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Hong Kong Shopping Guide: Outlet Shopping in North Point

Discover outlet shopping in North Point.

Dickson Fashion Square at Olympia Plaza

When you think of high-fashion shopping destinations in Hong Kong, North Point doesn’t instantly spring to mind. But amongst the street markets and local restaurants, there are some designer bargains to be had. We made it our mission to check out the outlet shops in North Point, checking off stores that have closed or cannot be found.  Here’s Butterboom’s top 5 outlet shops in North Point.

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Miuccia Prada’s Roaring Twenties Costumes for The Great Gatsby

The Prada and Miu Miu designer created costumes for this lavish film.

Lead actress Carey Mulligan (image from Harpers Bazaar)

For flapper and fashion fans alike, The Great Gatsby, is sure to be one of the best looking films of 2013. Director Baz Luhrmann and costume designer Catherine Martin scored the ultimate collaboration when they bagged Miuccia Prada, the woman behind Prada and Miu Miu, to help design the deliciously decadent costumes.

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Gucci’s Chime for Change Campaign

Gucci’s global campaign for female empowerment led by Frida Giannini, Beyonce Knowles and Salma Hayek.

Gucci recently launched their Chime for Change campaign, a global campaign to raise money and awareness for women’s empowerment. Joining Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini are Beyonce Knowles-Carter and Salma Hayek Pinault, all of whom aim to unite women’s voices around the world in three main areas, education, health and justice.

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To Covet: BCBG Max Azria’s White Portfolio Clutch

Sleek, minimal and ultra modern.

BCBG Max Azria‘s Spring/Summer 2013 collection was all about the power play between soft femininity and the strong image of a femme fatale. When it comes to their accessories it looks like the hard woman won that struggle, as this season’s bags and clutches from the Los Angeles brand are anything but girly.

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3.1 Phillip Lim Opens New Store at IFC Mall

Hong Kong welcomes Central’s first 3.1 Phillip Lim boutique.

3.1 Phillip Lim have just opened their newest Hong Kong store at IFC Mall. It marks the first island-side standalone boutique for the brand, whose cool, modern aesthetic and excellent range of accessories has made them a favourite among fashionistas.

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Chanel Mat Lumière Perfection

Chanel’s new flawless compact foundation.

Chanel launched a brand new compact foundation that promises to give you a glowing, matte complexion all day long. If you want to stop the shine that Hong Kong’s heat and humidity brings then this liquid foundation and powder combo from Chanel may just become your skin’s new best friends.

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TOPSHOP to Launch Hong Kong Flagship Store on 6th June 2013

The wait is finally over!

TOPSHOP is opening their much anticipated flagship store on 59 Queens Road Central on 6th June 2013 at 5pm!   We are super excited about the opening of this massive 14,000 square ft  store. Sir Philip Green, TOPSHOP’s head honcho and CEO of the Arcadia Group will be flying into Hong Kong to officiate the opening. The opening will be a blast with a series of events happening leading up to the opening and over the weekend like bands playing live music, special guests appearances! (Kate Moss? )  We’ve been told to look out for a TOPSHOP Fashion Truck that will be giving away treats and gift cards….sounds like its going to be an epic launch party that will be bigger and badder than the A&F launch!

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