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madchixrock · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:01 AM

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Madchix - I always wondered about shopping prices at the boutiques in Italy. Since a lot of designer brands are manufactured in Italy, I figured everyone was running around sporting Gucci, Fendi, LV, and Dior. Not the case? Prices are high?

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Believe me the prices here as just as high as elsewhere in Euroland, However the camorra (mafia) do have a massive stake in high end fakes so yes, everyone is running around sporting designer goods. But the main shopping street in Rome is fab, apart from hordes of tourists (including moi!), snotty SA's (chanel didn't exactly welcome me with open arms, I was lucky to get in door!), and personal security guards/chauffeurs knocking you out of the way to make room for the very rich people that visit the shops. But I do love it!!

joviscot · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:41 AM

So I know for the next time we are in Roma baby (!) where is the Chanel store?! I visited the other stores across from the Spanish Step but couldnt find the Chanel one!!

madchixrock · Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by joviscot

So I know for the next time we are in Roma baby (!) where is the Chanel store?! I visited the other stores across from the Spanish Step but couldnt find the Chanel one!!

As you have back to steps with Dior to your front, go down street on your right and it's a couple of 100yds on right. It's not very obvious but it is opposite Tiffanys if that helps! I am always available to be a tour guide around the shops!!

joviscot · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by madchixrock

I am always available to be a tour guide around the shops!!

I will remember that next time we are in Rome!! Thank you. Been twice - we love it there!!

Black_Swarmer · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by nataliam1976

same here ! although Im in hiding recently since Blackie here said she would steal my shoes if she sees me !

Consider yourself warned ... PMS + GPS = one crazy b*tch who WILL find you!

pegasuscom · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:44 PM

Oh my! Auntie Nat and her new shoes are being hunted!

DeeDeeDelovely · Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by pegasuscom

DeeDee - How goes the Hermes hunting these days?

Peg, I am on the search for a new twilly

nataliam1976 · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Black_Swarmer

Consider yourself warned ... PMS + GPS = one crazy b*tch who WILL find you!

Find me all you want - I will leave the shoes at home !

nataliam1976 · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by pegasuscom

Auntie Nat - where do you shop for all of your fab buys? Online or Denmark?

Online and mostly outside of Denmark...designer brands are not a big thing here, very limited choice

zeusthegreatest · Nov 4th, 2009, 06:52 AM

melbourne, australia...not a single dior boutique here...went to sydney and after a scheduled check in chanel, found dior, fell in luv and almost gave up chanel... i still luv it but can afford more from dior!!! :-)

**Chanel** · Nov 4th, 2009, 04:40 PM

I'm from Holland and we still don't have a Dior store here, it's a shame

!

pegasuscom · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:57 AM

Well boo hiss to Denmark and Holland!

They are missing the boat with all of the fabulous fashionistas that live there!

eminere™ · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:07 AM

Sydney.

eminere™ · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by zeusthegreatest

melbourne, australia...not a single dior boutique here...went to sydney and after a scheduled check in chanel, found dior, fell in luv and almost gave up chanel... i still luv it but can afford more from dior!!! :-)

You'll find that's going to change very, very soon...

joviscot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by pegasuscom

Well boo hiss to Denmark and Holland!

They are missing the boat with all of the fabulous fashionistas that live there!

Amsterdam has a street with many expensive shops where you can do a LOT of damage!!

Nov 3rd, 2009, 05:01 AM	#16
madchixrock Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 134	[QUOTE=pegasuscom;12999203] Madchix - I always wondered about shopping prices at the boutiques in Italy. Since a lot of designer brands are manufactured in Italy, I figured everyone was running around sporting Gucci, Fendi, LV, and Dior. Not the case? Prices are high? QUOTE] Believe me the prices here as just as high as elsewhere in Euroland, However the camorra (mafia) do have a massive stake in high end fakes so yes, everyone is running around sporting designer goods. But the main shopping street in Rome is fab, apart from hordes of tourists (including moi!), snotty SA's (chanel didn't exactly welcome me with open arms, I was lucky to get in door!), and personal security guards/chauffeurs knocking you out of the way to make room for the very rich people that visit the shops. But I do love it!!
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:41 AM	#17
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Nov 5th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#27
pegasuscom OP Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Horse Country Posts: 1,607	Well boo hiss to Denmark and Holland! They are missing the boat with all of the fabulous fashionistas that live there!
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Nov 4th, 2009, 06:52 AM	#25
zeusthegreatest used to luv chanel.. Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 41	melbourne, australia...not a single dior boutique here...went to sydney and after a scheduled check in chanel, found dior, fell in luv and almost gave up chanel... i still luv it but can afford more from dior!!! :-)

Nov 4th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#26
Chanel Always on a mission Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,161	I'm from Holland and we still don't have a Dior store here, it's a shame !

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