Culture & Cool from Asia's most dynamic city
…G/F, 46 Elgin Street (close to the escalator) Soho Central, Hong Kong [photopress:Yo_ma_ma_frozen_yogurt_HK.jpg,full,pp_image] Yo Ma Ma G/F, 16 Wing Fung Street (intersects with Star Street and borders Pacific Place Three) Wanchai, Hong Kong 2865-5600 IFC Mall branch coming soon (at the former location of Ben & Jerry’s near City Super) Best Berry 2/F. Shop 217-218, Metro Plaza 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Fong, New Territories Best Berry 5/F, Shop 509…
…e Ground floor (Lee Garden Road) Jasons Food & Living Sprawled out over 20,000 square feet in level B2 of Hysan Place, Jasons Food & Living is an impressive modern supermarket with features not normally found in Hong Kong. In addition to wider aisles, Jasons also includes a self-checkout lane, which may be a first in the city. You can use the self-checkout for purchases under $500 HKD, using Octopus or Visa payWave. The supermarket features a larg…
…exhibition has echoes of Chanel Mobile Art, which debuted in Hong Kong in 2008, before traveling to several other cities around the world. That project, which featured a temporary structure by Zaha Hadid, and was presided over by Karl Lagerfeld, was similarly constructed on the rooftop of a building in Central. After spending time viewing the exhibition, guests at the opening made their way down to a lower floor which featured a huge party space c…
…nd remain a favorite of B-Boys internationally. Much of his work from the 80’s sounds as fresh in 2016 as it did over thirty years ago. Very few artists today inspire the same reverence decades after they made their hit songs. If you read the comments under YouTube videos of his tracks you’ll see the type of strong feelings the songs continue to provoke. In addition to producing multiple hits of his own, Arthur Baker was also an in-demand remixer…
…lo, all of the Jazzy Sport label. The event is free before midnight, and $200 HKD with two drinks afterwords. Here’s a recent Boiler Room set for a taste of his vibe! Lefto will be playing at FLY, along with Singapore collective Matteblacc featuring our old friend DJ JNR on Saturday. Have a listen to a set by Lefto in London this year: Both Lefto and DJ Mitsu play a wide variety of genres, so depending on the crowd’s reaction you might find them p…
…y. Even in their first year, The Hub produced a lineup of important brands – a mix of well known names and exciting up and comers. Likewise, the trade fair featured both international brands and local designers from China, Japan, and South East Asia. In addition to business opportunities, The Hub includes free industry talks on trends and best practices that are packed with information and helmed by fashion insiders. The schedule of talks will be…
…ected, (and popular) music. Vans has put together a selection of ten up-and-coming local bands to play on Saturday and Sunday during the open to the public sessions starting from 2pm. The bands will play from 2 to 6pm on the 17th, and from 2 to 8pm on the 18th. Check out the details of the music line-up and schedule. Unfortunately, the tickets to the night sessions at House Of Vans went fast, and are currently unavailable. However, the public sess…
…great turnout and featured beers served in customized paper bags along with free Jell-o shots. You never know what expect! Recommended. FREE! Racks 7th floor, M-88 2-8 Wellington Street (on the corner of Wellington and Wyndham Streets) Central, Hong Kong…
…aying in addition to Rafik. With free entry for girls and a reasonable cover that includes two drinks for guys, the night should be well attended. Happy anniversary! Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy Friday, August 7th, 2009 Cliq 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace (at the intersection of Wyndham and Wellington Streets) Central, Hong Kong Girls free all night, $200 HKD for guys, includes two drinks!…
…e! takes place at FLY on Ice House Street in Central, and is free! Recommended! Surf Vampires Must Die! Thursday, May 19th, 2011 Club Fly G/F, 26-30 Ice House Street Central, Hong Kong From 10pm til late FREE!…
…on Sunday. Liberatum is free, and attendance to the programs are on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information and a brief rundown of the festivities go here. Complementing the special workshops and discussions will be exhibitions, films, and music on-site. Getting there The location of Liberatum Hong Kong is a medium-sized vacant space on the ground floor of One Island South. It’s just to the left of the main entrance on Heung Yip Road…
…arious mediums. The first Pecha Kucha night was held in Hong Kong back in 2008. The free event proved popular, with a large turnout at clubs such as Volar and Prive. For a more in-depth explanation, and to find out the origin of the Pecha Kucha name, go to our first post. Recommended! Pecha Kucha Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 8pm to 10:30pm XXX Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Sheung Wan (but closer to Sai Ying Pun!) Free! *remember, XXX is BYOB, so b…
…an’t wait! 😉 Also attending will be Charlotte Knight, founder of the London-based nail specialist Ciate, who will be showcasing a special FNO design. Other fun attractions include Fashion Night Out temporary tattoos, DIY Eddie Borgo bracelet making, as well as monogramming and customization of purchases from brands such as Smythson, Cambridge Satchel, Rimowa, and J.Crew. An exclusive Alexander Wang charity T-shirt, which proved to be a big attract…
…at the venue was split into several floors would have made a large draw on a single level difficult to orchestrate anyway. California Tower 30-32 D’Aguilar Street Lan Kwai Fong Central, Hong Kong…
…by Gwen Stefani! A neighborhood still growing… As the West Kowloon area becomes more and more complete, the W will gain greater significance. With several huge residential complexes and the ICC, Hong Kong’s tallest building yet to be completed, it’s only a matter of time before people come looking for an upscale drinking spot in the neighborhood. Though the new Ritz Carlton will occupy the top floors of the ICC, the W will appeal to a younger, bo…
…r mutual benefit, without the messy politics and cronyism of entertainment companies and management agencies. Further it allows new creative types to be discovered. Leveraging a network in this way is not only efficient, it’s powerful and revolutionary. The gathering had a community vibe to it that succeeded in creating a fun, party atmosphere. Even under bad weather conditions the event was crowded for the entire two hours. As Pat Lee finished pa…
…hotopress:n3405815_34081919_4938.jpg,full,pp_image] [photopress:n3405815_34081909_3514.jpg,full,pp_image] Check out the video of the night from Hot Party TV! [youtube]ElD-b90NYkM[/youtube] Rio Mints are currently available in Hong Kong’s 7-11 stores. [photopress:_2.jpg,full,pp_image]…
…ead more about this in my previous post here.) Opening December 20th at Delay No Mall is the brand Among Strangers which was launched in Paris in 2006. Stay tuned for more new shops to launch in the next two weeks….
…me standouts such as a large set of Star Wars figures (which sold for $450,000 HKD,) and a vintage Apple computer sign ($550,000 HKD). KAWS paintings and large scale figures may have reached new levels at the auction, including over $800,000 HKD for a figure, and 1.8 million Hong Kong Dollars for a painting. Part of the allure of the items, and perhaps what made their prices high in some places, was the provenance of their famous owner. Bidding wa…
…ry woman. (see the photo at top). At the same space, Korean artist Lee Yong-deok’s “Depth of Shadow” works were drawing many spectators. As you moved, the faces in the works would appear to follow your gaze. Though something of a gimmick, these were well-done and unique in the fair. Two other artists exhibited at the PYO Gallery also caught my attention. One artist created reliefs out of a metal mesh, and another had a painting with a floral patte…
…ghtlife elite turned out for the event. The occasion fetched a purported 1300 RSVPs for a capacity of around 600 guests! Perhaps the location itself was also a draw. The venue for the celebration was the brand new W Hotel attached to Elements shopping center in West Kowloon. Though attendance traditionally suffers when an event takes place on Kowloon-side, the new neighborhood (built on reclaimed land,) seems to be a strong exception. Coming from…
…ved like a Rock star by the audience packed with fellow makeup artists and models. An accomplished trend setter in his field, Zing’s been active for over ten years orchestrating campaigns for several top cosmetic brands including Max Factor, SKII and L’Oreal. I’ve actually been aware of him for a few years because he published a book featuring photos of half a dozen friends of mine. Zing has used some of Asia’s most beautiful women as his canvas….
…g in Hong Kong this week….
…e Italian DJ legend, there will be sets by Otaku Soundsystem, the organizer of Friday’s event. DJs: Matt Best, Johnny Hiller, and Samo DJ, have each spent time promoting music in Tokyo, London and New York. Advance tickets are $150 HKD, or $200 HKD at the door. Recommended! Beppe Loda Space Disco! Friday, October 4th, 2013 *Premium Club Basement, 212 Wing Lok Street Early Bird $150 HKD, $200 at the door From 10pm til late *Premium Club is a B.Y.O….
…figured I should check it out. Plus the entry fee was a very reasonable $40 HKD for five local bands. There are several reasons why live music doesn’t work here. First of all, Hong Kong people often live in small apartments. Have you ever heard someone learning to play an instrument next door? It’ll drive you crazy. Secondly, the music industry here is limping along without much revenue derived from actual music sales. Third, there’s little radio…
…rief chat, they were joined on stage by members of the Hong Kong retailer D-Mop, Adidas executives, and models from the show. [photopress:Finale_Adidas_Originals_Sho.jpg,full,pp_image] Hsu Chi and Eason Chan [photopress:Hsu_Chi_Eason_Chan_Adidas_2.jpg,full,pp_image] The party continued onwards with the visiting d.j.s from Japan playing an excellent variety of music. There were three d.j.s during the night and they each covered a huge range of genr…
…vels escalator (search my archives for previous entry) which moves over 45,000 people per day! It’s a high-profile location and an excellent choice for making an introduction. On the subject of American chains arriving in Hong Kong, it’s worth noting that before Starbucks opened people questioned their ability to do well since, the argument went, there was a cultural tie to drinking tea rather than coffee in H.K. The skeptics were proven wrong. St…
…’t visited Kowloon’s Indie music haven yet, now’s your chance! Open since 2009, Hidden Agenda boasts an ambitious schedule throughout the year, hosting everyone from up-and-coming local artists, to major names in underground music from around the world. The large space is housed on the second floor of an industrial building in Ngau Tau Kok and has a grittiness that you typically find in legendary Rock-n-Roll clubs. For those who have never visited…
…ers. White Spot Triple O’s address: Pacific Place / Admiralty branch: Unit 009, Level LG1 Great Food Hall, Pacific Place 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Ocean Terminal / T.S.T. branch 3001-DB, Level 3, across from Citysuper Harbour City, 5-25 Canton Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Central / Exchange Square branch 8 Connaught Road, (The Forum, Exchange Square, near IFC Mall) Shop 10, 1/F The Forum, Exchange Square Central, Hong Kong Causeway Bay / T…
…ond floor window. Expect the store to draw street wear aficionados, sneaker-heads and people in search of CLOT’s many collaborations. A little Hong Kong streetwear history! The Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood has a long history of hosting streetwear shops. One of the most influential was named BFD, which was a hotbed of the city’s early skateboard and Hip Hop scenes. Founded by Tabo Kagaya and Warren Stuart in 1991, it was a skateshop and a cultural oa…