PostMag Christmas gift guide: 8 ideas to please that culture vulture
From Hong Kong manhole cover coasters made of diatomite concrete to an iconic and revamped Diana plastic toy camera
If Hong Kong were to have a uniform for 2025, these items would make a pretty good starting point. So get started, build out from these and we’ll convene next December to see where we all end up.
1. Qui x Nobu x Kaws Tequila, HK$7,780
Go big with Qui Tequila’s 25-year-old extra añejo bottling, created in collaboration with artist Kaws and chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Carrying notes of cherry, honey, toffee, white pepper and cooked agave, this collector’s item features three designs in grey, red and blue, each limited to 1,650 units worldwide. @noburestaurants
2. Storm & Foul coasters, HK$258
Made of diatomite concrete with a cork bottom, these coasters by Concretology are inspired by Hong Kong manhole covers and come with a brochure on their history and the hidden codes on them. concretology.cc
3. Magnolia Lab Xmas edition, HK$358
If you prefer to sip your spirits, pick up a bottle of this Christmas edition from artisanal Hong Kong liquor brand Magnolia Lab. Based on its Magnolia liquor, it includes botanicals such as magnolia berries, aged tangerine peel and cinnamon, resulting in a wonderfully complex tipple. magnolia-lab.shop
4. Clot x Levi’s Padded Western Shirt, HK$1,899
Gear up for the cold weather by gifting this East-meets-West design by local streetwear brand Clot and denim giant Levi’s. Featuring a washed black denim shell with onion-shaped quilting, the shirt can be worn dressed up or down depending on the occasion. juicestore.com
5. Start From Zero Jellyfish stool, HK$1,680
Founded by Hong Kong local street artist Dom in 2000, Start From Zero upcycles wood into its masterful designs, such as the Jellyfish stool that comes in six style options. startfromzerohk.com
6. Diana F+ Glass Lens Set camera, HK$630
Originally produced in Hong Kong during the 1960s, the Diana plastic toy camera was revived by Lomography and has since become one of its bestselling models. This special red-and-blue colourway celebrates the Diana’s 10th year under Lomography, and comes with a handy flash. shop.lomography.com
7. Birdy Chu, Prime Time of the Dragon City print, from HK$6,000
Relive the golden age of Hong Kong with this print from artist and photographer Birdy Chu. Depicting the hustle and bustle around the old Kai Tak airport, it harks back to the city’s ascent as a financial hub. bluelotus-gallery.com
8. Yat Pit “Hakka hat” T-shirt, HK$620
Known as one of the most forward-thinking local fashion brands, Yat Pit has been incorporating Hong Kong culture into countercultural designs since 2015. This tee pays tribute to the Hakka people with a print of the traditional liangmao hat on the front and notes about the history of the community on the back. yatpit.com
