Well-made, stylish clothes at reasonable prices. Zara is one of the biggest department stores in…read morethe world, and covers a lot of trends in a wearable way. You're not going to be a fashion victim here, which is a special concern for this male. As with all clothing, you have to know your body and many of the items here are made for extremely thin torsoes, so you'll need to try things on first.

I've been a fan of Mango online and there are only three shop locations in Hong Kong (TST, Olympic,…read moreand Tai Koo). This location does not have a men's section, only women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Though the selection is vastly greater online, I always prefer to check out the clothing in-person to ensure fit and fabric quality. Since the selection at this location is a fraction of what is available online, I'm always disappointed visiting. Sizing is hit or miss and can be frustrating. The staff is also invisible. They may help get you a fitting room, otherwise, they leave you alone. If there are items on sale, they are usually displayed near the fitting rooms. The layout of the store is very tight and can be annoying to navigate even with only a handful of patrons, but it's clean and clothes are neatly folded.

Who doesn't love Zara? Was ecstatic when I noticed one of my favorite stores while visiting Hong…read moreKong. It was probably one of the biggest i've been to with 4 floors 2 for women 1 for kinds and 1 for guys. What I loved is all the stuff you cant find in america was right here :) plus items I've never seen before. All the staff dresses the same which was different from the US locations. The staff was also nice and accommodating and spoke great english.

I like Zara. It's nice to have here in HK because it can be hard to find midrange clothing,…read moreespecially if you are larger than the average Asian woman. So I appreciate that option. I just don't always jive with their fashion and the prices that come with it. Meh. It's nice to walk around in, but I rarely seem to walk out with something . . .

This store is unique. I feel that it caters to the hip hop crowd. It was my first time visiting…read morehere. I was overwhelmed with taking it all in as the store is crowded due to the odd set up of the clothing racks. There's not much space to walk by. Quality wise - they carry items that are very good such as shoes, coats and sports coats. They have a great selection of hats that average about 300hkd in price. But they also carry items on the mediocre side - i.e. The jewelry felt and looked like cheap plastic. You can get your bargain priced items in the sale section. For those who are familiar with the USA store called Urban Outfitters, I'd say that this place is equivalent to that type of feel and style.

If you're like me, with size 41 feet ... shoe shopping in Hong Kong can be, shall we say…read more'challenging'? Fortunately, there's always Vickie Shoes. I was introduced to Vickie by our relocation agent - that's right, I got in early. Shoes, then an apartment, its all about getting your priorities straight girls. Most places in Hong Kong go up to a 40, which is always too small (although better than the 37 on offer when I lived in South Korea), but just close enough for a tantalising 'maybe - I should try it just in case ...' but it never ends well. Marks & Spencer cater for the larger sizes, as does a shop at the plaza end of Stanley Market, but Vickie definitely rules the roost. Off the rack - or shelf if you want to be picky - sizes go up to a 42 as standard, but, if that still doesn't do it for you, they'll make 'em for you. Up to a size 47. It's a fairly captive market, and they know it. Their summer range of flats and sandals are all marked at around the HKD $400 mark, and the pair of grey suede boot I bought last winter were almost double that. But the quality is good. And you know you have a choice of styles - anything in the shop! When was the last time anyone above a 38 had that on offer? I find lot of the styles a bit old fashioned. But that's my personal and standard opinion of flats in general. It is with a heavy heart that I have boxed up most of my heels (sniff), but they really aren't practical for walking around Hong Kong - the pavements aren't exactly even in a lot of places and Thank God for the escalators, but those hills are Not, repeat Not (yes with the capital N) stiletto friendly. I'm coming to terms with a new world order, fortunately, I have my pal Vickie to guide me through.

Aalis Watch out!…read more Aalis has expanded. The new location in Central has been open for three months and the first store In Causeway Bay, which has been open for about 4 years, is still going strong. This is a one of a kind clothing shop. There was a pair of pants hanging on a rack that drew me into the store. They are a pattern of green, yellow, orange and white, high waisted, light and airy. The kind of remind me of throwback bellbottoms from the '70s. I've sworn I've seen my mom wearing a pair of these in an old black and white photo. The colorful fabric and lack of bell, give these pants a modern twist. They also carry a variety of tops which include statement setters and basics. I really like the use of asymmetrical lines in the clothing. It's just enough to say, "I'm cute, but not your plain old shirt." There are so many items in this store that make you think about great fashion used to be. One of my favorite things about this store is that they carry Nobeing jewelry. This jewelry is unique, bright and will make people turn their heads. Their use of metal and beading creates bold pieces that can be worn with both casual or elegant wear. When your feeling in the mood for something throwback, but cheeky, check out Aalis for some unique gear that pays honor to the good 'ol days.

Yes their style is a bit more unique compare what you see in normal apparel shops, but the services…read moreand sales attitude are bad. They will only treat you better if think you are a good customer (from their eyes) and no customer oriented mind at all. I have my first time pre order experience at this shop recently, at the end my order can only be arrived 1 month later that I need to change another on stock items as I will be out of town for a long time. Only one fitting at cwb shop, there is another customer in store that time. The shop manager ask me go to their small stock room to try the clothes which do not have a door, even not able to turn your body at the narrow aisle! As they think I come for trouble, that's their mistake of holding my order much longer than plan without any follow up call until I ask. As I won't able to pickup the item if they can't ready at the committed time. Seriously , that's crazy but I didn't blame her, still acting polite. I told myself I won't buy this shop anymore. Will also tell my friends not to. Their price is not expensive (around $1k per piece) with a bit difference on style , but cutting is not nice actually. You will know what I mean if look for those better cutting items.

One of my favourite shops along Granville Road in Hong Kong! Loved it so much that I bought enough…read moreto get myself a VIP card. :P Chapel has an eclectic range of designs. From regular cuts to asymmetrical lines, key color theme that runs across the shop ranges from black, white and grey. Patterns and basics clashes to lift the normal shirt into an extraordinary design. If you are looking for clothes that are affordable yet stands out, Chapel is the place to go. To top it up, check out their wide range of accessories to complement your outfit. I will be very disappointed if I dont get to shop at Chapel when in Hong Kong. :) Check out the larger outlet at Level 2 of Hotel Ramada just across the street!

Uniqlo is the queen of basics. Solid color tank tops, short-sleeved t-shirts, long-sleeved…read moret-shirts, cardigans, hoodies, capris, jeans... Have I named every clothing item in existence yet? If you're looking for work wear, Uniqlo is the place to be. The main section of Uniqlo has every kind of clothing item possible and in every color possible. You can probably pick up the same v-neck t-shirt in about seven different colors here. Uniqlo specializes in basics, but they have a section where they partner with brands that you would think are pretty unimaginable in the clothing industry. They've partnered with Campbell - yes, the soup - before, and they had a series of t-shirts with different soup cans on them. Strange, but you'd be surprised that they're actually popular! The more common themes they've done are cartoons like Snoopy, Tom and Jerry and Mickey Mouse. Last year, they collaborated with UK furniture store Laura Ashley - while the patterns were nice, all the tops kind of looked like table cloth to me! I guess this is the section for the more quirky of the personalities - I don't know about you, but the idea of being a walking advertisement for Campbell soup is not for me. The quality of clothes at Uniqlo is good, but they wear out after a while. Uniqlo has a pretty big sleepwear section, stocking sets in cute and colorful prints. They feel really good too - the quality is kind of like velour. I've bought a couple of sets over the years and find that with repeated washes, the material hardens and results in little raised fur balls (for the Cantonese-speaking, the colloquial term is 'hei mo' or 起毛). I've bought cardigans here before and this didn't happen, and I can't speak for t-shirts because I don't own any from here. Perhaps it's just the velour-like material that causes this to happen over time? You'll be glad to know that Uniqlo is quite affordable - a typical t-shirt is $99, and a hoodie probably $199. The reason I don't buy from Uniqlo more often is because I find that their stuff is a little baggy and lacks cutting. Otherwise, Uniqlo is a great place to stock up on basics at an affordable price!

The flagship store with several levels of clothes for everyone. They often have specials on where…read moreyou get a discount for buying 2 items. Men be careful with the size as they are non standard. Try them on first as although I wear medium to large most tmes, it was XL at Uniqlo. There is a good selection of kids and women clothes as well. Nice place to shop.