Dubai
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Dubai
The loudest buzz is happening in Dubai. Fashion and beauty editor of Dubai\'s \'Viva\' magazine, Chee Mustafa, says, \'The reason big designers are opening stores here is because of the demand for their product. Dubai is a wealthy city and people here love to shop.\' Tommy Hilfiger and Roberto Cavalli have just opened stores in the United Arab Emirates capital, while plans are under way for Armani\'s Burj Dubai Tower Hotel and Palazzo Versace Dubai. Must-visit stores include S*uce (Sauce) and Villa Moda
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a label-lover\'s paradise but insider knowledge is all-important - witness the obsession with membership, exclusivity and limited editions. Private members\' club Mint is due to open here while cult street label A Bathing Ape has opened its latest Busy Workshop store, but it\'s members and appointments only. Head instead to Comme Des Garçons\' latest guerrilla store, or check out the brand new Maison Martin Margiela store opening this summer
Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro
\'The appeal of Brazilian designers is their original and artisan approach to their creations. It makes a change to own something that involves such incredible workmanship,\' says Katia Hickmann, owner of online boutique
www.brazil-id.com. Known for its beachy glamour, Rio\'s fashion weeks in January and June are a riot of colour, energy and bronzed beauties. Start your shopping spree at the Barra shopping mall and don\'t miss Babilonia Feira Hype market
Moscow
Topshop,designer
Moscow
Banish the image of \'80s fur coats from your mind - Russian women are now among the world\'s slickest fashionistas. Moscow has boomed in the last five years, even TopShop - the international barometer of cool - is set to open a flagship store there this autumn. Rumours are rife that Harvey Nichols and Saks Fifth Avenue are also looking to move in but in the meantime Muskovites head to TSUM (Russia\'s answer to Bergdorf\'s) and Podium (a chic concept store) for high-end labels
Sydney
Australia,tsubi,alice mccall
Sydney
With Australia Fashion Week now in its eleventh year, Aussie labels like Tsubi, Colette Dinnigan and Alice McCall have become well known on the international circuit. On the whole it\'s refined casualwear that Aussies do best. Zimmerman is the place for the best bikini buys while Bonds is the go-to brand for cute print underwear and basics. More upscale shopping can be had at Scanlan & Theodore (Aussie Paul & Joe), and Grandma Takes a Trip (vintage heaven)
The new world fashion capitals
London,Europe
Fashion Capitals
Move over Milan… and London… and Paris… and New York... and make room for the up-and-coming capitals of the fashion world. Fashion superbrands are making their mark in smaller cities at a dizzying rate, with designer hotels and membership clubs also moving in (Mint private members\' clubs are due to open in Dubai, Hong Kong and Moscow). This is an exciting time for the newest cities with fashion capital status
Sao Paulo
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Sao Paulo
Dressier than Rio, Brazil\'s capital Sao Paulo is about non-intellectual, sexy styling with the focus on eyecatching eveningwear. Dasclu is the place for upscale purchases while Katia Hickmann recommends checking out new designers Wagner Vidinha (for whimsical bags) and Neon (graphic-print separates). Rosa Cha is THE must-buy Brazilian swimwear label and Colcci is good for Miss Sixty-style casualwear
Singapore
YSL,Gucci
Singapore
Another up-and-comer in the eastern hemisphere, Singapore\'s Orchard Road is like a who\'s who of international names. Take your pick from the likes of Gucci, YSL and Balenciaga or, for a new retail experience, explore James Lavelle\'s store, Surrender. If your taste is more avant garde aim for Comme Des Garçons\' guerilla store in Central Singapore
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Shanghai
Gucci,Marc Jacobs,louis vuitton
Shanghai
Who knew Shanghai had so many heavy-hitting fashion temples? Think Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and - if those don\'t impress - wait until 2008 when Saks Fifth Avenue hits town
Mumbai
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Mumbai
India has two fashion weeks: Delhi is more business-focused while Mumbai\'s close proximity to glam Bollywood gets it the all-important column inches. Just opened in Mumbai\'s Hotel J W Marriott is Versace, one of the first international luxury brands, along with Chanel and Louis Vuitton, to set up shop in India. Not to be left out, Armani is looking to launch four stores across Mumbai and Delhi in the future
Beijing
Missoni,designer
Beijing
You know you\'re coming up in the world when the superbrands start muscling in, and Missoni has just opened its first store in the Beijing Oriental Plaza. Beijing hosts the Olympics in 2008 and is gearing itself up for the event – and now even has its own fashion week. With China now the third largest consumer of luxury goods in the world, this is definitely a destination to watch
