Everyone in fashion who is even the slightest bit digitally inclined will have heard of REEBONZ (pronounced “ribbons”) – a website offering private designer brand flash sales. The idea is to incorporate the idea of sample sales minus the sometimes-violent crowds and oh-my-god queues. REEBONZ is a member-based site that is free to join. The steps are simple: register your details, and BAM! You now have access to the most enticing yet fleeting of premier sales, which are held everyday, 24 hours round the clock.

Currently, the website covers women, men, kids, home, city and their newest addition, beauty. Sales also known as “Events” typically last 3 to 4 days, and include fashion’s favorite brands Celine, Prada, Givenchy and vintage Chanel. All items are listed in HK dollars and REEBONZ offers free delivery via Fedex, so the price you see is exactly the price you will pay at the end. Now you can also enjoy 12 months Interest Free IPP with your HSBC or Citibank credit card with net purchase over HK$3000.

Exclusively for ButterBoom readers, who join REEBONZ now will receive HK$60 (in the form of 10 credits) which can be used like cash towards your very first purchase. Please click HERE to register. Additional exclusive discounts are also announced regularly on their Facebook page. Now we know where we’re heading when we get the case of the itchy hands, and all it requires is a few lazy clicks.

Hong Kong has been experiencing an influx of too cool denim stores and last December we were hit with REPLAY ONEOFF – a tailored store located at Hysan Place. With an edit carefully curated against a unique interior design setting, the store stands to exhibit REPLAY’s creativity and love for nature.

The interior itself is quite the spectacle; featuring a main wall dressed in plants to create an airy ambience, recycled wood walls from America, and an assorted mix of vintage furniture – it’s obvious that sustainability is key here.

Because Hong Kong breeds on exclusivity, REPLAY ONEOFF will feature two lines that are limited to Asia. WHITE SEAL by Replay for women is an extra premium denim collection with a touch of tailoring and reinvention. The items are presented in a way that suggests transformation: taken apart and sewn back together to create individual pieces. The second of the Asia-only lines is RED SEAL by Replay: premium denim targeted at men that really know their denim stuff – connoisseurs of Japanese denim and tailoring. Centred on modern indigo as a concept, the collection highlights the interesting effects created through washes, treatments and finishes on denim.

With a culture that thrives on tailor made, we can bet REPLAY ONEOFF will please even the pickiest of shoppers. And why wouldn’t it? With an edit of limited products and must-have exclusives, this shop was made for Hong Kong.

Where?

• G/F, No.2-4 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Tel 2972 2780

Yves Saint Laurent has long been synonymous with luxury and their cosmetics carries on that same quality. To highlight this, YSL held an event at The Space to launch the FOREVER YOUTH LIBERATOR skincare line to address the issues that come with age. Utilizing Glycobiology – a ground-breaking science that’s also the result of a century’s worth of research – promises to literally liberate the youth potential at all levels of the skin.

Glycans are naturally found in the skin and decrease with age, which in turn slows down the youth process. By identifying a powerful combination of glycans, aptly called Glycanactif™, YSL FOREVER YOUTH LIBERATOR skincare line sets out to plump up wrinkles and deliver a face full of radiance that even the sun would envy.

At the heart of the collection is an iconic serum, which currently holds an impressive 8 international patents, and has been developed specifically to suit Asian skin. When it comes to preserving your skin’s youth, this skincare line is the real deal.

Where to buy?

• Lane Crawford, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Hong Kong. Tel: 2111 0136
• Beauty Bazaar Harvey Nichols, 16 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel: 3902 3436
• Sogo, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2831 8484

How Much?

• Cleansing Foam HK$ 400
• Lotion HK$ 380
• Serum HK$ 670
• Eye Crème HK$ 450
• Crème HK$ 650
• Nutri Crème HK$ 650

Now that Leighton is fully up and running, the Causeway Bay mall is fast becoming the go to shopping Mecca for fashion fiends of Hong Kong. With neighbors such as I.T. Hysan One and Joyce in Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay South has become flooded with cool hunters and serious purveyors of style.

One of their biggest additions gives good reason for this. The newly opened G-Star RAW store is the largest store of its brand adding to its impressive list of over 6000 stores in 65 cities. The overwhelming space of 5651 square feet carries both men’s and women’s collections and not to forget the very core of their brand – an extensive range of denim. The innovative interior utilizes natural and raw materials to emphasize the pureness of their Japanese and Italian selvedge denim products; the walls are literally lined with piles of neatly folded jeans.

The upstairs of the two-floor store serves as a special area where guests can fully immerse themselves in a denim culture, including the Raw sustainable line, and the Motor 5620 line which is the inspiration to create the first true 3D jeans.

Denimheads may jump for joy at the fact that Leighton also houses Japanese label 45R. Known for their premium denim made in Japan, these jeans pack some major punch with their outstanding quality and craftsmanship. Using only 100% natural fibers and indigo dyes that allow for a customizable look as you wear them, these jeans surpass the function of merely an everyday staple to become a real piece of art.

Where to Buy?

• G-Star RAW. Shop G14 and L03, Leighton, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay. Tel 3104-9099
• 45R. Shop G12, Leighton, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay. Tel 2504 2445

TUDOR watches are defined by their extreme sophistication and as the sister brand of Rolex, this should come as no surprise. Now moving into their sixth decade of establishment, the brand maintains a well orchestrated balance between style and performance bringing you watches with the savoir fare of a Rolex with a price tag that won’t necessarily make your bank account weep.

At Baselworld this year TUDOR launched an updated version of their iconic Tudor Heritage Advisor, a watch that digs into the brand’s past for inspiration. The newer Advisor is a reinterpretation of the symbolic 1957 alarm watch, harnessing its true vintage flair by preserving the shape and proportions of its original.

5 features that define the TUDOR Heritage Advisor:

1. A titanium and steel watch case with the size increased from 34mm to 42mm, after all bigger is better
2. The mechanical alarm clock features a perfectly uniform crisp sound which is specially developed by TUDOR
3. The alarm function can be activated using a steel pusher located at 8 o’clock and an ON/OFF indicator prominently displayed at 9 o’clock won’t leave you in doubt
4. A beautifully clear domed sapphire crystal
5. Choose between a satin-finished three-piece link steel strap, a classic alligator leather strap with a folding scrap, or an additional fabric strap featuring raised rows of interwoven satin.

• 42mm titanium and steel case with leather strap costs HK$46200
• 42mm titanium and steel case with steel strap costs HK$47800

Where to Buy?

• Oriental Watch Co. Ltd., L/G & B/F, 100 Queen’s Road Central. Tel 3470 0009
• La Suisse Watch Co. Ltd., G/F 481 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay. Tel 2893 6088

The key focus of HUGO BOSS has always been versatility, a quality that all women work towards achieving for their own wardrobe. Imagine never experiencing a I-don’t-have-anything-to-wear day again, which is precisely what HUGO BOSS sets out to offer. With fine attention to detail and innovative designs, the HUGO BOSS woman exudes an attitude that we know we wish we had.

BOSS Black

BOSS Black FW11 centers on the concept of “Urban Art” and shifts the emphasis towards luxury fabrics. The clean lines and textured pieces give the collection a dynamic quality, highlighting the precise tailoring in each piece. The collection sees a cityscape palette of deep browns, granite gray and steel blue synthesized in pieces such as a dark turquoise pieced silk dress and a chic lambskin multicolor fur gilet.

BOSS Orange

Traveling isn’t limited to our jet setting friends as the BOSS Orange FW11 collection whisks us away to the lure of old Amsterdam. With warm shades of orange and beige reminiscent of the historic buildings of the old Dutch City, the collection combines placed lace with vintage leather pieces to create looks with that toughened luxury edge. How better to illustrate this pizzazz than with a nostalgic lace front cocktail dress paired with a fitted leather jacket with quilted shoulder yokes. Throw on the brown lace up tassel boots with croc and suede details and you’re good to go.

Where to Buy?

BOSS Black

• Shop No. 2093-5, Level 2, Elements, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon. T: 2730 2166
• Shop 222, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. T: 2918 1802

BOSS Orange

• Shop No. 1037, Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central. T: 3101 9592

By Natasha Lai

The skin around our eyes is the most delicate part of our face and deserves to experience only the finest pampering. Many of us have fallen victim to the perils of eye area problems, from wrinkles and bags to the curses of dark circles and pigmentation. Enter MTM Custom-blended Eye Mask – geared to address all four of these problems through a prescribed eye care solution. The new mask uses over 300 essence formulations customized to each individual to target your specific problem areas.

The key ingredient to the eye mask is TetraEye, or more specifically Tetrapeptide – proven to stimulate collagen which will improve fine lines and puffiness by increasing micro circulation. The miracle ingredient also improves elasticity to tighten the skin around the eye, and draws upon additional natural herbal extracts such as Dang Gui, Actiflow, MoraBright and Fermiskin to virtually diminish dark circles, bags, pigmentation and lines respectively. So, if your eyes are a window to the soul, what do yours reveal about you right now?

As always, we’re offering a special privilege to our Butterboom VIP members which includes a complimentary Custom-blended Eye Mask trial and skin consultation. Don’t forget to check your Inboxes and keep your eyes peeled (excuse the pun!) for this exclusive luxury offer.

How much?

• Custom-blended Eye Mask (Each box contains Custom-blended Intensive Eye Care Complex (30ml) and 12 pairs 100% Plant Collagen Eye Pads) HK$1,480

 Where to Buy?

SPA by MTM are located at:

• Shop A, G/F, 3 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2923 7888
• Shop 118, Citygate, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Tel: 2923 6060

MTM Custom-Blended Skincare Stores located at:

• Shop G27, Central Building, 1 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong. Tel: 2921 0128
• Shop 205, Central Building, 1 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong. Tel: 2921 2791
• Shop UG2, 28 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Tel: 852 2926 3633
• Shop G1, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2923 7520
• 2/F, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2923 7923
• Shop G36, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong. Tel: 2921 2778
• Unit 908, New Town Tower, Shatin. Tel: 2693 9700

By Natasha Lai

Think you knew every shopping mecca in Hong Kong? Well, think again because we’ve got yet another hot new fashion destination headed your way – this time Leighton in Causeway Bay.

Located near the super hip I.T. Hysan One and Joyce in The Lee Gardens, we could put a bet on that Leighton is certain to become your next top fashion stop. With a host of unique and chic selected shops taking up residence, you’ll also be spoilt for choice!

Amongst the brand new boutiques, cafés and lifestyle stores opening in Leighton, Butterboom’s top picks so far are An Odd Morning and Shine*. An Odd Morning, the first retail concept store, will be bringing some of the finest denim brands and cool street/casualwear from around the world to Hong Kong, including cult favourites Cheap Monday, 5Preview, Blood Is The New Black, April77, Nudie Jeans and Kuro. All are unique and quirky in their own right; Cheap Monday became famous after their first ‘Tight’ style of tight unwashed own-brand jeans sold out 800 pairs in a few weeks, Blood Is The New Black is renowned for its designer and artist collaborations, 5Preview’s prints play ironically with luxury designer brand logos (sure to be a hit with all you fashion-savvy shoppers!) and April77 won fans with its punk rock ethos.

Meanwhile, Shine* has become one of Hong Kong and China’s leading destinations for the city’s most stylish and avant-garde fashionistas and celebrities, and will be cutting-edge brands like Markus Lupfer, TATA Baby, qlamb, TOGA PULLA and Ashish.

Leighton are also doing a Facebook snapshot contest ideal for all fashion-lovers – simply take a photo of your style with the theme ‘Simplicity is not Simple’ and upload it to www.facebook.com/Leightoncwb or Instragram on your mobile with the hash-tag #LeightonCWB. You can vote for your favourite photos and the top-ranking one will receive a free trip for two to Paris to see a fashion show, with other prizes including $1000 worth of G-Star RAW coupons.

So if you’re looking for unique, edgy and interesting new fashion that’s something a little bit different and more individual than every other HK mega-mall, Butterboom recommends you head to Leighton soon! And look out for more cool store openings at Leighton soon.

Where?

• Leighton, 77 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Tel: 2890 8845

As you already know, Butterboom are big fans of the new CENTRAL/CENTRAL store. We love the great mix of brands in such a chic and stylish space and even more so the relaxing VIP suite – it really is a true shopper’s paradise.

Two of our favourite brands at CENTRAL/CENTRAL have to be Nine West and STEVE MADDEN – after all, a girl can never have enough shoes right?! And both are holding some exciting special events especially for Butterboom readers!

Nine West is most famous for its huge range of super-stylish shoes and classy accessories. Prepare to be spoilt for choice as they will be holding a Girls’ Night Out on 1 December, where you can enjoy some great shopping discounts.

Meanwhile, STEVE MADDEN brings some cool New York style to your feet, with its fantastic range of fashion-forward shoes. Have a blast with Friday Night Fever on 2 December, where there will be brilliant discounts on STEVE MADDEN shoes, plus a live DJ performance too.

You will be able to get up to 50% off selected items on both nights – and an additional 10% if you bring a friend. What’s more, if you spend over nett $2800 on either night, you will receive a free portable music station, and refreshments will be served to keep your shopping spirits high!

So get ready to stock up your shoe closet for the party season as it sounds like two perfect nights of shopping to us!

Details:
Date: 1 & 2 December
Time: 6-9pm
Venue: 1/F, CENTRAL/CENTRAL at Central Building, 3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong.
Phone number: Nine West – 2147 5838; STEVE MADDEN – 2140 6318
RSVP: Click here

CENTRAL/CENTRAL is a new shop that’s taken over the old HMV space in Central. We’ve been speculating for a while now as to which international fast fashion brand is taking over this space…so now you know!

CENTRAL/CENTRAL is a 18,000 square feet concept store that stocks loads of great luxury brands from the GRI group: Anne Klein New York, Carolinna Espinosa, Easy Spirit, EQ:IQ, Joan & David, Karen Millen, Nine West and Steve Madden.

We’ve teamed up with the new store to bring you the Butterboom Style Night Out, where Hong Kong’s celebrity stylist Celia Wong (and our columnist for Best Dressed of the Week) will introduce key fall looks from CENTRAL/CENTRAL from all their fab labels.

Head on over to the VIP Suite section (coffee area) and come play dress-up with us: try on new fall looks while enjoying free-flowing complementary champagne and pose for a photo to win a wardrobe from CENTRAL/CENTRAL!

See you all CENTRAL/CENTRAL in Central Building, 3 Pedder Street, Central, this Thursday, 20 October!

Details

• Date: Thursday, 20 October, 2011
• Time: 6-8pm
• Venue: 1/F, Central/Central at Central Building, 3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong.
• To RSVP, please click here!