Dandy & Dapper

Mr Dapper: Assuming you mean ten-pin bowling rather than lawn bowls, I would like to direct you to the Hong Kong Tenpin Bowling Congress (tel: 2891 9786, e-mail: [email protected]). Or you could visit one of the bowling alleys in town, where you can rent and, in some cases, purchase the equipment. The Dragon Bowling Centre, for example, has pro shops in each of its facilities (go to www.dragonbowling.com for locations). The Bowling A-One Pro Shop (11A Haven Street, Causeway Bay, tel: 2577 7668) is also a good source for all things bowling.

Mr Dandy: Talk about dragging us into the gutter. Oh God, Dapper, you just don’t get it! He’s not looking for gear, he’s looking for fashion. OK, that said, legit bowling shoes have been modernised in terms of look and feel. There are some pretty rad ones I’d be proud to party in by brands such as Dexter (HK$400 to HK$2,300; www.bowlingball.com) and Linds (HK$300 to HK$1,500; www.amazon.com). You’ll also love the bowling shoes by brands such as Delicious Junction (HK$700 to HK$900; atomretro.com). But the hottest one at the moment is the pink, beige and green leather version by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons (HK$5,299; I.T, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2918 0667). I’m also digging the mash-up of styles – derby, hiker, bowling shoe, skater – by Gram (HK$2,490; Harvey Nichols, Pacific Place, tel: 3968 2668). The brand is Swedish but its head designer, Alexis Holm, is based in Hong Kong.