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Gentleman’s Tonic – Grooming and Pampering in Central, Hong Kong

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A recent addition to the men’s grooming scene in Hong Kong is one that hails from the United Kingdom: Gentleman’s Tonic. Located at Landmark Men in the basement of The Landmark this shop caters to gentlemen looking to get groomed and pampered. Gentleman’s Tonic has a wide range of services that includes haircuts, wet shaves, facials, hand treatments and massages. On top of that they have their own line of shaving, bodycare and haircare products. They also carry accessories such as dopp kits, shaving brushes and razor blade handles. What I like about their products is that they’re made using natural ingredients. Two ingredients that are found prominently in their products are Babassu Oil which protects the skin from drying and Manuka Honey which helps moisturize and has antibacterial properties. Both their products and treatments are reasonably priced by Hong Kong standards.

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delstore in Wanchai – Rugged Yet Sophisticated

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delstore is one of those hidden gems in Hong Kong. They keep a low profile and attract a certain kind of clientele: those into a rugged yet sophisticated look. Many of the brands they carry are known only by a few but are held in high regard amongst enthusiasts. Their focus is on outerwear and the clothes are generally thick or on the heavy side even the spring/summer collections. Brands such as Nigel Cabourn, Mountain Research, Nanamica, Engineered Garments, Mighty Mac are a few of the more well-known brands they stock. The shopkeeper has an amazing background as well. He worked at Japanese denim brand Evisu a few years back and is bringing some of the brands they carry to Pitti Uomo next year. I hope to see him in some street style photos come January. Continue Reading

The Armoury at Landmark Men

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One of my stops on my recent trip to Hong Kong was the The Armoury’s new location at Landmark Men, a section of The Landmark specifically for men. Located right across their original location in the Pedder Building the second shop focuses on off the rack clothing and accessories. The new location is great for introducing The Armoury to a wider range of clientele as The Landmark attracts a more mainstream crowd. Continue Reading

The Monocle Shop – Hong Kong

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Monocle is one of my favorite magazines so it was a must that I pay a visit to their shop in Hong Kong, one of three in Asia (there is one in Tokyo and they recently opened in Beijing). The shop sells old issues which are still quite valuable for their coverage of neighborhood shops, city guides and surveys as well as goods from all over the world. They are known for their collaborations with various brands which ranges from shirts, jackets, shorts, accessories, perfumes, stationery and bags. If you can’t make it to any of their shops you can always buy them online. Continue Reading

Kapok – An eclectic mix of stylish and creative products from all over the world

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Kapok is another one of those shops you must visit while in Hong Kong. It is off the beaten path just like The Armoury but worth making the 45-degree walk up to St. Francis Yard where it is located. The shop carries items from brands you will hardly find anywhere else in Asia. They have a wide variety of footwear, luggage, accessories, watches, clothing, music, magazines, eyewear, homewares, and grooming products to choose from. The products are quite pricey but all have that discreet luxe appeal that some people prefer. Continue Reading

The Armoury – A haberdasher leading the well-dressed movement in Asia

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When I made plans to visit Hong Kong the shop that was on the top of my list to visit was The Armoury. I’ve read about them in The Rake and follow their fantastic blog on Tumblr. I visited the haberdasher on a sunny Sunday after having some lovely dimsum for brunch. They just opened and were still busy cleaning up the place for the week ahead. The Armoury is as beautiful as the photos I’ve seen. But what the photos don’t convey are the mellow music playing in the background and the lovely smell of leather. The noon time sun brightly shines into the shop bringing out the rich colors of everything on display. Continue Reading

Shoe Resoling Service by Valentino Shoes

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About six months after I bought my pair of Sarar brogues the soles were in a poor state. (If you must ask, yes, I walk a lot). The toe area was very worn out with the midsole starting to be exposed. The midsole was also cracked at the sides if you look closely at the first photo. I don’t think my shoes could take any more abuse so I decided to look for a resoling service.

Many people would choose Mr. Quickie, Besa’s or their neighborhood cobbler to repair their shoes but they are never good choices. Mr. Quickie charges 600 pesos to resole your shoes but they don’t do it with the proper last (a form in the shape of the human foot) stuck inside the shoe causing it to move while the new sole is being attached and sewn. I believe Besa’s is the same but charges 2,500 pesos which I thought was too much. The neighborhood cobbler has limited tools and would never have a last available. Continue Reading

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