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I had a free day in between checking out the Ferragamo show and an event for the U.K. brand DAKS. I spend my time in Beijing just like H.K. – I go from neighborhood to neighborhood checking things out. One difference between H.K. is that taxis are cheap in Beijing. The only catch is that traffic can be terrible, and taxi drivers don’t know the city very well. After sleeping late I grabbed lunch by myself at Peter’s Tex-Mex, the burrito spot in Ji…
…en McQ store opening on Wednesday night treated Causeway Bay shoppers to a free live performance. Hong Kong band, “The Yours“ played a short, but rocking set directly on the sidewalk of Paterson Street. The event took over the middle of the block as guests gathered outside the shop, eating snacks and indulging in special drinks. The neighborhood’s many shoppers stopped and watched as fashion folk socialized and took part in the festivities. The in…
…Pedderzine was filled with covetable shoe designs by Charlotte Olympia, Suecomma Bonnie, Sophia Webster, Gianvito Rossi, Alaia, Nicholas Kirkwood, Alexander McQueen, Aquazurra, Guiseppe Zanotti, Louboutin, Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Pierre Hardy, Toga Archives, MSGM, Robert Clergerie, Sacai Luck, Rene Caovilla, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent. Of the many bloggers to choose from, Jayne was a savvy choice, as her style is in line with On Pedder’s mi…
…areas as well as food choices that are kid-friendly. (Children under 12 accompanied by adults get in for free!) This is the biggest year yet for Clockenflap, with over 100 performers and three days of entertainment. Last year’s event drew 20,000 attendees, and this year is meant to surpass that record. Clockenflap 2013 The three-day festival is packed with names that would normally headline shows of their own. On the schedule are genres ranging f…
…well as the latest sensations have passed through their doors. The club’s commitment to music has been shaped by founder and occasional d.j., Gilbert Yeung. Dragon-i also established nightlife practices that have been emulated by other venues around town, including their system of providing free drinks and meals to models. Eight years is a major milestone in a city that always embraces the newest thing. Dragon-i has survived SARS and other diffic…
…ome. Her creativity is apparent! Lovefoxxx of CSS DJ set Saturday, March 14th Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street (in Lan Kwai Fong) Central, Hong Kong Free entry for members, $250 HKD cover charge for non-members (includes one drink.)…
…I saw a new Sony ad campaign today on the MTR (the subway in H.K.). It features a free-hand drawing style that is currently popular with certain Japanese clothing designers. It’s sort of an anti computer-perfect look. It’s more like doodles than graffiti, and it’s meant to be youthful and fun. Of course, I’d prefer to see the trains with graff ads, but it did catch my eye….
…is songs. DJ Sebastian Serrano Wild Obsession Germany Friday, March 6th Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong, Central Hong Kong Free entry for members, non-members: $250 (includes one drink)…
…’s 2011 Autumn and Winter theme is Cat Girl inspired, hence the party’s name! The Cat Girl Glamour party is by RSVP only. If you’re interested in attending, please call KEE at 2810-9000 to put your name on the guest list. The party begins at 9pm and will have free flow champagne for the first two hours (while supplies last!). (We only wish it was a Cat Girl costume party!) 😉 SLY presents Cat Girl Glamour featuring DJ Dee Montero and Mr Sit Thursda…
…name have any special significance? Who knows. Was it super original? Not really, but it’s still an interesting prank. Finally, here’s the “Golden Ass” in its new home! You can check out more of SIBO’s graffiti work on the HK Street Art site. Congrats again to our friend on his new acquisition, and thanks for sharing your story with Hong Kong Hustle’s readers. New discoveries at Art Basel Hong Kong 2014 Roaming the two floors of the second Art Ba…
…recognize! A Lil’ Wayne Cumbia remix! And one more taken from a party called The Rumble. Skip to the two minute mark to check out the scene at prime time! Thursday’s an opportunity to catch a sample of the Cumbia sound in person at Yumla! Recommended. DJ Annita Cumbia Selecta Supported by DJ’s Kid Fresh and Enso from Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy spinning Dancehall, Brasilian Funk and Bass music Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Yumla Lower Basement, 79 Wyndham…
…s. Guests pay just $100 HKD, and receive a copy of the new DVD, plus get a free Beck’s beer, and admission to the party featuring a live performance by 24 Herbs! Dance crew Beatrix will also be giving a showcase. Throughout the night, Element Skateboards will be giving away an assortment of prizes. Sounds like a great deal to me! Recommended. Skate First DVD release party Thursday, February 26th, 2009 Club Zaza 3/F, Toy House, 100 Canton Road Tsim…
…ous – even if you don’t understand a word! Supporting DJs on Friday include Hidden Dragon, Rayshizzle, The Groove Thief, and DubKong. Read more details on the HEAVY Facebook Page. For fans of Chinese Reggae in all its various forms, this should be an exceptional night. Recommended! Jado from Far East Lion Sensi Lion Shanghai vs Hong Kong, Chinese Reggae Soundclash! Friday, November 22nd, 2013 XXX (Check out our directions) Basement, 353-363 Des Vo…
…years back. Expect another wild night at Volar! Steve Aoki Asia Tour Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguliar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free entry for Volar members, cover charge for non-members…
…ars. He makes a stop again at the legendary club on Wednesday, before heading over to Macau on Friday. DJ Cash Money Friday, August 28th Cubic 2/F, AIA Tower, Nos. 251A-301 Avendia Commercial De Macau Macau Cubic members free all night, cover charge of $200 for non-members after 12:30 (includes two standard drinks!)…
…rested in the Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy party at Cliq, unfortunately on the same night. That event features d.j. Pat Drastic and d.j. Suivez who I’m sure are also Tittsworth fans! I’m going to try to catch both events! Recommended! Tittsworth Friday, February 6th, 2009 Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free entry for Volar members, cover charge for non-members, includes one drink…
…he process. It makes dating fast, simple, and FUN! (Is this the opposite of normal dating in Hong Kong?) Tickets must be purchased to participate. Ages: 21 to 35 Gentlemen: $300 Ladies: $50 *Free wine from 8:45 – 10:00* *Special giveaways from alivenotdead & DNM* Enjoy! Te Pasta Bar at Delay No Mall 1/F, 68 Yee Wo Street Causeway Bay, Hong Kong…
…ity (and importance) of a music-focused club that doesn’t pander to lowest common denominator tastes. Recommended! Wall of Sound – 50’s & 60’s pop music from the Phil Spector and Motown eras Featuring: Lost Kids, Paul Jones Pop Safari, Enso + Surprises Friday, January 10th, 2014 From 9pm till late $100 HKD cover charge (Free for XXX members) KODE9, founder of Hyperdub Records Also featuring Yao, Rolec, Nerve and Enso Saturday, January 11th, 2014 F…
…is is one of the first special events at Roxie to be open to the public. Researching what type of music Joel Madden plays as a d.j. seems to be pointless. From what I’ve read it depends on the night. He apparently spins everything from Pop to Rock and 80’s music. I’m curious! Joel Madden DJ set Thursday, November 5th, 2009 Roxie Free for members, non-members $200 HKD cover charge includes a glass of Veuve Clicquot G/F, 24-30 Ice House Street Centr…
…by Indie Rock, Electro, Hip Hop and other underground genres from around the world. Stretch is affiliated with Steve Aoki’s record label, Dim Mak, a home of this blended style of contemporary dance music. Recommended. Friday, January 23rd, at Volar. Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free entry for Volar members, non-members $250 HKD cover (includes 1 drink)…
…iesel 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… Â Diesel – Sex Sells Friday, April 23r…
…hat the discount adds up, but when you’re working in an office, isn’t your free time all the more precious to you? I suppose I come from a different culture where people abhor waiting on lines. To see crowds trading their time for such a small sum, actually bothers me. What does this say about the mentality of the average office worker? Are they just biding their time at their desk as well? While the machines are practical if you are passing by at…
…nking hole adjacent to the city’s lengthy escalator. All of the events are free, although some may require guest-list. Have a look at the flyers below for more info. Cakeshop Seoul’s Art Basel pop-up is back! One of our favorite events from last year’s Art Basel was a pop-up collaboration between Seoul’s Cakeshop club and the Yeti gang. This year the Cakeshop crew, including Djs Kingmck and Soulscape are back again at the same location. Read our p…
…rovide an ample soundtrack. Hype Nasty featuring DJ Rafik vs. Kid Fresh Volar Basement, 38-44 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong Free for members, $300 HKD for non-members includes two drinks…
…at it allows the crowd to spill out onto a large open terrace, providing a comfortable place to chat with friends. The silent auction / reception was in full swing when I arrived. Guests walked around the space browsing the small canvases which were hung against the walls and placed on a table in the center of the room. [photopress:Nike_charity_art_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] There were works by a great variety of artists who approached the 6″ by…
…rmation, check out the Daybreaker website, and follow them on Facebook for updates to catch the next Hong Kong session. Notice to brands Daybreaker is a prime example of how brands can support innovative ideas and collaborate to build positive awareness among a core group. A massive amount of photos and videos were generated at the event that then get spread out to the participants’ followers. Events like Daybreaker allow you to reach a specific n…
…LAB CONCEPT, with several signs indicating a larger presence in Hong Kong coming soon. In addition to their temporary pop-up location at Queensway, it appears that American Apparel will soon be launching a dedicated Hong Kong online store. (This is good news for all those who keep commenting on our earlier A.A. posts here and here.) [photopress:american_apparel_hong_kong_online_store_shop_hk.jpg,full,pp_image] For Hong Kong, an online shop is a m…
…Many DJs event last month know that the trip to Macau is virtually hassle-free, and helps to weed-out the lame people not really into the music. What you get instead is an enthusiastic crowd that respects the music and just wants to have fun. The result is an atmosphere way better than Hong Kong’s clubs. LJT Bukem and M.C. Conrad live! Presented by Magnetic Soul Saturday, March 6th, 2010 10:30 PM to 06:00 AM on Sunday Blue Frog The Venetian Macao…
…h a series of metal signs hanging on the exposed brick wall, the brand was communicating slogans meant to champion individualism and free expression. The largest sign was a creative statement with historical roots. To briefly summarize, it mentioned a kind of traditional Japanese artisan who has a philosophy of looking at things, not for what they are not, but for what they are. For example, they don’t view a curved piece of wood as not suitable f…
…it! Singapore’s Matteblacc feat. DJ JNR & DREM Saturday, July 12th, 2014 FLY 24-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong Free entry!…