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shopping news from bangkok airways’ destinations
IN THE BAG
The house of Bottega Veneta is known for its ultra-soft leather goods oft en featuring the Italian brand’s signature intrecciato – thin bands of leather interlaced or “woven” together. Ideal for travel, this drawstring bag has a circular base that’s perfect for carrying all your flight must-haves and sightseeing accoutrements. Price available on application. www.bottegaveneta.com
ALL WRAPPED UP
For the ultimate in jet-set chic, head to Cambodia’s Orange River. Th is boutique’s up-to-date treatment of the highest quality Cambodian silk will make you want to buy the whole shop. The luxury fabric is whipped into fashionable clothing, accessories, pouches, bed linen and pillowcases. Style travels very well with these crinkled wraparound blouses (US$40) that come in five natural colours. Forget ironing: these pieces are best stored tied in a knot or bundled into a ball to keep creases just so. Pair with flats and jeans for day or heels and a skirt for night. Outlets are in Phnom Penh (361 Sisowath Quay, FCC Building, tel +855 (0)23 214594) and Siem Reap (Pokambor Avenue, tel +855 (0)63 760284).
GOOD MARKET-ING
Tarlan Amigh’s outdoor flea markets (tel +852 2523-6835, www.openairhk.com) are unlike others in Hong Kong. Her open-air bazaars in Pokfulam and Discovery Bay (held every third and first of the month, respectively) sell niche products that can’t be found anywhere else. Here the Australian-born entrepreneur describes her pet project.
What’s different about your markets?
We prefer that our vendors make the product themselves or have a strong personal interest in it. I reject 60% of the vendors who apply because they don’t fit our criteria.
Why did you start a market?
I used to be a regular at these outdoor markets at home in Brisbane and I loved the sense of community. I really want to have that same feeling here.
And you also give back to the community?
Yes, we have an entry fee of HK$20 (US$2.50) for people over 18. We give 50% of that fee to charity – there’s a different one each month. So far we’ve given over HK$100,000 to children’s causes like Smile for a Child, Operation Santa Claus and Child Welfare Scheme. This is our way of supporting the community that supports us.
Describe some of the stalls.
There’s The Bag Lady (left ) who sells washable bags in bright, cheerful prints; a Sri Lankan company called Barefoot makes hand-dyed toys; and also Adelaide Cellar Door. They sell wines from family-owned vineyards in South Australia – stuff you’d never find in stores or restaurants. The Bag Lady turned into a viable business since starting up with us.
What’s the hottest seller?
Organic products like food, toiletries and clothing are really taking off, since people find it very hard to get these anywhere else in Hong Kong.
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