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…electing snacks! The popular Hong Kong-based online store celebrated their second anniversary with a coma-inducing food carnival on December 19th. The cookies were the first to disappear… and there were dozens of them! The event, which brought out a who’s who of the city’s modelographers and fashion bloggers, tempted guests with numerous snack options. Taking over the bottom floor of Kee Club, each table featured a different treat. The offerings i…
…and I was curious to check out his work. After a brief look I’m planning a second trip back to spend more time viewing the images in detail. One quick word – impressive! The store was just too much to take in all at once. Just when you thought it would end, there would be another staircase or hallway leading to another area or display. It’s remarkably large even for a luxury goods haven like Hong Kong. After about thirty minutes perusing the stock…
…etition held in major cities around the world is back in Hong Kong for its second year. This time it will be held in the Exhibition Center in Wanchai. Last year the turnout was very strong. (Check out photos from Cut and Paste 2008 here!) The 2009 edition of the design battle includes 2D, 3D, and motion graphics categories. With a more centralized location, the turnout should be even bigger this year. Tickets for the event go for $100 HKD and are…
…Enso will also be manning the decks in the front room. For the night, the second room at Cliq will feature a special line up of three of Hong Kong’s top Drum N Bass crews: Saiyan and Teem from Magnetic Soul; Wash and Electronic Mistress from Kongkretebass; and Blood Dunza from the Heavy Crew. For those who love bass and complex bpms, this should be a buffet of beats! Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy Friday, July 3rd, 2009 CLIQ 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing…
…t available everywhere including on mass transit such as buses and trains. Second, it’s safe to use your device anywhere at any time. Third, a majority of people are on messaging platforms and social media, as Hong Kong is made up of citizens often with friends and family overseas. Fourth, Hong Kong people are concerned with ‘face’, and the new way to gain face is via your digital stream, sharing images from your “wonderful” life. Fifth, Hong Kong…
…top of the ceiling. The main room of the club was stuffed with people. The second room, the “champagne room” is still being renovated. The crowd was younger and less international than Dragon-i, but larger in volume, with a fun atmosphere. My final stop was Volar, which was surprisingly packed. [photopress:Volar_DJ_Sebastian_Germany.jpg,full,pp_image] Only one of the two rooms was open and a visiting d.j. (Sebastian Serrano from Wild Obsession, Ge…
…nclosure. [photopress:Hong_Kong_pet_store_HK_CWB.jpg,full,pp_image] In the second window there were three large lizards slithering around on the ground as a female staff member attended to them. A few medium-sized turtles were also in the mix. [photopress:Hong_Kong_pet_store_shop.jpg,full,pp_image] No, wise-guy, this wasn’t the opening of an exotic burger joint! The shop, Reptile Corner, is a clear standout among the other pet stores in the neighb…
…almost looks like the dancer is battling themselves. This was Hong Kong’s second exposure to this style of dance. In 2005, Edison featured the originators of krumping, The Clowns, at his concert. You can read about that event here. On Saturday night a stage was assembled at D.I. allowing the crowd a better look at the moves. After a short introduction the dancers did their thing, taking turns showing off their skills. Here’s a look at their perfo…
…ive away, another option is Select 18. This store carries a range of finer second-hand clothing and will sell your items on consignment. If your clothes find a buyer, they take a certain percentage from the sale. The place has a bohemian feel to it and makes for a fun browsing experience. You can read more about Select 18 in a previous post here. Select 18 is located on the fringe of Soho on Bridges Street, directly in back of Centre Stage (the bu…
…eleased on Valentine’s Day. The Ambush jewelry and accessories line is the second by Verbal and Yoon, and a follow-up to their precious metal and gem stone brand, Antonio Murphy & Astro. The Ambush collection on display consisted of in-your-face pieces including items such as a chainmail hoodie, heavy necklaces, medallion adorned caps, and other clunky but cool designs. The latest collection seems influenced by a brief period of Afro-centric New Y…
…e Skool, organizers of the popular rooftop Reggae parties, celebrate their second anniversary. As a special Christmas present to Hong Kong, they are featuring not one, but two major selectors – DJ Shabaga from Switzerland’s T.I. Sound, and DJ Man Logik from Lion Scratch in France. Once again, on December 24th, they will taking over Central’s Pier 7 (above Star Ferry,) for a night of soulful Hip Hop and Reggae sounds. You can expect a fun, holiday…
…ekdays http://www.strandbooks.com/ Rows of book shelves as viewed from the second floor landing Forbidden Planet – A mecca for comic book fans that attracts all walks of life. A vibrant community exists here with a shared passion for art, super heroes, and story telling. The store is crowded with people pouring over the latest comic releases. Forbidden Planet provides comics and community In addition to the enviable selection of comics, toy figure…
…-up ice-cream pop (which was the cutest thing I saw, the gold cupcake took second-place.) Flowers, trees and small bushes were also for sale. [photopress:Chinese_New_Year_Fair_CWB.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:chinese_new_year_Kong_Hong.jpg,full,pp_image] These have traditional meanings and are thought to bring wealth, abundant relationships and well being. (I bought much bigger plants and flowers this year!) The plants are for sale on the south…
…_crawford_opening_ceremony_fashion_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Food took a close second to fashion at the launch of Lane Crawford’s collaboration with Opening Ceremony. Along with props such as a faux New York City street-scape, there were numerous food and drink stalls setup around the massive IFC retail space. [photopress:opening_ceremony_store_address.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:lane_crawford_opening_ceremony_hong_k.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:…
…Anton Lopez, Benny Luk, and White Space set up at the JUICE store in Causeway Bay. JUICE (Hong Kong) 9-11 Cleveland Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Don’t forget, there’s also a second JUICE store now on Kowloon-side as well. JUICE (Kowloon) Shop 11,18-20 Woodhouse 36-44 Nathan Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon…
…o be one of the featured brands. They are expanding to 150 spots for their second show. Walking through The Hub it was possible to see firsthand just how well it worked. Made In Paradise, a new swimwear brand from Hong Kong was constantly getting inquires from prospective distributors and retailers as we stood by taking photographs. An assortment of swimwear by Made In Paradise In addition to a contemporary take on patterns that included 80’s and…
…,pp_image] After walking past the reception, I took the elevator up to the second floor. My first thought is that having just one medium-sized elevator is a potential bottleneck if dozens of people arrive or exit at once. Newer clubs tend to have multiple elevators to whisk partygoers to their destination. Exiting the elevator, there’s a small reception lounge to the left, and a series of hallways to the right that lead you to the main disco area….
…For the second year in a row I attended Dragon-i’s Chinese New Year celebration. This year they also featured a lion dance and music by the d.j. Paul “Trouble” Anderson. The lion dance is always a special treat. It featured two lions – a silver one and a gold one. At the height of the performance the lions fetched something from the ceiling using their mouths. It is then unfurled and opens to be a banner with good new years wishes….
…entral, Hong Kong (There are two ways to enter On Pedder. One is by walking into Joyce on the ground floor, and taking the small elevator up; the second is by entering through New World Tower via the escalator.)…
…erforming at Clockenflap include Chic featuring Nile Rodgers (back for the second time!,) Earth Wind & Fire, The Libertines, Ratatat, Mr. Scruff, and James Lavelle’s Unkle Sounds. For the full schedule, please visit the Clockenflap site. For helpful tips on attending Clockenflap for the first time, please see our post “Top 5 Tips For Clockenflap“. Highly recommended! Clockenflap 2015 Friday, November 27th, to Sunday, the 29th, 2015 West Kowloon Wa…
…that’s inspired by Kowloon’s disco scene of the 80’s is back again for the second time this Friday, January 24th. The venue is Bar City, an old-school Hong Kong nightspot on the border of Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan. Part retro music, and part of-the-moment underground dance beats, Night of The Living Discoheads is a party where people let loose and have fun. Don’t be surprised if you see 80’s themed outfits, hairstyles, and makeup. Drinks are less e…
…Wednesday night I checked out a large new club called Cliq, opened on the second floor of the On Hing building in Central. Most nightlife people will know this building as previously home to Hei Hei Club, which was on the third floor, or Sugar, which is currently located on the ground floor. Taking up 7,000 square feet, which is large by Hong Kong standards, the designer additionally made smart use of the space. Well positioned bars and seating a…
…ated Causeway Bay. My main mission for this trip was to have a look at the second collaboration between Kapok and the clothing company Hooked. The two teamed up last year to create a series of t-shirts by international designers and they decided to repeat the project again. The result is ten different designs from around the region. [photopress:Kapok_delay_no_mall.jpg,full,pp_image] Kapok is the type of interesting shop that you would expect to fi…
…ne_Hong_Kong1.jpg,full,pp_image] Galleri Magazine held the launch of their second issue on Thursday night at Racks MDB in Central. The event ran from seven until ten and packed the place with movers in Hong Kong’s art scene. Galleri was founded to heighten awareness of the city’s creative talent and so far it’s been a big success. Flipping through the new issue, there’s an impressive mixture of artists, many of whom I’ve never heard of before. The…
…it couldn’t go on like this any longer, Dj Nu-Mark took the stage for his second set of the night. [photopress:DJ_Numark_Hong_Kong_HP.jpg,full,pp_image] This time around he played a set manipulating the turntables. He used a quick-cutting style, mixing new selections in very fast succession. His song selection and timing were unmatchable. The crowd had no chance to get away. They were entranced, hanging on his every mix. Nu-Mark played a variety…
…pagne going around. At a certain point, the club’s main dancefloor (on the second floor of the building,) was fenced off and M.C. Goldmountain came out and said a few words. He was followed by a fashion show featuring models dressed in lingerie and furs. [photopress:Hong_Kong_models_Beijing.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Model_Hong_Kong_Fashion_Sho.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Club_Beijing_HK_party.jpg,full,pp_image] After the show, the party ki…
…e ground floor is O Lounge, which additionally serves as a restaurant. The second floor is Liquid, and the third floor is Vapor. The decor is different on each level. Alchemy’s main entrance way [photopress:Manila_Alchemy_entrance.jpg,full,pp_image] Vapor before guests arrived [photopress:Club_Alchemy_Manila_Philipp.jpg,full,pp_image] Overall, the club has a sleek look and features an impressive sound and lighting system. Video screens are all ove…