September 12, 2021 5:00 AM
(NYTIMES) – Imagine you are hunting online for a pair of square-toed slides from Bottega Veneta, one of the most-hyped luxury brands now. A new season pair can cost over US$550 (S$737) from the brand’s website, an old-guard department store like Neiman Marcus or an e-commerce player like Net-a-Porter.



