For You . . .
athletic clothes
Welcome to the gun show . . . ok, not quite, but for those occasions for when we manage to throw ourselves into the
gym or upon a yoga mat, we like to look our best! Here is where we go to get the latest workout wear while we wait
for our Jane Fonda leotard-thongs to make a comeback:
Marathon Sports
Tak Shing House, Theatre La
20 Des Voeux Road
Central
2810 4521
Additional locations: Pacific Place, Admiralty
With stores located throughout Hong Kong, Marathon Sports is a convenient place to go for sports equipment as
well as tennis and golf attire.
Pure Yoga & Pure Fitness Retail
With some of the latest fashions and workout wear technology, you are sure to sweat in style. Lululemon Athletica, Marni Dade and more, plus yoga mats, headbands and DVD's.
Simply Yoga Athletica
14 Lyndhurst Terrace
Central
3154 9106
Anything you would ever need for yoga including mats, Indian music CDs, instructional DVDs, and some yoga-specific clothing lines including comfy items for on and off the mat.
Sogo Fourth Floor Causeway Bay
555 Hennessy Road
Causeway Bay
2833 8338
From golf clubs to tennis skirts to running shoes, the fourth floor at Sogo is a great place to go for all sorts of sporting goods.
boutiques
Indigo
32A Staunton Street
SoHo
Jeans, jeans, jeans, and more jeans.
Pretty Woman
36A Elgin Street
SoHo
Frilly dresses and sparkly tops for your inner princess.
Tabla
Shop M31, Mezzanine Floor
Prince’s Building
Central
2525 5590
This super-chic boutique favoured by A-list celebs brings the romance and glamour of Indian fashion to Hong Kong in the form of exquisitely detailed dresses, kaftans, cashmere pieces, clutches and jewellery.
Tiare
53 Staunton Street
SoHo
2540 3380
Fabulous jewellery and super comfy tees.
department stores
Harvey Nichols
The Landmark
15 Queens Road
Central
The famous London department store has opened its doors in Hong Kong. Shop here for designer clothing and accessories as well as a top notch beauty department.
Joyce Boutique
Queen's Road Central
Additional locations: Pacific Place Admiralty, The Gateway TST
One of Hong Kong's first fashion houses, Joyce now carries many top European designers as well as boasting one of Hong Kong's best beauty boutiques. We love their collection of high-end candles.
Lane Crawford
IFC, Central
This high-end department store is a Hong Kong institution that carries top designers for both you and your home.
Sign up for the Lane Crawford card and after HKD 10,000 in purchases (happens much faster than you would
think!), you become an official card holder with 10% off every purchase as well the receiver of many special offers.
Seibu
Pacific Place
Additional locations: Admiralty
Carrying some Asian designers as well as a great variety of high-end to mid-range brands, Seibu is a good place to
go when you want to see the full "designer spectrum." Shop here for a great selection of shoes and lingerie as well
as a wonderful kids department.
Shanghai Tang
Pedder Building
12 Pedder Street
Central
2525 7333
High fashion, Asian-inspired
clothing for men and women, as well as fabulous accessories for you and your
home. Great spot for gifts with authentic Chinese flair!
Sogo
555 Hennessy Road
Causeway Bay
2833 8338
Sogo
12 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
3556 1212
Not quite as top-shelf as the other department stores in Hong Kong, but what this department store lacks in
designer goods, it makes up for in large quantity and wide selection. If you can't find what you're looking for here, it's probably not for sale in Hong Kong.
Dry Cleaning
Martinizing Dry Cleaning
G/F, 7 Glenealy
Central
2525 3089
After all this shopping you’ll need a trusted drycleaner to keep your delicate pieces in tip top condition. Look no further than Martinizing, which keeps our sweaters soft, our dresses glimmering and has rendered the sins of many a night out, from red wine to dark chocolate, invisible.
hair products
Professional Hair Care
49A Wellington Street
Central
2536 0603
A great range of salon quality hair care products and appliances. Brushes, irons, hot rollers and more.
outlets
Space
2/F East Comm. Block
Marina Square
2814 9576
South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau
Substantial discounts on Prada, Miu Miu and Helmet Lang.
Joyce Warehouse
21/F Horizon Plaza
2 Lee Wing Street
Ap Lei Chau
2814 8313
A collection of big designer names - all at fabulously discounted prices.
Lane Crawford
25/F Horizon Plaza
2 Lee Wing Street
Ap Lei Chau
Bargains galore! End of season shoes, clothes and homeware, at a fraction of the original price.
shoes
LIII
Shop #75, Tower 2 Admiralty Centre
18 Harcourt Road
Admiralty
2136 9739
Walking into this shop for the first time is like walking into shoe heaven! There is so much to delight the eye, floor to
ceiling shoes, shoes and more shoes! Jimmys, Manolos or YSLs - they can copy the latest designs for a fraction of
the price or help you to create your very own designs.and they're oh so comfortable!
On Pedder
G/F Wheelock House
20 Pedder Street
Central
2118 34899
From the latest Christian Louboutin knockout stilettos to Marni’s eclectic designs, this is a one-stop-shop to accessorize your outfits with this season’s must have styles.
sports
Never Second Company
323-324 Prince's Building
Central
2525 7881
A great sporting equipment store with a much larger selection than other athletic shops around town. Filled to the brim with tennis rackets, balls, golf clubs, and all of the other supplies you need to stay on top of your game.
stationery
Papyrus
Shop 1017 IFC Mall
1 Harbour View Street
Central
2295 3313
Beautiful cards for every occasion, as well as gorgeous gift-wrap and small gifts.
PRINTS
Shop 230, Prince's Building
Central
2523 9811
Photo albums, paper, notebooks and cards in beautiful patterns and vivid colors provide both the inspiration and resources for your inner creative.
tailors
Danny Chen
Irene Fashions
A2, 2/F., Burlington House
94 Nathan Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone: (852) 2366 9738, 2366 2634
Known the world over for his excellence in ladies tailoring, Danny Chen is the go-to-guy for women’s suits, dresses and shirts in gorgeous, unusual fabrics.
Linva
38 Cochrane Street
Central
2544 2456
For a traditional Chinese cheongsam, check out Linva just along the escalator by Lyndhurst Terrace. They have a
number of beautiful designs in rare beaded and printed silks, which they can tailor to a perfect fit. Be aware before
you get a shocker at the registerthis level of quality comes at a price.
Margaret Court Tailoress Co.
Flat G 8/F Block A Winner Building
27-37 D'Anguilar Street (right above Al's Diner)
Lan Kwai Fong
2525 5596
From small alterations like fixing a hem or letting out a dress to more major undertakings such as making a shirt from scratch, Margaret is your girl.
William Cheng & Son
8/F, 38 Hankow Road
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
2739 7888
For swanky suits and terrific tailoring, Mr. Cheng is the man! He has a huge selection of fabrics and will give his expert advice to help you create a beautiful custom design or copy one of your favourites.
Yuen's Tailor
233 Central Escalator Link Alley
80 Des Voeux Road
Central (between IFC and the Mid-Levels Escalator)
2815 5388
Brothers Johnny and Bonny Yuen provide quick, quality service with a smile. They specialize in custom men's suits and shirts and have boundless fabrics at their experienced fingertips. They offer their input into the best style for each body and it has been said that their suits make men look almost 10 lbs thinner than their actual weight. Try one and see for yourself.
For the Kitchen . . .
food + cooking
Genevieve Lethu
G/F 149 Wong Nai Chung Road
Causeway Bay
2882 1284
Feeling like a bit of a domestic goddess but don't know where to find the goods to throw your lavish get-together? France's beloved tableware brand has come to town and promises the prettiest porcelain dining sets and table accessories for the perfect gathering.
The Pan Handler
318 Prince's Building
Central
2523 1672
Everything the aspiring Nigella or future Jaime Oliver needs, tucked away on the third floor of the Prince's Building. From Saucepans and Kitchen-Aid Mixers to high quality knives and cookie cutters, you will find what you are looking for at this fabulous shop.
Pantry Magic
Shop 507, Pedder Building
12 Pedder Street
Central
2501 0988
Pantry Magic
2-4 Hysan Avenue
Causeway Bay
2504 0688
For those who had a mild breakdown about there being no Williams-Sonoma in Hong Kong, take a deep breath, we found something better! Located on the fifth floor of the Pedder Building, you may not find yourself just passing by, but for anyone who loves to cook, make this your destination shop. They buy directly from factories in China that make many of the top U.S. and European cooking supplies, so you pay, much, much less. On top of that, products carry a lifetime guarantee for performance and quality. So no more excuses for your soufflé not rising missy!
grocery stores
Hey good lookin' . . Whatcha got cookin'? As we presume you have lived in Hong Kong thus far and not died from
starvation, you have probably found a grocery store for life's little necessities. On the off-chance you haven't found
these yet . . . please see our, sadly very expensive, but still can't live without em, grocery stores:
City Super
Floor 1
IFC Mall
Central
2234 7128
For additional locations, please visit:
www.citysuper.com.hk
With convenient locations throughout Hong Kong, City Super has many excellent imported Western favourites as well as foods from all over Asia. While it fails in consistent stocking of products (3 months and NO vanilla extract = criminal), it makes up for it with hard to find goods and special monthly features (Seafood, Italy, you name it). The rewards program is excellent so you really should sign up for the Super-E Card. Free delivery for purchases over a $400 with the Super-E Card.
Great Food Hall
Pacific Place Mall LG1
Admiralty
Great, is not "great," it's amazing! Located in the basement of Pacific Place Mall, it is stocked full of fabulous goodies. We dare you to pass by the gelato stand and not get a scoop . . . it's been awhile and we haven't been able to yet. Stocked full with many western products you are familiar with, it also tends to have a more consistent supply of some of the harder to find ingredients. Excellent deli and salad bar as well.
Il Bel Paese
95 Caine Road
Mid-Levels
2549 8893
If you've always imagined yourself picking up groceries from a fresh farm stand on the Italian Riviera, this is the shop for you. For just a moment each time we go in this place, the dream comes true! Freshly baked breads, imported cheeses, great wines, fresh and dry pastas, sauces, sweets and more. Mangia!
Oliver's
Shop 201-205, Prince's Building
10 Chater Road
Central
2810 7710
To your inner-foodie, it's like coming home for Christmas. All the comforts of home and the very well stocked shelves leave us giddy. Excellent wines, meats, fish, cheese, etc. Anything you want, they have it. A bit hidden away in the Prince's Building, and it can be a disaster getting a cab during rush hour, but it's totally worth it. We get warm, happy thoughts just thinking about this place. Last we checked, free delivery for purchases over $400.
ThreeSixty
3/F The Landmark
Central
2111 4480
Beautiful new grocery store and café in the Landmark building, which specializes in organic, natural, fair trade and environmentally friendly products perfect for those with special dietary needs or who just prefer to eat organic. The two-floor enterprise includes a full service grocery store, which has all the items you might need for every day cooking as well as substantial stock on harder to find products. It also features a small wellness centre with a great range of health and beauty products that are traditionally found at homeopathic and specialty stores. The top floor holds a food court and café area, which houses outposts of popular HK restaurants Life, Mix, Kosmo and Dozo! and more–a godsend for Central office workers at the lunch hour.
For the Home . . .
bath and bedding
Bed & Bath Co., Ltd.
206-208 Princes Building
10 Chater Road
Central
2522 5151
Great place to stop in for high-end linens and accessories. If the prices are a bit too steep for you, make sure to swing by for their great bi-annual sales in January and June.
flowers
Gary Kwok
70 Wellington Street
Central
8200 9226
Whether you are organizing a stylish event or sending an impression making bouquet, trust the experts at Gary Kwok to create the ultimate breathtaking designer arrangements.
Tiffanny Flowers
13 Jervois Street
Sheung Wan
2526 3606
Oh you shouldn't have . . .well actually you should have, and now you have no excuse. When you just can't swallow the prices of some of the more "posh" flower shops in Hong Kong, (and really they all die in two days), head on over to Tiffanny Flowers. We have found them to have excellent prices and a beautiful selection. With one particularly large order they even helped us carry it to our cab. Now that is service! Willing to bargain as well as place orders in advance, this is our go to destination for flowers.
furniture and decor
G.O.D. (Goods of Desire)
48 Hollywood Road
Central
2805 1876
G.O.D. (Goods of Desire)
2/F Leighton Centre
Causeway Bay
2890 5555
Imagine, calm, beige, Asian and a bit of the Urban Outfitters home décor section combined with Muji of Japan and you will find yourself in G.O.D. Great place to stock up on towels, sheets, rugs, table top accessories, and other things for the home, including sofas and chairs. What it lacks in selection, it makes up for in good quality at very reasonable prices. Even better . . . flash your Asia Miles card there and earn points!
Horizon Plaza
2 Lee Wing Street
Ap Lei Chau
Shopping for Furniture? Then make your first stop Horizon Plaza in Ap Lei Chau. With over 200,000 square feet dedicated to furniture and basically everything else for your house (toys, bbq's, wine!), this is the place to go. Set aside a Saturday, eat a big breakfast, and get yourself mentally prepared to take on this huge warehouse type building. May we offer one teeny, tiny suggestion? Take the old, slow elevator all the way to the top first, and work your way down on the stairs. It's too slow and will drive you crazy if you try to take it floor by floor going up. A few more suggestions while we're at it? Take a pen and paper (and digital camera if they'll let you take a photo), so you can remember what store and what floor you saw the 8th white linen couch you liked. If you have gotten out of there without ending a relationship and with one item of furniture, consider it a success . . . there is always next Saturday to look for the coffee table!
A few shops we love:
- Tequila Kola 1/F
- Shambala 2/F
- Irony 11/F
- Indigo 18/F
- Everything Under the Sun 16/F
- The Birdcage 22/F
While you're there, why not pop in for a few reduced price designer pieces and products for you:
- Lane Crawford Warehouse 25/F
- Joyce Warehouse 21/F
Ikea
Basement, Park Lane Hotel
310 Gloucester Road
Causeway Bay
3125 0888
The mother of all household stores needs no introduction. . . have fun putting it together! We find a few stiff drinks help us more than the instructions. Even better advice is to have it delivered and have them put it together (while you sit and enjoy that adult beverage). Inquire at checkout.
Ovo
G/F, 16 Queen's Road East
Wan Chai
2526 7226
Chic boutique with Asian-inspired, modern home décor.
Tree
22 Elgin Street
SoHo
2841 8844
Simple, elegant furniture and decorative pieces, designed to inspire balance and tranquility within the home. Almost everything in the store is made from–you guessed it–wood!
office supplies
Fit Copy
1/F, 255 Queen’s Road Central
Central
2544 1917
This place stocks very inexpensive office and school supplies including printer paper, pens
and pencils, index cards, file folders, and more. Plus, they have color and black-and-white
photocopy machines with the option of cutting or binding services. Note: Their English is
not perfect, so explain clearly if you are having them do any complicated copying projects.
other household goods
Wing On
Wing On Centre
211 Des Voeux Road
Central
2852 1888
The place to go when you need towels, dishes, trash bins, etc. Better selection and quality than Ikea for kitchen supplies and small household items.
For Fun . . .
Cakes & Cupcakes
Complete Deelite
6/F, California Entertainment Building
34-36 D'Aguilar Street
Lan Kwai Fong
3167 7022
Delicious cupcakes and custom designer cakes plus festive supplies for the whole party.
party decorations and costumes
Hobby Horse
209 Princes Building
10 Chater Road
Central
2523 6542
Great for balloons and all other party decorating needs.
Li Yuen Street East and West
Central
(enter on Queen's Road Central, West of the McDonalds)
If you think thrifty is nifty, this is the spot for you. Commonly known as "the lanes," these two streets are jam packed with outlets and stalls selling trendy shoes, belts, exercise clothes, crazy costumes, Chinese paraphernalia and more. Come with cash in hand and be prepared to bargain
Pottinger Street
Central
(enter on Hollywood Road or Wellington Street)
Only in Hong Kong can you find an entire street devoted to costumes, fancy dress and holiday festivities all year long. A great spot for wigs, costumes, beads and the like.
