Calling all addicts Addiction, a new multi-brand boutique, has opened in Hong Kong carrying labels such as Paige Premium Denim, The Great Wall of China, Junk Food, Sustainable Collective and Linea Pelle. Addiction, 301-302A, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central, tel: 2869 4883; shopaddiction.com Margiela doubles up Maison Martin Margiela has opened its second boutique in Hong Kong. The new 1,453 sq ft shop (below) will carry the label's complete range of clothing including men's and women's apparel as well as accessories and footwear. Maison Martin Margiela, G105, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, TST, tel: 2736 0006 Canali takes a punt on Macau Canali has opened its first boutique in Macau (right). With 1,830 sq ft of space, expect the full range of formal and casualwear collections, shirts and trousers, and accessories including shoes, belts, ties, cufflinks and fragrances. Canali, Shop 2850, The Shoppes at Four Seasons, Cotai Strip, Macau, tel: 853 2899 8901 Rodriguez splits from Liz Claiborne Narciso Rodriguez has parted ways with Liz Claiborne after an 18-month partnership. The reason for the split was attributed to differing ideas on how the label should grow. Wrong watch nets Charlize a writ Actress Charlize Theron is being sued by Raymond Weil for allegedly defaulting on a contract. Theron is accused of wearing a timepiece from another brand in public, which goes against an agreement signed in 2005 for her to wear and endorse only Raymond Weil watches. Boutique shows square roots DSquared2 has opened its first stand-alone boutique in Hong Kong. The two-storey, 2,727 sq ft space will carry ready-to-wear and accessories for men and women. The fitting rooms boast leather-trimmed doors and the store features tree trunks and birch trees sprouting from the floor. DSquared2, G/F, 4-6 On Lan St, Central, tel: 2524 3988 Connery to front for Louis Vuitton Sean Connery is to be the new face of Louis Vuitton's Core Values campaign. Shot by Annie Leibowitz, Connery's images will appear at the end of the month. Figures such as Catherine Deneuve, Keith Richards and Mikhail Gorbachev have previously appeared in the ads. No pussyfooting London label Arrogant Cat has opened its first Hong Kong store. It's the label's first overseas boutique and will carry its street chic apparel for women. Arrogant Cat, Shop 1097, IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2234 7389 How Bruno scaled up Vanessa Bruno has signed an exclusive agreement with LCJG Distribution Company to distribute the brand and expand its presence in Hong Kong and China. As part of the deal, six Vanessa Bruno stores will be opened, and shop-in-shops.
