By Marja Rönty
Much like finding a pair of comfortable stilettos, combining overseas travel with a local shopping spree is one of those experiences that make our life worth living.
Getting through the customs with thousands of dollars worth of fashion loot is something we won’t forget in a hurry either and the launch of Pink Zebra‘s Fashion Insiders will up the ante even further.
The ground-breaking concept combines luxury trips to New York and Los Angeles with the best hotels, hippest dining spots and, of course, savvy local shopping through the best boutiques for cult American brands with Pink Zebra’s on-site stylist at hand.
“With Fashion Insiders, you won’t waste any time searching for what to do or where to go or where to stay,” says Pink Zebra’s owner and founder Sarah Paykel, whose boutiques stock exclusive US brands like Citizens of Humanity, Rich & Skinny, Vince, Joie and Beautiful People, as well as Paykel’s own Yum Cashmere label.
“You’ll hit the ground in Los Angeles or New York equipped with maps and tips on how to have a fabulous fashion experience. We’ll make certain all the information will be right at your fingertips to ensure you make the most of your fashion vacation.”
Mixing shopping with the joy of travel feels natural to Paykel. After all, her Pink Zebra boutiques offer a fashion destination that is so much more than retail.
“Women often tell me there is such a personal touch to everything – how the store looks, how the product is displayed, the marketing, the beautiful product and the great service. You can tell that someone has put special love and care into it,” she says.
“Women appreciate all the thought that goes into everything we do. Women like shopping knowing that the people behind it really understand them, and want to make them happy.”
Fashion Insiders inaugural tours will depart in early 2011, with a choice of five days of glamour in Los Angeles, or seven days of luxury in New York. The cost includes accommodation, daily breakfasts, a farewell dinner, ground transport, return air fares and airport transfers.
For more information on Fashion Insiders, visit the website www.pinkzebra.com.au
