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March 12, 2013
Sassy Mama Family Field Trips: Island East Markets @ SassyMamaHk.com
This week’s family field trip found us at Island East Markets, Taikoo Place. If you missed our last trip, we were having fun cycling in Shatin, and you can read all about our experience here.
This week the intrepid field-trippers were: two thirty-something parents (in need of entertainment for a toddler and a Granny on a Sunday morning), the toddler being Gracie, 2 ½ years, and Granny Sue (whose age I’m strictly forbidden to publish ever again).
If you haven’t already discovered Island East Markets, then it’s well worth a trip to Taikoo Place. You’ll find a French market atmosphere, made up of a good selection of stalls stocked with the freshest of produce from local Hong Kong farmers and some great products from local independent designers, including kids and ladies wear, toys and jewellery.
Hits: the freshest seasonal fruit and veg on a good number of stalls, often harvested on the very morning of the market – the produce looks so much better than what you see in the supermarket; a good and wide selection of stalls including these particular faves: Desi Store – a not for profit company selling South Asian handicrafts made by artisans trying to improve their lives. We loved their wooden toys handcrafted by disabled artisans in Sri Lanka; Cutie Cutie Baby – a great selection of affordable and cute but practical kids clothing, including UK favourite Boden; KidiNC – another cool independent yet affordable kids clothing label with quirky onesies and Ts; Tide – something for mama this time, featuring fab jewellery and bags, Mutt Museum – again, more for mama and the denim cheongsams really stood out; Levain – delicious bread that you’d expect to find in the best of local bakeries; and Healthy Family – fresh, good looking, tasty veg –just looking at this little lot makes you feel instantly healthier! Other hits: the feel good factor knowing that you’re supporting local farmers and independent designers; and a good selection of eateries (more on that below).
Misses: late set up of stalls – although 10am is the published market opening time, many of the stalls were still setting up just after that, so it may be worth planning your arrival time for a little later; lack of entertainment for toddlers – child-friendly activities and entertainment are promised in the market promotional literature, but there was nothing organised while we were there, (although this may have been down to our early arrival), and we struggled to keep Gracie’s interest and wandering hands at bay. On reflection, I would have found it far more pleasurable to have been there solo (rather than on a family field trip in hot pursuit of an errant toddler!); expensive – $60 for a loaf of bread and $50 for a large head of broccoli gives you an idea of produce prices, and although there is no denying that the produce on offer is better than the local supermarket’s offerings, you do pay up for it!
Opening hours: every Sunday until 12 May 2013, 10am (ish!) -5pm
If you’re hungry: there’s a good selection of HK’s favourite restaurants here, including The Press Room and Enoteca in the square where the market is held. Or you can just munch your way around from stall to stall choosing from delicious chocolates, brownies, strawberries, bread… and the list goes on!
How to get there:
Island East Markets is located on Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Island East, right below the commercial buildings of the Island East complex (Dorset House, PCCW Tower etc.). It’s less than 3 minutes walk from Quarry Bay MTR, exit A. Maps are here.
Island East Markets
Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
This week the intrepid field-trippers were: two thirty-something parents (in need of entertainment for a toddler and a Granny on a Sunday morning), the toddler being Gracie, 2 ½ years, and Granny Sue (whose age I’m strictly forbidden to publish ever again).
If you haven’t already discovered Island East Markets, then it’s well worth a trip to Taikoo Place. You’ll find a French market atmosphere, made up of a good selection of stalls stocked with the freshest of produce from local Hong Kong farmers and some great products from local independent designers, including kids and ladies wear, toys and jewellery.
Hits: the freshest seasonal fruit and veg on a good number of stalls, often harvested on the very morning of the market – the produce looks so much better than what you see in the supermarket; a good and wide selection of stalls including these particular faves: Desi Store – a not for profit company selling South Asian handicrafts made by artisans trying to improve their lives. We loved their wooden toys handcrafted by disabled artisans in Sri Lanka; Cutie Cutie Baby – a great selection of affordable and cute but practical kids clothing, including UK favourite Boden; KidiNC – another cool independent yet affordable kids clothing label with quirky onesies and Ts; Tide – something for mama this time, featuring fab jewellery and bags, Mutt Museum – again, more for mama and the denim cheongsams really stood out; Levain – delicious bread that you’d expect to find in the best of local bakeries; and Healthy Family – fresh, good looking, tasty veg –just looking at this little lot makes you feel instantly healthier! Other hits: the feel good factor knowing that you’re supporting local farmers and independent designers; and a good selection of eateries (more on that below).
Misses: late set up of stalls – although 10am is the published market opening time, many of the stalls were still setting up just after that, so it may be worth planning your arrival time for a little later; lack of entertainment for toddlers – child-friendly activities and entertainment are promised in the market promotional literature, but there was nothing organised while we were there, (although this may have been down to our early arrival), and we struggled to keep Gracie’s interest and wandering hands at bay. On reflection, I would have found it far more pleasurable to have been there solo (rather than on a family field trip in hot pursuit of an errant toddler!); expensive – $60 for a loaf of bread and $50 for a large head of broccoli gives you an idea of produce prices, and although there is no denying that the produce on offer is better than the local supermarket’s offerings, you do pay up for it!
Opening hours: every Sunday until 12 May 2013, 10am (ish!) -5pm
If you’re hungry: there’s a good selection of HK’s favourite restaurants here, including The Press Room and Enoteca in the square where the market is held. Or you can just munch your way around from stall to stall choosing from delicious chocolates, brownies, strawberries, bread… and the list goes on!
How to get there:
Island East Markets is located on Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Island East, right below the commercial buildings of the Island East complex (Dorset House, PCCW Tower etc.). It’s less than 3 minutes walk from Quarry Bay MTR, exit A. Maps are here.
Island East Markets
Tong Chong Street, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
January 04, 2013
September 28, 2012
Designer of the Week @ Kidindependent.com
Hello folks! It’s Designer of the Week time and today I have the
pleasure of introducing you to Ter and Pat, creative design duo behind
children’s label Kidinc.
In front of the review panel this week is the “Marilyn” tee, as tested
by 2 year old Casey and her big brother Max (oh, and Mum Caroline as
well).
The Product Review
The Product Review
The Marilyn design comes printed on a
100% premium soft cotton jersey tee which washed up well and held its
shape (even after a tumble dry). However, the design on the front is
where all the action happens! Gracing this tee is iconic Hollywood
legend Marilyn Monroe, as re-imagined (with a Warhol slant) by Kidinc.
I love the cheerful pops of colour on
this tee. Combined with the signature Kidinc mouth, the finished result
is a quirky experience in modern art that appeals to both kids and
their parents.
The t-shirt that we reviewed was a size
2-3, but in fact it ended up as a “fitted tee” on
Mister-Four-and-a-Half who took a shine to it after deciding that
Kidinc’s Marilyn absolutely had to be Brobee’s Mum (Yo Gabba Gabba)!
The Verdict… Iconic, quirky and just plain fun.
The Indie Label
Kidinc
came to life in July 2011 with their debut collection of onesies and
tees. The label is a creative project of design duo Ter (who had worked
as a graphic designer for 10 years) and Pat (an advertising creative
with an interest in fashion).
They explain, “We took one look at the
children’s clothing market and were convinced it was time for a new
look. While the market is littered with conformist designs for children
to stay as bland and incognito as possible, Kidinc hopes to shock and
awe, to infuse a little attitude into the kids who are cool enough to
“Rock n’ Grow” (Kidinc’s tagline).
The Creative Mind
The Kidinc Mouth Graphic is one of the
most recognisable features of Ter and Pat’s label, and was the starting
point for their branding.
“We came up with our logo first. We
wanted to have a cute mark that universally represents babies and kids.
This led us to create this big smiling, drooling mouth as the logo. We
also wanted our brand name to be straight-forward by having the word
‘kid’ in it, so people would smile and be happy when they see our logo.
Then we said why don’t we just have Kids Inc.? So we combined the two
words into ‘Kidinc’. It’s not only pronounced as ‘kid inc’ but ‘kidding’
as well!”
The Whimsical Spirit
Here’s three fun facts about Ter and Pat (in their own words):
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Ter loves to draw and sketch- into funny and humorous graphics.
Pat loves fashion- follows the latest trends. -
After I have done all the research on what’s out there, what’s on trend, we both throw out ideas, go through elimination, leaving the best ones for final discussion.
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All of our designs are created based on what we like and what we love to see on kids.
The Handmade Collection
Kidinc
creates a range of clothing for little folk including onesies,
t-shirts and jeans, as well as tees for Mum and Dad. You can shop online for your favourites, or visit Kidinc on Facebook to keep up with the latest news.
October 13, 2011
Kidinc的rock版潮童 in Shemom.com
Kidinc 的rock 版潮童
愛將孩子dress up，是這一代媽媽的特徵與強項，old school style、日童瀛味、法式簡約......想看甚麼風格都有。童裝品牌Kidinc也銳意反童裝傳統，為小朋友注入狂野rock味，實行讓情傾搖滾的父母有最心頭好的選擇。Kidinc的設計大玩音樂及流行文化的元素，採用繽紛色彩、funky圖案配上前衛設計，讓小小rock友呈現出獨特的個人打扮。
創辦人覺得BB要有自己的個性，不要像80年代時個個變成倒模Barbie公主，掩蓋了本身的童真與個性，他們認為真正有型又可愛的BB，應該是走「華麗搖滾」路線。
首個系列備有初生嬰兒至12歲小童尺碼的連身褲和T恤，另外也有專為型人父母而設的成人尺碼。
一件頭的連身衣絕對表現到甚麼是rock由BB時代開始，但在注重圖案設計時也沒有忽略對BB 最重要的質料，Nipple Ring Onesie 及 Mum Rocks Onesie的純棉設計，讓寶寶rock得舒適。（各HK$200）
這一代的搖滾代表，又怎少得Lady Gaga的名字？將她的cute版圖像變成tee的圖案，效果不言而喻！（HK$220）
Halloween臨近，還在揀選可以應節又可在日後穿上街的選擇？一件Bite Me肯定o岩晒你心意。（HK$220）
查詢：2152 9933
網上商店：www.kidincstore.com
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