Pop-up Hong Kong souvenir store is a shop window for emerging city designers
Two-day event in Quarry Bay features beautifully made Hong Kong souvenirs that capture a piece of the city’s history, and features workshops where you can learn how to make your own
Having trouble finding a souvenir that represents Hong Kong? You are not alone. Although there is a growing range of goods being produced locally, finding them is surprisingly difficult since the places that sell them are scattered across the city.
An exhibition organised by Gallery 27 and design company MIRO will solve your problem, although only temporarily. Running from October 22 to 23, “Hong Kong Department Store” will showcase a wide range of products created by emerging Hong Kong designers (despite its title, the exhibition, held in a factory building in Quarry Bay, is actually more of a pop-up store).
We have a soft spot for some of them, and they aren’t just beautifully made but also capture a piece of the city’s history.
The laptop sleeves made by Kevin Cheung Wai-chun caught our eye immediately, as they look chic and functional. We loved them even more when we found out that they are upcycled products, made with felt carpet thrown out by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
