re women's clothing:

The absolutely wonderful Travelers' Tales Guides: Hong Kong: has a must-read essay for any woman (and maybe man) who is serious about having something special made in Hong Kong. The essay is by Amanda Mayer Stinchecum and titled "Suitable Advice" -- it's a recounting of Ms Stinchecum's experience of having a suit made from material that she'd purchased and brought to HK. She seems to know a thing or two about clothesmaking and quality.

For those unfamiliar with the Travelers' Tales series, this is a collection of short stories and essays about all sorts of different subjects -- food, fun, mystery, joys and disapppointments. No matter if you're looking forward to your first trip to Hong Kong or if you've been there dozens of times, this book will bring smiles to your soul. (Published by O'Reilly & Associates, ISBN 1-885211-03-1)