Model Casting HK

I have a few photo shoots and projects developing that require my immediate understanding of Hong Kong models and their agents/agencies.  First off, this is not NYC, not in the least, so it takes 200% more effort.  Visited four different agencies and couldn't help but notice that all of model agents were lesbian (a far cry from the shrieking feminine male in NYC).  I am only making an observation and certainly am not making any judgement on this.  But one couldn't help but notice.  There are few Asian girls to choose from which is tragic and reeks of colonialism.  Similar to India and the strive for lighter skin tone, the east asian image of beauty is still one viewed as western (those of you living or from the East won't be surprised by this).  The 1st photo above is Miin (Korean), 2nd photo is Bakker (1/2 Dutch, 1/2 Chinese).  We cast Miin.  We think she is our new muse...

Sham Shui Po, HK Fashion District

It seems that most fashion districts are disappearing world-wide as fashion production shifts almost entirely to China.  Among the benefits of living in Hong Kong is Sham Shui Po.  Over the weekend, I visited the area (Kowloon side, about 20 minutes from Central on the MTR), as I am styling a shoot that requires fabric for custom hats, trimmings, silver chains to make faux necklaces and belts.  Literally anything one needs to make fashion wise (fur, leather, feathers, crystals, buttons, lace, ribbons, silks, cotton, leather etc. etc) exists in a 10 street radius.  Certainly you must search around for the highest quality, but it is the variety and the immediacy that makes this a destination whilst visiting Hong Kong.  Anything is possible here and the prices are 70% less than NYC's limited fashion street.  Politics aside, it is thrilling for a designer, whom recognizes that anything is possible.