So I have a couple friends that are going to HK this week. One is already there. The others are staying there for an entire month.
I really really envy them! My brother was there all summer doing an exchange for his school program, and seeing his pictures really made me want to go there. Considering I haven’t been back since, sigh…ages ago, shortly after the China take over in 1997.
So why else do I want to go there? Other than the obvious of Shopping galore…Hong Kong is all about the lights, the shopping and the food. All things I love. I was thinking to myself that this time, when I go I want to engage myself in the culture.
So I can’t wait to check out Gucci, as they opened their largest 11, 000 square foot flag ship store in Hong Kong yesterday! They also held a savvy fashion show and party for Hong Kong's fashion elite. This store is Uber Cool looking, located in the Landmark shopping complex in district called “Central” of Hong Kong. It is also their 85th anniversary this year, so opening this huge store also marks another great milestone for them. One of the things that I love about fashion is how it marries art, architecture, design and culture. It has such a strong influence with everything else. For example; store design and architecture/merchandising. All these aspects ties in these mega brands together.
The building looks great photographed primarily due to the fact that it consists of giant prism cubes. Designed by architect James Carpenter it seems to leave a warming glow on its surroundings. Word has it the façade of the building designed by Nancy Lorenz draws inspiration from bamboo. Well for those of you who don’t know, Bamboo is one Gucci’s icons for designs. Most of their shoes, handbags, prints from time to time feature bamboo. But in this case, I guess the bamboo ties in so well and would have relevance to the Chinese in Hong Kong.
xoxoxo