As the festive season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about gift shopping and not put it off till the last minute. Fortunately, Hong Kong has several outlet malls where you can score cheap deals off popular brands whether that’s on shoes, clothes, bags, accessories or more from luxury to mid-range brands. Whether it’s for yourself or for friends and family, here are 5 outlet malls to go shopping at. 1.Citygate Outlets
If you don’t want to travel too much or are short on time, Citygate is your best bet. With more than 150 brands and discounts reaching up to 90 per cent, Hong Kong’s largest outlet mall has enough variety to keep serious shoppers occupied for most of the day.
The mix ranges from premium international sports and outdoor brands such as Lululemon, Acr’teryx and Asics, to fashion brands such as American Eagle, Burberry, Kate Spade, MaxMara, as well as beauty, accessories and watches and jewellery, offering discounts of up to 90%.
This is one outlet where you do not need to plan an escape route when shopping fatigue kicks in. There are more than 40 places to eat, including Bakehouse, Blue Bottle Coffee, Shake Shack and PizzaExpress, plus a cinema should you want to rest.
● Location: 18-20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island
● Opening hours: Daily, 10am - 10pm
● Nearest MTR: Tung Chung Station, Exit C
● Website: www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/en/
● Available brands: Lululemon, Camper, Arc’teryx, Asics, Coach, Calvin Klein
2.Florentia Village
If you’re the type who wants luxury brands without the high end price tag, Florentia Village is the designer outlet to go to. With six other outlets in mainland China, Florentia Village’s outlet in Hong Kong is a luxury lover’s dream with brands such as Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Prada, Valentino and more, it houses famous European brands in one complex designed to look like you’re strolling around wide Venetian piazzas.
It is also just a short walk from Kwai Hing MTR, making it surprisingly easy to reach despite its industrial-neighbourhood location.
Stock and promotions change, so it pays to check the latest offers before going, especially if you have a specific bag, pair of shoes or wardrobe upgrade in mind.
● Location: 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories
● Opening hours: Mon - Fri, 10am - 7pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10.30am - 7.30pm
● Nearest MTR: Kwai Hing Station, Exit E
● Website: www.florentiavillage.com/en/hongkong
● Available brands: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Saint Laurent
3.Horizon Plaza
Horizon Plaza requires a smart shopping strategy. The former factory building in Ap Lei Chau has almost 100 shops spread over 25 floors, mixing designer fashion outlets with furniture, homeware, children’s products and even pet supplies.
Fashion hunters should make a beeline for Lane Crawford Warehouse, which carries reduced-price designer womenswear, menswear, shoes, accessories and home and lifestyle products. Other tenants include Joyce Warehouse, Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet, Max Mara and Hugo Boss.
A useful tactic: take the lift to the highest floor you want to visit and work downwards rather than repeatedly waiting for lifts between floors. You can break up the hunt with coffee or lunch at Tree Café on the 28th floor or browse furniture if your wardrobe is not the only thing that needs refreshing.
● Location: 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
● Popular brands: Ralph Lauren, Max Mara, Hugo Boss, agnès b.
4.Paradise Mall
Need a new pair of running shoes or comfortable walking sneakers? Paradise Mall is where you can probably get a pair of kicks. Known for its concentration of sports and leisure brands, you’ll find a wide variety of footwear and activewear at the more than 30 sporting brands here.
Think Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Skechers, Timberland and Puma, where you can find off season shoes, clothes and accessories for your next pilates or spin class. Small items also make it easy to shop for presents rather than trying to guess their shoe size.
Unlike a destination outlet, Paradise Mall is also a neighbourhood shopping centre, so you can grab a meal, pick up groceries or deal with everyday errands while you are there. There’s quite a large selection of dining outlets from Japanese to Chinese, as well as confectionary stands.
● Location: 100 Shing Tai Road, Heng Fa Chuen, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
● Available brands: Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Skechers
5.OnTheList
While not really an outlet mall in the traditional sense, OnTheList deserves to be on this list because of its regular flash sales. The brands that go on sale change constantly – a philosophy of the founders to turn old inventory into shopping opportunities for others, and a nod to sustainability.
OnTheList operates on a members-only concept. Registration for a standard membership is free while a priority membership is paid and gets you more exclusive rewards.
Members can shop 15 to 20 different flash sales each week, online and at its Quarry Bay showroom. OnTheList works directly with brands, selling excess and past-season stock across fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle categories. Past and recent offerings have ranged from Jimmy Choo and HOKA to Le Creuset, so you never quite know what the week will bring.
● Location: 4/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
● Available brands: De’Longhi, Kenwood, Skechers, Timberland, Fjallraven
Whether you are hunting for a designer bargain, replacing your well-worn trainers or getting Christmas shopping out of the way, Hong Kong’s outlets offer plenty of reasons to browse. Just remember the golden rule of outlet shopping: if you spot something good in your size, do not wait too long.
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about gift shopping and not put it off till the last minute. Fortunately, Hong Kong has several outlet malls where you can score cheap deals off popular brands whether that’s on shoes, clothes, bags, accessories or more from luxury to mid-range brands. Whether it’s for yourself or for friends and family, here are 5 outlet malls to go shopping at. 1.Citygate Outlets
If you don’t want to travel too much or are short on time, Citygate is your best bet. With more than 150 brands and discounts reaching up to 90 per cent, Hong Kong’s largest outlet mall has enough variety to keep serious shoppers occupied for most of the day.
The mix ranges from premium international sports and outdoor brands such as Lululemon, Acr’teryx and Asics, to fashion brands such as American Eagle, Burberry, Kate Spade, MaxMara, as well as beauty, accessories and watches and jewellery, offering discounts of up to 90%.
This is one outlet where you do not need to plan an escape route when shopping fatigue kicks in. There are more than 40 places to eat, including Bakehouse, Blue Bottle Coffee, Shake Shack and PizzaExpress, plus a cinema should you want to rest.
● Location: 18-20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island
● Opening hours: Daily, 10am - 10pm
● Nearest MTR: Tung Chung Station, Exit C
● Website: www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/en/
● Available brands: Lululemon, Camper, Arc’teryx, Asics, Coach, Calvin Klein
2.Florentia Village
If you’re the type who wants luxury brands without the high end price tag, Florentia Village is the designer outlet to go to. With six other outlets in mainland China, Florentia Village’s outlet in Hong Kong is a luxury lover’s dream with brands such as Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Prada, Valentino and more, it houses famous European brands in one complex designed to look like you’re strolling around wide Venetian piazzas.
It is also just a short walk from Kwai Hing MTR, making it surprisingly easy to reach despite its industrial-neighbourhood location.
Stock and promotions change, so it pays to check the latest offers before going, especially if you have a specific bag, pair of shoes or wardrobe upgrade in mind.
● Location: 100 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories
● Opening hours: Mon - Fri, 10am - 7pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays, 10.30am - 7.30pm
● Nearest MTR: Kwai Hing Station, Exit E
● Website: www.florentiavillage.com/en/hongkong
● Available brands: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Saint Laurent
3.Horizon Plaza
Horizon Plaza requires a smart shopping strategy. The former factory building in Ap Lei Chau has almost 100 shops spread over 25 floors, mixing designer fashion outlets with furniture, homeware, children’s products and even pet supplies.
Fashion hunters should make a beeline for Lane Crawford Warehouse, which carries reduced-price designer womenswear, menswear, shoes, accessories and home and lifestyle products. Other tenants include Joyce Warehouse, Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet, Max Mara and Hugo Boss.
A useful tactic: take the lift to the highest floor you want to visit and work downwards rather than repeatedly waiting for lifts between floors. You can break up the hunt with coffee or lunch at Tree Café on the 28th floor or browse furniture if your wardrobe is not the only thing that needs refreshing.
● Location: 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
● Popular brands: Ralph Lauren, Max Mara, Hugo Boss, agnès b.
4.Paradise Mall
Need a new pair of running shoes or comfortable walking sneakers? Paradise Mall is where you can probably get a pair of kicks. Known for its concentration of sports and leisure brands, you’ll find a wide variety of footwear and activewear at the more than 30 sporting brands here.
Think Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Skechers, Timberland and Puma, where you can find off season shoes, clothes and accessories for your next pilates or spin class. Small items also make it easy to shop for presents rather than trying to guess their shoe size.
Unlike a destination outlet, Paradise Mall is also a neighbourhood shopping centre, so you can grab a meal, pick up groceries or deal with everyday errands while you are there. There’s quite a large selection of dining outlets from Japanese to Chinese, as well as confectionary stands.
● Location: 100 Shing Tai Road, Heng Fa Chuen, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
● Available brands: Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Skechers
5.OnTheList
While not really an outlet mall in the traditional sense, OnTheList deserves to be on this list because of its regular flash sales. The brands that go on sale change constantly – a philosophy of the founders to turn old inventory into shopping opportunities for others, and a nod to sustainability.
OnTheList operates on a members-only concept. Registration for a standard membership is free while a priority membership is paid and gets you more exclusive rewards.
Members can shop 15 to 20 different flash sales each week, online and at its Quarry Bay showroom. OnTheList works directly with brands, selling excess and past-season stock across fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle categories. Past and recent offerings have ranged from Jimmy Choo and HOKA to Le Creuset, so you never quite know what the week will bring.
● Location: 4/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
● Available brands: De’Longhi, Kenwood, Skechers, Timberland, Fjallraven
Whether you are hunting for a designer bargain, replacing your well-worn trainers or getting Christmas shopping out of the way, Hong Kong’s outlets offer plenty of reasons to browse. Just remember the golden rule of outlet shopping: if you spot something good in your size, do not wait too long.
