Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOPPING
Gentrifying Hollywood Rd, which stretches from Central to Sheung Wan, is
home to some of Hong Kong's best art galleries and antique shops, with a
couple of fashion boutiques thrown in. Western Market is good for buying
fabrics.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
DESIGNERS TO WATCH
The following are designers we love who do not have their own shops. If you like what
you see on the websites, contact them about stockists or a visit to their showrooms.
DESIGNER
YI MING
( 3111 2268;
www.yi-ming.asia
)
Stunning modern cheongsam (aka qipao); wear them to cocktail parties or weddings
(including your own).
DESIGNER
INJURY
Moody, futuristic with a hint of Goth, Injury's men's and women's wear comes well
tailored or fashionably loose in monochrome with metallic accents.
DESIGNER
MISCHA
Beautiful bags of all shapes and sizes, including clutches created from vintage Japan-
ese kimonos.
Lan Kwai Fong & Soho
GALLERY
GROTTO FINE ART
Fong; 11am-7pm Mon-Sat; Central, exit D2)
This exquisite gallery, founded by a scholar in Hong Kong art, is one of very few that rep-
resents predominantly local artists. The small but excellent selection of works on display
ranges from painting and sculpture to ceramics and mixed media. Prices are reasonable too.
