Hong Kong Brands
Hong Kong, What a City! How do ya characterize this city? On a weekend where Chris and I spent much of our time walking around Hong Kong Island, we saw a lot. We also probably spent too much time contemplating life over a couple of great beers at a wonderful outdoor brewery. So we had time to think about it.One of the main things you really come to realize about this place is how it is so brand oriented. Now most of ya probably know that I’m not much of a city kind of guy, so I’ve not spent too much time in New York or Chicago or London and the like, but I dare say this island has more brand stores than any other! You just wouldn’t believe it.
First, ya got Landmark Mall with Dior, and Ralph Lauren, and Louis Vuitton. And then ya go around the corner and there are three Giordano stores wihin. Then over here is Prada and Calvin Klein. Down here is Gucci. Go to the next section of the city, and it seems to repeat. There’s another Gucci and another Louis Vuitton. Take the Star Ferry across the harbor to Ocean City Mall, and there they all are again. There must be half a dozen Ralph Lauren stores.
Hong Kong really loves brand goods. You do see some department stores, but brand boutiques far out number the big stores. And these brand stores are packed with people, so they must be buying. Why else would they keep opening another new brand store every few meters?
This is definitely Brand city!!
posted by A Bryson (formerly) in China @ 4:42 PM
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