Vintage vibe sets the scene for a new story

Rickshaws run along the streets and pass by the colourful This is Gary Brightman’s first impression of Hong Kong — a harmonious mix of modernity and tradition — the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner becoming reality. “It was like entering a dream world,” says Brightman, a 63-year-old Briton and the owner of Vibe, a vintage music and book store. Brightman at his store Vibe “My love for Hong Kong and its history inspired me to gather many Chinese books on the topic, especially books that detail the long history of China,” he says. “It’s about the surprise and discovery of spending time browsing through books you never knew existed before, which gives a real sense of achievement.” His love for a nostalgic Hong Kong began with his foray into the realm of filmmaking and a story about an old market.