Hong Kong shopping 2024: New shops and product launches

Inspired by the play of ripples, Culti Milano's new Onde Di Tessuto collection pays homage to its classic Tessuto fragrance. The scent opens with the clarity of bergamot and blackcurrant leaves, with gentle cotton blooms as the middle notes, and base notes composed of white musk and Kashmir wood. The range features a diffuser, candles (270g and 550g), and a car fragrance, dressed in a soft contrast of white and blue in a rippling pattern. 

Diptyque has collaborated with Café Verlet to create an exclusive collection of limited-edition scented candles, just in time for Mother's Day. Indulge in the delights of Parisian culinary experiences with four gourmet candles: Biscuit, Café, Chantilly, and Fruit Confits. These candles, priced at $600 each, offer a sensory journey filled with enticing aromas. The collaboration also features whimsical illustrations by Clym Evernden, adding a touch of Parisian charm to the labels, vessels, and boxes. Available from now until June 3 in Diptyque stores and online.

Step into the world of M19Minus at its newly opened store at K11 Musea. Themed in a luxurious red – inspired by their bestseller, the Purge – the store showcases the brand's range of facial and body care products, including the acclaimed 'the PURGE 000 Monster Beads' and the award-winning 'the Timeless' anti-aging series. Be sure not to miss 'the Resurrection The Original Time-Lock Therapy', which uses a patented deep-ocean bio-microneedles solution that is natural and non-invasive, replacing traditional microneedling effects. This three-step treatment reshapes the firm contours of the eye area, improves sagging eyelids that cause 'triangular eyes', and addresses other eye concerns such as wrinkles and dark circles. 

Experience the next level of pore care with Benefit's latest additions to its Pore Care collection: The Pore-fessional Hydro Pop, a hydrating and smoothing pore essence; The Pore-fessional Shrink Wrap, an overnight AHA+PHA pore treatment, and The Pore-fessional Wow Polish, a triple pore-exfoliating powder. These new skincare products will elevate your skincare game and enhance your beauty regime by cleansing, smoothing, and refining pores to bring you healthier-looking skin – sign us up!

Aesop introduces the Immaculate Facial Tonic, a new addition to the Skin Care+ range that goes beyond traditional toners. The formula not only primes the skin for hydration but also provides replenishment and gentle chemical exfoliation to help clarify and balance the skin, evening its appearance and refining its texture over time. Ideal for various skin types, including sensitive skin, it offers a gentle alternative to physical exfoliation, while its lightweight texture makes it perfect for the summer season.

Omega has created a special Mother's Day watch, the De Ville Prestige, to celebrate the precious moments shared between mothers and their children. Crafted with a 34mm stainless steel and 18k sedna gold case, the watch showcases a blue dial with diamond hour markers, PVD sedna gold hands, and a graceful date window at six o'clock. Complemented by a stylish blue leather strap and a transparent sapphire crystal case back, this elegant and refined timepiece is fit for any mum.

Louis Vuitton has unveiled an exciting collaboration with artist Sun Yitian to create an exclusive collection that spans fashion, leather goods, luggage, accessories, and fragrances; injecting vibrant energy into the early autumn line. Those with a love for scents will love the three limited edition fragrances – Spell on You, Imagination, and Heures d'Absence – each adorned with a whimsical animal charm and the LV logo on an exquisite gold chain. These playful touches add a fun twist to the scents, which come in colourful packaging designed by Sun Yitian. To commemorate this collaboration, the Imagination fragrance comes with a special travel perfume case adorned with a duck motif in a reverse monogram. 

French fashion house Celine is finally here with the highly anticipated Celine Beauté, its first cosmetics line designed by Hedi Slimane. Setting the stage for many more collections to come is Rouge Triomphe, a timeless and essential satin-finish lipstick with a faceted gold sheath and the Maison's couture monogram. This inaugural lipstick will be launched in fall 2024, while the Le Rouge Celine lipstick collection boasting 15 satin-finish colours will be launched in January 2025. 

Casetify has partnered up with the beloved Japanese manga and animated series, Doraemon to bring iconic elements from the show to life through a range of tech accessories. Fans can shop the collection featuring specialty products like the Anywhere Door Case, a 3D silicone case replicating the show's famous pink door, and the Doraemon Collectible AirPods, which feature a detachable 'Hopter' and interchangeable eyes. From iPhone cases to accessories like Apple Watch bands and MagSafe chargers, the collection is now available online, via the Casetify Co-Lab app, and at Casetify Studio locations across Hong Kong. To celebrate the launch, life-sized exhibits of the Anywhere Door Phone Case – which features a built-in screen for real-time communication with other international Casetify stores – and Doraemon statue with secret gadgets will be showcased at K11 Musea as well as YOHO's Casetify Studio stores. 

Acne Studios has opened its latest store in Harbour City. The store's design, created in collaboration with Swedish design firm Halleroed, embraces transparency and reflection. Unique glass display cabinets with pink anodised metal frames – specially developed by creative director Jonny Johansson and architect Christian Halleröd – add a contemporary touch to the light-filled space, contrasting with the warm taupe plaster walls and a stormy grey storefront, along with a custom-made grey tufted wool-mix carpet. Shoppers can now discover the latest SS24 collections, including men's and women's fashion, denim, bags, shoes, and accessories at the new Harbour City store.

Store address: 223B, L2, Harbour City Ocean Centre, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

The rebellious spirit of the Ambush school uniform meets fresh, sporty details for an energetic twist in Ambush’s SS24 collection. Inspired by teenage field days, the collection combines 1950s boxy shapes with workwear silhouettes and simple fabrics. From khaki Harrington jackets paired with miniskirts to oversized shorts and trousers, the pieces evoke a playful summer uniform vibe that mixes all parts of the brand’s DNA. 

From luminous makeup to revitalising skincare and refreshing fragrances, transition into the new season with Sephora's curated range of spring and summer essentials. Try the Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Foundation ($440) for a natural, radiant finish, or the Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm ($320) for hydrated, plump lips. Alternatively, take care of your skin first with options like The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 ($73) for instant hydration and Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Resurfacing Dream Serum ($640) for an even skin tone. As for fragrances, we love the Jill Stuart Eau de Strawberry & Tea Treats ($350), which offers a sweet and sour scent that’s perfect for spring and summer.

Samsonite and renowned Japanese brand Snidel joined forces for the first time to present a new collection merging elegant fashion with the Samsonite Minter series. Featuring Snidel's iconic pink-beige colour, the collection offers a feminine and soft impression across the metal surfaces and interior accessories. The luggage interior is fully covered with high-quality jacquard lining made with Recyclex™ lining and features Snidel's original Toile de Jouy pattern. The Samsonite x Snidel collection is available in three sizes and can be found at selected Samsonite stores and online.