{"id":33638,"date":"2021-11-12T18:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=33638"},"modified":"2022-10-31T15:37:49","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T07:37:49","slug":"luxury-bags-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/luxury-bags-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Save on Luxury Bags in Europe 2022: Stores, Costs & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that Vaccinated Travel Lanes to France, the UK, Spain and Italy are up and running, those shopping sprees that you\u2019ve been saving up for can finally commence! Here\u2019s where and how to get luxury bags in Europe for less.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When you think of investments of passion<\/em>, what comes up? Does your mind immediately race to an original Leonardo da Vinci, dream up a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, lust over a customised bottle of Isabella’s Islay, or simply settle on your ideal luxury handbag? Well, if you\u2019re reading this it\u2019s pretty clear what you\u2019re privy to, or looking to find out about \u2014 the ins and outs of getting luxury bags for less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re in the market for one to lug around your stuff<\/em> or simply planning to keep it in pristine condition for future buyers, this guide\u2019s for you. Just remember that in addition to the actual nett price of the bag, you\u2019ll have to consider the total cost of a trip to Europe \u2014 this includes flights, hotels and of course daily expenditure. Lucky for you, we\u2019ve already planned all that out with our comprehensive cost guides to the various VTLs below \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffb

\ud83d\udc9c Complete VTL Checklist:<\/strong>

#1: Everything to Know About Quarantine-Free Travel to Germany and Brunei From Singapore<\/a>
#2: Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane Updates: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/strong>
#3:<\/strong> Vaccinated Travel Lane: Cost of VTL Travel From Singapore<\/a><\/strong>
#4:<\/strong> VTL Flight Promos Singapore \u2014 SIA, Scoot, & More<\/strong>
<\/a>#5: VTL Hotel Promos Singapore \u2014 Klook, Agoda, Booking.com, & More
<\/a>#6: <\/strong>Guide to VTL South Korea: Dining, Attractions and more<\/strong><\/a>
#7:<\/strong> VTL UK: Guide To Dining, Attractions & More In The United Kingdom
<\/a>#8: Thailand Quarantine-Free Travel: Entry Schemes, Flights & Travel Insurance Cost<\/a><\/strong>
#9:<\/strong> Best COVID-19 Travel Insurance: Policies For VTL Travel<\/a><\/strong>
#10:<\/strong> VTL France: Guide To Dining, Attractions & More in Paris<\/a><\/strong>
#11:<\/strong> Australia VTL: What to Expect, Quarantine-Free Flights & Travel Insurance Cost<\/a><\/strong>
#12: Australia VTL: Guide To Dining, Attractions and More in Melbourne<\/a><\/strong>
#13: VTL Malaysia: Guide to Dining, Attractions, and More in KL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udecd  Luxury Bags in Europe vs Singapore: How Much Cheaper?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’ll be delving into why going to the source ensures a cheaper price tag later \u2014 but first, how much cheaper? We did some digging and pulled out three popular luxury bags and their prices (keep in mind that this is before VAT tax refunds<\/a>).

\ud83d\udc9c  BONUS:<\/strong> The sales period in Paris runs twice a year, as imposed by the government. Summer sales usually start on the last Wednesday of June, and winter sales mostly begin on the second Wednesday in January. Unfortunately, iconic evergreen bags like the Hermes Birken bag will never go on sale \u2014 but if you\u2019re looking for hot new luxury bags, mark those dates down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Disclaimer:<\/strong> There are a ton of gorgeous luxury bags, but, for the purpose of this comparison, we’ll just be looking at France for now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bag Brand<\/td>Total Cost in France<\/td>Total Cost in Singapore<\/td><\/tr>
Brand:<\/strong> Herm\u00e9s<\/a>
Bag:<\/strong> Birkin 30 with Togo leather<\/td>		from \u20ac7,900 (~S$12,253.70)

Book your appointment request here<\/a>.<\/td>		From S$21,000<\/strong>

\ud83d\udea8 You can\u2019t simply walk into an Herm\u00e9s store to buy a Birkin Bag. 
\u2192 Plus it has been said that waitlists have stopped since 5 years ago.
\u2192 There are, however, resellers<\/a> that hold these treasured purses.<\/td><\/tr>
Brand:<\/strong> Louis Vuitton<\/a>
Bag:<\/strong> Speedy 30 Monogram Canvas<\/td>		from \u20ac860 (~S$1333.60)<\/td>From S$1520<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Brand: <\/strong>Gucci<\/a>
Bag:<\/strong> Supreme GG Small Dionysus Bag<\/td>		 from \u20ac1,690 <\/td>From S$3,060<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udecd  How Well Do You Know Your Luxury Bags?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a rule of thumb, when identifying the best deals in Europe, simply check to see where that specific brand you\u2019re eyeing is from. For example, if it\u2019s made in Europe, it\u2019ll definitely cost less there than, say, at Marina Bay Sands. That\u2019s because, in Singapore, you\u2019ll have to pay for the additional import tax, duty tax and transportation costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you out, we\u2019ve sought out some popular luxury brands and their countries of origin. That should give us an idea of where to start! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brands<\/strong><\/td>Country of Origin<\/strong><\/td>City<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Chanel<\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
Louis Vuitton<\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
Herm\u00e8s<\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
Dior <\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
CELINE (aka C\u00e9line)<\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
Yves Saint Laurent <\/td>France<\/td>Paris<\/td><\/tr>
Prada<\/td>Italy<\/td>Milan<\/td><\/tr>
Salvatore Ferragamo<\/td>Italy<\/td>Florence<\/td><\/tr>
Bottega Veneta<\/td>Italy<\/td>Vicenza<\/td><\/tr>
Gucci<\/td>Italy<\/td>Florence<\/td><\/tr>
Burberry<\/td>UK<\/td>Basingstoke<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udecd  Where To Shop For Luxury Bags in Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that we know we\u2019re mainly focusing on France<\/a>, the UK<\/a> and Italy, we\u2019ve rounded up the best outlet malls in the region known for their discounted prices on luxury bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/td>Where to Shop<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
France<\/strong> <\/td>\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>La Vall\u00e9e Village<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:
<\/strong>\u2192 Feels approachable, and about 35 min via the RER C from Paris
Stocks:<\/strong>
\u2192 Balmain, CELINE, Chlo\u00e9, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Longchamp, Zadig & Voltaire

\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>Le Bon Marche<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:
<\/strong>\u2192 High-end department store that\u2019s often described as calm, clean & gorgeous.
\u2192 If you sign up for their rewards card (La Carte 24 S\u00e8vres) and spend \u20ac500, you are entitled to a \u2018privilege day\u2019 where you get an additional 10% cashback on all your shopping purchases!
\u2192 Double that discount by making sure you submit a VAT tax refund<\/a> for every purchase!
Stocks:<\/strong>
\u2192 CELINE, Chlo\u00e9, Christian Louboutin, Chanel, Herm\u00e8s, YSL, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, etc

\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>Avenue Montaigne<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:<\/strong>
\u2192 That luxe Champs Elysee experience minus the pushing, shoving and hectic crowd.
Stocks:
<\/strong>\u2192 Givenchy, CELINE, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace, Dior, Marni, Fendi, etc

\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>Galeries Lafayette<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:<\/strong>
\u2192 It\u2019s really quite gorgeous with a grand dome stretching across the eight-story department store
\u2192 Tourists and locals flock over to the Louis Vuitton and Chanel stores here, so come at the opening hour to beat the crowd!
Stocks:
<\/strong>\u2192 Herm\u00e8s, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Am\u00e9lie Pichard, YSL, Valentino, etc
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Italy<\/strong><\/td>\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>Designer Outlet Serravalle<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:<\/strong>
\u2192 Picturesque surroundings, plus plenty of cafes and restaurants
Stocks:<\/strong>
\u2192 Furla, Gucci, Balenciaga, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, etc
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UK<\/strong><\/td>\ud83d\udecd  <\/strong>Bichester Village<\/strong>
<\/a>Pros:<\/strong>
\u2192 Communication isn\u2019t an issue here, so call in to ask about when their latest drop came in to help you plan your trip over
Stocks:<\/strong>
\u2192 You\u2019re here for the Burberry outlet store
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\ud83d\udecd  How To Claim VAT Tax Refunds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In order to save some extra cash, claiming VAT tax refunds is a must. If you\u2019re new to shopping in Europe, here\u2019s all you need to know about claiming VAT tax refunds \u2014 especially when shopping for big-ticket items.

You\u2019ll need to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705  Spend more than \u20ac100.01 in the same store, the same day<\/strong>
\u2705  Be older than 16 years of age
\u2705  In France for no longer<\/strong> than 6 months
\u2705  Have your passport with you at the time of the purchase
\u2705  Bring tax refund paperwork and envelope to the airport\u2019s tax refund kiosk for a scan and drop off
\ud83d\udea8 We recommend taking pictures of all the paperwork as proof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 A Note about the VAT Tax Refund paperwork:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the paperwork, you can choose to get the VAT tax refund immediately in cash or refunded to your credit card.

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Cash:<\/strong>
\u2192 10.8% of your purchases
\u2192 But, you need to depart from the EU within 21 days of getting your VAT tax refund in cash

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Credit Card:<\/strong>
\u2192 12% cashback
\u2192 But, may take up to three months!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Save On Your Dream Luxury Bag With YouTrip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you\u2019re well-informed, we hope that you are able to get the best deal on your dream luxury bags in Europe. When shopping, just don\u2019t forget to make full use of our Wholesale Exchange Rates<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are real-time exchange rates that are close to rates published on Google, X.E.com and other financial sites. You can lock in the live rates when you find one you\u2019re happy with and keep them in your currency wallet to shop in Euro whenever you want and skip those extra currency charges and pesky bank fees while you\u2019re at it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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