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Gavin Yeung

Cat Nelson

Charmaine Chan

Dave Besseling

Every holiday season when you’re buying gifts, there’s that person on your list who may not necessarily have it all, but insists on the hippest version of any particular thing. Don’t let them drive you nuts this year – we’ve been hard at work in our own Christmas workshop, turning up unexpected iterations of some classic picks, none of which will be relegated to the back of a drawer come January.
1. Participation’s Aberdeen singlet, HK$395

These Hong Kong hood tops are designed to keep you easy on the eye even when you’re sweating on your run. participationco.com
2. Oddity Fragrance Resonant, HK$1,710

With packaging as striking as its scent, this small-batch fragrance from modern perfume house Oddity carries top notes of yuzu and bergamot with a base of musk and ambergris. Each bottle cap is unique, made by hand from bismuth in epoxy resin. oddityfragrance.com
3. YiWooo’s bamboo shoulder bag, HK$500

Simple and minimalist, this lightweight bag by YiWooo is the epitome of craftsmanship. The woven bamboo and rattan shell are lined with a pure cotton canvas drawstring bag, keeping your phone, wallet and keys safe. yiwooo.co
4. Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson, by Paul French, signed edition, HK$280

Best known as the woman for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne, Wallis Simpson had previously spent a year in and around China, and, as this book describes, what a year it was. bookazine.com
5. Octo 1119 watch, US$700

Prominent in the 1970s and 1980s, Hong Kong watch brand Octo has been revived under new leadership. Aimed at a younger market, each model is released in a limited run of 200, and features precise builds based on the originals. We’re partial to the sleek lines of the 1119 model. octo-time.com
6. Little Thunder’s Private Playground, price TBA

There’s plenty of artistic inspiration to be gained from local illustrator Little Thunder’s first book in five years, which drops tomorrow. The self-published Little Thunder’s Private Playground features 300 pages of full-colour artworks representing the creative’s artistic journey. perkssouvenirstore.com
7. Siu Wooo Monstera rug, from HK$620

Bring a touch of nature to your home with this quirky acrylic rug. Shaped like a giant Monstera leaf, the handmade rug will add an element of fun to any room. @siu.wooo
8. Brutalist Hong Kong Map, HK$120

This informative, bilingual (Chinese-English) map can be used for walking tours, exploring the city’s Brutalist landscape with the help of photographs that capture many of the 40 highlighted buildings from the 1960s to the 1980s. bluecrowmedia.com


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PostMag Christmas gift guide: 8 ideas for your trendiest friend

Our guide takes the guesswork out of getting gifts for the ultimate aesthete. Photo: YiWooo

Aberdeen Men’s singlet for the physically active. Photo: Participation

Oddity Fragrance / Llems pocket-sized perfume. Photo: Oddity Fragrance

YiWooo’s handmade bamboo shoulder bag. Photo: YiWooo

 Her Lotus Year puts Wallis Simpson in focus. Photo: Paul French

Hong Kong watch brand Octo is aimed at a younger market. Photo: Octo

Little Thunder’s Private Playground features full colour artworks. Photo: Perks Production

Siu Wooo Monstera rug lends the home a touch of nature. Photo: Siu Wooo

Brutalist Hong Kong Map, useful for tours on foot. Photo: Blue Crow Media

4 fashion and art books to grace your coffee table, about Diane Keaton and Iris Apfel’s inimitable styles, legendary Japanese artist Hokusai, and French sculptor and fashion designer Madame Grès

The cover of Fashion first, which documents Diane Keaton’s style. Photo: Handout

Diane Keaton’s oversized, eye-catching style. Photo: Getty Images

Madame Grès next to one of her models. Photo: Handout

An ancient relief sculpture displayed by Madame Grès at the New York World’s Fair in 1939, pictured alongside one of her draped evening gowns. Photo: Handout

 Iris Apfel’s exuberant book chronicles her life in colour. Photo: Handout

Colourful character Iris Apfel. Photo: @iris.apfel/Instagram

Taschen’s book about Hokusai. Photo: Handout

One of Hokusai’s most famous works, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, was created in 1831. Photo: Minneapolis Institute of Art

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to – yes – even Singapore

A reindeer-sledge safari in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Shutterstock

The Advent Basilica Christmas Market, in Budapest. Photo: Shutterstock

Snow-capped mountains in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Photo: Shutterstock

Beiji village, in Mohe, Heilongjiang province, in China. Photo: Xinhua

The northern lights in the skies of Sodankyla, Lapland, in Finland, in October. Photo: courtesy of All About Lapland/Handout via Reuters 

The Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, in Singapore. Photo: Photo: EPA-EFE

The South Korean artist making lamps out of McDonald’s bags

Korean artist Gyuhan Lee in front of an artwork as part of his solo exhibition, “Pop Craft Structure”, at WOAW Gallery in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Artist Gyuhan Lee’s background is in furniture design, which shows through in his work. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Gyuhan Lee’s work, Kitty Paper Trunk. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

McDonald’s Paper Bag Lighting by Gyuhan Lee. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

Gyuhan Lee’s solo exhibition “Pop Craft Structure” is on view at WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Gyuhan Lee’s Day & Night – Hermes Paper Architecture. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

The show is on view at WOAW Gallery, Hong Kong, till December 16. Photo: courtesy of WOAW Gallery

Uncovering Hanoi, Vietnam’s rich culture and cuisine

Hanoi, Vietnam’s captivating capital blends ancient history with modern energy. Photo: Getty Images

Hanoi, Vietnam’s Long Bien bridge, over the Hong River, connects the districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien. Photo: Shutterstock

A traditional Vietnamese baguette filled with pate, meat and vegetables. Photo: Shutterstock

Pho tai gau is made with thin slices of beef on top of noodles. Photo: Pham Thi Thuy Duong

The Long Bien bridge was built between 1899 and 1902 and has become a symbol of Vietnamese resistance against imperialism. Photo: Thomas Bird

Hoan Kiem Lake is considered to be the soul of the city. Photo: Thomas Bird

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was built during the Ly Dynasty, in the 11th century, on the foundations of a 7th-century Chinese fortress. Photo: Thomas Bird

Train Street is a popular Hanoi attraction. Photo: Shutterstock

Pham Thi Thuy Duong standing inches away from a train passing along Train Street. Photo: Thomas Bird

Fukuoka, Japan’s yatai street stall culture is keeping the city’s food scene vibrant

Unlike the rest of Japan, Fukuoka has kept its yatai street stalls, and they now propel a popular foodie scene. Photo: Shutterstock

Small wonders: yatai line the banks of the Naka River, in Fukuoka old town. Photo: Shutterstock 

A yatai in tourist-friendly Nakasu. Photo: Getty Images

A dish at Yatai Telas & Mico. Photo: Tamara Hinson

The Yatai no Tamachan stall. Photo: Tamara Hinson

Mariko Yoshisato specialises in tempura at her yatai, Hyotan. Photo: Tamara Hinson

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From stylish bamboo bags to limited-edition watches and, yes, a map, here are 8 thoughtful suggestions for the trendiest person on your gift list


From stylish bamboo bags to limited-edition watches and, yes, a map, here are 8 thoughtful suggestions for the trendiest person on your gift list.
