PAKT

I have my winter wardrobe stored with PAKT and only request clothes back when I actually need them. We all know Hong Kong winters are very short, so it’s nice to keep bulky coats out of sight for the rest of the year. Thankfully the service is super responsive and they cater to last-minute requests. One time I was flying to Kazakhstan and only realised on the day of the flight that it was in fact minus 15C there. Within a couple of hours my thickest coats arrived so I didn’t have to freeze during my trip.

—Arne Eggers

Discover more at getpakt.com

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell luxury goods, Vestiaire Collective is the site to know. Launched in 2009, the online platform is the perfect place for those who want to offload or acquire pre-loved designer goods.

Discover more at vestiairecollective.com

Hula

Hula is always my go-to when it comes to second-hand fashion: it is just crowded with good finds. Shopping there is always a treat as the space feels upscale, not like the usual hole-in-the-wall vintage shop. Plus I get to drop by [second-hand children’s clothing shop] Retykle and pick up some second-hand clothes for my three year old. 

Discover more at thehula.com

Midwest Vintage

The first time I went to Midwest Vintage, I was looking for vintage roller skates for a styling job. Then I just fell in love with the shop’s variety of vintage denim, novelty shirts and bandanas.

Discover more at midwest-vintage.com

Ching Kuok Watch Service

My favourite vintage watch shop in Hong Kong is Ching Kuok Watch Service. If you are looking for a cool vintage Rolex, Audemars Piguet or IWC Schaffhausen watch at an entry price level, this little shop will interest you.

—Denise Ho, founder of sustainable fashion label Knotti and former fashion director of The R Collective

Discover more at antiquewatch.com.hk

See also: Collector Zoe Abelson Is Proof That Vintage Watches Will Never Go Out Of Style

Sincere Alteration

The aptly named Sincere Alteration is my go-to for alterations because of Elaine, the owner, who has a fierce respect for every garment and strict discipline to altering with restraint. She is someone who sees clothing as sculpture, not a flat piece of cloth measured by inches. Despite being squeezed for space in a crammed workshop (rightly so because of how good she is), every garment has its rightful place in her organised chaos.

—Ingrid Chen, general manager of marketing and communications at Joyce

Sincere Alteration, 113 Melbourne Plaza, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2868 4133; facebook.com/Sincerehk113

One thing I love about Hong Kong is the quirky streets named after plants and trees (think Fir Street or Pine Street in Tai Kok Tsui) and food (Sai Yeung Choi Street). If you dig a little deeper, you can find out more about the history of naming conventions. Of course, the most confusing of all is Rednaxela Terrace in Mid-Levels, named after its first owner [thought to be a man named Alexander], but spelled backwards.

—Edwin Pun, director of business development for Keyestone Group

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