You probably won't see as many women carrying designer handbags anywhere else on the planet. And thanks to Shenzhen and the tiny Mongkok apartments stuffed with fakes, those who can't afford a $27,000 Louis Vuitton can opt for the $100 version.
CitySeen talked to market research company MarketShare to find out which luxury purse Hong Kong women preferred. They interviewed 692 women aged between 20 and 45 and found 40 per cent preferred Louis Vuitton, followed by Gucci (22 per cent) and Christian Dior (9 per cent). We were surprised Fendi didn't make it into the top 10 as their new Spy Bag is the must-have accessory this season - bumping aside Chloe's Paddington. As always, the harder something is to get, the more it is wanted and for a while it was impossible to find a Paddington.
A certain local socialite, who wishes to remain anonymous, told us even she had to buy her Paddington on e-Bay.
While we trade luxury handbags like baseball cards, it's no wonder second-hand purse boutiques like Milan Station and France Station keep cropping up.