Kowloon - Hong Kong - page 350

light of shopping in New Kowloon is the cut-price computer centres of Sham
Shui Po.

Tsim Sha Tsui

MEN'S CLOTHING

BROWNSTAILOR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 3996 8654; www.brownstailor.com ;88 Nathan Rd, Unit E, 2nd fl, Comfort
Bldg, Tsim Sha Tsui; 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 6.30pm Sat; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit B1)
Like Armoury , BrownsTailor belongs to a new generation of bespoke tailoring shops for
men. They're adept at both making traditional gentlemen's attire and instilling modern ele-
ments into a classic look. Depending on the fabric used, a suit can cost you anywhere
between HK$4200 and HK$18,000.

BOOKS

SWINDON BOOKS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2366 8001;13-15 Lock Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat;
Tsim Sha Tsui, exit A1)
This is one of the best 'real' (as opposed to 'supermarket') bookshops. An excellent range
and knowledgeable staff. Strong on local books and history in particular.

SHOES

BIZET
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 3621 0878; www.bizetleather.com ; 87-105 Chatham Rd S, Room 1610, 16th
fl, Beverley Commercial Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui; 1-8pm Tue-Fri, to 7pm Sat, to 5.30pm Sun; Tsim
Sha Tsui, exit B2)
Everyone has heard of Gucci, but Italy also makes chic, handcrafted footwear for the mid-
market that is little known overseas. Bizet's owner orders quality shoes directly from Italian
artisans for her small but exquisite women's collection. Everything from ballerinas and Ox-
fords to peek-a-boo sandals and combat boots, at prices modest for the '100% made in Italy'
label.

PHOTOGRAPHY

DAVID CHAN PHOTO SHOP
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2723 3886;16 Kimberley Rd, Shop 15, ground fl, Champagne Court, Tsim
Sha Tsui; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit B1)
If you've decided to give the digital age a miss altogether, or at least still use film cameras,
this dealer is the most reputable used-camera shop in town. The owner David Chan has been
working in the business since the 1960s and has some precious equipment in his collection.