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…nd So Me. While two of the events are private, invitation-only affairs (to commemorate flagship store openings by Diesel and Coach,) the Volar / Ed Banger event at HITEC is open to the public via ticket sales. Walking through the MTR station in Central last week, the walls of the Lan Kwai Fong exit featured multiple posters for the event. Advertising in this way is a rare move not normally associated with club music. But then again, this is no ord…
…rnational sales and Lane Crawford has positioned itself as the fulcrum for entering the China market. [photopress:theyskens_theory_clothing_brand_china_store_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The multilevel store uses a forest of abstract vertical shapes to divide the large open space. Several life-long Hong Kong residents in the room remarked that they had never set foot in the Tsim Sha Tsui branch before. Though often snubbed by Hong Kong Islanders who have…
…eens Road and Ice House Street, it’s directly across from A Bathing Ape and down the block from both Harvey Nichols and Joyce (a famous local couture importer.) It’s also an easy stroll from the Louis Vuitton flagship store that grounds the opposite corner of The Landmark shopping center. This Tuesday was the celebratory launch event for the new Gucci shop. It’s been a busy week for high-end brands with a Tod’s event and also a Vivienne Westwood f…
…at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Queens Road West. The shop will open in 256 Hollywood Road, while a bar area will occupy 254 Hollywood Road, next door. [photopress:Dysemevas_pop_up_shop_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Dysemevas_Hong_Kong_address.jpg,full,pp_image] For more information and to read profiles of the designers included in Dysemevas, go here. Dysemevas pop-up store 254 and 256 Hollywood Road Sheung Wan, Hong Kong (at the in…
…scratching and engaging the crowd. The style has its roots in turntablist competitions where d.j.s compete with elaborate routines, creatively assembling bits and pieces of songs to make something brand new. Thre3style is even more complicated as it addresses a weakness of turntablism – engaging dance floors. Many turntablist routines are so technically complex, that they can only be truly understood and appreciated by fellow turntablists. Thre3s…
…exotic items like artisanal toothpicks! (That definitely gets a Woaw!) The opening party packed both floors with fashionable guests. The second floor space Attendees on the ground floor congregated towards the rear of the store near the open-air balcony and kitchen, which provided access to a constant flow of food and drinks. Upstairs, Young Guru played a solid set, running through 90’s Hip Hop and into Dancehall music over the course of the night…
…t to you by Peanut Butter Wolf, F.O.B., and Stones Throw Records. Highly recommended! Peanut Butter Wolf “Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton” + video DJ live performance With support by Blackfoot Phoenix (Boiler Room) Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 Les Boules Cafe Petanque 18 Woo Hop Street Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong Doors open at 9pm. The documentary screening will begin at 9:30 *sharp* and will be followed by Peanut Butter Wolf’s set. Don’t be late! Limited t…
…Kong to perform with the Hong Kong Orchestra at the end of the month, November 28th. (Edison is going to open up for him.) I’ve heard recordings of Kanye’s concert performance with live instruments, and it’s something not to be missed. With an orchestra behind him, Kanye’s musicianship really comes through on a higher level. It’s a quality that most people in Hip Hop these days couldn’t even attempt to match. The venue is a brand new outdoor spot…
…The rooms vary in size, but are equally well appointed. Club Cubic’s grand opening Opening night began with the celebrity guests (top model Ana R., TVB personality Bosco, and Emperor Entertainment Group artist Sherman,) chatting with reporters about nightlife. Over the course of the event, many more Hong Kong entertainment figures and celebrities came to party. Because Cubic’s owners are veterans of Hong Kong’s nightlife scene, the opening brought…
…experience. The party took place on a Sunday night and attracted an ‘influencer’ crowd SK8FIVE2 SK8FIVE2 is located in an industrial building in Kwun Tong and has been the site of several medium-sized events. The space contains a large open room with ramps and banks along the walls. Other obstacles provide natural bleachers and a stage. Have a look at our post about the skatepark’s opening for additional photos of the space. The freight elevator h…
…most recent renovation literally closed half of the club. Volar recently reopened their lounge side, now dubbed the Circus Room, just in time for their fourth anniversary. With Hong Kong currently in the midst of a surge in holiday season partying, the Circus room adds a large amount of space at just the right time. On the two nights I’ve visited, the new room was completely full! [photopress:Volar_Circus_Carnival_room_.jpg,full,pp_image] Disco St…
…l,pp_image] This post isn’t about the best pizza is in Hong Kong, or about comparing the taste of Paisano’s to the pizza found in Italy or New York. Pizzas are like burgers – they can come in all different varieties, and it’s possible for many of them to be good simultaneously. We’re just happy to finally be able to get a slice in Central! [photopress:paisanos_pizza_hong_kong_phone_number.jpg,full,pp_image] Paisano’s Pizza 9 Lyndhurst Terrace Cent…
…lked by Dragon-i at around 5:00 am, and to my surprise, the club was still open. I had forgotten that Saturday night featured the legendary dancers from Body & Soul, a top New York club night hosted by heavyweight d.j.s, Francois K., Danny Krivit, and Joaquin “Joe” Claussell. I decided to go in for a look. Despite the dwindling crowd, the Body & Soul dancers were still going strong. The opposite of most guest dancers, these people weren’t putting…
…DJ set. A-Trak rose out of the DMC DJ battle circuit and has gone on to become a talented producer and record label founder. Hong Kong Hustle gave him a detailed write up the last time he played at Volar in 2009. Always one to embrace new forms of music, A-TRAK has stayed relevant as a DJ by constantly adapting and keeping his mind and ears open. In this age of over-night “superstar” DJs, he’s got both creativity and solid technical skills. Expec…
…up. [photopress:IFC_elevator_P4.jpg,full,pp_image] What’s up here? A large open space surrounded by sleek, modern architecture; several illuminated sculptures; one of the neighborhood’s few patches of grass; and plenty of seating offering either harbor-side views or a unique perspective of Central’s buildings from within the city. [photopress:IFC_roof_nightscape.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:IFC_Mall_rooftop_side.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:IF…
…ss:Racks_mdb_HK_table_Still.jpg,full,pp_image] How packed was it? Here’s a comparison! [photopress:Racks_pool_tables.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:Racks_mdb_crowd.jpg,full,pp_image] Beer bongs for breast cancer? [photopress:Racks_beer_bong.jpg,full,pp_image] Here’s where things started to get crazy! But first, a little history… A few years ago, during a trip to the U.S., I purchased a bright red beer bong near my old university. For a subsequent…
…ad. Walking on the right hand side, towards Sheung Wan, first you pass Wellcome on the corner of Aberdeen Street, and next go past ParkNShop. Soon you will come to the end of the shops and see a sign that points to the Museum of Medical Sciences. There will be a kiosk with multiple signs for neighborhood attractions. [photopress:Nike_26_degrees_art_sign.jpg,full,pp_image] Take a right and proceed down the staircase. This stairway is actually Ladde…
…cally hard to manage at crowded events due to long lines at the door. It becomes a burden to security with re-entries, not to mention the inconvenience caused to party-goers. With dual indoor and outdoor space, the medium-sized venue has an advantage over its competitors. At several points in the night, models dressed in Replay clothing staged a guerrilla fashion show, occupying props, such as the motorcycle and gas pump in the top photo. This typ…
…eating a dancefloor and a better overall flow. The invitation for Friday’s opening party was a cool black-on-black design printed on thick cardboard. [photopress:Avenue_Club_invite.jpg,full,pp_image] With the crowd packed in for open bar festivities, d.j. Vinyl Richie played a diverse set featuring uptempo Baltimore beats, in addition to 80’s music and Hip Hop. He topped it all off with a heavy dose of scratching. [photopress:Club_Avenue_HK_Vinyl_…
…und the world. It’s strange that we now find ourselves dominated by a homogenized music culture despite the widespread popularity of the Internet, which in theory should open up a whole new realm of choice.) The artwork at top is by Matthew Rodriguez. You can read more about it here….
…special guests come to broadcast their message or music. Radio Dada is an open format, non-commercial Internet radio station. It seems modeled on community run stations like WBAI in New York. They offer numerous programs on a variety of niche subjects. Radio Dada also has special mix shows that normally wouldn’t have a home in Hong Kong’s dysfunctional radio spectrum. [photopress:MC_Yan_Hong_Kong_Hip.jpg,full,pp_image] Could that be the new Dusty…
…by Wing Shya and Stanley Wong who documented his progress. The exhibition opens this Thursday, November 20th. Out of Darkness Louis Vuitton Maison 5 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon From November 20th to January 11th, 2009 Open Monday through Sunday, 10am – 9pm [photopress:LV_store_Hong_Kong.jpg,full,pp_image] Simon Birch has been busy! He’s also taking part in a special group show to honor Hong Kong sculptor Antonio Mak. This exhibit includes…
…highlight a different set of designers under a specially organized theme. Coming this Tuesday is ‘Imaginarium’ featuring Yang Du, Winnie Lui, Daydream Nation and Bandi Panda. The first installment, ‘Beauteous’, included clothing and ceramics. [photopress:dysemevas_hong_kong_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] The designers showcased were: Qiu Hao, Zhang Da, Among Strangers and Lin Jing. The two-story store includes a loft as well as the ground floor. For openi…
…ce is usually used for seasonal displays and provides one of the shopping center’s few large open areas. Kim arrived at the packed launch and was quickly surrounded by the Hong Kong’s street-wear cognoscenti. The crowd was a mix of street wear fans, influencers, and people from LV’s mailing list. In attendance were artists, DJs, brand founders, photographers and other insiders related to the fashion field. Louis Vuitton Mens SS17 Pop-Up Store IFC…
…od are often placed in aluminum foil and steamed alongside vegetables. The combination of foods and techniques are mind boggling! Vegetables at Hong Kong BBQs can be simple or complex as well. Corn and sweet potatoes are typically wrapped in aluminum foil and placed around the fire to cook slowly. More elaborate dishes include mushrooms with butter wrapped in foil, or lettuce with cheese. Kind of the opposite of the U.S., where people prefer lean…
…starts promptly at 8:30 pm. It’s in a rather secluded part of The Peak, about a five minute walk from the Peak tram, so hopefully the gig won’t get hassled. Half-Baked Featuring: The Cambodian Space Project, Pairs, The Sleeves, Blak, and Luke Chow Saturday, March 5th, 2011, doors open at 8pm Saffron on The Peak Dairy Farm Building, 100 Peak Road, The Peak 5 minutes walk from The Peak Tram terminus and shopping mall The show starts promptly at 8:30…
…original vocalist and lead guitar player, David Vanian, along with guitarist Captain Sensible. It’s rare for any band to have a 40th anniversary, much less a hard-rocking Punk band from the 70’s. Local punk outfit The Pansies will open things off and set the mood. For more detailed information and tickets, please follow this link. Recommended! The Damned live in Hong Kong! February 28th, 2017 KITEC Music Zone 1 Trademart Drive Kowloon Bay, Kowloon…
…gship store in Causeway Bay on September 24th. Part gallery, showroom, and community center, the 10,000 square foot shop is an anchor tenant in the new Tower 535 at the end of Jaffe Road. Crews are hard at work unboxing for the opening! DJI is the international market leader in drones and continues to attract everyone from artists and hackers to filmmakers and hobbyists with their innovative products. Frank Wang, DJI founder and CEO, got his start…
…Kong’s tallest building will be hosting Egyptian DJs Aly & Fila. Although open for over a year, Ozone has only occasionally been tapped as a venue for international DJs. Traditionally, nightspots in Kowloon have had a difficult time drawing Hong Kong’s top party crowd. The rule has often been to keep venues close to Lan Kwai Fong in Central. However, things have been changing rapidly in the city over the last few years, and the rules that once de…
…ets. Like their smart manipulation of music, the videos have been built to compliment the songs and cause a dance floor frenzy. Check YouTube for some examples of 2manydjs live shows! Another d.j. doing interesting things with video is Mike Relm who appeared in Hong Kong in 2008. Uber nerd d.j. / v.j. Mike Relm cutting it up! 2 Many DJs at the Venetian, Macau The show takes place at the Bellini Lounge in the Venetian Macau on Saturday, January 30t…