Culture & Cool from Asia's most dynamic city
…and decorations, so you can expect some chills and thrills! 🙂 Halloween at Cubic Saturday, October 31st, 2015 Club Cubic City of Dreams (located on the second floor, above The Hard Rock Hotel entrance.) Estrada do Istmo Cotai, Macau…
…ice as you approach are the massive walls which surround the compound. The second thing I noticed was the red carpet – the longest I’ve ever seen, that was layed out at least a quarter of a mile long. Everything is bigger in China. It’s cheaper to make things, land is more plentiful (than Hong Kong) and there are massive numbers of people, which leads to having 50 bartenders at a party, and whole squads of workers to construct things. After walkin…
…tament to their success. Thrown in their IFC flagship location on December second, a lion’s share of the city’s creative trendsetters, socialites, and fashion folk mingled together all under one roof. The well-attended party was one of the best of the year and featured art installations as well as fun side-show attractions. [photopress:lane_crawford_art_fashon_160_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:hong_kong_shopping_lane_crawford_HK_2.jpg,full,pp_…
…n the extensive drink menu,) is now officially open. The address is 2/F, 43 Lyndhurst Terrace. It’s located above Pacific Coffee in the office building at the top of Lyndhurst Terrace called The Workstation. To get to the bar, walk into the building and take the elevator up to the second floor. Last week I stopped by for the grand opening. Though I was a little sick that night and stayed away from alcohol, the bar’s specialty drinks looked mighty…
…style? It’s The Bumbys! Fashion’s Night Out was back in Hong Kong for the second year in a row, a partnership between Vogue and Lane Crawford. The big party was again held at the retailer’s IFC location in Hong Kong’s Central neighborhood. The highlight of the large assortment of snacks, drinks, attractions, and activities was a personalized assessment by The Bumbys. The Brooklyn-based duo are equal parts performance artist, fashion critic, and i…
…accomplished M.C. from Sweden who is active in the European Hip Hop scene. Second in line is The Justice League comprised of MastaMic and Big Sammy, two promising talents in Hong Kong’s Hip Hop underground. D.J. Tinho, the 2007 Hong Kong DMC champion will also be lending his support. As if that wasn’t enough, the flier also mentions the inclusion of Ninemo, an indie Electro-Rock band, and Feel of All, a Hong Kong Punk band. That’s an awful lot of…
…rst one was with Dragon-i and it began at 2:30 am on a Sunday morning. The second one was held at a more reasonable hour with Prive, another local nightspot. The event was on a Thursday night, Friday being a public holiday in Hong Kong. How was the turnout? To get to the ship which was docked in the middle of the harbor, they organized a shuttle across from the Excelsior Hotel in Causeway Bay. The actual name for this area is the Noon Day Gun. To…
…the fun! FNO is BACK! Lane Crawford and Vogue China are teaming up for the second time to present Fashion’s Night Out 2013 in Hong Kong. H.K.’s first FNO was held in 2012, and was a major success. Guests packed three of Lane Crawford’s locations and wandered around shopping, meeting designers, rubbing elbows with celebrities, participating in activities, customizing their purchases, and eating snacks. Fashion Night Out 2013 promises to be bigger a…
…piece epic, which I’ve grown tired of (because most of them are mediocre). Second, I’ve heard that Jackie Chan plays a bad guy, which is a departure from the clownish character he’s often been trapped playing the past ten years. The film’s other lead, Daniel Wu, has continued to grow as an actor in his last few films and I’m anxious to see where this movie takes him. [photopress:Daniel_Wu_Shinjuku_Incident.jpg,full,pp_image] Daniel Wu at the recen…
…party based in Germany. On Friday, March 6th, he’s back in Hong Kong for a second appearance at Volar. Sebastian Serrano rocked Volar almost exactly a year from Friday’s gig. Have a look at photos from that night here. Serrano plays the type of music popular with the late night crowd at Volar. It’s European-style club music that’s a cross between Electro, Techno and House. Check out Sebastian’s MySpace page for a sample of his songs. DJ Sebastian…
…ation with lots of windows facing the street. The previous shop was on the second floor of a mostly residential building and the security guard was always lazy to let people in! The new shop makes good sense from a foot-traffic perspective. It’s situated directly across from the large, multi-brand i.t store, which does a steady amount of business with nearly the same demographic. The interior of the new shop reminds me of the original design of JU…
…hurst Terrace in Central. To get there you need to take an elevator to the second floor of what looks like an ordinary office building. As the doors open you enter the Evisu space. Stepping into the main room, the vibe is upscale, yet without the stuffiness of many of the private clubs that have been popping up around town. Though it’s branded as the Evisu bar, they stayed away from the obvious denim motif and instead opted for a modern decor by t…
…gave birth to Hong Kong’s pool table and beer pong trend, has taken over a second floor venue above Wyndham Street. After a quick look around, the new space is actually an improvement over the original. The new, more open layout lets you feel like part of the room, which is due to the square, rather than rectangular orientation. (this is just half of the space) There’s a much larger set of tables and seating for those not playing, as well as a goo…
…rayama, play the first night, followed by d.j.s Ko*Hayashi and T.B. on the second. Hong Kong’s Frankie Lam will also join them on the 8th. Though Techno music remains popular around the world, it’s not easy to come by in Hong Kong’s clubs. This weekend is a rare chance for Techno purists to hear their music unadulterated and uninterrupted. For those unfamiliar with Yumla, it’s a place that champions indie dance music and has been the launching pad…
…on several levels. First it remixes Kipling’s logo in a fresh and fun way. Second, the illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of an urban jungle with shapes that pop out of the ground, forming the city’s skyline. [photopress:Kipling_bag_Monkey_City_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The two designers from Girls from Omsk, Valeria Siniouchkina, and Philippe Koeune were on hand to participate in the event and talk about the collaboration. [photopress:Girls_F…
…ith even more shoppers (if that’s possible!). A short walk away is the new Hysan Place shopping complex that will add a massive amount of prime retail space to the neighborhood. The anchor tenants include a DFS flagship and Hong Kong’s second Apple store. Forever 21 Hong Kong flagship store 5-19 Jardine’s Bazaar Capitol Centre Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (directly outside of Causeway Bay MTR station exit F) [photopress:forever_21_hong_kong_shop_store_…
…l,pp_image] The competition was fierce on Sunday night as Racks hosted its second pool tournament for models. This edition was sponsored by Pravda Vodka and Triple Five Soul, the urban clothing brand. The tournament featured the best of several heats, with games going on three tables simultaneously. The event had a large turnout, with the players paired in teams of two. A few of the teams were actually composed of boyfriend-girlfriend duos, while…
…must be an eloquent speaker. I believe he plays a different brand of House music than other d.j.s that have visited Hong Kong recently, and I’m excited to hear him play. Talking about legendary d.j.s, they don’t come much bigger, or more important than Grandmaster Flash! Flash is back for his second appearance at Dragon-i. He’ll be behind the decks on Wednesday, October 3rd. I was out of town the last time he visited and this time I don’t want to…
…ast Friday on the 75th floor of Central Plaza. Central Plaza is the city’s second tallest skyscraper and the highest reinforced concrete building in the world. The Apex, the event space located on the 75th floor, is unique not only for its view, but also for its futuristic atmosphere. Looking around the room at the web of beams surrounding the three story high windows, I couldn’t help but feel like I was inside the Deathstar from the original Star…
…tour with acts like Erykah Badu and Questlove from The Roots. Back for his second appearance in Hong Kong, Eric Lau will be manning the turntables at Insenses once again on Friday, May 4th. You could easily pay three times the price and hear boring mainstream music all night, OR you could try something new, support a rising talent, and actually have a fun time. Recommended! Eric Lau at The Getup! Also featuring DJ K-Melo, Mr. NRVS, and Rolec Frida…
…o sit in a space where the view is unobstructed. (O.K., it doesn’t make a huge difference, but it will provide you with the best opportunity for taking video and photos.) If you can’t get the seat you want in the first section of the boat, there are other good seats towards the back in the second section of outdoor seating. Look for a row where there will be a clear view not blocked by the columns and sit in the seat closest to the water. To recap…
…Saturday, September 15th. This will be Billionaire Boys Club / Ice Cream’s second store, the other is located in Tokyo. My friend Sylvia ran into Pharrell last year while he was in town looking for potential locations. On Lan Street was a good choice. The small street has gone crazy recently with a Martin Margiela, Comme Des Garcons, Yasuhiro Mihara, a new Diesel shop, and a Visvim store just around the corner. The street was pioneered for high-en…
…kers, and unique collaboration lines, Hong Kong’s CLOT crew launched their second JUICE clothing store in H.K. on Wednesday night. The new shop, which follows stores in Causeway Bay, Taipei, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur, is located in a newly renovated basement shopping center called Woodhouse on Nathan Road. The shopping mall is across the street from iSquare, and just below Chung King Mansions. Apart from selling exclusive foreign labels, Juice is…
…g event last Saturday for their expansion into Causeway Bay. This is their second location, the first being in Harbour City / Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. LCX is sort of like a mall within a mall. It’s a collection of trendy youth-oriented brands clustered together. They sell mid-range to high end designer fashion, cosmetics and lifestyle products. The strategy behind LCX is smart – once your target consumer is at one boutique, chances are the…
…secret of their success. Over the course of one year they have launched a second branch in Shanghai that’s a major new addition to the city’s nightlife. Located in Xintiandi, it featured a star-studded opening party that took place last month. Even with nearly twenty more tables than Racks Hong Kong, the place is consistently packed. Here’s wishing the Racks gang another year of great business and good times! Newly renovated club Drop After closi…
…there on Sundays.) The park is actually so big that we didn’t even explore the whole thing or the rest of the building, so we’re not sure about all the points of interest. It’s definitely worth a second trip to discover more. Recommended! Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park Rooftop, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Building 33 Shing Fung Road Kai Tak, Kowloon (near Kowloon Bay)…
…or K-Pop artists including with her YG label mates G Dragon and T.O.P. The second reason why it’s a smart move is that it brings in an additional audience. CL has performed several times in Hong Kong, as well as attended events, and there’s always a large turnout. Dillon Francis Initially part of the line-up, Dillon Francis announced that he will be canceling all of his tour dates in Asia. DJ Revolution gains visibility in 2015 The event organizer…
…s tales told in remote regions, you now have stories coming from so-called second and third-tier cities. These areas are often large by population numbers, but not as massive as the mega-metropolises. I believe this trend is bringing an infusion of variety into the national cinema and is an exciting indication of things to come. (China once had a thriving regional film scene.) For those of you contemplating attending the festival, it’s on until Ap…
…area consisting of props and a sunken d.j. booth. It was obvious from the second I walked in that this would be a good party! The props had a sort of winter feel, with stark, leaf-less trees and life-sized ravens perched around the stage. It was a little eerie! The clothes themselves were stark as well. The almost wedding-like dresses and dark black clothes carried out the theme. Several of my friends were in the show including Japanese models Yu…
…imum though the space could have easily accommodated a larger turnout. The second level of the three-story parking structure had been miraculously converted into a Chanel party space. Featuring a huge video screen on one end, a long bar, ample seating, a VIP area, and two d.j. booths, the design was ready for a big bash. [photopress:Chanel_mobile_art_party_eve.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Channel_mobile_art.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Chanel_…