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Douglas Young Tells the Story of G.O.D., HK's Favourite Lifestyle Brand

The co-founder of Goods of Desire, Douglas Young, an irreverent Hong Kong lifestyle brand, shares his journey creating proud Cantonese lifestyle products.
How Places in Hong Kong Got Their Name and What They Mean

How Places in Hong Kong Got Their Name and What They Mean

Hong Kong’s place names see influence from the city’s rich British history and Cantonese culture, with translations sometimes lost in the mix.
Embracing Chinese Ceramic Heritage with Ginger Jar Lamp Company

Embracing Chinese Ceramic Heritage with Ginger Jar Lamp Company

British expat Kate Sbuttoni created Ginger Jar Lamp Co in 2016 to turn the historic Chinese porcelain jar into art – that light up.
The Hong Konger Artist Parodying Classic New Yorker Magazine Covers

Sophia Hotung, the 'Hong Konger' Artist Parodying Classic New Yorker Magazine Covers

Starting as a passion project when recovering from her autoimmune diseases, Sophia Hotung's "Hong Konger" parody series explores the position Cantonese culture and a 27-year-old Eurasian has in a Westernized Hong Kong, through the bright and poppy visuals of The New Yorker magazine.