This is another stop I had to make every time I am in HK. This place used to be caulk full of…read morevendors and little stores fill with anything video games. Since my last visit here 4 years ago, much of the stores have been closed. Many of the stores now have been taken over by phone, computers or even food stalls. I even saw one of stores were now an adult toy store, which is a very weird place to be. There are still plenty of choices to chose from, there were many businesses that have switch over to toys as well. I am both a toy and video game geek, so I was very happy. Unlike some of the other specialize areas of shopping in HK, like the computer shopping area has buildings and blocks having the same stuff. The Oriental 188 is very isolated, they do have one building fill with games and stuff, but nothing surrounding it. So if you are looking for a game hunting adventure that would last ALL day, you may be slightly disappointed. If not, fantastic place to go to.

BEWARE OF SCAM PHONE REPAIR HERE: IMPRESSION DIGITAL…read more They stole my phone! I dropped off a $1,000 Note 8 phone and they kept it! I went to get it the next day as they were to fix the glass and they were closed. They stayed closed for 2 days until they knew I was leaving Hong Kong. They STILL have my phone TWO months later and refuse to mail it to me, they laughed and said I should fly back to Hong Kong to get it as they were not spending money to ship phones. I even gave them my credit card number so I would pay for it -- and they have every excuse not to send it. Lamp Pui is the owner and she is impossible to deal with. She plays games, like blocking me from WhatsApp, not answering her phone or playing games on email. I just got the police involved and hope she gets arrested. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING TO IMPRESSION DIGITAL AND LAMP PUI. (BTW: They didn't even fix the glass as the owner LAMP PUI claimed she "didn't know how to fix it.") BEWARE!

Shopping experience…read more.. Retail therapy is my best relief and here in Hong Kong's Fa Yuen Street Market it definitely was something that I'm so glad to have visited. Nadine and so proudly figured out to navigate our way to this huge area that seem to have the dedicated space for this market which took the whole street. Walking through as I browsed each vendor there seem to be the same of many items which made me confused if it was the same seller or different though some of the prices and various other items differ I wasn't the greatest at bargaining though it was easier if it was just out of curiosity versus a want it was really fun looking through the various items with everything from household to electronics, towels and plushies. Taking the train was definitely fun and easy just find your way to Log Kok Station and there are signs to guide you the way...happy shopping! Thank you!

Fa Yuen Street is another "Night Market" shopping experience…read more The street is blocked off from vehicular traffic and both sides of the street are lined with vendors that block the regular brick and mortar shops along the way. That means there's four rows of shopping! The outdoor ambiance was fine for an October day. The sky was a bit overcast, so we were not burning in the heat. Some stalls weren't set up by noon, but most were open. Vendors didn't bargain much since prices were quite reasonable. Example: I got a pair of socks for 10 HK$ while I got another pair for 12 HK$ at a different place yesterday. Yeah, it's only a few cents difference, but hey... it's the principle. Fa Yuen Street had more fruits, towels, and household goods as compared with the Ladies Market. I saw pillows, curtains, chair covers, blankets, and scissors here. Other merchandise included luggage, purses, tote bags, reusable bags, Thai-style clothing, umbrellas, sunglasses, socks, underwear, and more! For us, it was worth the trek over. We got off at the Mong Kok Station... same one we used for the Ladies Market!

INTERNATIONAL ART SUPPLIES (H.K.) LIMITED has been established since 1960 as the first company in…read moreHong Kong specializes in art supplies. Being an agent of a number of world-class reputable brands of art supplies, our mission is to ensure that customers are satisfied with our high quality products and services. Our quality assurance brands include PANTONE®, LETRASET®, LETRACOPY®, OMNICROM®, LETRAMAX®, NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE®, SIMAIR®, Daige®, 3M®.. etc. Being the sole agent of a number of color software, for example, PANTONE® COLORVISION Spyder, we ensure a wider range of quality products to meet the growing demand of computer production requirements from different customers, authorized CDs from different producers 6 Color®, ARTOCA®, GPC®, DAJ®, PhotoAlto®, Image Gap®, IMAGE DJ®, Veryimage®, Eastimagebank®.. etc. also ensure images of various sizes to fulfil the needs of every customers, PHOTOTONE® 4" X 5" SLIDE, BiSouth Studio®, NOVA® ART EXPLOSION Clipper Art, Computer Accessories ( LETRASET®, AVERY®, UNISTAT®, SHOGUN®, IMATION®.. etc.), Handicraft Products, Foam Board, C.P.B. Board and Exhibition Products are also provided in wide range of varieties. Our highly dedicated sales team are here to assist customers for any enquiries of our products before sales, taking orders at any time and finally our after sales services enables our customers effectively solve the problem and fully satisfy our products. Besides, our commitment from the delivery team ensures everything is delivered to the right place on time. The two branches in Hong Kong are located at Chai Wan, Hong Kong (main shop) and Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon . In view of the growth in China market, we have also set up branches in China and extended our professional services to the mainland. We are grateful for the continuous patronage of our customers in the past years. We are hereby sincerely promise to deliver our professional services with full customers satisfaction in the future.

From the owner: International Art Supplies (H.K.) Ltd. has been established since 1960 as the first company in Hong…read moreKong specializes in art supplies. Being an agent of a number of world-class reputable brands of art supplies, our mission is to ensure that customers are satisfied with our high quality products and services. Our quality assurance brands include PANTONE Authorized Dealer.

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.

I'm in the US, and I searched hard to find a jeweler in Hong Kong that could design a men's gold…read morering that matched one that had been purchased in HK several years ago but had been lost. The store where it had been purchased was not really helpful, as they were not providing pictures of what I was seeking. Plus there were communication difficulties as well. However, Ellis was terrific in every way!!! They took the few pictures I was able to provide and designed a ring that looked almost exactly like the one that had been lost. They provided a reasonable price estimate, and then, after the ring was finished, actually charged me less than the full estimate, as it weighed a little less than they had expected--i.e., they went above and beyond to be completely honest. They waited to ship, per my instructions, and then the ring was shipped promptly and arrived quickly, after some customs paperwork. The ring is gorgeous, exactly what was wanted! This company was helpful, talented, and honest--should be at the top of everyone's list!!! I wouldn't hesitate to buy there again, and I hope to get to the store sometime too as I'm sure it would be a great place to shop in person.

Hong Kong has a lot of jewellery stores. Like Jessie J, we love the bling bling over here. However,…read moreif you want to get away from the chain store monstrosities selling solid gold sculptures of winged horses riding waves, but don't want to go as contemporary cool as platinum "art" stones the size of tennis balls, you can get your jewellery custom made. And for that, I can recommend only one place - Ellis in Wan Chai. Ellis Jewellery, named after the owner Ellis - quite possibly the nicest man in HK, sells a great number of standard pieces, from engagement rings, chains and necklaces, charms, cufflinks, you get the idea! However, Ellis' real talent comes in custom crafting jewellery from your ideas. What I mean by this is, you can take Ellis a sketch for a piece of jewellery, and he will translate your cigarette packet doodle into a practical, long lasting pice of art. He will also do all of this for a very reasonable cost compared to the big boys. Where on Earth can one get a one off custom piece for less than the production models that come in 20,000 piece runs? Ellis, that's where! I find buying from Ellis very refreshing, especially his very honest and trustworthy approach. A lot of businesses will try to up-sell, but not Ellis. I wanted to buy an item in platinum, but was actually told to have the piece made in silver as the more malleable metal would have given the item a longer life. The silver was about one tenth of the cost of the platinum, and though he lost out on a huge payday, Ellis' advice was completely right. He is also completely upfront with timescales. If your design takes four days to make, it will take four days to make. Not two days then "so sorry, come back in two more days". This makes him a hit with the tourists who are passing through, as well as those of us who leave shopping for an anniversary just that little bit too late! So if you are thinking of getting down on one knee, or wanting to to get something for a loved one, I thoroughly recommend Ellis. Committing your design ideas to reality is hard enough, but with Ellis guiding you, you will not be disappointed. And nor will that special someone!

Iroiro means "various" (things) in Japanese, and that is exactly what this shop has! It's in the…read moremiddle of the MTR Central station, so it is easy to spot. You can find many cute authentic Japanese items, from everyday carry essentials, stuffed animals, and random knick knacks. Most of the stuff I would say is on the "kawaii" side, so it's definitely catered to women, but they do have unisex items, such as umbrellas and backpacks. I myself purchased a tiny umbrella from a brand called "Miracle Tech," and it has been a godsend for urban adventures. It's not cheap, but you do get what you pay for! Despite its small size, it keeps me high and dry, never flips inside out, and has fast become my rainy day go-to companion even during bomb cyclone season! The next time I swing by this station, I'll be sure to check out more of the "いろいろ" (iroiro) items they have to offer!