I was not familiar with this brand and have found their window displays very cool with a western,…read moreurban, fur, burlap, long and drapy kind of feel (not sure this makes sense). Today I officially stopped in. Come to find out the brand is young, having only been founded in 2005. Clothes are indeed made with natural fibers that are designed to be particularly resistant yet worn as every day wear. Mohairs, cotton, jersey, etc...thus I was not too off by picking this up in their window display. The shop is small and I felt like there was not very much product to see. Nobody said hello to me as I flipped through the clothes around the shop for a few minutes. Clothes are piced in the $1000-$3000 price range on average (not on sale and this is what I was seeing for fall/winter clothing) for stuff that I was not sure about on craftsmanship or quality. There were some unknowns in my head as I perused the racks. Maybe a line to watch as it grows in the world or maybe another Yelper can contribute more info about what I should love about this line or this store, but to me it gets a Yelp 3. The Yelper who wrote the review in August of 2014 before mine loves this brand, but based on her photos she was shopping during the summer sale time.

I wish the store was closer to home!…read more Manila Grace is a women's clothing store located away from the crazy hustle and bustle in Causeway Bay. The store feels so fresh as soon as you walk in. There are lots of blues, whites, creams and other calming colors throughout. Manila Grace is an Italian brand that houses casual, chic clothing. The styles are very relaxed and the fabrics are light and airy. I saw many pieces that I would consider wearing in the store that looked comfortable, but also had a bit of an edge to them. According to my husband, who thinks he pegged my style, this is a classy hippy clothing store. Manila Grace also has some very unique accessories which are available for purchase. They have gorgeous scarves and I was infatuated with their partially woven jewelry. I found a necklace that I liked that was half rose gold colored, and the other half is woven. and the salesperson kept showing it to me in different colors. When I finally selected the one I wanted to purchase, she showed me a different length of the necklace which made my decision making even more challenging. Manila Grace brings style to classic comfort. This is a very popular style in Hong Kong, so this store will probably be around for a while. Prices are mid-ranged and they use high quality fabrics so that clothing will last.

I think most of us know of H&M, but not many from the states know of Monki. It's own by the same…read morecompany as H&M, but the style and quality of the clothes here are definitely a step up. I'd say Monki is a bit like Urban Outfitters. The clothes are trendy and it caters to people who want to be fashionable without spending a heap of money. This particular location was literally the size of a shoe box, so the selection was lacking compared to larger shops, but I was able to pick up a shirt and a bag. Both of which costs under $200 HKD!

I don't go to Mong Kok very often, but when I do, I try to squeeze in a trip to Monki at Langham…read morePlace. Monki is right next to H&M - and also, in my opinion, the worst H&M there is because it's permanently crowded and they never seem to turn up the air conditioning. So whenever I'm at Langham, I always give the H&M a miss and head straight for Monki. The clothes at Monki range from girly to things you can sort of create a goth look out of, making it a place where everyone can find something that they like. It's one of the few places I know with sizes XXS, so it's great for people who are a little on the smaller size. I've bought everything from nice dresses to basics here and I find that the quality of clothes here is not bad at all. The accessories section at Monki is worth checking out - they have some really cool jewelry like statement necklaces that go great when paired with solid tops. Their stuff doesn't look cheap either. Last year, they were doing a sale on their tote bags, and I was out shopping with a friend from Singapore and she bought 2 back. They were only around $50 each, if I'm not wrong, the designs were cute and the cloth seemed pretty solid and durable. The changing rooms at Monki are really cool - they're filled with mirrors on each side, so looking straight into any one is nothing short of a real life optical illusion! I do wish Monki would have more sales though - usually, they just have one section of stuff on sale and some accessories too. I've never been to Monki and seen that they're having a huge sale. Hopefully, that will change the next time that I am there!

6ixty 8ight (props for a cool name!) is a clothing and lingerie brand that originated from the…read moreMainland. To me, their clothes are kind of reminiscent of H&M and Cotton On, but are even cheaper! They've become more popular in HK recently and have opened up more branches - the biggest one is in Miramar Shopping Centre at TST. 6ixty8ight specializes in bras - their bras are really cute and colorful, and have really adorable prints too! Yes, I know it really doesn't matter, but I would choose a cute bra with pastel-colored daisies all over them than a plain, boring beige one any day! Some of their bras are the racer back type, meaning that if you wear a racer back tank top, you won't be able to see the straps. I thought it was a good idea initially and I actually bought one with this design, but found it kind of uncomfortable the first time I wore it out. Maybe I just wasn't used to this type, but I haven't worn it since! I love that their bras are available in so many designs and colors! Neon pink, baby blue, mint green... they have it all. They don't have a lot of neutral colors like nude and black, which can be a downside in that the colored bras might show through your tops if they're a little sheer. They're all very reasonably priced between the range of $38 to $128. The clothes here are quite nice too, and are very affordable. Most things don't go for more than $128, even jeans! I got a pair of acid washed jeggings at only $98 last year, and they're so comfortable! Actually, at the cashier, I was told that if I buy four pairs at $48! I can buy four pairs for a cheaper price than buying one?! That's insane - and that's $12 for a pair of jeggings! I couldn't buy four pairs all for myself but in hindsight, I regret not buying four and maybe giving two or three pairs to friends. However, I did buy two tops last year - the same but in pink and navy, because buying two was $128 whereas one was $98 - and I found that they kind of itch at the sleeves. Overall, this is a great place to buy bras - I haven't had the same gratifying feeling with all my clothing purchases though unfortunately!

I am very unhappy with Maple. I tried Maple for the first…read moretime in my life but my first experience was very very bad now i will never try it again in my entire life.

If you're looking for inexpensive Japanese or Korean-inspired clothes that are locally designed,…read moreMaple is your place. The clothes at Maple aren't very 'mainstream' - don't expect to be finding H&M or Zara-esque styles. Frills, layered pieces and graphic t-shirts with cute prints but awkward and sometimes grammatically incorrect phrases are the norm here at Maple. Granted, some of the clothes here look a little cheap, but I have found quite a few nice things here before. Personally, the clothes at Maple don't really fit my sense of style, but once in a while, I walk out of there with something. These include a pair of shorts with anchor prints on them, a pair of plain charcoal grey leggings and a solid burgundy sweater. I was happy with all my purchases - except the shorts are a little too loose-fitting for my liking. Also, sometimes they don't let you try their clothes. It kind of seems to be arbitrary, because once I was told that tops aren't allowed to be tried on, but I definitely recall trying on a couple of t-shirts here before! I have a couple of overseas friends who adore this kind of Asian-style clothes, and Maple is the perfect place to hunt for gifts for them! The clothes are extremely affordable and there's a huge variety. Everything comes in more than one color and though cheap, the quality really isn't bad at all! Maple also has a ton of accessories like earrings, scarves and rings. Again, they're inexpensive and cute, so they make great gifts for friends or even yourself!