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I stepped into the shop because I saw a pair of shoes in the window and I fell in love with them. They looked Scandinavian; I loved the style and decided to have a look. But I quickly got distracted by everything else: watches, bags, caps, sunglasses, rings… I was there with a friend who already knew about the shop and had in fact bought a pair of shoes a few months earlier. He was already a happy customer; his shoes still looked as new as the first day.
So, back to the shoes now, I asked the staff a few questions about them. They were indeed handcrafted in the South of Sweden, by a family run business, and shipped all the way to Hong Kong. The artisans used leather and wood from the forest in the small village they come from: the result was a pair of clog-​like sandals in a soft pink color. Obviously, I expected them to be pricey, and was a little surprised to know they were only 850HKD (yeah, not cheap, but consider the labour and care that goes in). For such a unique piece of craftwork, it seemed reasonable. However, I decided it was best to wait until sales… I turned my eyes to their minimalistic designed watches, which seemed perfect for my friend, or their own branded cups, made of light cotton. Almost everything seemed special first sight, but once I looked into each piece of craft they have, I could confirm it was the case: they are special.
If you are looking for unique but casual wear, this small boutique in Sheung Wan may as well be your fit.