The latest shopping news in Hong Kong 2023

Ikea has joined hands with Finnish brand Marimekko for an all-new limited collection. Inspired by nature and the self-care rituals of the Nordic sauna, the Bastua collection invites all to "live boldly, joyfully and well". Take your pick between furniture, glassware, and textiles with patterns and textures that call on exuberant rhubarbs, the soft, curved cuts of chopped wood, and gentle water ripples on lakes. 

From $29.9; available from March 16 at Ikea stores and ikea.com.hk/en

Irish skincare brand Hibernicis launches in Hong Kong with a range of gentle and natural products formulated to support, replenish, cleanse, and hydrate all types of skin. Inspired by the history and nature of Connemara on the west coast of Ireland, the brand uses 95 per cent or more natural or naturally-derived ingredients in their products. Check out their latest collection of bath and body oils – including Flúirse, a moisturising body oil, as well as the Sonas and Sólás shower oils for quick and easy hydration in the shower or bath – all of which contain seaweed extracts that aim to deliver antioxidants and are known to hydrate, heal, and repair skin.

$690/110ml; available at hibernicis.com

Sulwhasoo's iconic First Care Activating Serum gets a makeover with a whole new bottle design and a more powerful formula. Designed to be the first step of your skincare routine, the fast-absorbing serum spreads evenly across the skin and dissolves quickly to help alleviate the strain on your skin typically felt right after cleansing. The new formula also features exclusive ginseng technology – the Sulwhasoo Master Complex – to bring a more powerful substance to tackle 'mask-ne' for healthier and more radiant skin. As for the bottle itself, its round and smooth design mimics the lines of a white porcelain moon jar to embody a distinct Korean sense of beauty and aesthetics.

$630/60ml, $840/90ml; available at hk.sulwhasoo.com

Tucked away on the 10th floor of Lee Garden II, Causeway Bay, the Nu Skin Plaza spans over 13,000sq ft with a minimalistic design and a white and blue palette used to enhance the contemporary theme of the brand. At the plaza, customers will discover various health analyses and beauty and skincare recommendations, including the Nu Beauty skin care experience zone, Pharmanex nutritional supplement zone, and Nu Wellness area, to provide customers with a full range of beauty and health experience services.

10/F, Lee Garden II, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay

Forget oily hydrators and heavy creams, Aesop's Lucent Facial Concentrate is a hydrating serum formulated to replenish and balance the skin. Suitable for those with combination and oily skin, the serum helps even the appearance of the skin with concentrated doses of vitamins; boosts moisture and provides sustained hydration, and nourishes the skin with essential oils of Rose Otto, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. The serum’s water-like skin feel makes it perfect for those residing in hot, humid climates.

$895; available at Aesop stores in Hong Kong

Parisian studio Werlen Meyer creative studio has produced an inspiring short film to celebrate the creative rebirth of Diptyque's Do Son collection. Set to a unique soundtrack by award-winning British singer-songwriter and composer James Blake, the animated film will tell the tale of Do Son, inspired by a childhood memory from one of the three founders of Diptyque and the scents of the Vietnamese coastal town for which it is named. Along with the short film, the Do Son 2023 collection will feature a series of limited editions as well as new arrivals previously unseen in the brand's catalogue.

From $410; available at Diptyque boutiques and diptyqueparis.com

Charles & Keith opens its 10th store and second flagship in Hong Kong at Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay. Overlooking the busy shopping street, the new 150sq m boutique invites plenty of natural daylight to seep through with its minimalistic retail space. Shoppers will be able to browse through a range of footwear, bags, and accessories, as well as the Hong Kong SS23 exclusive series, Strike a Chord, a collection inspired by the vibrancy of the city.

Shop 1 G/F 11-19 Great George St & 27-47 Paterson St, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay

The Ordinary welcomes a new addition to its growing peptide-based family of formulations. A water-based formula containing multiple peptide technologies, the Multi-Peptide Eye Serum targets the appearance of crow’s feet and under-eye wrinkles, as well as puffiness and dark circles. The formula highlights key ingredients such as palmitoyl tripeptide-38, which tackles the appearance, volume, and depth of wrinkles around the eye; depuffing glucosides that help improve dark circles, and a complex of niacinamide and ash bark extract to improve under-eye bags. Perfect for night owls.

$206/15ml; available at selected counters and merchants

Y-3 releases the first chapter of its Spring/Summer 2023 collection with the concept 'Artisan Codes of Sport' to reinterpret the visual codes of team sports. Featuring brushstroke Y-3 logo graphics, the apparel and accessories range draws on Adidas' athletic heritage to reveal letterman jackets, track pants, cargo pants, shirts, cardigans, caps, and more. In addition, a selection of tailored, elegant, silhouettes, brings the collection full circle – blending Adidas’ sporting heritage with Yohji’s avant-garde legacy.

Available at Y-3 stores in Hong Kong