A NEW PLACE TO SHOP WHEN YOU ARE IN ITALY

so of course, we know you'll hit all the haute shops in milan and cute boutiques in rome, and probably have a fab lunch on the amalfi coast. but why not add this place to your agenda next time you are luxuriating in italy? the centre at noventa di pave. this centre,, is a new upscale outlet mall which will showcase internationally known luxury brands opens in fall 2008. yhe space will have both full price, and off price designer stores as well and possibley travel retail and online propositions. this luxury outlet concept is being developed by italian luxury brands' association, altagamma, (the association of italian luxury goods providers) and mcarthurglen, an outlet construction firm. i'm loving this.

classic braided leather bag from bottega veneta, the brand is one of dozens of designers who are part of altagamma.