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Kylie Knott

There is simply no getting enough of Hello Kitty, the cute, red-bow-wearing character created 50 years ago and which has since been seen everywhere from phone cases to make-up to plush toys.
Now Sanrio, the character’s Japanese creator, has joined forces with Hong Kong fashion brand Grocery for a limited-edition series that launches on October 4.
1. Grocery in Hello Kitty collaboration
Hong Kong fashion brand Grocery is helping Hello Kitty celebrate her 50th anniversary by joining forces with Sanrio to launch a limited-edition series.












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The 16-item collaboration includes clothing, plush dolls and handbags, with environmental conservation as the theme.
Available exclusively on Grocery’s official website, www.grogrocery.com












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2. Isla de Gar pop up
London-based handbag designer Emma Garner founded Isla de Gar in 2020 to show her love for playful and sculptural design, and her handmade-to-order bags soon found a fan base.
Hong Kong fans are in for a treat, as a pop-up featuring her totes is taking place at the 2littlebob store in Causeway Bay, on Hong Kong Island, until October 7. Garner will visit in person on October 5 and 6 to share more about the brand.
3/F, 2 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay












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3. New fragrances from Bottega Veneta
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta has launched its first fragrance collection under the creative direction of Matthieu Blazy.
Inspired by the Italian city of Venice, as well as the house’s signature Intrecciato leather weave, the collection is made up of five unisex perfumes – each made using natural ingredients.












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4. Mala the Brand at Lane Crawford
Canadian-based Mala the Brand is popular for its eco-friendly candles that are vegan, cruelty-free and clean.
Part of Mala’s success is tapping into people’s nostalgia with scents such as Milk & Sugar – a mix of vanilla and cinnamon intended to evoke memories of baking with grandma – and Cereal, to remind people of their childhood, carefree Saturday mornings.
Its bestseller Olive Oil, blending the warmth of bergamot with zesty lemon, aims to transport people back to holidaying in the Mediterranean.
In its first overseas collaboration, a selection of candles (HK$260/US$33 each) are available in store and online at Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford.
Various locations, including shop 211-212, 2/F, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay












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5. Gentle Monster’s Haus Nowhere in Shenzhen
South Korean lifestyle brand Gentle Monster is giving consumers a glimpse of what the future of retail looks like – and, if the new Haus Nowhere store in Shenzhen, China, is anything to go by, it is big and bold.
The three-storey space, spanning 6,900 square metres (74,000 square feet), does not just sell eyewear – it features giant, eerie sculptures that tell the expansive tale of the fictional “Insect Kingdom” and a 10,000-year relationship between giants, insects and animals.
L1-3, NL199-101, Water Plaza, Shenzhen Mixc World, No. 9668, Shennan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen⁣
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A sound healing session at Hong Kong yoga studio Be Earth. Photo: Be Earth

Yoga instructor Victor Chau performs a handstand in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. His handstand workshop in Sheung Wan is just one of the wellness events you can attend this weekend in the city. Photo: www.instagram.com/victorchauyoga

Hong Kong gym Precision Fitness will host a yoga session this weekend focusing on deep stretching and followed by a healthy brunch. Photo: Precision Fitness 

After a whole-body stretch yoga class at Precision Fitness, indulge in an acai bowl from Suphia’s Functional Foods. Photo: @suphias.functional.foods

Be Earth’s Friday evening therapeutic sound workshop will include relaxing meditation and an exploration of how it can aid sleep. Photo: Be Earth

Learn how sound healing benefits both the mind and body at Be Earth’s workshop this Saturday. Photo: Be Earth

This weekend’s free strength training session at AIA Vitality Park will focus on functional fitness, improved mobility and injury prevention, and will be ideal for older adults wishing to maintain their independence and quality of life. Photo: Allevents

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The Handstand Club workshop, which takes place this Saturday afternoon, is open to anyone – even those who don’t practise yoga. Photo: Yoga Room

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Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years with a Hong Kong collaboration and a Korean eyewear brand spins an epic sci-fi tale in Shenzhen this weekend


Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years with a Hong Kong collaboration and a Korean eyewear brand spins an epic sci-fi tale in Shenzhen this weekend.


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