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.

Sizable Uniqlo inside Cityplace Plaza…read more If you are petite, you might get better deals as almost ALL sale items are small sizes. Sale associates eager to help to find you the right size. I feel like going on a diet after shopping here in order to get into those jeans. I do prefer this location compares to the one in Causeway Bay as it is not as busy!

On the 3rd floor of Cityplaza which is connected to the Tai Koo MTR station. Wide selection of…read moreclothing here, especially kids clothing, pyjama, and undergarments. They close at 9pm, which I believe is an hour earlier than the mall does. Their staff is very helpful and always willing to help you out. One caveat of this location is that they often run out of the smaller sizes, so they're often left with the medium and large sizes during sales. This is probably die to the fact that their store is a tad smaller than other typical Uniqlo stores around the city.

Shopped for my kid and myself here since it is wonderful, perfectly fit, and affordable plus trendy…read morestyle. 3-4 levels for women, men and kids, staff are wonderful, helpful and nice. Too many selections to choose from and just not enough time. Will be back to get more.

Great service and quality. Found what I needed at a great price. Multiple locations with easy…read moreaccess.

This location has several floors and offers a huge selection of men's, ladies' and children's…read morefashion. They even have a clearance floor at the top. The prices are very good, the clothes are good quality and the staff is helpful. We stopped in for a look and ended up spending $900 HKD to get $200 off. We got about 10 items ranging from pants, a jacket, a few shirts and two sweaters. The second time we stopped in (two days later), the promotion ended however, there were discounts on certain items throughout the store. The deals were so good, we wanted to buy more but our suitcases were too full already. I would definitely shop at this store again the next time I am in Hong Kong!

I decided to visit Chanel while in Hong Kong to check out their inventory. I've been to several…read morestores in Las Vegas and New York City and have had little luck finding classic WOC's, necklaces, and brooches. I quickly asked if they had the Camellia-embossed WOC in Black and when the SA said, "Yes," I was in shock - I couldn't believe it! She escorted us downstairs to Accessories and she and another SA proceeded to bring out a few WOC options. The Camellia, the Quilt in Lambskin and Calfskin, and Gold and Silver hardware selections. It's strange, but even the classic quilted WOC is difficult to find and it was nice to finally see everything in person. After making my selection, I was pleased that the SA brought out the brand new WOC and asked if I would like to inspect it. I carefully did and found no imperfections or marks. Absolutely perfect. Service, of course, was exceptional. Everyone was so very nice and welcoming from the moment we stepped in the boutique. It was extremely helpful that everyone spoke English as well! We were thoughtfully offered hot water since it was a cooler day, however, I preferred chilled water and received a bottle of Evian instead. The SA that completed my transaction even escorted us back upstairs before handing me my shopping bag. Wonderful experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend a visit!

In 2015, Chanel slashed their prices on a lot of their classic bags to decrease the price increase…read moregap compared to Chanel stores in France so be prepared for a lot of people daily at this store. Yes, you have to line up to go into the store (completely unheard of in the United States) but once inside, there are a sea of beautiful bags waiting for you to dump your salary checks on Customer service at the front door was great, by the way! They give you an iPad to look at while waiting to go inside so you can check out which styles they have! Currently debating on the black Chanel Le Boy (approx $4,300 USD). Not having to pay USA tax is definitely a bargain

There used to be quite a lot of these shops. The shop owner will rent out a "cubicle" to those who…read morewish to sell their products like handmade craft, watches, jewels, contact lens, you name it. However, over the years, it seems like this hype has faded away because of the online shopping and also the insanely skyrocketing rent everywhere in Hong Kong, Therefore I was rather surprised to see this in a shopping mall in Shatin as one would imagine the rent can take a toll on shops like this. Anyways, I spent some time inside and though the shop itself is fairly small, it does have all kind of stuff. Though I did not find anything I like, I was just pleased this culture got to carry on for a few more years as it gives young entrepreneur such confidence in starting their own business. Yet, when talking to my friends, they told me that so many shops that have the same service tend to "test the water" by renting out the "cubicle", so once they know what the local market likes, they tend to get the product directly from China as it is cheaper and seem to have lost the value to places like this. But at the end of the day, business is business and I do not know if that is true of not but I am just happy to see shops like this survived the tide of being swept away by the high rent.

Great quality of clothing for infants, toddlers and children with a nice price tag. During the…read moresales, items can go as low as $155 HKD. But still, very cute stuff! I'd only come here for special occasion clothing. Otherwise, everyday clothing would probably come from GAP. This store locations small with three levels. They also sell toys and a lot of cute girly accessories. Customer service is non existent but it's nice when you just want to be left alone.

Same ol cheap souvenir goods one stall to the next. They say haggle is normal. Start at 50% of…read moreasking. Walk away as there is another seller a few stalls down selling the same thing. Note that you can find good value (low price) stuff. If you know what you want and what you are willing to pay for it. Buyer beware! Example is designer hand bags. Great looking knock offs for sure. But if you don't need the real thing. This place is a gold mine! The vendors set up and take down the stalls every night it seems. Crazy ton of work but once set up the market is quite busy and worth at least a stroll one evening. Another hidden gem are the brick and mortar stores and restaurants behind the night stalls. Plenty of food and misc businesses back there that are concealed by the night market stalls Don't expect much customer service. Bargain and be confident. Have fun!

This is well known especially if you have read about it in guides online or if you so happens to be…read moreChinese. It is the place for cheap knockoffs. Backpacks, both men's and women's wear, purses, shoes, towels, toys etc. There are several blocks so I would take your time visiting each one to get a feel for it. Don't immediately give in especially the first vendor you visit. Could be selling for too much. Though after a while, do start hassling. If it is too high then move on to the next one and the next one. However if they pull you back, then listen to them. Perhaps it's a good deal. It really depends on the particular vendor. Eventually I did an excellent deal. I recommend it going even once. Just follow the people heading that way. Or when you see it, you know you're in the right place.