Saturday, October 6, 2007

Style and sophistication in a street

Imagine a palm-tree lined avenue flanked by rows of stylish shops on either side and paraded by limousines and fancy cars. It's the high street of glitz, glamor and fashion in Beverly hills, California. "Rodeo Drive", about a 3-block stretch is often considered as one of the most expensive and exclusive shopping districts in the world.

The rich and the famous of Hollywood are often found shopping here on some of the foremost international designer labels like Armani, Christian Dior, Chanel, Cartier, Prada, Bang & Olufsen, Dolce and Gabbana, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Escada to name a few.

Rodeo Drive is not just visited by the celebrity shoppers; it also plays a good host to the tourists from all over the world who come here to experience the glitzy lifestyle. Visitors often park at 'Two Rodeo', a European style shopping enclave housing its own share of designer names such as Versace, Tiffany & Co and James Elliot and providing eclectic dining options.

Rodeo Drive wears a particularly chic and bright look in the evenings around Christmas time when festive lights and decorations adorn the street. It is recommended that Sundays be avoided because most stores are closed on that day.


4 comments:

Sameera Ansari said...

Cool post!Rodeo Drive-though never been to the US I know of it cause Julia Roberts goes shopping there in "Pretty Woman"!Thanks for the background info :)

Gayathri said...

Well not been to rodeo drive....i guess it shud be cool....must b similar to fifth avenue in Ny....did u knw fifth avenue is now the costliest place??? there was a survey recently...thi week....

Weekend Warrior said...

Thanks all. Yeah, it's similar to 5th avenue in NYC though 5th avenue is even bigger. Rodeo drive is a charming little place.

Anonymous said...

Pretty good read...
Waiting for more:)