Tales Of Endearment. Untitled. Fifi Lapin. When in Rome (and Everywhere Else): Vogue’s 20 Favorite Shops in 20 Cities. Photographed by Prabuddha Das Gupta, Vogue, March 2008 Some people spend their summer holidays rappelling down mountains, windsurfing, parasailing, bungee jumping, spelunking, and indulging in other tame, dull stuff. And then there are the true daredevils: thrill-seekers who don a fresh sundress, a pair of high-heeled sandals, and set out to find the most seductive shops in their vacation destinations, searching for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, or even better, inspirations for the fashionable days ahead.
They are not alone in this wild pursuit: In fact, any number of designers embarked on a similar course for their recent resort collections (at least in their imaginations). Michael Kors dreamed of Bondi Beach; Derek Lam was wowed by Bhutan and Phuket; Suno was gaga for Hawaii; and Altuzarra swayed to the rhythms of St. -Tropez. To help you gear up for the daunting, if delectable, task ahead, here are Vogue’s favorite 20 stores in 20 far-flung cities: DelvauxPhoto: Courtesy of Delvaux ST. The Coveteur. Tell Us Your Story FATHOM. Have you ever visited a place for a week and stayed a year? Lost your luggage but gained perspective? Shared a moment with a stranger across the world? Then you, dear traveler, have a story. And we want to hear it — and maybe publish it. To share it, fill in the form below, or email us at mystory@fathomaway.com. Here are some helpful guidelines: Content: Stories should relate to travel in some way.
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