5 must-shop places in Hong Kong this weekend, August 23-25

Consumers looking for clothes built for outdoor performance can rejoice with the arrival in Pacific Place of Canadian brand Arc’teryx.

Those seeking a more refined look this weekend are well catered for with a new collection at Shanghai Tang, a long-established Hong Kong fashion house famous for its modern take on the elegant qipao, the traditional Chinese dress also known as the cheongsam.

1. Arc’teryx at Pacific Place

Lovers of the great outdoors are celebrating the opening of the eighth Hong Kong outlet of Canadian brand Arc’teryx in Pacific Place, Admiralty, on Hong Kong Island.

Making the opening extra special is the launch of its Veilance women’s collection that blends outdoor functionality and contemporary urban cool, with sustainability at its core.

The brand’s motto is “the Mountains Make Us Better”, and with that in mind, there is no better time to head to the new store.

Shop 249, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, tel: 3563 9052

2. Vermillion Summer Essentials

Asia’s premier luxury e-commerce platform Vermillion is the go-to place for the most inspiring brands from across the region.

Vermillion stocks the Resting Beach Face SPF30 Sunscreen Serum from Everyday Humans. Photo: Vermillion

It has all the summer essentials covered – we love the Resting Beach Face SPF30 Sunscreen Serum (US$24) from Everyday Humans.

We also cannot get enough of the Screen Recycled Plastic Swimming Shorts (US$158) from Hong Kong label Mazu Resortwear.

The brand pays homage to the city’s maritime history by incorporating motifs such as the sailing junk in its resort wear, which is made from fabric produced using upcycled plastic fished from the oceans.

Shop at www.vermillionlifestyle.com

3. Shanghai Tang autumn/winter 2024 collection

Hong Kong luxury fashion house Shanghai Tang is known for giving classic Asian looks a contemporary twist, and that is just what the brand has done with its autumn/winter 2024 collection, where the spirit of Tang dynasty China is celebrated in every stitch and beaded detail.

Shanghai Tang also has collections of beautifully crafted homewares, such as its bestselling fine bone China dinnerware.

Shop 105B, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, tel: 2918 1505 and online at shanghaitang.com

4. Chantecaille Cheetah Collection

Luxury skincare and cosmetics brand Chantecaille has long followed a “beauty with impact” ethos with its botanically powered, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly products.

Chantecaille’s limited-edition Cheetah Collection Eye Trio. Photo: Chantecaille

Its new Cheetah Collection supports the Namibia-based Cheetah Conservation Fund and its work rescuing and rehabilitating cheetah cubs in southwest Africa.

We love the limited-edition Cheetah Collection Eye Trio (HK$690/US$89) that features eye shadow in three earthy shades with pearl and matte finishes.

Available at Chantecaille outlets citywide including Star House, 3 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and Lane Crawford

5. Tumi x Mun Ka-young

Travel and lifestyle brand Tumi has launched its Voyageur Leather and 19 Degree Frame collections for autumn 2024 – and it has upped the star factor to promote it, with South Korean actress Mun Ka-young, also known as Moon Ga-young (True Beauty), recruited as the campaign’s ambassador.

The Voyageur Leather collection features backpacks, totes, shoulder bags and crossbodies. New is the Lex Train Case Crossbody, which comes in two sizes.

Available at Tumi outlets citywide

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