Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2024: Hong Kong’s best shopping

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Winner: K11 Musea

Part of the Victoria Dockside art and design district on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, K11 Musea could be classified as a mall, but it feels like much more than that. With lush green walls and a soaring 35-metre-tall atrium setting the tone, K11 Musea knits together high-end shops (like Cartier, Saint Laurent and Kenzo Paris), contemporary art installations, cultural events and over 70 restaurants. In a city full of megamalls, this one takes the cake. 

Jiksap

Vintage enthusiasts in the know flock to Jiksap for home decor with stories to tell. On the ninth floor of an old factory building in the To Kwa Wan district in eastern Kowloon, this spacious shop is home to a well-curated collection of hand-picked antique pieces, stylish retro furniture, light fixtures, retro Cantopop LPs, globes, vintage prints and artwork. Whether seeking well-preserved Chinese furniture or a 1960s rotary phone, Jiksap is a treasure trove of tasteful pieces full of character.

PMQ

A heritage conversation project turned arts and design hub, PMQ (the former Police Married Quarters) is one of the best places to find local artisans selling one-of-a-kind creations. Spread across two main buildings, the boutiques run the gamut from leather goods and homeware to jewellery and fashion. After chatting with the makers as they cast molten gold or rope-stitch leather in their studios, find more inspiration at PMQ’s pop-ups, art exhibitions, workshops, festivals and great restaurants.

Airside

Kai Tak in Kowloon Bay recently welcomed Airside , a new LEED-platinum-certified shopping centre designed by forward-thinking Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. It’s a sustainable retail wonderland with local shops like Loop Store, Fabrica X and Pimary providing a fresh alternative to malls full of ubiquitous international brands. Go for the eco-friendly selection but stay for the extensive dining options, a cinema complex and interactive art installations – there’s even an indoor surfing experience.

Kapok

Kapok opened its first shop in Tin Hau in 2006 and has been going from strength to strength ever since. Known for curating timeless, beautifully made clothes and lifestyle products, the brand has since expanded to six locations. While each space has its own personality, shoppers can usually count on a mix of premium yet casual fashion, accessories, ceramics, fragrances, candles, sunglasses, art prints and cool kicks from brands like Veja and Common Projects.