And other shiny things on bags

and other shiny things on bagsThe first fashion show I went to was John Galliano for Dior in 2002. The spectacle was so extreme, so ridiculous, and the models such genetic freaks that I wrote: In wondering why these people Galliano and his models are rewarded with great wealth while a train driver is not, I consider that perhaps its a good thing that fashion has found them. Anywhere but here they would be the kind of people you would feel sorry for.. Where to party: Dragon I The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, 00 852 3110 1222: Contemporary, creative architecture attracts models and movers on a Wednesday night. Drop 39 43 Hollywood Road, Soho, 00 852 2543 8856: An ber cool late night venue with Hong Kongs best DJs. Dress with style and arrive before 11 or its members only.. Does Vuitton, which started as a maker of steamer trunks during the reign of Napoleon III, have its best days ahead of it? It still needs to wean itself from Japanese customers, who account for an estimated 55 per cent of sales. Vuitton must build sales in the US while tapping into rising affluence in China and India. It also needs to fight sophisticated global counterfeiting rings. Carriers are now doubling as a handbag as well as a dog carrier. This has resulted in the need to raise the standards on pet carriers to accommodate the luxury client. Fashion, quality, function have now become synonymous with what a pet carrier must represent.. All the museums counterfeit holdings are genuine knock offs too, most adjudged so and donated by the brands themselves, most often as a result of court action, and occasionally from a customs seizure. Although the verified fakery makes the items valuable learning tools, it also means companies reluctant to admit theyve been victimized usually because they think it will undermine public confidence in their product are woefully under represented. The museum is best viewed as a snapshot in time, the frozen tip of a lurking iceberg of illegal activity.. Currently, Tiffany is the leading luxury peer in Asia. With its sales normalizing in the region, Coach has a major opportunity to penetrate the market and gain share. At the same time, increasing productivity in Asian stores will improve operating margins to upwards of 37% by 2013. Shore Things After you take your relatives to Portland Headlight for an afternoon picnic, drive a couple miles South on Shore Road and stop at the ultra chic shop, Shore Things. Every corner of this quaint seaside store is full of classic name brands, including handbags from local designers like Angela Adams and Ann Veronica. Tell the women working there what you are looking for and they will happily assist you..