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Kylie Knott

Sneakers can be traced to 1860s England, where they were worn by the croquet-playing upper class. At the time function, not fashion, was their purpose.
Not any more. Today, the fashion-forward sneaker culture is huge, with the global market forecast to reach more than US$100 billion in revenue by 2026, according to data research firm Statista.
The industry was turbocharged by the 1985 release of the Nike Air Jordan 1s, named after NBA star Michael Jordan. Sneakers also found fans in the world of hip-hop music, a testament to which is Nike’s partnership with American rap group Wu-Tang Clan for a new line of their Dunk sneakers.
Read on for news about the new limited-edition collaboration, and more shopping ideas for the weekend.












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1. Nike x Wu-Tang Clan’s slam dunk
Sneakerheads are in for a treat with the much anticipated release of the Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk, a collaboration that reinforces Nike and the Wu-Tang Clan’s long-standing influence on hip-hop culture.
The new Dunks will be black and pollen in colour and feature the hip-hop group’s W logo embroidered on the tongue and outer heel.
The Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk is available globally from November 9 on Nike’s SNKRS app and at select retail locations.












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2. Song Yuqi named Tory Burch ambassador
Chinese singer and dancer of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE Song Yuqi is the new ambassador for handbags and shoes at Tory Burch. The union is being celebrated in the brand’s Holiday 2024 campaign.
Shot in Los Angeles, the advertising materials depict a road trip and feature a video set to Yuqi’s solo single “Radio (Dum-Dum)”.












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“I’m a fan of Tory’s collections – her unique designs always bring out the best in women – and I admire the way she encourages women to embrace their dreams,” Yuqi says.
3. Hopewell Mall’s soft opening
Hopewell Mall, in Wan Chai, is hosting fun events to mark its soft launch ahead of the official opening next month.
Spanning more than 92,000 square metres (1 million sq ft) and spread over 10 floors, the mall includes a 5,600 square metre outdoor green space with a playground.

Asia’s first supersized Nintendo Switch Specialty Store, spanning 12,000 square metres, will open there later this month. Japanese homeware brand Nitori will open its largest branch in Hong Kong there in December.
Sports lovers can sweat it out on a 1,100 square metre indoor pickleball court that officially opens in December.
183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai












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4. Ripple Collection from Faved By Samanthi
Hong Kong jewellery brand Faved By Samanthi, known for its bespoke pieces made in Sri Lanka, has released its Ripple Collection.
The pieces, comprising a statement necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings, are handcrafted in 14-karat gold and available in three colours.
The brand’s founder and designer Samanthi Rambukpotha says 20 per cent of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organisation based in Hong Kong and California that finds innovative ways to improve the health of the ocean.
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5. Clinique x Hello Kitty
Clinique has been delivering dermatologist-guided skin care solutions since it was founded in 1968.
Now the brand is collaborating with Hello Kitty to launch an exclusive “Hello! Clinique” holiday collection.
The limited-edition sets, now available in all Clinique stores and online, celebrate the festive season while marking the cute character’s 50th anniversary.
Buy any two holiday sets and receive a limited-edition Clinique x Hello Kitty Plush Keychain.
For details visit www.clinique.com.hk
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The Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk, out November 9, is just one of the exciting shopping opportunities in Hong Kong this weekend, along with the soft-opening of a huge mall in Wan Chai, and Clinique’s new line of skincare products in partnership with Hello Kitty. Photo: Nike

Come mid-November, the new Hopewell Mall will be home to Asia’s first supersized Nintendo Switch Specialty Store. Photo: Hopewell Mall

Dayo Wong in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures

Dayo Wong (left) and Michelle Wai in a still from The Last Dance, which opens in Hong Kong cinemas on November 9. The film, which also stars Michael Hui, is one of our picks of the best things to watch in Hong Kong this weekend. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures

5 wellness events in Hong Kong and Macau this weekend, November 8-10

Heal By the Bay, part of the annual India By the Bay programme, takes place this weekend in Hong Kong.

A yoga festival on the beach in Macau, a talk in Hong Kong on Ayurveda or a life-saving CPR course – what will you get up to this weekend? Photo: Shutterstock

Get Sunday off to a healthy start by meeting up with others at The Station to raise awareness of men’s health, men’s mental health and testicular and prostate cancers. Photo: The Station

Heal By the Bay takes place this weekend with an Iyengar yoga session and a talk on Ayurveda. Photo: Asia Society Hong Kong

Registered nurse Peter Sommer presents a 3.5-hour life-saving skills course on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Yoga Room

Attend an ageless strength training class at the AIA Vitality Hub on Saturday morning. Photo: AIA

5 performances and art shows to see in Hong Kong this weekend, November 8-10

Kādal Kaḍal: Endless Love, a dance choreographed, directed and performed by Rukmini Vijayakumar (pictured), is part of the 2024 India by the Bay festival programme in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of India by the Bay

The 360-degree “Terapixel Panorama of the Battle of Murten” will be presented at Hong Kong Baptist University’s Visualization Research Centre from November 9-10, 2024. 

How to play mahjong and how to win at mahjong: basic rules to get a game started, the suits, winning hands – and what to say to claim your victory

Want to win mahjong? Here are the basics of how to win in this traditional Chinese tile-based tabletop game. Photo: Antony Dickson

These mahjong tiles have been stacked into rows two tiles high. Players take a tile in turn from one of these stacks, moving on to the next stack when the first is depleted. Photo: Antony Dickson

An example of “chicken hand”, which is four sets of any category. Photo: Antony Dickson

Examples of “sheung” (top), “pong” (middle) and “kong”. Photo: Antony Dickson

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Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line


Mall puts on fun for its soft opening, a much anticipated sneaker collaboration hits shelves and a Hong Kong jewellery brand has a new line.
