氣場百搭棒球帽:
平時穿著整套運動服出門看起來像穿睡衣一般慵懶沒精神。利用棒球帽搭配運動套裝,為整體穿搭增添時尚感,運動後更不必因為亂糟糟的頭髮顯得狼狽,想要享受一整天舒服的穿著,棒球帽是必備單品啊。
近幾年來流行在運動風格中又帶有正式感的穿搭,運動服外加上一件簡單的西裝外套,並搭配棒球帽柔和兩種截然不同的風格,使整體的搭配更加和諧,穿出強大的女王氣質。
俏皮點綴漁夫帽:
一般普通的穿搭,加上漁夫帽馬上將整體風格提升到另一種層次。漁夫帽絕對是素顏姐妹的好朋友,搭配漁夫帽能使他人看不見臉上的瑕疵,同時依舊能夠顯現出自然的面貌,愛賴床的大家都該擁有一頂漁夫帽啊!
你以為漁夫帽只適合搭配休閒的服裝嗎?正式的大衣搭配簡單設計的漁夫帽不僅不突兀,反而增添了一種神秘感,知性中又帶有俏皮的元素,一看就是時尚的霸氣女強人啊!
禦寒時尚兼具毛帽:
比起其他類型的帽子,毛帽相對比較不挑頭型,更能夠彈性的針對自己的頭型進行調整。他的搭配也相當多元,知性的穿搭配上一頂跳色的毛帽,使得整體穿搭更加活潑有朝氣。
毛帽搭配運動套裝不僅能夠有保暖的作用,也使整體看起來更有精神,毛帽的搭配看起來更率性,想要在運動服穿搭中呈現Cool Style的女孩,毛帽的搭配千萬不能錯過啊!
氣質加分貝雷帽:
想要在日常穿搭中加上一點女人味或可愛風格嗎?貝雷帽絕對是最佳的配件!不用特別挑選衣服的樣式,簡單的搭上一頂貝雷帽,馬上升級為甜心教主!
即使是上班的穿搭也能夠輕鬆駕馭貝雷帽!搭配貝雷帽使得整體穿搭知性溫柔又不會太過休閒,這樣的搭配絕對讓你成為辦公室的Fashion Icon!
2021的衣櫥裡不要再錯過帽子啦!讓各式各樣的帽子為你的穿搭增添更多的可能性及風格,讓你跟上2021時尚潮流!
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Carnaby Fair 踏出第一步推出周星馳系列的Cap帽,在十月底這系列將會在全港最大型的帽子專門店 - THE ASH 全缐發售。THE ASH,於2003年成立,是一間帽子及背囊專賣店。我們致力將中西方帽子潮流及文化帶到香港超過17年。
想成為第一個看到Carnaby Fair的周星馳系列Cap帽? 立即 follow Carnaby Fair 的 Facebook Page 和 Instagram @Carnaby.Fair!
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Simply put, my “love life” (or lack thereof) has always been a bit of a disaster—friends who have charted my adventures alongside me will tell you the same—but yet, the curiosity remains, no matter how flippant I may feel about it generally. As peers started getting into more serious relationships, moving in with each other, and getting engaged, the more encouragement I received to “see what’s out there.” So, over a 3-day weekend in the summer of 2016, my Tinder profile was set up with the help of some over enthusiastic male friends. After three days of swiping, typing, and accidentally super-liking, I finally realised that it wasn’t indifference about love that I suffered from—it was the reluctance and indifference to try.
At this point in my life, the pressure to date is truly on—aunties and friends from across the world are dying to hear me answer affirmatively when they ask about eligible bachelors. But aside from downloading an app, dating online and actually meeting someone is something that requires effort that I am simply not ready to put in, and am reluctant to. I have neither time nor headspace to devote the energy to anyone who may be interested, and to pretend to do so would do them a disservice. Put simply, I can’t be bothered. I understand the inherent rudeness and impoliteness that implies, and I admit that I may have subconsciously made an effort to not engage in anything romantically to spare myself of an awkward “it’s not you, it’s me” conversation.
But alas, dear aunties, that isn’t to say that I’m moving to a convent. Like most women today, I don’t expect to settle down until my late 20s, and as a result of my cultural upbringing, I may be well settled into career and family by my 30s. I have enjoyed spending the bulk of my time at university and in the UK forging relationships with friends and classmates, and I don’t regret the time I spent exploring London alone. But as my university career draws into a close and I slowly creep up the unrelenting ladder of adulthood, I suppose I am becoming more and more ready to make that effort.
My fortune telling friends are always keen to tell me about my love life; one of them even going so far as to declare that I will find my one true love in the next year and a half, two years ago. But whenever I ask, the tarot cards always tell me one thing: eventually, I will have to make that choice for myself. Regardless of whether you want to believe in the credibility of the fate of the cards, one thing does hold true—that nothing can be set in motion until I put in the effort to start the machine. Only then, perhaps, does a love life actually exist.
]]>A Beautiful Store 是位於新界大埔,相信”美麗”不單是產品的外觀,還有是設計與生產背後對人的關注與尊重。這個Café是以大自然為主題, 被綠田園包圍著, 看上去充滿著天然的味道。他們主要提供咖啡,茶和蛋糕。喜歡郊野的朋友們, 你們不妨去嘗杯咖啡。
開店時間:
逢星期一: 2-7pm
逢星期六日 1:00pm - 7:00pm
地址:香港大埔林村坪朗大菴村8號
如何到達 (交通)?
. 往錦田方向:
> 25k小巴/64k巴士(太和火車站樓下) > 大菴村落車
. 往大埔方向:
> 25k小巴/64k巴士 > 水窩站落車 > 過對面馬路
> 沿大菴路直行到盡頭的停車場,途經公廁
> 在停車場左上方老屋前向左路入
> 沿路行,右邊是田地,靠左路行
> 這時你或許會看到頭可愛的大啡狗
> 穿過樹洞,一路直行,看到右邊藍色的屋就是A Beautiful Store!
處於新界大埔的 Forest Cafe 與 a Beautiful Store 有點相似, 四周圍都是樹木。但是, Forest Cafe 比較現代化。除了咖啡外, 他們也提供漢堡包、沙律和waffle 等輕食。適合午餐或下午茶。同時間, 你可以選擇留在室內或室外用餐。
開店時間:
逢星期一: 全日休息
逢星期二至六 12:00pm - 6:00pm
逢星期日: 1:00 - 6:00pm
地址:大埔林錦公路DD19段
如何到達 (交通)?
Café Deadend 正正位於上環寶興坊的盡頭, 與中環相比下, Café Deadend給你一個平靜的環境。他們提供新鮮咖啡, 自家製的西式糕點, 更有三文治、麵包、沙律和招牌蘋果批等。如果你經常在港島, 亦想追求寧靜的空間, Café Deadend 值得一試!
開店時間:
逢星期一: 全日休息
逢星期二至日 09:30am - 6:00pm
地址:上環普慶坊72號地下
如何到達 (交通)?
Futuristic Street Wear at its best. Luna Blanche is bound to surprise you. Their aesthetics are driven by unintended chaos inspired by supernatural 'accidents', it takes you through moments of unimaginable possibilities leaving you in astonishment. The foldable sunglasses is our personal favourites.
"Inspired by fate, miracle and paranormal phenomenon in life."
Looking for exclusive luxury designer brand products that are not easily available? Coco Beast is where you should look! They source worldwide for the latest fashion items from designer brands including Balenciaga, Celine, Christian Dior, Christian Louboutin, Chanel and many more. There motto is ‘ We only sell what we will buy ourselves’.
Gentlemen, if you are looking for something to add a spark to your daily work outfit, or hoping to impress at a formal setting, Fractal Style can certainly help you out! Fractal Style offers exquisite handkerchiefs with contemporary designs and attention to details. Every handkerchief is a statement that represents you.
A concept store that combines fashion with environmental friendliness. Vin-Yeh hopes to promote environmental protection by reselling second-hand designer brand products. They also offer free recycling and donation services for their sellers. Soon you can shop freely knowing you are making the world a better place, how great is that?
Do I really need to say more?
Special Mention
Flowers have a language of its own, but sadly, their beauty only lasts for a couple of days. Keep It Simple has brought the technology back from Japan so that flowers could be preserved in its original form for a much longer period of time. It is the perfect gift to show your affection to your loved ones.
Hey! Don’t forget about your best buddy at home! Oh-My-Dog is a subscription service for our best friend – dogs. Once subscribed, you will receive new toys, snacks and clothing for your dog on a monthly basis without leaving your home. Doggies need to look cool too, you know.
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This blog is based on first-hand experiences from students studying in western countries but was born in Hong Kong. There are some pretty interesting food cravings we never would expect...
“Although London's China Town is like our go-to dining spot, it is far fetched from anything in Hong Kong. They try so hard to recreate many local dishes that nothing really tastes too authentic (despite that 'Gwai Lo' Chinese is still pretty good!). I don’t usually crave the well-known stuff, but what I miss the most is that average bowl of homemade soup from home, or that '炸雞腿' I shared with my high school friends. It is the people, the culture and the "FOMO" of family and friends we endure the most while studying abroad.”
“I don’t know why but the MCD in Hong Kong is always the best. The McNuggets, especially the McWings and McSpicy Chicken Filet that isn’t available anywhere else. This is just the ultimate cheat meal, I always crave the 24/7 delivery."
2: Cha Chaan Teng’s Instant Noodle
“I admit I've been eating way too much instant noodles when I am studying. I know it is very bad for me but this is just home food. It is easy and delicious. But there is something about the Cha Chaan Teng's instant noodles in Hong Kong that taste exceptionally better. Now I usually eat instant noodles and watch random Cantonese movies to feel more like home."
3: A good bowl of authentic fish ball
“Nothing beats fish ball noodles soup in Hong Kong. It is just sad to buy generic fish balls or eat tasteless noodles soups from westernized Chinese restaurants. I mean this is quality food. Although there aren't many places in Hong Kong now that still does the hand pounded fish balls, but we still use fresh fish paste and a good broth. There is only one city that makes the best fish ball noodle soup, and everyone in the world should try it.”
4: Pineapple Bread
“There is pineapple bread everywhere in China Town but it is always cold and hard (never fresh). The yellow batter is soggy not like the flakey ones in Hong Kong at all. Every time I go back to Hong Kong and go through an infamous jet-lag, I will go to a Cha Chaan Teng in the early morning and get a freshly baked pineapple bread. It is the best- with a block of butter in-between that is what I call home-sweet-home.”
5: Hong Kong Dai Pai Dong Food
“We have a lot Canton style / Dim Sum places in London, but the cooking standard is nothing like the ones at home. It takes years of culinary practices, and even a raw talent to master the stir fry skills to create the most authentic dishes. I rarely order sweet and sour pork when I lived in Hong Kong, but once I studied abroad I’ve been craving the most standardize dishes since.”
6: Dim Sum Places
“First of all, most dim sum places in western countries are OVERPRICED! The Hong Kong local dim sum places charge $30-40HKD with freshly steam dumplings and meat, but it cost around $20USD for a meal here and it is mostly processed food. I miss home!”
7: Exotic Meats (parts of Chicken/Cow/Pork)
“I hope countries could embrace more on exotic food, we aren’t weird you are just missing out! We don’t get beef brisket in a lot of places, it’s just not what people normally eat in western countries. Even if they do it is not slow cooked in a flavorful broth. Similarly, I always miss the Yakitori places in Hong Kong. We love to experiment like the Japanese, cooking chicken or cow intestines and making skewers that taste bomb!"
8: Any Mango Desserts
“Hong Kong people love mango, that's for sure! Sometimes I just wish I have a bowl of Mango Sago or Mango Milk Pudding. Besides, there is a huge contrast on the sugar level in desserts between the east and west countries. It is always good to have a mild dessert sometimes just to satisfy the sweet tooth than a full chocolate cake.”
9: Authentic Thai Food
“The westernized Thai food is green curry, pad-thai, and fried calamari. It is good but it is not the Thai food in Hong Kong. The close to authentic Thai food would be boat noodles with beef intestines, 'Goong Che Nam Pa' which is the raw shrimps soaked in fish sauce, and mango sticky rice.”
10: Street food (siu mai, fishball, etc)
“This brings me back to high school times in Hong Kong. I would always hang out with my friends after school and eat Siu Mai, fish balls, egg waffles, Buut Jai Go and more. Sometimes we get so full we won't even have the appetite for the dinner after at home. I just miss it, the street food in Hong Kong is too distinctive, there's nothing a like here.”
11: Hong Kong Style Bakery (HotDog / Burgers)
“Hotdogs stalls or burgers places is everywhere from where I live. I love the western's culture on street food markets and their weekend pleasures. But I always find the depth too overwhelming and the portion too heavy. I miss Danish Bakery or Wing Lok Yuen hotdogs. It is western food catered to Hong Kong people’s taste buds; there are fever layers, less meaty but much sweeter.”
12: Scrambled Eggs
“Hands down the best scrambled eggs in the world is in Hong Kong. This also comes down to best egg's breakfast. They just perfected the texture, they have mastered it to literally amazing with anything- no question needed.”
13: Tsui Wah at Lan Kwai Fong
"I'm sure everybody misses Chinese food after a night out. What's better than a good old fishball noodle soup and some Lai Yao Ju when you are drunk AF, and surrounded by all your peers from HK. We usually get a kebab, a greasy chicken burger from a random Chicken & Burger shops, or go to a drive-through now."
14: Local Hotpot
"Cantonese people LOVE hotpot, we have it all the time even during the summer! Chinese people are loud and we love having feasts! Typical high school reunion or close family gatherings we usually have hotpot because it encourages interaction and create more intimacy between each other - at the same time it is casual and exciting. Well, of course all the ingredient are also fresh unlike the ones in USA which is awesome!"
15: Chinese Home-cooked Food!
“Ultimately I miss the food at home most. Family style is always the best. It is not because it tastes the healthiest or my nanny cooks well. It is more the moment, the feeling of being so close to one another. When I was living in Hong Kong, I never acknowledge how comfortable having dinner at home was. Once I studied abroad, I miss my mom’s homemade tomato and egg, the always warm homemade soup and the most authentic bowl of rice. We would just put the TV on and all immediately dig into the food. Although there weren't any interesting conversations, we were all just enjoying the food and felt extremely comfortable being around each other. That’s family, and is something nowhere can ever replace.”
Special Mention
Of course, there are plenty more dishes students miss. Hong Kong is a food paradise, we just can't list em' all! Here are some honorable mentions from the commenters.
1. Sushi
2. Pepper Lunch Hong Kong
3. Cheung Fun
4. Egg Tarts
5. Steamed Seafood
We learn so much more about our own culture just by reminiscing it, but at the end, we love Hong Kong just as much.
]]>好似Gigi Hadid簡單一件衛衣同leggings帶住個hood 襯返副超,Sporty得嚟又有時尚感。
Chill嘅代表又點少得Rihanna! 型人特別鍾意帶帽同太陽眼鏡。
上飛機就當然要着得夠Chill夠舒服啦,唔化妝帶返頂帽同太陽眼鏡遮一遮個樣上機即刻訓覺,又型又方便。
身為Kardashian一分子都唔洗下下戰鬥格,落街買嘢都係Chill D好。
帶頂plain D嘅帽同反光太陽眼鏡,即刻為簡單嘅造型加分。
Camp Cap is Back! Spotted, layered by a pimped hoodie and a typographic scarf,
the brass copper Camp Cap is like the cherry on top!
Who doesn't like to be the champ of the Gentlemen's Club.
80's inspired Hamburger badged blazer paired with a matching Trillby Hat- this is one of a Lad!
Bring back Eleven!
'Stranger Things' is one of the best television series in 2016,
for sure it deserved an appearance at the London Fashion Week.
THE OG.
We will forever love the classic swag,
the original gangster style will always be original.
Continue Bringing On the baseball caps!
Ball caps have been the leading role throughout whole of 2016,
with the great influence of many street fashion icons such as Kanye West,
Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, JB and A$AP; so it's no surprise it continued to roll.
#OnTheStreet
]]>After the 1997 reunification, Hong Kong did not have a huge creative scene because it was so driven by cooperative consumerism. But in recent years the creative class of Hong Kong made up a small portion of dichotomies, giving diversities and growing opportunities like pop-up galleries, westernized cafes, street arts and innovation.
Hong Kong has now got a unique culture combining East and West together and there is no other place like this. Being born in such a diverse city, we embrace the fine lines between traditions and the modernisation of both Cantonese culture and Western influences.
Carnaby Fair will feature an expansive series of Hong Kong urban cultures, from the dense environments to high rise architectures that construct the modern lifestyle we have today; City planners went wild with housing designs in the 60s and 70s so this is a treat for all photography geeks out there!
Sheung Wan is one-of-a-kind, it is the most culturally explored town in Hong Kong. It is being interpreted as ‘Upper District’ or ‘Gateway District because it was the first location where the British first entered and occupied Hong Kong. It is relatively high ground compare to Central, which is the most financially globalized area in Hong Kong and we are able to spot numerous Wall Street alike here. There are numerous restaurants catered only to international customers, and the youth movement began when international students came back with hype street brands, basement clubs, and pop-up art cafes.
PMQ was a former Police Married Quarters. In April 2014, it has been revitalized into a creative hub for local design talents. The whole building was transformed into residential units for design studios, shops for creative enterprises and exhibition spaces. The mission is to nurture local designers, providing a stage for creative happenings and an experience of creative lifestyle. There are no other places other than PMQ that you will find exhibitions spaces with wow backdrops to express your photographic senses.
“The Real Hong Kong is on the Kowloon Side.”
We are very grateful because places like Sham Shui Po still exist. Sham Shui Po is an old district in Hong Kong- It is where all the street markets, second-hand ghetto goods, electronics, and fabrics are from. If you can’t find anything here, you can’t find it anywhere else! It is cheap, plentiful and traditional! Last year, ‘HKWalls’ came together to collaborate an Art festival in bringing new life to Shan Shui Po, it was a very special art movement where it combines New and Old, and working class with imaginations. It wasn’t easy to convince the tight-knit community to host such expat-centric activity, but the people were willing and very energetic to learn! This is the true spirit of Hong Kong people!
This is often called the 'Monstrous Buildings", due to the overwhelming claustrophobic symmetrical composed by Hong Kong’s housing estates architectures. In the 70’s, Hong Kong was on the brink of overpopulation. There were too many people and not enough housing. To alleviate that problem, the city developed large housing facilities in Quarry Bay. One of these estates is the Montane Mansion.
"All it takes really is a keen eye for finding the beauty in the monotonous; the everyday structures that we often fail to appreciate.“
Wontonmeen Hostel understands the struggle for creative people, they aim to provide satisfying loft for starving artists to rest their heads. In respect, they also transferred the 11 Storey old shop house into an eccentric tenant mix, a unique and diverse living space that is buzzing with art and creativity. It is a mixture of vintage furniture gallery, bicycle store, coffee shop and Hong Kong’s aesthetics. To those who don’t need a stay, it is also the place for vibe photography!
This place brings back the 80s Wong Kar Wai vibe. A throwback to Carnaby’s personal all time favorites ‘As Tears Go By’, ‘Fallen Angels’, ‘In The Mood For Love’ and Chungking Express, this Cha Chaan Teng resonate on the melancholy, great historical moments. It is definitely amazing for photography, but the best part is you can enjoy a cup of local hot milk tea and a buttery pineapple bun too.
Built in 1962, Choi Hung Estates houses over 18,000 people. Rumor has it that the government chose a colorful theme as a way to raise the spirits of its people. As a result, the buildings are a spectacular palette of hues that is delightful to the eyes. A family couldn’t resist taking photos with the colorful courts. The palm trees also add a nice tropical touch, reminiscent of Miami Beach.
A cargo loading area doesn’t sound like a great photo spot, but Western District Public Cargo Working Area in Sai Wan is one of the best. Although it’s not technically a public space, if you go when it’s safe (when they aren’t unloading cargo), you can get panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. This is the spot where people get what are known as “mirror of the sky” images. After rainfall, the layer of water on the ground makes for some beautiful, reflective shots of the sky.
Located in London's West End, it was the birthplace of the Swinging 60's in London, where the Beatles and the Rolling Stones came to get their clothes at 'His Clothes', and was a regular spot for style icon Brigitte Bardot.
Legend suggests that Paul McCartney met his first wife, Linda Eastman, at Bag O'Nails Club at Kingly Street, adjacent to Carnaby Street. One of the most iconic music history photos taken was the Sex Pistols, photographed by Ray Stevenson, on Carnaby Street.
By the end of the decade, John Stephen and his shop had become the ‘King of Carnaby Street'- after Buckingham Palace, it had become London's second most visited tourist attraction. Since then, plethora of British designer boutiques have opened in Carnaby Street, serving the stylish men and women of London and the world. In the early 2000s, hip-hop record store, Deal Real, opened, which fostered and encouraged the talents of now hugely successful artists, such as Kanye West.
Carnaby Street is now still one of the world's trendiest locations, and is home to everything from global fashion and lifestyle institutions to individual boutiques and world-class dining. Last Christmas, it collaborated with the V&A Museum for its annual Christmas lights display, to the delight of the public.
Given its incredibly historic and famous background, it is no wonder that Carnaby plays host to some of London's biggest events of the year. In June, it will be the host of the Carnaby Street Eat, which showcases some of the best foodie-approved vendors and stalls for free entry.
Visit Carnaby Street to keep updated with the upcoming activities and events.
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現今時裝業是全球第二耗水工業,光是生產衣服便用了全球20%的水。除了從種植棉花、漂染布料到完成生產都需要大量淡水之外,還會耗用很多電力和排放很多有害甚至致癌物質。
中國的時裝業日漸蓬勃,大家只看到霓光燈下的模特兒,卻忽略了鏡頭背後被染污的環境。人們為了漂亮的衣服和追上潮流,選擇了拋棄大自然,把大量未經處理的污水倒進河裡。中國有超過70%的水都受到不同程度的污染,除了染料外,當中還包含了很多致癌物質。這些有害的污染物進入我們的食水系統,會對我們的健康造成很多不良影響。
即使身在香港,我們同樣也會受到其他地方的水污染影響,畢竟地球的江河湖泊於海洋是互通的。就算裝多少濾水器,我們還是有機會進食被污染的海鮮,各種各樣的有毒物質最後仍會進入我們的身體。在我們不以為意的同時,這些致癌物已經在危害我們的身體。
雖然種植一條牛仔褲所需的棉花便夠1個人喝3年的話,但Carnaby Fair和Cosmos Studios的cap帽卻可以污水染色。你知道這樣需要多少水嗎?
5%水系列Cap帽除了使用 BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) 的棉花外,還運用了 GiDelave 的無水染色技術。BCI 是一所生產棉花的非牟利機構,生產過程比其他棉花消耗少40-50%的淡水。GiDelave堪稱最環保的染色技術,用水量只是傳統染色技術的5%,即是0.05公升便可生產一頂Cap帽,而且不會產生任何污水。
戴帽不只是配搭,也是生活態度!
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]]>品牌中 「Carnaby」一字源自倫敦卡納比街 Carnaby Street, 2016年三位對街頭服飾情有獨鍾的香港年輕人受到英倫街頭的多元文化啟發創立 Carnaby Fair 。自成立以來三位創辦人事事親力親為,由一開始於歐美挑選精品推廣至香港及中國大陸,以至及後提供網上Cap帽個人化訂製服務,他們從不假手於人。創辦人之一的 Karen 於2016年末帶領 Carnaby Fair 轉型至正式的街頭文化品牌,開始推出自家設計的產品,至今品牌已成功開拓英國市場。創辦人抱著支持藝術創作的理念,至今仍未忘初衷,先後與多位本地設計師、KOL甚至慈善團體合作,以 Carnaby Fair 作平台為社會大眾提供展現自我及獨特個性的空間,致力打造具本土特色的香港街頭時尚。
「你以為這只是一頂普通的帽子?錯!這並不是頂普通的帽子,它是帽中之神,簡稱帽神!」
相信不少七十後和八十後都看過周星馳的電影,九十後甚至是看著「星爺」的電影長大,「回魂夜」、「賭俠」、「少林足球」等簡直就是香港人的集體回憶。
今次 Carnaby Fair 與土生土長的 Yanise Lai 合作,以周星馳的幽默感為題材打造出舊香港風格的「90後」香港系列,希望透過「星爺」的幽默,喚起香港人的共鳴,為各位有殼或者冇殼蝸牛的生活帶來苦中一點甜。
「我們不是廢青,只是文化不一樣。」
Carnaby Fair 這次的香港限定系列可謂帶出不少年輕一代的心聲。老一輩普遍認為後生仔怕辛苦、唔敢博、唔肯捱,長輩壓力加上土地問題令港人生活百上加斤。社會上缺少讓年輕人表達自我的空間,彷彿連喘一口氣也是奢侈的要求。可是品牌創辦人深信香港身處全球化的中心,本應是一座多元共融、鼓勵大家表達自我的城市。因此希望透過「90後」系列在社交媒體上帶領大家發掘石屎森林中的隱世高人-饒舌歌手 (Rapper)、嘻哈舞者 (Hip hop dancer) 以及各種街頭藝人,探索香港街頭藝術。
本系列特別邀請香港新一代 Hip Hop 組合「米奇老味神奇屋 The Low Mays」(@thelowmays) 代言。當中六位成員-馬太福音 、 蜜蜂翁 、 奶油包 、漢和 、 劈友方 、和健康華相識多年,於2015年成立「富林黨」出道,他們的音樂以Mixtape為主,擅長將香港的本土特色加入歐美的街頭文化。除主打本土文化創作外,亦在歌詞中大膽討論時事,反映社會現實,將香港的另一面呈現大家眼前。諷刺時弊的創作風格別有一番風味。
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雖然談不上街知巷聞,但香港Hip Hop 在本地絕對又一定的支持者及市場。由LMF、24Herbs 到 thelowmays,即使香港Hip Hop 一直被稱為地下音樂,但亦無阻一眾熱愛者為其拼搏。
不同於外國的 Hip Hop 以英文主導,香港 Hip Hop 的精髓在於使用廣東話創作。Rapper 以最簡單直白的語言表達自我,替港人盡訴心聲,成為大家抒發情感的缺口。生活在國際化的社會,港人早已習慣中英夾雜的對話,不但不會艱澀難懂,反而徒添親切感。
有別與本地主流音樂,香港 Hip Hop 的話題較少圍繞愛情,創作主要圍繞港人關心的話題和社會現況。生活在步伐迅速的社會,平日勞勞碌碌,不少人更甘願為五斗米折腰,心理壓力是在沈重。本地 Rapper 的創作較為貼地,透過訴說日常生活的細節和社會百態,讓香港人感到被認同和理解。香港 Hip Hop 為不少人疲憊的身體注入動力,重新收拾心情繼續每天的工作和生活。
THE LEGEND
相信不少人都聽過 MC Jin (歐陽靖)這個名字,但又有多少人知道其實他是 Rapper 出身的呢? 他20歲時單人匹馬挑戰美國著名的 Freestyle Rap Battle,更連續7星期衛冕榜首,更曾為奧巴馬競選拉票,是一位相當又實力的Rapper。2000年代,MC Jin 帶著 American born Chinese (ABC) 的身分回流香港發展事業,他於10年前以一首「ABC」在香港樂壇打響名堂。
一個 ABC 要照清楚塊鏡
佢哋想知點解啲中文會咁正
係咪有個補習老師 not me
由細到大我睇慣TVB
-「ABC」by MC Jin
歌詞中表達的正是作為一名美國出生的香港人回流後的期望,以及在本港生活的感受。不同於部份移民子女,他在美國生活24年仍能說得一口流利正宗的廣東話,他歸因於自己嚮往香港文化,從小追看 TVB 的電視劇。
香港 Hip Hop 是很多香港人表達自我和身分認同的渠道。透過 Hip Hop,他們能把自己與眾不同的一面展示出來,這一面可能是他們曾留學在外的經歷,可能是他們在這個城市成長的點滴,也可能是他們在香港這個地方留下的足印。除了可以讓年輕人發表他們對社會的看法和他們生活上的感受,重要的事香港 Hip Hop 提供了平台讓 90 後向普羅大眾展現他們的才華,讓其他人看到他們的創意、對創作的認真,以及追逐夢想的勇氣和努力。
時至今日,香港 Hip Hop 已不應再被稱為地下音樂,而是本地樂壇上重要的一環,是值得並需要被傳承下去的本土文化。
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Carnaby Fair 是一個由三位香港年輕企業家創辦出來的cap帽公司。這個創辦想法來自於自己親身向有關公司訂做團體帽,但最終還是美中不足。 原因是大部分訂做公司只專注於展示品牌或團體logo, 完全忽略了時尚的設計。這三位企業家希望創立Carnaby Fair 來為各團體或公司提供專業和時尚的帽子, 帶給團隊成員或顧客一種歸屬感。
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