Hong Kong Island: the Peak & the Northwest - Hong Kong - page 225

Though the specialities are ancient porcelain and tombware, Arch Angel packs a lot more
into its three floors: it has everything from mah-jong sets and terracotta horses to palatial
furniture.

GALLERY

10 CHANCERY LANE GALLERY
(10 MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2810 0065; www.10chancerylanegallery.com ;10 Chancery Lane, Soho;
10am-6pm Tue-Sat; Central, exit D2)
Located in Chancery Lane, this gallery focuses on thought-provoking works by promising
Asian, mainland Chinese and Hong Kong artists. It also runs seminars and art walks.

CLOTHING

L PLUS H
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2923 2288; www.lplush.com ;11 Stanley St, 17th fl, Soho; 10am-7pm
Mon-Sat; Central, exit D2)
Founded by a group of socially driven entrepreneurs, L Plus H teams up with local design-
ers to create a 100% 'Designed and Made in Hong Kong' label. Classic-looking, highly
wearable knitwear is its forte.

CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES

LINVA TAILOR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2544 2456;38 Cochrane St, Soho; 9.30am-6.30pm Mon-Sat; 26)
Fancy a cheongsam ((aka qipao ; body-hugging Chinese dress)? Bring your own silk or
choose from the selection here. If you're pushed for time, the bespoke tailors, Mr and Mrs
Leung, are happy to mail the completed items to you.

ANTIQUES, ARTS & CRAFTS

KARIN WEBER GALLERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2544 5004; www.karinwebergallery.com ; 20 Aberdeen St, Soho;
11am-7pm Tue-Sat, Sun by appointment only; 26)
Karin Weber has an interesting mix of Chinese country antiques and contemporary Asian
artwork. She is able to arrange antique-buying trips to Guǎngdōng for serious buyers.

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO SCIENTIFIC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2525 0550;6 Stanley St, Lan Kwai Fong; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat; Cent-
ral, exit D2)
This is the favourite shop of Hong Kong's professional photographers. You may find cheap-
er equipment elsewhere, but Photo Scientific has a rock-solid reputation with labelled
prices, and zero leeway for bargaining.