So I am an "NYC" mom now living in Manila. I have this TERRIBLE bag addiction (and happy I'm not the only one!) which can get hard to feed because there just aren't that many shops around here. After being spoiled by having the best boutiques just a few blocks away (or a quick cab/subway ride away) this can be quite a challenge. We have Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Bottega and (had) YSL but prices are normally 30% above retail in the US. There are no Balenciaga boutiques - there are a couple of specialty stores that do carry Bal bags and the wait can be months long. I bought my first and second B-bags here (was just not impressed at Barney's when I saw the one and only Bal bag they had left) and LOVE them to death. Recently I found a retailer who special orders bal bags and can get them in 2 weeks to a month, but Thanks to you TPFers, I've found a new source!!!
I ordered a City in Vert Foret from Aloha Rag and they are such a pleasure to deal with!!! I didn't have to call - just sent them an email to which they responded right away, and today they sent me my tracking number
Even with the customs fees (30-40% of declared value) the cost will still come up to much less than a bag I'd have to buy from here.
So, THANK YOU, ladies!!! (My husband and our bank account may feel differently about this - haha). I can't wait for my new bag to arrive and will be sure to post pics when it does!!!
I ordered a City in Vert Foret from Aloha Rag and they are such a pleasure to deal with!!! I didn't have to call - just sent them an email to which they responded right away, and today they sent me my tracking number
Even with the customs fees (30-40% of declared value) the cost will still come up to much less than a bag I'd have to buy from here.So, THANK YOU, ladies!!! (My husband and our bank account may feel differently about this - haha). I can't wait for my new bag to arrive and will be sure to post pics when it does!!!
Can't wait to see pictures! AR is so awesome to deal with too!