Cute! Quaint! Tiny space! Unique off beat things!…read more I read about InBetween in the Cathay Pacific magazine while flying back from Singapore and I thought "What the heck? I live right there in Sheung Wan and am only just now hearing about this unique resale shop of sorts." A tiny spot full of antique type items, note cards, records, jewelry, frames, movie posters, old pins, tea cups, etc... a hodgepodge of stuff! It is one of those places that you simply have to go, stand in the tiny space, so your eyes can browse while your body does not move in order to take it all in. InBetween represents all that is funky, cool and hip and the Sheung Wan area. Glad I discovered it and will absolutely pop in from time to time to see new items.

I'm really loving HK's vintage shop scene, and InBetween is a great place to start your vintage…read moreshop tour! You can find a good mix of old and new in this tiny little shop. Outside they have vinyl records, updated postcards (of course, they're the artsier, non-touristy kind) along with some vintage neckties to start out. Go inside and find a treasure trove of old movie posters, jewelry, high-end leather goods, and cute HK-themed iPhone cases. I walked away with a cool ring that was on sale for $300. Perfect place to go if you need a unique gift for a friend, or something quirky for yourself.

In a word - Cheap and fun! vintage shops usually cost a fortune, so an affordable one is quite an…read moreasset. Longer version (for the brave) - On my first few days in HK I've decided to explore the area around central and Hong Kong station by foot, while accidentally stumbling upon this place. While looking for it in Yelp I've realized they are quite popular around town, so now I also feel lucky! This place is a store with stacks of clothes, not sure if it's all second hand but it all looks rather vintage-y. The pieces are divided in price ranges and there are some discounts if you buy a few. It's also divided by type- you won't find the racks with mixed clothing, which makes shopping even easier. I got here once and bought a few shirts, got loads of compliments and went back to buy more. The last in the store is very nice and there's so much to chose from I really get lost - so I only went for shirts :) The store is pretty packed and hard to move in... During rush hours there are a few people inside too, a fun time indeed! This is a place I'll definitely go back to during my next visit. So cool!

Thrift shopping isn't quite a thing here in HK, and the closest thing we can get is these vintage…read moreshops. Mee & Gee is one of the few bigger names in the vintage world here in HK. It's funny how it's located right there, and the heart of Central, next to all those overpriced high-end brands. That is some 5,000 words worthy of study of Hong Kong, but I'll save it for later. You can't miss Mee & Gee if you walk through Li Yuen Street West. Minimal design or anything fancy, but you will be greeted by huge amount of clothes. Like tons. Closest to the entrance are the $5 (HKD) clothes. People constantly walking in and out, so squeeze through if you have to. The men's clothing was mostly on the second floor, so I walked up there and took a quick look. To be fair, the design of a lot of clothes there are considered out of fashion. But then, isn't fashion something just being recycled every decade? And at least, the way you carry it is all it matters. Brad Pitt and I could wear the same cloth, but being interpreted and criticized very differently... Clothes are fairly clearly categorized, all in good bargains and good conditions. I'd still recommend you to wash it before you wear it, obviously. Also, I'd pick clothes with a darker tones than a lighter ones, as some of the clothes here tend to have this old, yellowish, wash-out tones. Unless of course, that tone is exactly what you are looking for. I didn't end up buying the cloth I had in mind, mainly because I keep a minimal amount of clothes at home, and I wouldn't buy new ones unless I'm 100% certain. But yeah, at least I know the cheap option is always there.

A great mix of vintage, funky, and even a bit of that Mary Jane paraphernalia if you're looking for…read moresome. The HK vintage shops in general seem to be a mix of old and new. Hipster 9 does have some newer stuff, but most of their inventory (80%?) appears to be vintage. I like how the price tags have descriptions of what era the item is from (60's, 70's, etc.) I'm not a vintage expert so I'm not sure if it's truly accurate, but I'm taking their word for it. If you're looking for designer, they have a lot of designer shoes to choose from: Prada, Ferragamo, and even Tory Burch. Jewelry and purses are also a big chunk of their inventory. I'd describe their jewelry as a mix of goth, costume, and old school designer- think Burberry earrings from the '80s or Hermes cufflinks. What ended up grabbing my attention was this funky black leather purse that is part kitten heel shoe, part purse. I'd never seen anything like it and I had to bring it home with me. The store associate was even so kind to call the owner and see if she could get me a better price, and was successful! I walked away with a one-of-a-kind piece, and look forward to coming back to see what else is new.