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Bali's Fashion District [Ralph Lauren]6/20/2013 8:50:54 PM
Bali's Fashion District Los Angeles has the Rodeo Drive,ralph lauren Outlet New York has Madison Avenue and Milan has Via Montenopoleone. When it comes to shopping in Bali however, there is only one place for fashionable trendsetting locals who knows not to judge a book by its cover - Seminyak. If you can get past the gaping holes in the sidewalk, and there really is no alternative, you can unearth some fashionable treasures along this street. Many of the designers sell their wares for much higher prices in fashionable cities around the world. In between, along the disabled footpaths, you may also find some rough diamonds that may just be the perfect gift you've been looking for that special someone. All part of the fun and games here in Seminyak. Flamingo in this strip is very popular with the young and hip things who shop here. Expect to find designer t-shirts, flirty dresses and pants and shirts for the boys. It's a little bit surf mixed with a little rock and roll. They have another shop further up the strip just past Dhyanna Pura. Body and Soul Boutique One of the biggest retailers on this strip, , fashionable with girls and women, from three months old to whatever, provided you don't need more than about size ten. The skinny jeans here are a must have and the girl's fashion from tots to teens is fashionable and fun. Body and Soul outlet, across the street, is a good place to search for bargains. Paul Ropp A little further after Bintang Supermarket you will come across the Paul Ropp shop beside the Biasa 50% store. Paul is one of Bali's most flamboyant designers, and boys, don't let the loud colours put you off. Plenty of fashionable men are wearing Paul. Biasa Across is Biasa, a chapel of cool in floaty Indian cottons, the emporium sells classics for grown ups and a few flirty styles for the younger crowd too. A beautiful collection of sarongs and carefully chosen accessories complete the picture. Bageera Switching from Indian to Italian styling, this little retailer has some of the best Italian shoes on the island - Bruno Magli, Bally, Marc Jacobs and more. Limited sizes but if you can find something you like, expect to pay a fraction of the recommended retail price. Innuendo Keep going and you will find Innuendo, their beautifully crafted designs are among the best you will find in Bali. The locally-based French designer uses the best fabrics and impeccable tailoring to create designs that are wearable and hang perfectly. The Best of the Rest (Papillion - this designer has been making shoes in Bali for over ten years and has some great styles which she exports everywhere. In this strip you will also find Kerry Grima and Funky Princess who stock their own labels as well as some of the leading Australian designers like Allanah Hill, Bettina Liano and lots more. Beware not to overspend on those plastics! Travelers planning to visit Asia will do well to check out our blog zine focusing on travel in Asia. In particular, you'll probably enjoy our post on fun road trip songs and eating things to do in Tokyo! - Nikolas Tjhin