Kapok on Sun Street
For Shoes and Satchels, Tea Sets and Toile.
Hong Kong’s luxury-brand boutiques can overshadow design talent. Kapok, in Wanchai, fights back with a collection of goods from around the world. Soft leather bags by California company Marie Turnor are sold alongside biodegradable cups and bowls from Japan. Some of the best items are designed locally, such as a bone china tea set by designer Mariko Jesse decorated in a modern toile pattern.
Address: 3 Sun St., Ground Floor, Wan Chai.
Fungus Workshop
For Custom Leather Goods.
“We make everything by hand ourselves,” says Baldwin Pui, coproprietor of this leather goods shop in Sheung Wan. He and his three business partners came to leatherworking with a reverence for the craftsmanship of unique handmade goods, and they now make modern and vintage-inspired satchels, handbags, camera cases, and wallets. Some of their smaller items are on hand in the shop, but most are made to order to each customer’s specifications.
Address: 4 Po Hing Fong, Sheung Wan, Ground Floor.
Daydream Nation Shop
For Silk and Cotton Blouses, and Bright Beads.
A little store run by four young local designers showcases clothing, jewelry, and shoes. Check out the silk and cotton blouses printed with bright, watercolor-like designs; neon shirt-dresses accented with wide, contrasting sashes; oxford shoes constructed from a combination of colorful leather and clear plastic; and necklaces made from bright beads that could almost be mistaken for candy.
Address: Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd., 2nd floor, Wanchai.
LockCha Tea House
LockCha offers traditional tea service and vegetarian dim sum in a stunning colonial-era building. This place attracted attention and loyal customers. LockCha not only sells more than 100 different teas but also designs and sells tea wares—teapots, cups, canisters, and so on. There are also concerts every Saturday night, and tea and calligraphy classes on weekdays.
Address: Hong Kong Park.
Koi Kei Bakery Macao
For Macanese Snacks.
This Macanese bakery, is renowned for making and bringing in the best of Macanese snacks to Hong Kong. Once just a seller of peanut brittle candy and ginger sweets, they now have shops all over Hong Kong and Macau selling traditional treats like nougat and almond cakes.
Address: A1, 1-7 Pak Sha Rd, Causeway Bay.