Sonjia

In a city where European luxury brand names are everywhere, Sonjia is a breath of fresh fashion air. Sonjia Norman, who is half Korean, half English, sold her first clothes in 1998 with a belief that “women should be able to express their individuality through unique dressing.” Her one-of-a-kind designs, which incorporate materials like Japanese kimono fabric and antique embroideries trimmed with fur or lined in silk, inspired a cult following. At her multi-level retail shop in Wan Chai, she also carries some under-the-radar labels from abroad like Karry ‘O jewelry and Divine Tribe as well as homewares selected with her own stylish eye. Mostly, however,  this elegant boutique showcases Sonjia's own designs.