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WHERE DO YOU SOURCE FOR ITEMS
TO UPCYCLE?
DO YOU LIKE USING ETSY.COM AS
YOUR SHOP?
The majority of what I find is
sourced here in Hong Kong. I have
mastered the art of ‘rummaging’
- something I didn’t think I had the
patience for before! I also try to find
pieces whenever I travel, to keep the
collection interesting.
I love Etsy, it is so user friendly for
sellers and buyers. They continually
update the system to make it easy
for us to use. It also great as the
people who are part of the Etsy
community are all crafters or vintage
lovers: the ideal consumer group!
WHERE ARE YOUR DESIGNS
AVAILABLE?
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE FASHION
SHOPS IN HK?
At the moment I sell online through
my Etsy shop, and there are a few
selected pieces available at The
Crafties in Sheung Wan. I will also be
doing some Handmade Hong Kong
markets this year in Discovery Bay.
My wardrobe is a mixture of pieces
that I have found on my sourcing
trips, places like Fa Yuen St in Mong
Kok, and the odd piece from Zara
and H&M. Ideally I’d like to be
dressed in COS, though - they have
so many beautiful pieces.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR VIC & LILY?
I’m hoping to create new styles from
tired vintage pieces thereby taking
upcycling to the next level. This
could also lead to custom orders.
You can find Vic & Lily designs
here:
www.facebook.com/
vicandlilyvintage
www.etsy.com/shop/vicandlily
Crafties in Sheung Wan
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