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The complete guide to vintage clothing in Hong Kong
Where to buy authentic vintage Gucci bags and Prada shoes, as well as where to fake it
Old gems, and stuff that looks like old gems, in vintage clothing stores across Hong Kong.Hong Kong isn't the first place people think of for vintage clothing -- it's a city many have likened to “one big shopping mall." A global leader in building back-to-back chain stores to foster a community of luxury brands as well as throwaway fashion, Hong Kong is an epicenter of relentless consumerism.
But in between the cookie-cutter malls, hidden in the alleyways of Central, the lanes of Mongkok and the backstreets of Causeway Bay, lurk vintage and secondhand stores whose sole purpose is to revive clothes of decades past.
“Vintage,” a word that gets thrown around a lot and is often confused with “secondhand,” describes an item of great quality and style that perfectly encapsulates a period from previous years. Much like wine, vintage goods only increase in value over time.
“Secondhand” refers to cheap, used mass-produced items that may be old and worn, but not necessarily valuable.
So try on our guide to vintage, secondhand and new vintage-inspired clothing boutiques in Hong Kong, each simply bursting at the seams with personality.
