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Shopping S h e u n g Wa n Ancient print shops once lined the streets of this northwest neighborhood, tucked away behind Hollywood Road. Today, it’s the new cafés and designer boutiques that are making news in Sheung Wan. 3. o i L i n g a n T i q u e s 5 2 h o l ly w o o d r o a d, Central 852-2815-9422 oilingantiques.Com On Hollywood Road, shops selling Chinese antiques compete with those selling skillful copies. Unless you’re an experienced buyer, beware. Or, head to Oi Ling Antiques. A consultant to both Sotheby’s and Christie’s, Oi Ling has impeccable credentials, and his shop, filled with finds that span ages and styles, is exceptional. For an even larger selection, arrange to visit the Oi Ling warehouse in Ap Lei Chau. Lo v e r a m i C s 3 7 t u n g s t. , h o l ly w o o d r o a d, C e n t r a l 852-2915-8018 loveramiCs.Com Designer Lee Chi Wing’s innovative ceramics and tableware designs meld sleek aesthetics with practicality. The result is signature collections with names like A Curious Toile, Er-Go! and the new Flutter series, with cups, plates and bowls featuring delicately swirling birds and flowers. hammer gaLLery g / F, s h o P a 8 ta i on terraCe 852-9166-3757 h a m m e r g a l l e r y. C o m . h k Hidden away in the back streets of old Sheung Wan, you’ll find this little oasis for contemporary fine jewelry. Look for Susanna Kuschek’s spare geometrics and Tamara Grüner’s lavish modernist baroque brooches. Don’t leave without stopping next door at the tiny Café Loisl, known for serving perfect Viennese coffee shots. 3 4 6 5 Central Towering skyscrapers and international luxury brands occupy the top-tier real estate in Central, but hidden in its back streets — and inside its many malls — you’ll find lesserknown retailers selling smart design and wonderful objects. 5. L a n e C r a w f o r d Podium 3, iFC mall 852-2118-3652 l a n e C r a w F o r d. C o m Beautiful merchandising, a raft of international designer labels for men and women, plus pop-up shops with exclusive offerings — it’s really no wonder why Lane Crawford is Asia’s top fashion and lifestyle department store. Ta b L a m 3 1, P r i n C e s B u i l d i n g 852-2525-5590 ta B l a . h k Frequented by Hong Kong’s stylish set, Tania Mohan’s treasure box of a shop sells exquisite tops, dresses and kaftans beaded and embroidered in India. anThony Chao 2/F sea Bird house, 22-28 w y n d h a m s t. 852 2971 0338 a n t h o n y C h a o. C o m Bring your own design or commission something unique. Either way, Anthony Chao will customize hand-painted silk Chinoiserie wallpaper, or fabric, to suit your taste. Sumptuous in every iteration, use your own design to cover screens, cushions, lampshades — or anything else your imagination can conjure. 4. sin sin 5 2 s a i s t. 852-2521-0308 sinsin.Com.hk/home If anyone deserves credit for the astonishing regeneration of once sleepy Sheung Wan, it’s designer Sin Sin. Her unique silver jewelry and use of heavenly fabrics make this boutique a one-stop style spot. Across the road, the Sin Sin gallery annex features rotating exhibitions of art and sculpture. eLLermann g / F, 3 6 t u n g s t. 852-2291-0388 ellermanndesign.Com Event designer Diane Nittke’s elegant flower shop specializes in classic European floral styling, but her artful touches and exotic blooms turn any arrangement into a work of art. Hint: Keep this store on speed dial for all special occasions. 6. The armoury 307 Pedder Building (third Floor) 1 2 P e d d e r s t. 852-2804-6991 t h e a r m o u r y. C o m Fashion-conscious gentlemen represent the majority of fans of The Armoury, a boutique known for its distinctive selection of menswear, including Drakes handmade ties, bespoke Liverano suits, Carmina shoes and Fox umbrellas. yo u m n a 8/F Baskerville house, 2 2 i C e h o u s e s t. 852-2104-7778 youmnaFinejewellery .Com The U.S.-trained FrenchLebanese jeweler Youmna sells white and yellow gold bangle bracelets, necklaces, rings, pendants and earrings — all of which reflect her clean-lined style and modern sensibility. Check out Youmna’s matte gold H-bar Gladiator Cuff. It’s her signature, and a must-have piece for Hong Kong’s bestdressed women. 52 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m http://www.OILINGANTIQUES.COM http://www.LANECRAWFORD.COM http://www.THEARMOURY.COM http://www.LOVERAMICS.COM http://SINSIN.COM.HK/home http://www.TABLA.HK http://HAMMERGALLERY.COM.HK http://www.ANTHONYCHAO.COM http://www.ELLERMANNDESIGN.COM http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2012

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2012
Contents
Contributors
Editor’s Letter
President’s Letter
Falling in Love With ... San Francisco
Design
Technology
On the Boulevards
Shopping
Jewelry
Watches
Art
Gourmet Travel
Wellness
Golf
Okinawa
Culinary
Let Us Stay With You
Heritage

Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Fall 2012