Shopping Guide: Hong Kong

November 17, 2017

Although I’ve been a New Yorker for 20 years, I’m still a Hong Konger in tastes and habits. If you can imagine, New York is laid back for me compared with the concrete jungle of Hong Kong. My old boss sometimes joked how learning to bike in a parking lot shaped my psyche. Let’s just say it prepared me for life in the big apple. Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan...

Globetrotter | Michelle Lai of Mischa

October 13, 2014

Rounding the world in jet set fashion is Mischa designer Michelle Lai. This Hong Kong based designer finds inspiration in all four corners of the globe. She is as comfortable riding an elephant in Thailand as she is shopping in London. When we need to satisfy our own wanderlust we log on to her worldy instagram account (see for yourself here!) and pretend we are traveling along with her. We recently caught up with Lau and ask her to share her favorite spots in her hometown. Get ready for a big envy attack when she mentions retreating to her private island in Thailand. Dear Michelle, please can we come along!

Rounding the world in jet set fashion is Mischa designer Michelle Lai. This Hong Kong based designer finds inspiration in all four corners of the globe. She is as comfortable riding an elephant in Thailand as she is shopping in London. Rounding the world in jet set fashion is Mischa designer Michelle Lai. This Hong Kong based designer finds inspiration in all four corners of the globe. She is as...

The Year of the Horse

January 30, 2014

We caught up with Hong Kong style star Davena Mok and asked her to share her plans for CNY. As the Director of A-VIBE, a fashion-lifestyle PR-marketing-events agency, and mother of two she found time to share her best CNY stories. Read what she has to say and shop our favorite red products from around the globe! Happy Chinese New Year! We caught up with Hong Kong style star Davena...

Art Basel Hong Kong

June 12, 2013

Danielle Huthart is the founder of design and branding agency Whitespace, she is considered one of the leading design forces in the Hong Kong creative scene. We asked Danielle to attend the first annual Art Basel Hong Kong art fair and report back on everything she found inspiring.   Danielle Huthart is the founder of design and branding agency Whitespace, she is considered one of the leading design forces in...

Buzz Concepts | An Insider's Guide to Hong Kong

February 14, 2013

A company devoted to developing the best of Hong Kong entertainment and nightlife, Buzz Concepts is at the pulse of what?s hot in HK. Managed by local nightlife entrepreneurs Jaime and Benedict Ku, the firm?s recent ventures are a potent mix of luxe members-only clubs and restaurants, serving up fine gourmet fare. Frequently hailed as a trend-setting force in Asia's after-dark world, read on to uncover Buzz Concepts?s latest projects....

What to Wear There | Chinese New Year

February 08, 2013

With the Chinese New Year fast approaching, celebrants from Hong Kong are abuzz with how and where to enjoy the holiday. With this in mind, we have curated a tip sheet of our favorite luxury hotels that are a short hop from HK. Of course, every jetsetter needs statement-making ensembles for her international jaunts, especially when celebrating the New Year. With that in mind, we have selected a list of...

Behind the Label | Chako

February 08, 2013

Fusako Nakanishi and Kazumi Lomri are the Hong Kong and Paris-based mother and daughter team behind Chako, a unique bag line crafted from repurposed obi silks and kimono fabrics. This globetrotting duo blends the culturally rich flavors of both Paris and Asia to create a truly East/West-inspired collection. L-atitude caught up with Kazumi to learn about some of her favorite exotic destinations and the motivations behind her treasured line. Fusako...

Globetrotter | Denise Ho

January 16, 2013

Denise Ho is a celebrity stylist that has crossed over into a new world- children?s clothing. Located in Hong Kong, Ho is the co-founder of A for Apple, an eco-friendly clothing line for tots ranging from newborns to 5 years old. Denise?s mission is to transform the way we think of children?s clothing, adding fashion forward looks to a world usually described as cute and sweet. Soon you will find...

Behind the Label | Mischa

August 23, 2012

The past is a constant source of inspiration for designers everywhere, but for Michelle Lai, founder of Mischa, the past is more a bridge to the present. Throughout Lai's collections, reclaimed vintage Japanese obi and kimono fabrics take on new forms when recreated into handmade clutches, totes and travel accessories. With each piece coveted for its rare and one-of-a kind beauty, it is no surprise the label, established in 2004,...

Behind the Label | Letters Couture

April 30, 2012

Charis Ng is a RISD-educated, Hong Kong-based designer designing simple, sophisticated jewelry perfect for gifts ? or keeping for one?s self! Charis Ng is a RISD-educated, Hong Kong-based designer creating simple, sophisticated jewelry perfect for gifts ? or keeping for one?s self! She is also the sister of L-atitude Founder, Alisa Ng. With her background in product design, Charis started designing jewelry a few years ago. She found that it...