Local designers are finally getting on the green bandwagon, with Lucy Shih leading the way. She tries to conserve the environment's resources - think organic, non-toxic fabrics such as Tencel and eco-friendly production processes - and her pieces are easy to wear and multifunctional. Available exclusively at J Concept Lounge (8/F, 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, tel: 2869 6700), the trousers come in two lengths - full length (HK$1,798) or ankle (HK$878) - and can also be worn as a skirt, dress or top (using a complicated series of buttons). Choose from black, grey, pink or camel. Also coming soon are pieces that convert into bags.
Sick of those ubiquitous wrap dresses? Then look out for D.VA Concepts, a new dress brand designed by Hong Kong-based Maureen Josef for the woman on the go. The line is split into several collections, including D.VA Basics for simple office wear (above; HK$500 to HK$1,500) and D.VA Party for a high-fashion look (HK$1,000 to HK$2,500). There are also some limited-edition items that have been customised by European artists. Available at Sogo, Causeway Bay, tel: 2833 8338.
Art and fashion come together with a new line of silk-screened T-shirts by Hong Kong-born, Canada-based designer Andrew Tsui. As the creator of the lifestyle brand Megasin, Tsui has put his pop art illustrations on a collection of tops for men and women. Look for 100 per cent cotton tanks and tees for women (above right; HK$1,115 to HK$1,675), featuring Tsui's prints embellished with Swarovski crystals. Men can choose from a selection of streamlined tees (HK$1,185 to HK$1,385) featuring silk screens of Tsui's work. Available at Megasin, 1/F, 166 Wellington Street, Central, tel: 2581 1498.
Fans of the label Ed Hardy will be happy to know the brand's founder, Christian Audigier, has opened his first eponymous store in Hong Kong (shop 3085A, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2801 4505). Look for the Christian Audigier and Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier lines for men and women, which include signature items such as his tattoo-art inspired clothing (above centre), footwear and accessories (bags, trucker hats, sunglasses and belts).
