainspotting, Darren Emerson has also worked with The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode and Björk. (more…)

Opening not one, but two splashy flagship stores recently, Hong Kong’s I.T Ltd. is making its case for top fashion retailer in greater China. (more…)

Japanese brands Moussy and SLY packed the SML restaurant in Causeway Bay on Wednesday night for a fashion show titled “Dream Travel.” Check out photos from the show and a video of the finale! (more…)

Top models, Elli-Rose and Chikako Watanabe, well known to fans of the influential Japanese magazine ViVi, headlined a fashion show in Tsim Sha Tsui on Friday, October 9th. The show was organized by prominent Hong Kong retailer i.t and showcased mostly Japanese labels.

In addition to the ViVi models from Japan, local favorites such as Cara G. and Jessica C., also participated. Check out the video! (more…)

Phillip Lim is in the middle of the video at the pause…

Celebrated fashion designer Phillip Lim made an appearance at Lane Crawford on October 7th, to host a special preview for a project called 4X3.1.

The project, which is a collaboration between Phillip Lim’s 3.1 brand and Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford, is comprised of four short films shot by four “new generation creative talents.”

The partnership with Lim is consistent with Lane Crawford’s strategy of building an alliance with every emerging star in contemporary fashion. (more…)

Dismembering a Teddy bear – or remixing it?

Jun Takahashi is half performance artist and half mad scientist when it comes to creating his dolls. He frequently spins around inspecting his handiwork and the placement of furry material. Sometimes he picks up whole sections and starts rapidly sewing with long pulls of the thread.

Saturday night there was a large crowd gathered watching and snapping photos as the noted Japanese fashion designer (along with two assistants,) worked. Some of the onlookers stood captivated, while others shot a quick glance at the trio before continuing on.

Encouraged by a live soundtrack of sometimes striking music (by Kan Takagi and Fran-Key,) it took nearly two hours to assemble a ‘Grace’ (as Jun Takahashi calls them.) What are they made of? (more…)

This Friday the 23rd, Diesel is holding an in-store event to celebrate their Spring Summer 2010 denim collection. Titled ‘Sex Sells,” it features racy, charged photos by photographer Miko Lim.

Getting into the spirit of the campaign, Diesel will transform their main window on Queens Road Central into a ‘peep show’ to tantalize attendees (and unwitting passersby,) with their new denim line. Tunes for the night will be supplied by d.j. Miss Yellow.

Diesel’s invitation summarizes the event as: “Come hang, get boozed up, eat hot dogs and gawk at models!” Also on hand will be some sort of campaign-themed game with naughty Diesel toys as prizes…
 
Diesel – Sex Sells
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
From 6:00 to 9pm
Diesel Planet (Flagship) Store

20 Queens Road Central

Central, Hong Kong
Free

Outside of film premieres and similar functions, it’s rare to see mega-stars such as Andy Lau in person. So it came as something of a surprise to see the legendary actor / singer twice in one day last week. (more…)