NEW YORK, January 31 /PRNewswire/ --

NET-A-PORTER.COM, the world's leading luxury online fashion retailer, has partnered with ASMALLWORLD to allow members of the exclusive social networking site to access and shop directly from the latest international designer collections.

From today, ASMALLWORLD's 'invitation only' community will be able to log on to www.asmallworld.net and enter a unique NET-A-PORTER micro-site, that will showcase must-have products and key looks from the runway from over 200 top fashion brands including Chloe, Fendi, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu and Stella McCartney.

The site will be updated each week and will feature NET-A-PORTER's most-coveted items as well as a definitive Gift Guide to help shoppers find the perfect present.

This initiative reflects NET-A-PORTER's continued promise to offer the ultimate in service by exploring new and exciting opportunities for customers from all over the world to shop from the site. With express delivery worldwide to over 170 countries and same day delivery in London and New York, NET-A-PORTER's latest venture will allow ASMALLWORLD's private community to be among the FIRST to access the hottest looks of the season.

"We are constantly seeking unique ways to inspire and excite our customers and potential customers," says Alison Loehnis, VP, Sales and Marketing, NET-A-PORTER.COM. "For NET-A-PORTER, the collaboration with such an eminent social network community holds exciting possibilities."

"ASMALLWORLD is the premier network on the internet catering to the world's most influential audience," says Joe Robinson, CEO and President of ASMALLWORLD. "We're very excited about our partnership with NET-A-PORTER, which allows our members to shop for the latest high-end fashion items without leaving the site."

About NET-A-PORTER.COM

NET-A-PORTER.COM was launched in June 2000 and has since successfully established itself as the world's leading global online luxury retailer. Presented in the style of an online fashion magazine, NET-A-PORTER.COM features each season's key trends, helpful editors' tips and expert style advice. With luxury packaging, free returns, same day delivery in London, New York City and express delivery to the rest of the world, NET-A-PORTER.COM offers an unparalleled level of service to online shopping.

About ASMALLWORLD

ASMALLWORLD is a global invitation-only online community that uniquely brings together a valuable group of like-minded individuals who share the same circle of friends, interests, leisure activities and lifestyle.

Web site: http://www.asmallworld.net http://www.NET-A-PORTER.COM

Emma Paton at NET-A-PORTER.COM, +44-207-255-4504, emma.paton@net-a-porter.com; or Kate Duddy at ASMALLWORLD, +1-917-421-0797, kduddy@asw.com