There are plenty of pop-up stores springing up around the city this holiday season and we’ve rounded up the best. Blink and you’ll miss them!
Hong Kong is forever changing, and there always seems to be something new to see and do, including live music, film festivals and sporting events. With the holiday season fast approaching, we at Honeycombers Hong Kong have put together a list of Hong Kong pop-up stores around the city to shop Christmas gifts and festive presents for your friends, family and loved ones. Find edgy fashion, sustainable goods, food, drinks and more.
Hong Kong pop-up stores for the holidays
1. K-Style Lab Wardrobe
K-Style Lab, Hong Kong’s Korean fashion specialist, handpicks stylish brands from established to emerging Korean designers every season to showcase. For F/W 2017, K-Style Lab Wardrobe will feature brands based on the theme A Modern Lady’s Wardrobe including BOURIE, MÜNN, ONE CHOI, ROUTE 1, JULYCOLUMN and UL:KIN. Head over to Central before the end of December and find some exclusive designer pieces with that quintessential Korean flair.
K-Style Lab Wardrobe FW2017, K-Style Lab Wardrobe, 67 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2555 1192, 中環荷李活道67號
2. Made in Love by LUXARITY
Head over to St. Francis Street in Wan Chai for the first ever two week pop-up by LUXARITY. Until 1 December, the social venture focuses on sustainability and innovation, encouraging individuals to make environmentally-friendly and conscious living choices. LUXARITY Founder Cristina Ventura invited four award-winning designers – Loom Loop, Cynthia & Xiao, Ffixxed Studios and Yeung Chin to create exclusive capsule collections, with each collection containing limited edition sustainable fashion pieces. On top of that, there are multiple floors packed floor over pre-loved designer fashion for ladies and men, starting from just $50.
Made in Love by LUXARITY, 15 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 灣仔聖佛蘭士街15號
3. Guiltless Pop Up Store
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Until 26 December, luxury website Guiltless will have a pop-up store on Queen’s Road Central. Guiltless will give audiences the opportunity to experience their famous fashion vault, and have access to rare handbags – which were previously reserved exclusively for celebrities – and other limited edition items like vintage Gucci Bicycles, Louis Vuitton footballs, and new and vintage Chanel bags. Find luxury items that have been donated by celebrities including Shu Qi and Michelle Yeoh, and an in-store bubble machine where each bubble includes an amazing prize – with the grand prize being a Chanel bag!
Guiltless Pop Up Store, G/F, Man Yee Building, 67 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, p. 6390 0900, 中環德輔道中67號萬宜大廈地下
4. TASCHEN Unique Retail Space
TASCHEN, a leading art book publisher recognised for its innovative and eye catching images has collaborated with restaurateur Yenn Wong from JIA Group to open two unique retail spaces in Hong Kong until 15 December. Transforming The Chamber at Michelin-starred Duddell’s and Canaan at Potato Head into spaces with an exploration of titles involving architecture, art, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style and travel, expect beautiful words, images and surroundings at these pop-ups.
5. Miracle At Lily & Bloom
Until 30 December, a special Christmas pop-up bar from America will debut at Lily & Bloom. Find an unconventional cocktail menu from Miracle, where drinks will be served in fun mugs and glassware across 50 locations globally including Lily & Bloom. Enjoy some exceptional Christmas-inspired drinks like Run Run Rudolph and Bad Santa, and for those who are still deciding to be naughty or nice this holiday season indulge in some special shots to find out.
Miracle At Lily & Bloom, Lily & Bloom, 5 & 6F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2810 6166, 中環蘭桂坊雲咸街33號LKF Tower 5樓及6樓
6. JOYCE Presents: A Silent Night
JOYCE has collaborated with French set designer Hervé Sauvage and fashion art director Nathalie Croquet to present white curiosities including carefully curated antique furniture, porcelain and vintage items. Until 5 January, JOYCE will bring a serene white space filled with snowbirds, swans, white feathers and vintage cut crystals to Hong Kong. Find thoughtful gifts and ready-to-wear pieces for your loved ones during the season of giving.
JOYCE Presents: A Silent Night, JOYCE, New World Tower, Central, Hong Kong, p. 2810 1120, 中環皇后大道中16-18號新世界大廈
7. Christmas BALLS
Snowballs, baubles, balls of stuffing… Pirata Group will be hosting a 100 day pop-up restaurant focusing on big, juicy and tasty balls. Until 8 February, indulge in some Spanish seafood balls at the Optimist, spicy tagliatelle meatballs at Pici, Nikkei-inspired balls at TokyoLima and MEATSballs at MEATS; enough said!
Looking for more things to do around Hong Kong? Enjoy some great dim sum at these restaurants, find out where the best bookstores are in the city or take a camping trip to Tap Mun.