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The Shopper: Kotur

When Sogo Tsim Sha Tsui opened its doors a few weeks ago we expected to find the usual roster of designer brands. Instead we discovered the first retail boutique for home-grown accessories brand Kotur, which has fast become a red carpet favourite with celebrities including Kerry Washington, Emma Roberts, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively.

The 350 sq ft jewel box is decked out in the brand’s signature colours of aubergine and gold and is definitely in keeping with its glamorous roots. Founder Fiona Kotur Marin was very much involved in the store’s design and as an antique and art collector chose an eclectic assortment of furniture and other curiosities, including a vintage palm tree lamp and pieces from Maison Jansen, Curtis Jeré and Mastercraft. She also enlisted her mother, Sheila Camera Kotur, a renowned designer and artist, to design the screens, shelving and illustrations on the walls (you may recognise them from Kotur’s website and packaging).

The luxe surroundings are a fitting backdrop to Kotur’s growing collection, which now includes shoes, available exclusively at the store. The autumn-winter collection lines the shelves, though you can also find limited edition pieces including key fobs (HK$795), notebooks (HK$125), and the limited edition Billie pouch (HK$1,650). For the upcoming holiday season, the store is also offering a monogramme service (one month wait) for its Get Smart Bag (starting from HK$7,000), a stylish hands-free minaudière that is designed to fit your iPhone. It’s the perfect Christmas gift.

Kotur is at shop G-13B, Sogo, Sheraton Hotel Shopping Centre, 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, tel: 3911 1710