Hong Kong shoppers do not seem to buy out of necessity — as long as it’s something that is up-to-date and stylish, they will it. I recently found out that Asia accounts for 40% of world luxury brand sales and outside of Japan, Hong Kong buys more luxury items than any other Asians. A sales woman in Harvey Nichols advised me that some consumers may not use their expensive handbags more than a few times. Some women buy new handbags all the time — some use them for a few days and some don’t even use them at all. I can’t imagine not using my gorgeous BE handbags only a few times, let alone never! Can you?

Ashley