However, I guess some people might not know about it, so here is my entry. Now, my caveat for Island Beverly is this: you're not going to find bargains here. I've only bought 2 items my entire life from Island Beverly, and the second item I only bought when I visited today.
If anything, visit the place to get a feel for what's being sold right now, check prices and then go to the shopping centres in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kwai Fong, and other places. The items will usually be cheaper there. If not, then just go back to Island Beverly, right?
Er, I totally forgot to take a picture of the outside of Island Beverly. But anyway, you have to take the escalators to go in.
There are 3 floors full of shops in Island Beverly. You'll find pretty much every style represented here. I probably only took pictures of 30% of the shops. A good reason to visit Island Beverly is to learn some styling tips because some of those kids there have serious steez going on.
Liking these two outfits!
Haha, dig these shoes. They're kind of awesome.
I ended up buying the belt off the mannequin on the left. I'd seen it before in another shop for about HKD400, and it was on sale for just above HKD300 in the shop. Ah, fuck me, I still shouldn't have bought it, but oh well. I'll just have to wear the hell out of it.
I was almost tempted to buy the dress, too, but I'd just come from Retrostone, so fortunately, my guilt stopped me. The girl working here is super helpful and not pushy at all, by the way.
The belt doesn't have to be tied in a bow.
That's her with the long brown hair.
Socks that were just too cute. But I'll be damned if I'm paying HKD59 for a pair of socks.
One of the coolest pair of slouchy black boots I've seen on the bottom right.
You know, I do like peep-toe shoes, but I think this trend is really going to far now. Look at this! Combat boot peep-toes! It's just not right!
Perfect for my post-apocalyptic summer theme...too bad I've sworn not to buy anything more this year.
This dress made me think of DL.
McQueen knockoffs. I really like them a lot, but the style is so distinctive, I'd rather just buy the originals, which I can't afford, so I'm not going to buy them at all then.
The reason I went to Island Beverly was to help the Other Dude look for a pair of wedges. I wasn't sure if I actually found them, but this shop, Coup de Foudre, is one of the better shops at Island Beverly. They do made-to-order shoes and also do custom work (within reason). They have 8 shops all over the city: Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Hung Hom, and Sha Tin. You can call them to find out where the other shops are at 3428 2655.
Really dug these. A bootie version of Alexander Wang's knee-high boots, right?
Now, the other item I bought at Island Beverly 5 years ago (or maybe more) was this denim jacket. It was made by a local designer, Made in the Earth, and you know I have a hard-on for supporting them. The great thing about this jacket is that it's worn upside down.
See?
As you can see, the jacket buttons up almost like a shrug. Yikes, I look pregnant in this picture. Isn't it so 90s, though? A babydoll dress and a cropped denim jacket?
From the back. If you're at Island Beverly or any of the other shopping centres like this, please do support young designers!
