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I have talked to one of our friend and reader of BRAGMYBAG.com for a couple of weeks now, we were very close in contact as she was busy shopping in Europe for designer bags and accessories.
Unknown by that time, she ended up buying Prada, Chanel and Longhamp bags, she also bought a couple of CC earrings, even a Brooch and many more. Her story in Europe is very extended, so sit back and relax; we’ve also received a lot of clear and bright pictures to share with you.
What you also need to know is that her experience is extremely rich, it will help and guide you whenever its your time to shine and shop until your drop while you travel from Rome to Florence, then eagerly hopping on the train to London and only ending up in Paris where you will be shooting an instagram picture at 31 Rue Cambon.
The cities that Winni visited were Florence, Paris and Munich (perhaps even more). But we all know that Florence is the place to be right? Especially the outlets, we dream of shopping designer bags for cheaper prices. Winni had a great time in Florence, but she also wanted to warn and share her less happy experience with you.
You see, she bought a couple of Le Pliage Neo Tote Bags in 32 cm, the store charged her €170 for each bag. By the way, they are the green and purple totes on the couch, right next to the yellow Prada Tote Bags. In Paris she found that that these bags were actually retailing for €130 and she paid €170 in FLORENCE! The price difference is enormous, but there was no time to go back to the previous store and argue, so she had no choice but to accept. Her first advice is: know the prices before you buy!
Now about the tax refunds – we get a lot of questions about this subject. How much tax-refund can we get?
Well, here’s Winni’s experience:
Italy is 14% tax refund for CHANEL, however you can only get 12.4% tax refund at the outlets in Florence. France is 13.4% tax refund on credit card and 10% for cash. Germany is 12% tax refund.
By now, you might want to know about the prices of these bags. Let’s start from the top left:
The Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Tote Bags in 32 cm, either in green or purple, they are retailing for €130 in Paris.
Now let’s go the yellow Prada tote – Winni got it for €750 at the outlets in Florence, while the boutiques were selling it for €1300 euro’s.
Then on the right you see two Prada Totes in Fuchsia pink, they were priced at €380 euro’s.
This is a Chanel 2.55 Reissue Flap Bag in black, the leather looks very similar to the Chanel CC Crave Flap Bag. Winni found this bag in Paris, it’s the medium size and retailing for 3550 euro’s.
She also spotted the same bag in Munich, Germany. However, Chanel has probably released a new style, as you see on the images, the stitches are very large compared to the original version. They come in either black or purple. The shape, size, mademoiselle closure and even the chains are similar.
Here are two more colors of the Chanel Classic Flap Bags for this season, it’s in grey and gold/yellow, both very shiny. The price is 3550 euro for the medium size.
The Chanel CC earrings in small are priced 160 euro’s, the others are retailing between 190 to 210 euro’s. The large CC brooch is priced at €380.
This is probably one of the most extensive shopping story we’ve covered so far, with so many pictures and prices shared. I want to thank Winni personally for all her effort and contribution. See more at Chanel Bag Prices.
And if you got any questions, you can drop them below.
Hi!
I’m traveling to Barcelona next week and am looking to purchase a Chanel Classic Double Flap in Jumbo Black Caviar. I called the store to see if they had any in stock (unfortunately they would not confirm) and was told the price would be 4,750 Euro’s (about $5,180 USD). I had 2 questions for you… 1.) how much of that can I assume I’ll get back in VAT and are taxes already rolled into that price? 2.) Does anyone have any experience with the Chanel Barcelona store and if they receive a large inventory of these bags?
Thanks!
Jenna
Hi Jenna, first of all, you can find all the prices on this page: https://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-bags-prices/
It’s always up to date.
Chanel don’t confirm anymore via phone whether they have stock, because these bags can be sold-out just a few minutes later.
I assume you’re from the US and you’re eligible to apply for tax-refund:
1). your tax-refund for a 4750 euro bag will be: 726,75 euro
2). From experience, Barcelona stock is up and down. Barcelona is a famous tourist city, especially in high season they have low stock.
Hi!
I’m in Europe now and Travelling from France to Italy and then back to France for the flight home to Singapore.
1) I’ve just purchased a bag and shades from LV in Milan. Can I know if i have to get the custom stamp at ROME airport or Paris airport before I fly to Singapore? I was provided the tax refund form from LV sales personnel and was informed that I could just bring the purchases back to Paris and get everything done in CDG airport. Just want to be sure that the stamping can be done in Paris instead of Rome airport.
2) I want to get Dior and Chanel earring. Can recommend if it’s paris or Italy that have wider range? If it’s in Italy can provide the boutique location? I’m going to Venice Florence and Rome next.
3) I’m also looking for YSL Monogramme clutches. Do you think The Mall at Florence have ready stocks? Also, is the price same as those ysl boutique elsewhere in Italy?
4) I’m looking to buy Ferragamo heels and flats. Heard that The Mall in Florence have discounts occasionally. Is it true?
5) Where in Italy can I get Christian Louboutin heels? Also, do they have sales?
6) which outlet mall is worth visiting in Italy. From my very shallow knowledge I only know of The Mall in Florence.
Thank you so much!! appreciate your reply while I’m still here…
Hi Janelle,
1). Tax-refund can always be done at your last stop in Europe. France is your last stop, so you can apply for tax-refund there. At CDG airport, you will get the same tax-refund as in Italy, because you purchase the bag there.
2). Paris has more boutiques, but there are more tourist there and they buy in mass. If you can find a favorite earring in Venice, Florence Rome, then buy there because the tax-refund in Italy is also the highest, it’s around 14%.
3. I’m not sure about the stock, but the euro prices should be the same everywhere in Europe.
4. I think you mean the outlet, you need to check it out there, they selection is in generally bigger. And it’s also cheaper than in retail.
Here are some boutiques:
Chanel Rome
Piazza Di Spagna 85, 00187, Rome
Boutiques Ephemere Chanel
Via Del Babuino 98, 00187, Rome
Chanel Florence
Piazza Della Signoria 10, 50122, Florence
Chanel Venezia Calle Larga
Calle Larga XXII Marzo 2070, 30124, Venice
5. Here;s an adress in Rome:
Loubies boutique
Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, 22
00186
Rome
It’s not sales season right now, so you won’t find much sales there.
6. You can try at this outlet in Italy, I know they have at least Prada:
Serravalle Designer Outlet
via della moda, 1, 15069 Serravalle Scrivia AL, Italy
Spacio Outlet:
Loc. Levanella – S.S. 69
52025 Montevarchi (AR)
McArthur Glenn outlet (I heard they hv ferragamo there):
Via Marco Polo 1
30020 Noventa di Piave (Venice)
I think these stores will keep you busy. Keep us updated about your purchases and experience when you get back!