There was a time when the phrase "Made in Hong Kong" mostly signaled cheap knockoffs, not world-class design. But as you can see at Creation 9707, opening today at London department store Harvey Nichols, that's long-since changed. There you'll find ten works from as many Hong Kong-affiliated designers, all showcasing the region's evolving sensibility during its postcolonial years. Examples include Michael Young's Euclide watch for o.d.m. (pictured, $455) and Eric Chan's ECCO chairs for Herman Miller ($9,895). It's also a preview of next month's Creative Hong Kong in London, which will feature more than 100 Hong Kong designs, from graphics and products to fashion. And, of course, there isn't a knockoff in the bunch.
Creation 9707, today through June 4, Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, 020-7235-5000, harveynichols.com; Creative Hong Kong in London, June 7 through June 12, Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, 020-7403-6933, designmuseum.org