There isn’t as big a focus on truly localised fashion magazines as there is in the Far East. The sort of fashion magazines I buy there are going for a concentrated readership within that particular city be it Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing and feature shops probably within a 50 mile radius from the publishing… Continue reading Eastern Promise
Category: Travel
Dirty Bag
Last weekend, whilst I was riffling through Lanvin shoes, dresses and skirts and being admonished for not putting my selected items into the IKEA-like plastic sacks (is it me or does being told off in French sting JUST that little bit more….?), my boyfriend was sloping/sneaking around Colette. He did read my blog beforehand and… Continue reading Dirty Bag
2 Seasons Become 6!
I think I will have to be very strategic when planning my first trip to Berlin (airport stopovers DON’T count!) next year. When boutiques like the Best Shop have six seasons instead of two. From the 1st Sept 2007, Best Shop has been renewing their stock every 60 days. Each season, a selection of up… Continue reading 2 Seasons Become 6!
Cross-Channel Sample Saling
This weekend, I discovered that sample sales in Paris are an entirely different kettle of fish across the English Channel. It may seem madness to some to take a short day trip to Paris for a single sample sale but with great thanks to some friends (you know who you are….!), I was able to… Continue reading Cross-Channel Sample Saling