Made in Hong Kong

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 on 2022.02.03
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Shopaholics will love innovative concept malls and department stores, but don't miss out on homegrown brands that can't be found anywhere else. Credit: Collected by Emily Chu, AFAR Local Expert

Times Square

Shopping mall · Soho

"Times Square This Iconic grand scale shopping mall has over 230 stores from the mid-tier to the luxury brands of fashion and beauty including two department stores, a supermarket and a wide variety of food options. It is right above the Causeway bay MTR so it is very convenient and one of the busiest in the city. Outdoors, there are always seasonal displays or exhibitions set up for people to enjoy By Jacqueline V"

Photo by Michal GarcÍa

莎莎 - 波斯富街

Permanently Closed

"Discount Cosmetic Shopping Stocking international brands and beauty products at discount prices, Sasa is a saving grace if you've forgotten to pack beauty products with you. It's even better for stocking up on your favorite items to take home, for their prices are lower than most department stores and cosmetic shops. Apart from stocking make-up, body and hair products from popular Japanese, Chinese and Korean brands, you'll also find the familiar Caudalie, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Maybelline, and more. If you don't have room in your luggage to take home full-size bottles, check the racks for samples sold for cheap. There are plenty of Sasa outlets dotted around Hong Kong , but products differ from every branch. So if you see something you like, it's best to grab it right away."

K11

Shopping mall · Soho

"Art Meets Mall As the first Art Mall in the world, K11 has year-round exhibitions and special installations on display, featuring both local and international artists. K11 is also keen on supporting local talents through the K11 Artist Klub art community platform that helps to bridge artists with businesses. After checking out the many fashion, jewellery and accessories shops at the mall, make sure to pop by the K11 DesignStore and K11 Select for some exclusively designed items for sale."

Photo courtesy of Discover Hong Kong

Hysan Place

Shopping mall · Soho

"Latest Shopping Destination in Causeway Bay Located between other shopping destinations Times Square and Sogo in Causeway Bay is Hysan Place, a relatively new addition to the city's mallscape. Here, you can peruse the latest tech offerings at Hong Kong 's second Apple Store, choose a new pair of jeans at 7 for All Mankind and GAP, buy a new travel bag at French label agnès b, or refill your skincare products at Aesop and dermalogica. If you want to jot down all your travel memories, Moleskin also has an outlet here, too. The basement of Hysan is home to T Galleria, where you shop your favorite beauty brands, duty free. Hysan also has several cafes and a floor full of eateries to rest those tired feet. Eslite Bookstore is on the 8-10th floors."

G.O.D. - Goods Of Desire

Gift shop · Soho

"Contemporary Traditions No, they are not trying to claim divinity; "G.O.D." just sounds like "live better" in Cantonese. This is the kind of humor you should expect when walking into the shop, which has products designed with nostalgic Hong Kong patterns and local logos. G.O.D. sells "oldschool" products like red-white-blue carrier bags, rooster-clad bowls and the like, but their design range also takes a cheeky spin on other vintage products like the Double Happiness matchbooks. Goldfish, old Hong Kong mailboxes, newspaper classifieds pages and Hong Kong street signs are also featured in updated designs of products like bedsheets, carrier bags, stationery and bathroom accessories. This is the place to pick up that uniquely Hong Kong souvenir to bring home to friends, or really, to keep for yourself."

"Hong Kong's Own Japanese Department Store Located in the heart of Causeway Bay, near Hong Kong 's busiest intersection and street crossing, Sogo is easily Hong Kong's go-to department store. Around since 1985, Sogo is a Japanese-style department store that sells everything from luxury beauty brands to designer clothing to Japanese groceries. Paying extra attention to customers is what they are known for, so say hello to the elevator guide who will help you find and take you to the floor you need. If you ever need a meeting spot for friends, the front entrance of Sogo is a popular one for locals and tourists alike. Best of all, the doors of this beloved store are open until 10pm for post-dinner shopping sessions."