Here we list our favourite independent lifestyle boutiques for discovering curated designer goods
We never thought we'd say this, but... there are times when Hong Kong's shopping malls and streets lines with the big fashion maisons start to look the same. Times when we think to ourselves, "You know what? I could really do with some Keith Haring coasters, or some oddly-shaped ceramics today."
Luckily, Hong Kong has plenty of independent, and at times quirky, boutiques that offer a unique retail experience.
See our list of the best lifestyle stores in Hong Kong below, where you can discover some wonderfully curated selections of artisanal designer goods.
See also: The Best Lifestyle Cafes In Hong Kong
1. WOAW!
WOAW! (“World of Amazing Wonders”) offers a lot more than just homeware, stocking a range of exclusive merchandise and diverse products for men, women and children, including everything from accessories, art objects and gadgets, to footwear, beauty and grooming products .The minimalist store on Wan Chai’s Sun Street epitomises urban chic, with clean white walls and a paired-back aesthetic – with the addition of an Elephant Grounds Creamery serving coffee and ice cream tucked inside the store.
The store is exactly what you would expect from Hong Kong’s greatest arbitrator of cool, Kevin Poon – the mastermind behind a laundry-list of other hipster favourites, including Elephant Grounds.
WOAW!, 5 Sun Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong,+852 2253 1313, woawstore.com
See also: Kevin Poon's Guide To Hong Kong