Despite their peace signs, Hong Kong locals are quite trendy

calf-high Gladiator sandals with zippers in the back, Aladdin style pants, ...
These were all the rage amongst trendier Hong Kong regions (TST, Causeway) five years ago. To more conservative dressers and North American cultured kids living off Quiksilver and Tommy, those are the most horrendous sights and shames of the FOBs. Now that haute couture and fashion powerhouses (the first few huge brand names off the top of your head) are on fire with these abominations.