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Kylie Knott

Conscious consumption is all about making thoughtful shopping decisions by engaging in the economy with greater awareness of how your consumption impacts society.
That is why buying from brands that are ethical, sustainable and support good causes is wise.
This season, Hong Kong sneaker brand Kibo has launched Kibo x Frey Frey limited-edition collection in support of Freya Maclay, who has Tay-Sachs disease, a rare and fatal condition.
Freya’s is the first known case of Tay-Sachs in Hong Kong.












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1. Kibo’s new sneakers for Freya
Kibo blends style and sustainability with a heartwarming cause for its latest limited-edition collaboration.
The Hong Kong-based sustainable footwear brand is partnering with the parents of two-year-old Freya Maclay, who has been diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a rare disease that affects only 1 in 360,000 people.
Kibo is donating 15 per cent of proceeds from the sneakers to Lifewire, a Hong Kong charity supporting families and children affected by rare diseases.
Available on Kibo’s website, https://kibo.eco/












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2. Lush opens at IFC
Cosmetics brand Lush is opening in Central’s IFC Mall on Hong Kong Island, making it the eighth branch in Hong Kong.
For the new store, Lush has collaborated with Hong Kong artist Erin Hung to decorate its store windows. Her artworks feature on the brand’s popular bath bombs.
The brand is also introducing its Watermelon Slice Soap (HK$100 or US$13/100g). Profits from the sale of the product will fund professional mental health support for Palestinian children. This soap is only available at the Lush IFC Mall store.
Shop 1019A, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street

3. Advent calendar from Armani Beauty
Armani Beauty returns with a new advent calendar for the holiday season, the design influenced by the ski-inspired Giorgio Armani Neve collection.
The curated collection contains 24 surprises, including a mix of full-size flagship products and miniature cosmetic, fragrance and skincare favourites – perfect for trying before you commit to something bigger.
It includes products such as the new Prisma Glass Lip Gloss and the popular Lip Power and Lip Maestro Satin.
Shop 151, L1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, tel: 2918 1871












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4. The Vision of Eternity pop up
Sophistication and innovation collide at The Vision of Eternity pop-up, which runs from November 2 until November 14 and features designs from the eyewear collections of brands Santa Monica, Sandro and Maje.
This interactive experience takes place from 11am-8pm at the K11 Musea mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
2/F, Gold Ball, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui












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5. Gems from The Polska Traveller
Yeung Sau-lun is the founder and designer of Hong Kong jewellery brand The Polska Traveller, which makes vintage items inspired by a trip to Poland.
Yeung merges traditional silversmithing and jewellery-making techniques with found objects and bio-materials to create contemporary jewellery and art pieces – think handcrafted silver, bronze, steel and compound metal pieces that make a big statement.
Two locations, including shop 5, G/F, 19-23 Tung Lo Wan Road, Causeway Bay, tel: 9477 5183
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Hong Kong sneaker brand Kibo has launched its Kibo x Frey Frey limited-edition collection in support of Freya Maclay, 2, who has Tay-Sachs disease, a rare and fatal condition. Photo: Kibo

The Armani Beauty advent calendar features a mix of full-size flagship products and miniature cosmetic, fragrance and skincare favourites. Photo: Armani Beauty

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Louise Wong in a still from Cesium Fallout, Hong Kong cinema’s first nuclear radiation disaster movie. Photo: Edko Films

13 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in November 2024

Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino is a 70-seat tapas spot with a seafood-focused menu. Photo: Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino 

The Courtroom brings a whimsical, legal-themed take to Hong Kong’s nightlife. It joins 12 other new bars and restaurants in the city that you can check out this November. Photo: Instagram/courtroomhk

Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino’s menu features sucking pig roasted in a charcoal oven. Photo: Qué Pasa Tapas y Vino 

Steamed whole crab at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Private Kitchen. Photo: Pak Loh Chiu Chow Private Kitchen

Torikizoku’s signature yakitori skewers include various cuts of chicken grilled with special sauces, salt seasoning and spicy flavours. Photo: Torikizoku 

Popular Singapore premium ice cream brand The Ice Cream & Cookie Co has opened its first Hong Kong store. Photo: The Ice Cream & Cookie Co

1862 Bar de Tapas y Vino’s seafood rice with clams, mussels, squid and baby scallops. Photo: 1862 Bar de Tapas y Vino 

Yonna Yonna offers gelato flavours like orange vanilla mascarpone, Iejima sweet potato and vegan-friendly Okinawa mango. Photo: Yonna Yonna Gelato

At its new Central branch, Samsen diners can enjoy exclusive additions to the menu such as crispy oyster omelette. Photo: Samsen

Bakehouse will serve exclusive items at its Citygate Outlets store such as a milk tea honey toast Danish pastry. Photo: Bakehouse

Pecorino is a Korean-style Italian brunch cafe and bar in Sheung Wan. Photo: Instagram/@thisiswinkie

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 1-3, from tennis fun to breathwork

Simon Yuen will hold a breathwork session to combat anxiety this weekend in Hong Kong, one of several wellness events you can catch. Photo: Breathless Expeditions

Bring the family, including your dog, to Feel the Fun festival this Sunday, which offers wellness activities for people and their pets. Photo: 3F Activewear

Vanessa Hui will present a 90-minute singing bowl session at her New Moon Sound Bath & Circle session on Sunday afternoon, with a guided meditation and breathwork, to coincide with the new moon. Photo: The Crystal Van

This Sunday’s session will also feature oracle card reading. Photo: The Crystal Van

Simon Yuen will teach breathing techniques to help participants breathe more easily, to let go of stress and anxiety at a three-hour Breakthrough Breathwork session on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Breathless Expeditions

This weekend’s Autism Family Fair will feature demonstrations of teaching methods and the chance to network with families with children with ASD. Photo: Autism Partnership

The Tournament Village at Victoria Park, part of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 event, is equipped with dynamic augmented reality games, allowing fans of all ages to test their potential and challenge themselves to become the Victoria Park Tennis King or Queen.

Visitors to the Tournament Village at Victoria Park, part of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 event, can experience the popular and growing sport of pickleball, part of the tennis family of games. 

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To get to places in Shenzhen like Dongmen Pedestrian Street (above), Hong Kong residents without the right visa can apply for one on arrival. That’s not all you need to know - we break down the essentials for your trip from Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock

WeChat is useful for electronic payments and for its mini-programs – apps within the app. Photo: Shutterstock

The simplest option within Hong Kong to reach Shenzhen is to take the MTR East Rail Line to Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau stations. Photo: Erika Na

Shenzhen taxis can be ordered via Didi Chuxing, the Chinese equivalent of Uber. Photo: Shutterstock

Alipay accepts foreign-issued credit cards and can be used to make e-payments in Shenzhen. Photo: Shutterstock

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Look no further for ethical shopping options – here are five ways to consciously consume in Hong Kong, from sneakers to jewellery


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