A lot of people are surprised when we tell them we’re based in Hong Kong. For a publication and brand looking to influence creative culture, it seems strange we didn’t rush to another city to make our mark.
But there are a lot of practical, personal and creative reasons that make this such a great city to start in—and stay in. In this edition of Building the Brand, Charis, Cody, Elphick and Nate share their thoughts on why we’re here.
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Elph, Cody, Nate and Charis enjoy a lighthearted afternoon chat at the office.
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Mean Gurls Club, Hong Kong’s first all-girl DJ collective, spinning at XXX, an underground music venue in Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.
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Clockenflap, an annual music and arts festival in the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade in 2015.
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An exhibition hosted by Yat Pit featuring work by the late Ren Hang.
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Hong Kong’s ubiquitous bamboo scaffolding is a common sight amid the ongoing construction in the city.