Crown Casino’s high-rollers are finding it harder to splurge on luxury watches and handbags after marquee brand Versace has shuttered the doors of its only Melbourne boutique.
The legendary Italian fashion house abandoned its prime retailing spot in Crown more than a week ago, emptying the store of goods but leaving behind what could be a sizeable rental bill.
Sources say Crown asked Versace to leave the premises after failing several months behind on its rent. The boutique’s windows have been frosted over in an apparent bid to obscure the vacancy left in the casino’s premium shopping promenade.
(Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online )