[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

With respect, you're not one of the richest women and most recognisable in the world though. I doubt she didn't look rich. I think the shop assistant simply didn't recognise her and it has happened before but it is interesting that the assistant assumed she couldn't afford it. Just like the assistant at Hermes who didn't think Oprah looked rich enough to be let in the store after hours.

Thats a totally different incident, and I dont even know about that, so its hardly fair to say that because its happened this time its proof of anything. That incident may well have been racist

From what we know about this though, there is nothing in the story that says to me that its racism. From looking around it appears the store are saying it was a misunderstanding due to the shop assistants lack of english skills. Though obviously they would say that either way.

Also, the most recognizable bit doesnt really apply? As if they knew who she was, they wouldnt have refused would they..so they obviously didnt recognize her.