Spend two weeks walking as many districts of Hong Kong as possible and a rhythm begins to appear — different groups of residents, expatriates, workers, and tourists weaving around one another at different speeds. The city’s mainland and island neighborhoods each contribute to a constantly shifting blend of energy and style.
Fashionable Routes Through the City
Times Square in Causeway Bay feels almost like a runway, where some of the city’s most fashion-conscious residents gather. Sham Shui Po, on the mainland side, offers an entirely different mood: young creatives in hipster looks, women in bright patterned dresses, and people whose style expresses individuality without trying too hard.
Many locals and visitors told me that stylish dressing isn’t common in Hong Kong, yet walking the streets revealed the opposite — fashion is everywhere, layered into daily life.
Tourist Spots Become Style Stages
Neighborhoods like Sheung Wan and Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island provide backdrops perfect for tourists posing with designer shoes and handbags. The M+ museum in West Kowloon attracts visitors who linger outside its promenade, where a sweeping skyline frames every photograph.
Further west, Kennedy Town’s coastal streets draw steady crowds. One corner in particular was packed with tourists dressed in their best, waiting patiently to take pictures against the ocean. As I hurried from block to block trying to capture everyone, I felt like a tourist myself — chasing the moment, chasing the style.
