10 Quality-approved brands to add to your shopping list

A good hair day starts with the perfect comb. Founded in 1993, Carpenter Tan is known for its high-quality wooden combs. The brand inherits the expertise and skills passed down through generations and combines more than 40 traditional techniques with modern manufacturing technology to craft combs that provide your hair with the care and attention it deserves. 

Shop 23-24, LG2/F, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong
Shop No. 56, Hong Kong Station, 8 Finance Street, Central
Shop No. B40, B1/F, Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai

Travel back to the 1950s and 60s Hong Kong and explore the city with For A Change’s stylish and elegant cheongsams. This innovative local brand is best known for its cheongsam rental services that cater to different body types and occasions, from bespoke designs to aprons and pet cheongsams. It also hosts a series of workshops such as cheongsam-making and flower button-crafting.    

S302, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, 31138138

G.O.D., which stands for ‘Goods of Desire’, is a homegrown brand that blends Hong Kong and Chinese traditions with modern trends. With humour and creativity, the shop transforms everyday objects into extraordinary pieces. Here you can find different lifestyle, fashion, and home products, including traditional Chinese jackets with a modern hoodie twist, signature prints that capture the city’s vibrant street scenes and culture, as well as graphic slogans and tees that feature popular Cantonese slangs.

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If you're looking for casual clothing, outdoor apparel, tactical gear, or vintage and modern combat uniforms from around the world, check out MG Military & Outdoor for its affordable and diverse selection of high-quality military and outdoor products. The brand also repurposes military surplus materials, such as turning air force jackets into scarves and transforming military camouflage fabrics into stylish crossbody bags.

375 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, 9863 3780

Transport your taste buds to France and indulge in the exquisite flavours of Paul Lafayet’s artisanal pastries. Standout creations include the classic French crème brûlées, macarons, and crème brûlée tarts. Keep an eye out for the seasonal macarons featuring Hong Kong-inspired flavours such as oolong, sesame, and mandarin.

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Ray-Ban, a renowned international brand, is the top choice for those seeking stylish and functional sunglasses and eyeglasses. The brand provides diverse options, from trendy styles to timeless classics. Its Reverse collection showcases four cutting-edge unisex sunglass designs crafted with innovative astigmatic, prismatic, and resolving technology.

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Say goodbye to the long wait of brewing tea using the traditional method – enjoy a quick, exceptional brew with TEA CHÂTEAU’s revolutionary capsule machine, designed to extract the full spectrum of nutrients and benefits from fine tea ingredients. The brand offers various tea capsule flavours, from the best-selling osmanthus oolong to hojicha and chrysanthemum pu-er. 

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This contemporary luxury pastry shop under Imperial Patisserie is renowned for its diverse collection of snacks and pastries, all adorned with creative designs and colourful packaging. Guided by an award-winning culinary team that meticulously selects natural and organic ingredients, the brand's signature pastries include palmiers made with organic cane sugar and flour, snowy cookies, and an assortment of sweets.

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Choose your newest hydration companion at THERMOS, which offers a wide variety of vacuum-insulated products such as vacuum-insulated bottles, food jars, and shuttle chefs. Its stylish and functional flasks are crafted with the renowned THERMOS vacuum insulation technology. Keep your drink ice-cold or warm, regardless of season. 

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Imagine constructing your dream city with miniatures of Hong Kong’s streets, buildings, neon signs, and vehicles. The homegrown toy brand TINY aims to preserve Hong Kong’s nostalgia and share the city’s distinct culture with the world through its versatile and diverse designs, created with 3D scanning and printing techniques and complemented by LED lighting. Best-selling models include the ice cream van, tram, and star ferry toys.

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