The British handbag designer is celebrating the 20th year of her eponymous brand’s presence in Hong Kong


How time has flown – British designer Anya Hindmarch is celebrating her brand’s 20th year anniversary since the opening of her first store outside London, in Hong Kong. To mark the occasion, Hindmarch is in town to launch the Anya Hindmarch Bespoke installation at Galerie Perrotin in Central, an exhibition showcasing the designer’s world of bespoke works. The gallery space has been transformed into the world of Hindmarch, taking inspiration from the original store in London’s Pont Street – that is, vintage rugs and English furniture – and quintessential British culture. A traditional English tearoom set-up takes up one of the spaces, and there is a workshop with the brand’s master craftsmen who have flown in for the occasion to showcase their skills. Unfortunately the exhibit will close after the evening of the 14th.

However, you can find the artisans at the two Anya Hindmarch stores until the 19th, where they will be demonstrating and providing their bespoke service. It is, as suggested, a highly personalised service where customers can request all manner of details tailored to their needs – initials can be embossed onto straps, handwritten messages can be applied, and drawings can be placed onto the key covers. Anya Hindmarch’s craftsmen will be present at the Landmark branch on May 15 and 16, after which they will set up at the Ocean Centre store in Harbour City until the 19th.

We saw first hand the precision and care that goes into embossing personalised messages onto each leather piece, so we’d say don’t miss the chance to grab a bespoke gift before the end of the week. After all, the Anya Hindmarch bespoke service is only available in London (though they are launching in New York City next) and the next few days are your chance to try it out for yourself.

Watch out also for our exclusive video interview with the designer herself, coming soon.

Anya Hindmarch Bespoke Service
Date: May 15 – 19, 2013
Venue: Anya Hindmarch branches: Shop 213A, 2/F, Landmark, Central (May 15-16); 113B Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui (May 17-19)