Louis Vuitton leather goods in Spain
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Louis Vuitton leather goods in Spain
I'll be in Spain this fall. My granddaughter would love love love a Louis Vuitton wallet. Prices here in Canada for such a wallet are crazy. Would I have any luck getting a better price while I'm in Spain? I would even settle for a "knock-off"...any suggestions where I can get one for her? Thanks.
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There's no point in having a fake!
Their new Damier Géant collection is far more original than their classic monogramme lines, and in my opinion is far more contemporary, and chic. However, like all luxury goods brands, prices are virtually (give or take a few X here or there) the same world over.
Their new Damier Géant collection is far more original than their classic monogramme lines, and in my opinion is far more contemporary, and chic. However, like all luxury goods brands, prices are virtually (give or take a few X here or there) the same world over.
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Prices for Louis Vuitton are probably even more expensive in Spain because of the Euro's strength against the Canadian dollar. You can buy fake LV near the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. You will see African immigrants selling these wares surreptiously, usually spread out on a tarp that they can quickly gather up to allude the police.
One of the best places to buy fake Gucci, Dior, Prada, LV, etc. is in Silk Alley, near the American Embassy in Beijing.
One of the best places to buy fake Gucci, Dior, Prada, LV, etc. is in Silk Alley, near the American Embassy in Beijing.
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What's the point in a copy? My dear, you can always tell one as well!
You're better off buying a cheaper, but original alternative. Gucci tends to be less expensive for their classic monogram canvas, Prada sport may have some micro-fibre alternatives too. Or look at offerings from less classic designers like Dolce e Gabbana, Helmut Lang, YSL, etcetera - Louis Vuitton is a little passé unless you're Joan.
You're better off buying a cheaper, but original alternative. Gucci tends to be less expensive for their classic monogram canvas, Prada sport may have some micro-fibre alternatives too. Or look at offerings from less classic designers like Dolce e Gabbana, Helmut Lang, YSL, etcetera - Louis Vuitton is a little passé unless you're Joan.
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Counterfeiting is an offense of copyright laws and causing huge economic damage. Buying a fake means to support criminals.
I don't know about the law and customs in Canada, but I hope you don't want to enter France with a fake wallet / watch / whatever.
http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/news_archives/2001/fakes.asp
I don't know about the law and customs in Canada, but I hope you don't want to enter France with a fake wallet / watch / whatever.
http://www.iccwbo.org/ccs/news_archives/2001/fakes.asp
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As someone who worked for one of American's most famous designers, I am well aware of trademark infringement. I do not condone the buying of fake goods. However, I was just passing along info. that bashful asked for. It is up to her to decide what she wants to purchase, real or fake.
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As far as ebay, it's buyer beware and I would definitely check the feedback ratings. I'm sure there are lots of genuine articles for sale, but even more fakes.
My sister is the ready to wear buyer for Louis Vuitton for the stores in our city - she once told me a pretty sad story about a woman coming into one of the stores with a Murakami bag she had purchased on ebay for around $2,000. The woman came into the store to verify it was real - and unfortunately, they had to tell her it was not.
My sister is the ready to wear buyer for Louis Vuitton for the stores in our city - she once told me a pretty sad story about a woman coming into one of the stores with a Murakami bag she had purchased on ebay for around $2,000. The woman came into the store to verify it was real - and unfortunately, they had to tell her it was not.
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Always buy with caution on ebay! I too worked in a high-end leather store, and had to break the news to women who had purchased fakes. What I would suggest to some women is to print out the listing from ebay and bring it into the store and get their feedback. Many times the silhouettes will not even be genuine and with one glance a salesperson will be able to tell. Now, I was very friendly with my cliets and had no problem doing that for them, but I don't know how I'd feel about bringing an ebay print-out to LV. I could go on for a while, but if you do go onto ebay or have any other questions, feel free to email me, I'll try and help you out as much as I can! my email is [email protected]
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I believe Loewe and Louis Vuitton are both owned by the same corporation - as is Celine.
I'm not real familiar with their leather goods - but I am so jealous of my sister's ability to go to those employee sales - which will have merchandise available from all those designers.
I'm not real familiar with their leather goods - but I am so jealous of my sister's ability to go to those employee sales - which will have merchandise available from all those designers.
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Ira, why Montreal for cheapest knockoffs ?
I live here and would not even know where to go !! Most of my friends who buy the knockoffs buy them off the vendors in Europe.
I personally prefer buying a bag at a price range I can afford; I buy Nanini bags at Ogilvy's- out of the 3 that I own, 2 of them I got for 25% off and one I bought full price.
I will not shell out the money for a real LV, hence I do not own one.
It's a personal satisfaction thing for me.
I live here and would not even know where to go !! Most of my friends who buy the knockoffs buy them off the vendors in Europe.
I personally prefer buying a bag at a price range I can afford; I buy Nanini bags at Ogilvy's- out of the 3 that I own, 2 of them I got for 25% off and one I bought full price.
I will not shell out the money for a real LV, hence I do not own one.
It's a personal satisfaction thing for me.