The9thMuse

My first visit to The 9th Muse was purely accidental. My label-bashing sister was in town and we were wondering down Lydhurst Terrace when a sign advertising Karen Walker sunglasses caught her eye. Now, this was a building I'd walked past at least a dozen times and never paid the slightest bit of attention to. But, this is Hong Kong and avid shoppers ignore 'office' buildings at your peril! Hiding away on the 12th floor of One Lyndhurst Tower is a designer accessories collection that would do any fashionista proud. My sister was certainly happy! But did leave empty-handed after choosing not to drop HKD1,000 on said pair of glasses. The store is uncluttered and filled with names you see in Harpers or Vougue: Charlotte Ronson, Elisabeth and James, House of Harlow, Karen Walker, L.A.M.B and TOKYOMILK to name(drop) just a few. The store appears to specialise in accessories; jewelry, scarves, sunglasses and bags feature prominently, and they are all beautiful. But this beauty doesn't come cheap and I have, so far, managed to leave the store with my credit card firmly stowed. Although, there was this one Foley + Corinna handbag ...