Bottega Veneta's New Release

For all the Bottega Veneta fans, you will be pleased to know that the company has created a limited-edition traveller Weekend bag. In a partnership with St. Regis Hotels and Resorts, it's an exclusive overnight bag, of which there are only 25 in existence, designed to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the St. Regis flagship in New York. Tomas Maier, creative director of Bottega Veneta, calls the partnership "a natural collaboration as we share the same philosophy of luxury and quality."

Woven leather bags and accessories are Big this season, so shop for the best and the original, Bottega Veneta.

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No More Secrets...

According to the latest Vogue press release, supermodel Tyra Banks is planning to end her contract with designer underwear label Victoria's Secret. Tyra Banks, who was the first African-American woman to take to the catwalk for the lingerie and swimwear giant, will be starring in her final catwalk show on 6th of December. Having found success playing executive producer and host on the America's Next Top Model show as well as The Tyra Banks Show, Banks has decided to give the next generation of models a go in the limelight. She will be joined on the catwalk in December by Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima and debut VS models Selita Ebanks and Izabel Goulart.

This season, shop Victoria's Secret with their many textured sweaters and brand new cosmetics range, you're certain to find something good!

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Swanky but Snooty?

Despite being labeled as high-end boutiques, upmarket and luxury designer shops don't necessarily offer high service standards to match their posh wares and decor. As reported by journalist Alan Lim, Urban conducted a mystery shopper exercise last Thursday at seven designer stores to see if sloppily and well-dressed customers were treated differently. They were Chanel, Club 21, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Prada.

One reporter went without makeup and was dressed casually in T-shirt, capris and sandals. The other could pass off as a rich young socialite with her well-coiffed hair, Louis Vuitton bag and high-heeled shoes.

After half a day, they concluded: clothes make the man, at least in the eyes of sales staff.
Only two of the seven boutiques - Prada and Club 21 - passed the test by treating both undercover reporters kindly. The rest either showed preferential treatment to the better-dressed scribe or to tourists and their regular customers.

Regular shoppers are not surprised at the result. Fashion stylist Evelyn Hin, 27, says she gives upscale boutiques a miss when she's dressed casually...

All we could say is avoid all the hassle and high-prices of high-end boutiques and do your designer shopping online!

There's choice, quality, excellent service and better prices.

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