THE HOLIDAY RUSH MAY BE UPON US, but if you're heading to Tokyo soon we recommend slowing down and spending serious time in the new Gucci flagship store. Housed in their Ginza headquarters (above, left), the eight-level luxury mecca is an architectural marvel of clear and bronze tinted glass, making even the natural light look decadent. The real treats, however, are inside. Whether eating Gucci chocolates at the 4th floor café, browsing the 6th floor concept gallery, or ordering Japan-exclusive custom handbags at street level, the store promises an unparalleled shopping experience. Go to 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo and check out the opening fashion show at www.gucci.com or by podcast • Beautiful hand-made furniture has always been a luxury, and the folks at POLTRONA FRAU think you should get in on the action. The Viking (above, center) is an updated version of their 1990 chair, and is available for the first time in a to-go edition. Packed disassembled in a carry-box, the Viking might make the perfect gift, and if your holiday flight is delayed, the perfect seat in the airport. Go to www.poltronafrau.it • While in the spirit of giving, head to Armani Exchange and pick up an USHER A|X DOGTAG (above, right). At $30, with 100% of the cash going to the Usher New Look Foundation's Project Restart, each purchase helps communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. Look and feel good. Go to www.armaniexchange.com

This is your last chance! Our Perfect Pint contest, where CITY and PAGE ONE readers can suggest their dream flavor of gelato, ends this week! Simply go to www.city-magazine.com/gelato to enter. We'll post everyone's flavors, choose three finalists, and send their ideas off to Stephanie Reitano at Capogiro Gelato in Philadelphia. Stephanie helps writer Charlotte Druckman design her own flavor in CITY's new Luxury Issue, on newsstands and available as an E-ZINE now. She'll test each flavor and pick the most delicious new gelato creation. The winner will receive a pint of their very own gelato and their recipe will appear in the Spring Fashion issue. Sweet dreams! Go to www.city-magazine.com/gelato