Out 'n About in HK

Posted by grasshopper (176 days ago)

I was lucky enough to see the launch of the Australian designer kid’s brand, SEED and rub shoulders with Michael Wong, from “Once a Thief” fame (plus his supermodel wife Janet Ma and son Kadin) last week in Lee Gardens II which has become a children’s shopping meca!

For those Aussie’s that have been in HK for a while, SEED is an Australian (none of this “Kiwi” Pumpkin Patch stuff … yes, PP is not Australian, I didn’t know myself until recently!) children’s clothing line for ages 0-10. I really love the clothes, thanks to a few friends who have sent them over as gifts for the girls! Unfortunately for me we are heading back to Australia and the new store in Lee Gardens II only had their Summer range on sale – I did get a really nice pink play T-shirt for Smurf for next summer and a cute cotton weave type ‘best dress’ for Bubbles. I just hope they don’t grow too much over the next four months.

If you haven’t seen the second floor of the Lee Gardens II mall recently – check it out. It is dedicated to children’s wear and toys, I was really impressed. In addition to SEED, I saw Itsimagical, Ralph Loren, Chicco, Kingkow and a ton of others.

I discovered this by accident so I just wanted to let others know that we do have more choice than Ocean Terminal, or the expensive strips the likes of Prince’s Building to get great quality children’s fashion!

Also discovered by accident -- All this month Cafe Deco in the Peak (and I suspect their other locations), has the 1 hour paint for charity program (I recall they did it about 18 months ago last time - we just missed it for Smurf's 2nd birthday). We went on a Friday (doh!) but I think the way it works is that every Sat/Sunday you can go and have lunch with the kids and they can take part in a painting class.

I think you pay a certain amount (I think about $100). Proceeds go to charity and the kids are entertained while you try and have a nice lunch! Give them a call for full details as I remeber seeing that it is only during April!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by the goddess kali (176 days ago)

ok, i have to buy birthday gifts for at two babies. this sounds like a good place to browse. how does one get to Lee gardens?

Sorry! I did live in HK for 5 yrs, but dont live there anymore and cant remember how to get to places or where they are..

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by axptguy38 (176 days ago)

Yeah I managed to spend 3000 Honkies at Seed because I was (un)fortunate enough to walk in on their opening day. All this because there we had to wait for my daughter's haircut. Lee Gardens II (or is it Caroline Centre?) is great for kid's stuff.

Seed is a very nice store. If there was just a Petit Bateau store in HK we would have it all. We miss that brand terribly.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by grasshopper (175 days ago)

Hi goddess kali

I took a taxi as I was meeting a friend and didn't want to be late. I think the closest MTR would be the Times Square stop.

Hope that helps.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Amanda Le (175 days ago)

Great to hear that it is now in HK. Love SEED.

(I am based in Hong Kong)