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Hello RTW fans, i was curious if you prefer to buy in boutique or at a department store? I’m going to hopefully buy a few pieces this week and was curious if there were pros or cons to consider. For reference I’ve only bought Chanel RTW and I always do that in boutique. Thank you!
Dior RTW is only offered in their boutiques and brand-owned concessions in Canada (and I think that is standard around the world now).

In Toronto, there is a Dior RTW concession at Saks, and while the selection is small, the SAs can transfer or pre-order pieces that are not available there. The benefit of buying from the Saks Dior concession is that Saks' promotional gift cards from their tiered sales events can be used at concessions like Louis Vuitton and Dior.
 
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Dior RTW is only offered in their boutiques and brand-owned concessions in Canada (and I think that is standard around the world now).

In Toronto, there is a Dior RTW concession at Saks, and while the selection is small, the SAs can transfer or pre-order pieces that are not available there. The benefit of buying from the Saks Dior concession is that Saks' promotional gift cards from their tiered sales events can be used at concessions like Louis Vuitton and Dior.
Too bad no Saks in Vancouver …
 
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Hello RTW fans, i was curious if you prefer to buy in boutique or at a department store? I’m going to hopefully buy a few pieces this week and was curious if there were pros or cons to consider. For reference I’ve only bought Chanel RTW and I always do that in boutique. Thank you!
I think boutique flagship always gets more selection (though the buy varies) and better service. I believe Bergdorfs carries RTW, but not available on line? I’m a boutique only customer at Dior, chanel, brunello and other brands.
 
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Thats all very helpful to know! The promos with Saks could be nice, the only problem for me is I don’t shop as much other departments at Saks so it may not benefit me as much as it would other regular customers. My local shops are in LA so lots of options, I’ll scope it out and see what’s available. To my understanding Dior doesn’t keep too much on display at the Beverly Hills location but there’s a lot in the stock room. Thank you everyone :smile::heart:
 
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+1 with @jp824 re reserving.

IMO, it seems like corporate strongly encourages SAs to presell the collections. I don’t mind this, bc I tend to go with my SAs recommendation and we have similar taste. (also, I do not want to sift through 50 looks myself to guess what could look good lol).
Totally agree! My SA has been incredible at curating the most important/best pieces of the season for me!!
 
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I think boutique flagship always gets more selection (though the buy varies) and better service. I believe Bergdorfs carries RTW, but not available on line? I’m a boutique only customer at Dior, chanel, brunello and other brands.
Yes Bergdorfs has Dior RTW and my SA explained they are bought like a flagship—they always have a huge assortment!!
 
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I was at Dior for an interim fitting, but my SA wanted me to try on some other things. The best of the items: a Persian lamb/astrakhan car length coat, a bracelet and some bags. DH also tried on a black coat collaboration with Peter Doig ( Dior coats run large). Persian Lamb Coat 29K USD; bracelet 76K USD ; art bag 7300 USD; st honore 4600 USD (prices are approximate as my memory is not the greatest). Notd: I adore the LD art bags, but they are extremely heavy empty (somehow even heavier than regular LDs), so I haven’t bought any yet
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love that Persian lamb car coat on you!! :love: amazing color.


I was at Dior for an interim fitting, but my SA wanted me to try on some other things. The best of the items: a Persian lamb/astrakhan car length coat, a bracelet and some bags. DH also tried on a black coat collaboration with Peter Doig ( Dior coats run large). Persian Lamb Coat 29K USD; bracelet 76K USD ; art bag 7300 USD; st honore 4600 USD (prices are approximate as my memory is not the greatest). Notd: I adore the LD art bags, but they are extremely heavy empty (somehow even heavier than regular LDs), so I haven’t bought any yet
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You look so cure @880 those pants are to die for. Always enjoy your RTW adventures. Would love to see your husbands coat too, trying to get some RTW for my husband on our upcoming anniversary and always welcome the inspo :biggrin:
 
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I was at Dior for an interim fitting, but my SA wanted me to try on some other things. The best of the items: a Persian lamb/astrakhan car length coat, a bracelet and some bags. DH also tried on a black coat collaboration with Peter Doig ( Dior coats run large). Persian Lamb Coat 29K USD; bracelet 76K USD ; art bag 7300 USD; st honore 4600 USD (prices are approximate as my memory is not the greatest). Notd: I adore the LD art bags, but they are extremely heavy empty (somehow even heavier than regular LDs), so I haven’t bought any yet
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I am confused. Which of these beauties did you take home? I love the bag.
 
Thank you @xiaoxiao and @platanoparty. @platanoparty, I love Diors RTW for men, but my DH and I are 53, and he’s more brunello cuchinelli in style than Dior. But, he did buy a Dior pea coat which is much simpler and more classic than a lot of the other RTW pieces. The suiting seems to run full (odd considering how slim the women’s tailored Bar jackets are). In coats, DH is a 48 in both brunello and Dior, if that helps you ascertain sizing. Probably a size medium sweater.

@lulilu, I love the bag too, and I might get it even though it’s heavy. Didnt purchase the coat or bracelet either. My SA just likes to pick stuff that he thinks would work on me, like the persian lamb. I tried it on, but I told him that the last time I wore Persian Lamb was in HS in 1984 when my friends and i would go vintage shopping and find old lady PL with mink collars.

SA and jewelry manager also know that I’m not currently wearing WG, and stylistically Dior jewelry design, which is romantic and whimsical, isn’t really my aesthetic. Somehow they see it as a challenge. The bracelet is the only thing that I might consider (DH likes it) but they also know I would probably buy something like the WG diamond serpenti or another house‘s design for substantially less money :smile:

since dior staff are so generous with their time for me, I also let the tailor know to take her time, so first four pics include some of the pieces that they’ve delivered recently Im still waiting on prefall alterations, bc I told the tailor that Im happy to take delivery after September 30 when the weather Is cooler. :smile:

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I was at Dior for an interim fitting, but my SA wanted me to try on some other things. The best of the items: a Persian lamb/astrakhan car length coat, a bracelet and some bags. DH also tried on a black coat collaboration with Peter Doig ( Dior coats run large). Persian Lamb Coat 29K USD; bracelet 76K USD ; art bag 7300 USD; st honore 4600 USD (prices are approximate as my memory is not the greatest). Notd: I adore the LD art bags, but they are extremely heavy empty (somehow even heavier than regular LDs), so I haven’t bought any yet
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The astrakhan coat :loveeyes:
 
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