Channel Your Inner Audrey Hepburn<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhere: Tiffany & Co. in New York City<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecommended by Shopaholic: Kasey Clark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Tiffany](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tiffany-and-co-box.jpg\")
minxlj<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nThere\u2019s a reason Audrey Hepburn had Breakfast at Tiffany<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s<\/em>. Nothing says New York shopping nirvana like a trip to Tiffany & Co.<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong> flagship store at 727 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.<\/p>\nSo much more than a mere errand, shopping at Tiffany\u2019s should be an extraordinary experience. Take your cues from Hepburn: grab a coffee and a cronut and retrace her steps, pausing for a moment to savour the morning and the store\u2019s famous facade before venturing in, browsing the bling and setting your sights on an iconic little blue box.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve walked out with lovely Elsa Peretti earrings and a necklace, but serious shoppers know that Tiffany\u2019s is synonymous with the world\u2019s best diamonds. Tiffany\u2019s in-store diamond experts will take you on a precious-gem journey well beyond the famous 4Cs to show you stones of uncompromising quality. In fact, 99.96 per cent of the world\u2019s diamonds don\u2019t live up to Tiffany\u2019s standards. Go ahead and try on the 0.04 per cent that do.<\/p>\n
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Look Hot and Sweatery<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhere: Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecommended by Shopaholic: Becky Wicks<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Icelandic](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/handknit-icelandic-sweater.jpg\")
\u00a0Upupa4me<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\nIn Iceland’s Reykjavik, you can’t miss the uniform woollen sweaters \u2013 there are more people wearing these circular yoke items known as lopapeysa<\/em> than anything else. If, like me, you’re wondering why, it’s because the wool comes from a special kind of subarctic sheep that sports two kinds of fibre \u2013 one that’s water resistant and one that’s insulating. The resulting sweaters are so warm they’re often worn without coats, and some are so luxurious they can cost thousands of dollars once exported!<\/p>\nGet yours from the source at the Handknitting Association of Iceland<\/strong> (Skolavordustigur 19, Reykjavik 101<\/em>). They come in thousands of designs and styles and all are made by Icelandic women who\u2019ve been knitting and pearling for years. The assistants will be only too happy to sell you your own wool so you can knit one yourself \u2013 if you can be baa<\/em>-thered, of course.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Slice and Dice like a Sushi Master<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhere: Masamoto at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecommended by Shopaholic: Helen Alexander<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"tsukiji-eel-knife\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/tsukiji-eel-knife.jpg\")
istolethetv<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nFor me, life\u2019s little luxuries are less about handbags and high heels and more about kitchenware. And when it comes to sleek, super-sharp knives that make slicing and dicing a doddle, you can\u2019t beat the stores that line the outskirts of Tokyo\u2019s frenetic Tsukiji<\/strong> fish market. From 6am every morning (apart from Sundays), Masamoto\u2019s skilled craftsmen work with carbon steel to forge a range of professional knives \u2013 from slim sushi blades to scary-looking cleavers.<\/p>\nThe company was founded in 1845 and is currently overseen by seventh-generation owner Misao Hirano, so buying a knife stamped with intricate calligraphy is like buying a little bit of history. It will certainly last a lifetime, with customers popping back again and again to get their knives expertly sharpened. For an added hint of luxury, ask for your initials to be engraved in the handle, and your purchase wrapped in pretty printed paper until it resembles a little origami parcel.<\/p>\n
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Credit Crunch at Chanel<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhere: Chanel in Paris<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecommended by Shopaholic: Karen Tee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"channel-shopping-paris\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chanelparis.jpg\")
Spixey<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nOn a trip to Paris, as a long-time fan of Chanel<\/strong>, I just had to schedule a pilgrimage to the flagship boutique on Rue Cambon, the first ever boutique that Coco Chanel herself established. Despite the hordes of tourists, I managed to catch the attention of a sales assistant. She nodded and produced a box, opening it with a flourish.<\/p>\nBefore me sat my dream bag \u2013 a cream lambskin Classic Flap \u2013 so subtle and elegant that I could picture it matching any outfit, whether casual or formal. Immediately I noticed a few other customers stopping to stare at my<\/em> bag, and without further prompting, I produced my credit card to seal the deal.<\/p>\nIf you need another reason to visit this historic boutique, besides getting bragging rights for snagging the purse of your dreams in Paris, you’ll also get to experience some extra-special luxuries such as a coat check and pretty paper camellias on the packaging of anything you purchase!<\/p>\n
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Lust for Leather<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhere: Koux or Murillo 666 in Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/h4>\nRecommended by Shopaholic: Amy McPherson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"12068410_894038590631298_158420079318352579_o\"](\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/12068410_894038590631298_158420079318352579_o.jpg\")
Murillo<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nFor a long time, my impressions of leather fashion were associated with biker gangs and services of the kinky kind, but a visit to Buenos Aires changed my mind about leather forever. This is a city proud of leather, and you can get leather goods tailored to your own design and liking at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n
There will be lots of touts on Calle Florida luring you to nearby smaller stores, but for reputable leather-goods merchants, take the subway to Malabia and walk into Koux<\/strong> or Murillo 666<\/strong>, where you can pick up genuine, high-quality leather jackets, bags, shoes or belts in standard designs or made to order.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Feature Image by\u00a0Maegan Tintari<\/a>
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Recommended by Shopaholic: Kasey Clark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a reason Audrey Hepburn had Breakfast at Tiffany<\/em>\u2019<\/em>s<\/em>. Nothing says New York shopping nirvana like a trip to Tiffany & Co.<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s<\/strong> flagship store at 727 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.<\/p>\n So much more than a mere errand, shopping at Tiffany\u2019s should be an extraordinary experience. Take your cues from Hepburn: grab a coffee and a cronut and retrace her steps, pausing for a moment to savour the morning and the store\u2019s famous facade before venturing in, browsing the bling and setting your sights on an iconic little blue box.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve walked out with lovely Elsa Peretti earrings and a necklace, but serious shoppers know that Tiffany\u2019s is synonymous with the world\u2019s best diamonds. Tiffany\u2019s in-store diamond experts will take you on a precious-gem journey well beyond the famous 4Cs to show you stones of uncompromising quality. In fact, 99.96 per cent of the world\u2019s diamonds don\u2019t live up to Tiffany\u2019s standards. Go ahead and try on the 0.04 per cent that do.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended by Shopaholic: Becky Wicks<\/strong><\/p>\n In Iceland’s Reykjavik, you can’t miss the uniform woollen sweaters \u2013 there are more people wearing these circular yoke items known as lopapeysa<\/em> than anything else. If, like me, you’re wondering why, it’s because the wool comes from a special kind of subarctic sheep that sports two kinds of fibre \u2013 one that’s water resistant and one that’s insulating. The resulting sweaters are so warm they’re often worn without coats, and some are so luxurious they can cost thousands of dollars once exported!<\/p>\n Get yours from the source at the Handknitting Association of Iceland<\/strong> (Skolavordustigur 19, Reykjavik 101<\/em>). They come in thousands of designs and styles and all are made by Icelandic women who\u2019ve been knitting and pearling for years. The assistants will be only too happy to sell you your own wool so you can knit one yourself \u2013 if you can be baa<\/em>-thered, of course.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended by Shopaholic: Helen Alexander<\/strong><\/p>\n For me, life\u2019s little luxuries are less about handbags and high heels and more about kitchenware. And when it comes to sleek, super-sharp knives that make slicing and dicing a doddle, you can\u2019t beat the stores that line the outskirts of Tokyo\u2019s frenetic Tsukiji<\/strong> fish market. From 6am every morning (apart from Sundays), Masamoto\u2019s skilled craftsmen work with carbon steel to forge a range of professional knives \u2013 from slim sushi blades to scary-looking cleavers.<\/p>\n The company was founded in 1845 and is currently overseen by seventh-generation owner Misao Hirano, so buying a knife stamped with intricate calligraphy is like buying a little bit of history. It will certainly last a lifetime, with customers popping back again and again to get their knives expertly sharpened. For an added hint of luxury, ask for your initials to be engraved in the handle, and your purchase wrapped in pretty printed paper until it resembles a little origami parcel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended by Shopaholic: Karen Tee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On a trip to Paris, as a long-time fan of Chanel<\/strong>, I just had to schedule a pilgrimage to the flagship boutique on Rue Cambon, the first ever boutique that Coco Chanel herself established. Despite the hordes of tourists, I managed to catch the attention of a sales assistant. She nodded and produced a box, opening it with a flourish.<\/p>\n Before me sat my dream bag \u2013 a cream lambskin Classic Flap \u2013 so subtle and elegant that I could picture it matching any outfit, whether casual or formal. Immediately I noticed a few other customers stopping to stare at my<\/em> bag, and without further prompting, I produced my credit card to seal the deal.<\/p>\n If you need another reason to visit this historic boutique, besides getting bragging rights for snagging the purse of your dreams in Paris, you’ll also get to experience some extra-special luxuries such as a coat check and pretty paper camellias on the packaging of anything you purchase!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended by Shopaholic: Amy McPherson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For a long time, my impressions of leather fashion were associated with biker gangs and services of the kinky kind, but a visit to Buenos Aires changed my mind about leather forever. This is a city proud of leather, and you can get leather goods tailored to your own design and liking at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n There will be lots of touts on Calle Florida luring you to nearby smaller stores, but for reputable leather-goods merchants, take the subway to Malabia and walk into Koux<\/strong> or Murillo 666<\/strong>, where you can pick up genuine, high-quality leather jackets, bags, shoes or belts in standard designs or made to order.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Feature Image by\u00a0Maegan Tintari<\/a>minxlj<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nLook Hot and Sweatery<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where: Handknitting Association of Iceland in Reykjavik<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a0Upupa4me<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\nSlice and Dice like a Sushi Master<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where: Masamoto at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo<\/strong><\/h4>\n
istolethetv<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nCredit Crunch at Chanel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where: Chanel in Paris<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Spixey<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nLust for Leather<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Where: Koux or Murillo 666 in Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Murillo<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
\nImage Credits: Images licensed under Creative Commons 2.5<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"