Culture Shop x Rex Koo Collaboration Celebrates Hong Kong Pop Divas of the 1980s-90s
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Summary
Hong Kong lifestyle boutique Bunka Ya Zakka Shop marks its 17th anniversary with a bold collaboration featuring Hong Kong visual artist Rex Koo on the Hong Kong Diva collection. The series pays tribute to four legendary Cantopop queens of the 1980s and 1990s: Anita Mui, Sandy Lam, Sammi Cheng, and Faye Wong. Original artworks are currently on display at Bunka Ya’s Sham Shui Po location, with limited-edition apparel now available for purchase.
Key Points
- Bunka Ya Zakka Shop, a beloved destination for local pop culture enthusiasts, has reached its 17th anniversary milestone this year
- Rex Koo, a Hong Kong visual artist, previously won the Japan International Manga Award and Bologna Book Award Italy for his comic book 「The Furries」 (毛人)
- The collection features four iconic singers: Anita Mui (梅艷芳), Sandy Lam (林憶蓮), Sammi Cheng (鄭秀文), and Faye Wong (王菲), portrayed in vivid colors and exaggerated illustrations
- Product lineup includes 「Hong Kong Diva」 Hawaiian shirts in cotton rayon with a matte vintage finish, plus silk scarves with radial golden-ratio compositions
- The exhibition runs from September 24 to October 11, 2026, at G/F, 171 Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po, from 12:00 to 19:00 daily
Why It Matters
The Hong Kong Diva collaboration represents more than nostalgia—it anchors the territory’s pop cultural identity in contemporary fashion, giving new generations a tangible connection to the golden era of Cantopop . By transforming legendary stage presences into wearable art, Bunka Ya and Rex Koo sustain Hong Kong’s creative ecosystem and preserve collective memory through innovative design .
The Hong Kong Diva collaboration represents more than nostalgia—it anchors the territory’s pop cultural identity in contemporary fashion, giving new generations a tangible connection to the golden era of Cantopop . By transforming legendary stage presences into wearable art, Bunka Ya and Rex Koo sustain Hong Kong’s creative ecosystem and preserve collective memory through innovative design .