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Hoods Hong Kong Opening


Posted by Adam on March 08, 2008 4:13 PM | Email


Over recent years many influential fashion and streetwear labels have opened official stores in Hong Kong, And as of yesterday japanese streetwear labels Neighborhood and W)Taps have opened the first 2 storeys of the soon to be officially opened store for the "previously opening exhibition" , located right next to the BBC store. on "On Lan Street" alongside other big names such as Comme des garcons and Martin Margiela, confirming again the ever growing influence and strength of Street Fashion in Hong Kong.

On the opening day of the exhibition, The "Bomber" tee exclusive to the HOODS HK was released and was sold out within the first 2 hours. I was told by staff however that they may release a couple more for sale throughout the exhibition, the tees retail for $499HK and comes Black or White, featuring the bomber cross logo on the front.

Also on exhibit is around 40 pieces of one-off tees custom made by W)taps and Neighborhood that feature various graphic and patch work, also selling out within hours of opening, the tee's stay in store however for you to view throughout the exhibition, alongside a large selection of motorcycles outside the store.

As you enter the store, you'll find on the first floor on the right hand side 3 neon light pieces with the arrows pointing to the left saying "death" "from" "above " and on the left a big wooden wall with an introduction to the brands NBHD and  W)taps , "tet san" and  "Shinsuke " . Then you go up a set of stairs to the 2nd floor where there is a big wall featuring a montage of logos and a neon saying "bomber" , incense was burning throughout the exibition. The atmosphere was rather relaxed as seemingly it was everyones first day at work.. so when i asked the staff some questions.. no one was really 100% sure of things.. Check out all the pictures below.

Text and Images by James Wong.


     

     

     

     


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