I think you’re right that most things are more expensive, especially designer like LV, Chanel etc. Like a previous poster said, American brands might be cheaper and maybe they have better sales than the UK. I know wherever I’ve travelled to in the USA there’s been no tax refunds but I believe it may differ from state to state, so @harveydean maybe worth checking where you are travelling toI thought designer things were more expensive in America? I’m sure Americans always buy in Europe to save on tax and it’s cheaper. Plus the pound has been really crap against the dollar so I’m not sure it’ll be much cheaper, if at all?
I may be wrong though
Yeah I’ve bought a few pairs, they’re really nice in store but I’ve never shopped on WhatsApp with them! Good prices as well, but they barely ever have any sizes in the nice onesHas anyone shopped at Christian Louboutin at Bicester Village? I’ve sent them a WhatsApp message to see their stock but they’ve not got back to me just yet … I’m hoping I can get a few pairs of heels for my building collectionbut I feel like it’s always ugly sneakers lol.
I saw a tiktok where a girl got a pair of pink So Kates for £375-ish…
I’ve got 3 holidays this year so far so I really want some nice designer sandals, since they’ll get good usage! I would love some Dior ones but they look too narrow for my fat little feet!and so do the Orans. I’ll have to try some on.
What size are you, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m a 3.5 so usually get 4s in CL, so I feel like all the 4s will be sold outYeah I’ve bought a few pairs, they’re really nice in store but I’ve never shopped on WhatsApp with them! Good prices as well, but they barely ever have any sizes in the nice ones
I don’t mind, I either go for 3 or 3.5 so very similar to you! I’ve seen them have a lot of size 3’s or 7/8’s. It depends a lot on which style you like too, if you’re near Bicester I’d recommend going in personWhat size are you, if you don’t mind me asking? I’m a 3.5 so usually get 4s in CL, so I feel like all the 4s will be sold out
Thanks girl! I’ll see what stock they send me on WhatsApp and hopefully I’ll be taking a tripI don’t mind, I either go for 3 or 3.5 so very similar to you! I’ve seen them have a lot of size 3’s or 7/8’s. It depends a lot on which style you like too, if you’re near Bicester I’d recommend going in person
I often whisper to my “phone handler” what my safe word is incase somebody tries to kidnap meOur phones absolutely listen to us! This has happened SO many times to me
Thank you for your v informative breakdown here - I meant to come back to this sooner. Yeah I guess the key is as you say, pricing out the people who may have bought one or a few bags. That does make sense. I'd love to know what their demographic of shoppers is. Like, what percentage are the truly wealthy and what percentage are people who buy just once or twice.Not a branding/strategy girly so no idea tbh but imagine they’re trying to claw back some level of (perceived) scarcity in a social media era where their bags are usually positioned next to grim fast fash. They won’t have gone into it blind so imagine revenue wise they’ll be absolutely fine, if not do better for it. They’re not pricing themselves out the market they’re pricing out people who may have bought one or a few bags in their lifetime in favour of v wealthy people who’ll shop more frequently + buy significantly more. But then you have to wonder what’s the point in having so many physical stores if you no longer want to be somewhat accessible to the general public?
But with that said I cannot understand how they can justify the prices for the quality - but suppose that isn’t a huge concern for the genuinely wealthy. It’ll be interesting to see how Hermès respond to the same issue, every time I use TikTok there’s something Birkin related
This was a huge part of my last job but obviously can’t disclose specifics obvs but feel like it’s p common knowledge if not just the obvious that the wealthiest customers shop more often, buy more, and buy more expensive and oftentimes higher margin products. They are the bread and butter of the business and if retaining or developing them means culling the low frequency/spend masses to appease them then clearly Chanel are ok with that. Personally for me I think it’s ick and would never shop there as a non high value customer but I’m v disillusioned with the industry anyway tbh lol.Thank you for your v informative breakdown here - I meant to come back to this sooner. Yeah I guess the key is as you say, pricing out the people who may have bought one or a few bags. That does make sense. I'd love to know what their demographic of shoppers is. Like, what percentage are the truly wealthy and what percentage are people who buy just once or twice.
i have a nano in kohl. absolutely love it! i also wrap scarf on handles.Has anyone got a Celine Luggage bag? I’m on the fence about getting one but I need a new summer bag and can’t find any other that I like.
I love my luxury brands and one of the reasons has always been that the quality is far better than most. However it might also just be that the UK doesn't have enough independent shops making luxury leather items and that is something I really miss.I honestly cannot get enough of this chat - I find it fascinating how the markets work and how each demographic of customer is targetted (or not). Over on The Purse Forums, there are a lot of very well informed posters and buyers. Some of them have an encyclopaedic knowledge of products, price points, stock levels, history of the brand etc. With regards to quality, the general feeling is that it has dropped considerably over the last 5 years.
The Kohl is a lovely colour, I’m looking at either the chalk or the rice I can’t decide between the two. I don’t want them to start getting popular and River Island doing copies.i have a nano in kohl. absolutely love it! i also wrap scarf on handles.
it might look small but with 10cm width, it could fit a lot!
Agreed re UK not having a strong offering in this space, any time I’ve seen nice quality leather goods it’s been very…. National trust gift shop? Like it’d be a frumpy patchwork leather cross body bag merchandised next to a bright purple wool felted scarf with inexplicable star burst detail. Very Nutty and Giles.I love my luxury brands and one of the reasons has always been that the quality is far better than most. However it might also just be that the UK doesn't have enough independent shops making luxury leather items and that is something I really miss.
I grew up abroad and we had a lot of independent shops and crafters making the most amazing things and really good quality. So you don't feel like you're missing out if you can't afford luxury brands
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