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.

Supposedly the flagship store of Wing Shing Photo Supplies. There is a large range of cameras and…read moreaccessories all behind glass cases and somewhat stern sales people. I asked for a Metabones adapter for the Sony a7Rii and was promptly told that they did not have any. Next query was for a Nikon 200-500mm lens! I guess he summed me up in a flash to be a tyre kicker. Why a Sony a7Rii and a Nikon D800E? Who owns 2 of these and look like a dag? Well actually I do and I am in the Market for both! I guess back to good old Georges camera in Sydney to give my money to them. The thing that really gets me is how quickly a sales person sums up a customer even before he has the chance to see the colour of the credit card.

If you're in the Yau Tsim Mong area and are looking for a camera, forget all other options and come…read moreto the flagship store of Wing Shing. If you're wondering if Wing Shing and Man Shing are related, yes they are. In fact, if stock can't be found in Wing Shing (which rarely happens unless it is a hot and new item), staff will run up to Man Shing to get it for you. The Fa Yuen Street branch is their flagship store and the other branches are located in the "vegetable" streets, Choi and Sai Yeung Choi Street. What I like about Wing Shing are their honest prices and decent stock of less-than-mainstream photographic equipment such as Rolleiflex, Gitzo and Phottix. The prices here are competitively better than the shops in Hong Kong Island. Often what you find here you will not find in mainstream electronic shops such as Fortress and Broadway. A big plus is you don't have to squeeze in with those who want to buy cell phones (a la Fortress/Broadway) - although there is a mobile phone section - and just focus on getting your photography game on. The staff aren't pushy but are sometimes rude - it pays to research ahead and know what you want so you can inspect and buy the item in 10 minutes flat. Always, always discuss the warranty before purchasing. Normally what I do is check the average price of the item on the Internet by looking at the official press release then comparing it with the New York giant photographic store B&H. Once I know the official price(s), I convert it to HKD to see if the pricing is fair and if I should move forward with my purchase in Wing Shing. Credit cards are charged with interest so make sure you pay in cash (and also ask for a discount if possible).

Lane Crawford is Hong Kong's oldest luxury department store. Since then it has reinvented itself…read moreto be the pinnacle of luxury with an edge, on par with hip North American counterparts such as Barneys and Holt Renfrew (actually one of Holt's senior personnels hail from Lane Crawford) One can find the hippest and most luxurious fashion and lifestyle brands there. Specifically the Times Square location has an impressive cosmetics area, supplemented by its ever posh cousin Joyce Beauty. Bottomline: the linens department boasts the best sheets and room scents in the universe, and my aforementioned cosmetics department.

Once one of my favourite stores, now not so much. Lane Crawford stores seem to be sliding downhill…read moreof late rather quickly. The selection is becoming more main stream and less original and the gift section which I use to love is almost non-existent. I still pop in hoping to a return to the old standard but I notice now when I pop out I am not carrying any bags of goodies. Just not the shopping pleasure it once was. The location is Pacific Place Mall, gone.

Outlet mall located about 10 minutes from the airport and perfect for shopping before or after your…read moreflight. Citygate Outlets has a little bit of everything. From high-end brands like Burberry to Nike, along with many local and international stores offering big discounts. As a visitor and first-timer, the mall was a little confusing to navigate at first, but it's very convenient since it's directly connected to the Tung Chung station. There are also restaurants and additional shops outside of the mall area, which gives the area a lively atmosphere. Both the Novotel Citygate Hong Kong and The Silveri Hong Kong hotels are attached, making it super convenient for travelers. One thing about Hong Kong, there are lots of shopping malls. This one I wasn't too impressed with.

Located just 10 minutes away from the Hong Kong Airport, this mall has several clothing, souvenirs…read moreand electronics stores. There's also a movie theater and a myriad of restaurants offering authentic food. I came across this place called Lian Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. I ordered the Tofu and mushroom salad, Thai Chicken skewers, Thai Wings and a strawberry and guava smoothie. The food had amazing flavor and was delicious. Of the dishes the Tofu salad was the best. The Tofu was seasoned and cooked perfectly as were the mushrooms. The portions were large enough and priced accordingly. It's definitely a place I'd recommend when visiting Hong Kong if you're looking to kill a little time before your flight.

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

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.

They weren't kidding when they called it Sneakers Street. Literally every athletic brand you can…read morethink of exists here. Ended up grabbing like three pair of shoes due to the good sales talk by the associate helping us. Convenient location, there's plenty of drink and food places nearby if you're needing a little pick-me-up from shopping. Down the street was the infamous ladies' market as well.

Fun stop in Mongkok…read more Sneaker Street is filled with...sneakers. There are also some local markets selling fruits and vegetables. Make sure to read the signs on the road and look left, look right when crossing the street.

Saturday. 50% off…read more SHEER INSANITY. Great deals. I never miss the opportunity of taking the Star Ferry over to Hong Kong side and descending on Hennessy Road, when visiting Hong Kong. Pro-tip: this is primarily an area for shopping, not many exciting eats around. Eat before you embark on your retail therapy.

There are many floors in Sogo, however the layout on each floor just confusing for us…read more Not the greatest department store. My sis bought skincare items and the merchandise did not come with a carrier. I get it that we need to protect the environment and use less paper, etc etc.. But this a bit much. My sis has to put her purchase and stuffed it in her designer leather bag. The only thing I like is the grocery store in basement two. So many things to buy and many interesting food items to check out. And yep, we stuffed our groceries in our designer bags too :( Extremely crowded on weekdays evenings and all day on weekends.