Looking for Christmas presents? 7 Hong Kong brands you should check out, from tributes to the Star Ferry to Peak Tram fairy lights

Check out these new tote bags made by G.C.D, which designed a set of English fonts inspired by the iconic Star Ferry as a tribute to Hong Kong culture and our collective memories. Named the Star Ferry Slab, the collection features three colours: white, ferry green and olive green. Each tote comes in a dust bag and can fit a 16-inch laptop, meaning it is suitable for students or workers who need space to store their daily necessities.

Price: $180 each before Dec 31, 2022

These aren’t your typical coasters. Inspired by Hong Kong’s canal covers, Concretology has launched a coaster series called “circle clear, square turbid”.

Winning two awards for its packaging and product design, Concretology’s coasters are a tiny version of the city’s drain covers. The circle pattern represents the rainwater canal, whereas the square pattern refers to the sewage canal. In addition to the coaster, a pamphlet explaining the of history the city’s canal covers is also included for those eager to learn more about a niche part of Hong Kong.

Using high quality black rubber cork to emulate the iconic designs, the coaster changes colour from grey to white when it gets hot.

Price: HK$188 each

Eco-friendly Christmas gifts for your friend who loves the environment

Need a place to store your HKID and Octopus and want to show off your love of the Hong Kong aesthetic at the same time? Look no further than Nardos Vintage Leather in Kwun Tong, which breathes new life into the iconic look of the city’s traditional postboxes and carved metal gates, incorporating them into trendy crossbody bags and cardholders made of genuine leather. The store offers a wide range of colour selections, and you can customise your cardholder by selecting your favourite colour palette for the leather and thread for free.

Cardholder: HK$320 each

Which Hong Kong staple speaks to you most? Juk Gwan On Hou’s fairy lights feature 10 of the city’s icons, including the Peak Tram, the Peak, the watermelon ball vintage toy, and dim sum. You can hang them on your Christmas tree or take them on a camping trip to add a glow to your tent.

Price: HK$250 per set

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Want to add a pop of colour to your outfit this winter? Pair Pair Full has launched a line of mismatched socks tailored to nature enthusiasts. These three designs, in partnership with sandal brand Teva, pay homage to the city’s familiar hiking and glamping spots. Other sock designs inspired by the city include Mobile Softee, the iconic soft serve ice-cream truck often spotted at Tsim Sha Tsui pier or on Mong Kok’s crowded streets.

Prices start at HK$78 per pair

Gift your loved ones some positive vibes this Christmas with these nostalgic cards designed by All Things Bright & Beautiful. Founded in 2011 by Joanne and Ah Li in Hong Kong, these cards would definitely warm your heart this Christmas.

Price: HK$25 each; HK$162 per set of nine cards

Looking for a dessert to bring to your upcoming holiday party? The Good Cake is offering up Christmas cookie jars with three flavours for customers to choose from: chocolate chip, Hong Kong milk tea, and the seasonal Granny’s cinnamon oatmeal raisin cookie, which is only available this Christmas. Flavours for the brownie jar include raspberry chocolate and yuzu chocolate. Part of the proceeds goes to buying rice for the city’s elderly living in poverty.

Price: HK$190 per jar (currently sold out until January)