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My Favourite Fashion Location: the pearl of the orient, the big lychee or as I like to call it Honky-town.

Hong-Kong; a shiny, towering beacon to market capitalism and unbridled creativity. From the world’s most recognized brands to local designers “innovative”, creations. I see Hong Kong as the epitome of East meets West a concept exemplified perfectly by the fashion.

Honky town has always been a fashion obsessed island. However until recently the island has only excelled at mass production and the import and export of European and American brands. Now, finally, local designers have found their feet and a place in this jam-packed city.

My favourite place for local designers and bargain finds is Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok. Ignore the market in the middle; it’s the shops on either side that house the hidden treasures. Be warned you might have to do a bit of digging; in my experience the local designers seem to regularly toe the line between crazy and fabulous. It might not be everyone’s style but you have to admit they are creative. I mean really, where else could you find high-heeled Gucci-print gumboots?

If you’re the type of person who enjoys the finer things in life and has the budget to accommodate such desires, The Landmark in Central will be your haven. The Landmark is one if the swankiest shopping centres in HK it houses the most prestigious international brand- Burberry, Narciso Rodrigeuz, Missoni, Helmut Lang, Valentino. You could easily blow you’re whole yearly income here. It’s also home to my favourite cosmetic houses Nars, Chanel and Su uemura.

While local designers are still facing an upward battle against well known international brands there presence and influence is constantly increasing. I say the more diversity the better. If you’re in HK take a look around.

I’ve certainly caught the asian fever.