Vera Wang charges for fittings

Designer Vera Wang is in hot water Shanghai - Arabstoday  Renowned wedding dress designer Vera Wang has come under fire for charging shoppers at the label's new Shanghai bridal store a fee for trying on gowns. Customers are required to pay 3,000 yuan (£317.70) for a 90-minute time slot. If a purchase is made the cost will be deducted from the final price, but it is otherwise non-refundable. The boutique, situated in the Huangpu district, showcases around 80 dresses priced between 30,000 yuan (£3,177), to 300,000 yuan (£31,770). The Global Times reports that the policy aims to "protect the copyright of the designer", as a statement from the company read. Photos are also forbidden. The luxury label has become a popular choice with many high-profile brides-to-be, with Victoria Beckham and Kate Hudson both having worn the brand's gowns for their respective nuptials.