Brazilian-born personal stylist and professional retailista, the divine Carla Snajder spends her days trotting around Hong Kong uncovering the city’s best fashion and jewellery showrooms.
Join one of Carla’s exclusive Shopping Tour Experiences and you too can visit creators, pre-loved curators and private design studios, five of which are listed below. Better yet, show your LUXE Hong Kong app to any of the locations mentioned and you’ll be treated to extra-special benefits. Suits you!
Rohmir
Worn by a diverse clientele that spans Liv Tyler to Michelle Yeoh, Swiss designer Olga Roh’s timeless, uber-feminine label shows at London Fashion Week each year, yet her factory is based right here in Hong Kong. Although usually only open to commercial buyers, clients can make an appointment to shop for the covetable ready-to-wear fashion collections.
4/F, Kam Bun Industrial Building, 13-19 Kwai Wing Rd, Kwai Chung, by appt only. rohmir.com
The Hula
Whether you’re in a sustainable style bent, or looking to bag a rare find, online platform The Hula’s warehouse in Wong Chuk Hang offers an amazing stash of pre-owned, timeless designer items sourced from the city’s most stylish wardrobes. Browse from an array of international labels from big-hitters like Balenciaga, YSL, Céline and Chanel to the highly sought after Isabel Marant and Sacai. Prices are up to 95% off retail – remember to buy when you spy!
5A, Evergreen Industrial Mansion, 12 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang (open daily Mon-Sat, or by appointment out of hours). thehula.com
The Surian
An independent label conceived in Hong Kong, The Surian’s designer Cerine Lee calls upon her travels as inspiration to create a feminine, wearable collection defined by classic cuts, clean lines and bold hues. Shop for The Surian along with a handful of other niche indie labels from around Asia at NJLIDIA in Sheung Wan’s NoHo.
1 Tai Ping Shan St, Sheung Wan. thesurian.com
Gosia Orlowska Designs
Marrying Asian traditions with European style, Hong-Kong based designer Gosia’s jewellery collections are found online and in 5-star hotels around the world. The playful, adaptable pieces are hand-crafted from top-notch gold-plated sterling silver and healing crystals; meet Gosia at her showroom and you’ll soon be splurging on adornments that tick both style and spirituality needs.
Room 303, 3/F Lam’s Building, No. 6-10 Kau U Fong, Sheung Wan. gosiaorlowska.com
Tayma Fine Jewellery
This established jewellery designer is a pioneer of gemstone collecting in Hong Kong and you’ll find a large selection of rare and exotic stones including tourmalines at her Central boutique. Besides the ready-to-wear collections (catering for a variety of budgets), Tayma also offers bespoke.
Shop 109, 1/F, 119 Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central. taymajewellery.com
To join Carla’s shopping tours or book a styling session, contact Carla at carla@carlapersonalstyling.com or visit carlapersonalstyling.com
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