Help Prioritize my Paris Shopping Plans

[ItsPurseonal]

Maybe, get something you can't get anywhere else for example, a Joseph Duclos bag (which could be mini and blue) or an exclusive from another brand. I would much prefer this than an H, and you can just go to the store and try without all that needless and warrantless pressure. Same with Chanel.


Why not just organise a day shopping in Paris, going to your favourite store? Browse, have fun without having to secure that 'thing' on your list. When you've seen what (exclusives) Paris has to offer, you can make up your mind and may want to go back if you have time.

Good point. As I was considering my strategy for shopping in Paris, another worry was that I would have spent $$ and get an Hermes appointment at the end of my trip. I like the browse first, buy later strategy

 

[ItsPurseonal]

Personnaly, I would try to respect the budget I wanted to put in my purchase and what I feel I can afford without feelind bad. If you think you can have any regrets by purchasing too much, just don't and think about your future house and car. Just as you said, you don't want to feel pressured to sell something. Hold on to that thought.

When I go to a different country, especially one where there's options I can't have in my hometown, I go for that first. I try to make the perfect choice between what's the hardest to get and what I would wear the most so I don't have any regrets. Even if I know how some items are a goal in my mind, if I won't wear those that often, I just pass. If what I purchased seems usefull in a daily basis, I know it won't feel like a bad choice in the end.

If I can make any more advice, even if you don't have any Hermès appointment, try to get one on the boutique after purchasing your shalw by asking nicely if there's someone free to show you bags. I love the Sèvre boutique, SA are just nicer there than in any other places in Hermès Paris. I always went without leather appointment and they still made it work.

Yes, good point about how much use I’d get out of anything I buy. I bought a bag in Italy last year and, though I don’t think about the “experience” buying it, I wear it a ton and get a lot of satisfaction that it was a good purchase. I’ll also try my luck asking for cancellations but not getting my hopes up

 

[ItsPurseonal]

Agree 100% with this! house and car and essentials come first. my favorite mementos of Paris are photos I take
have a wonderful time! Also agree with @Alienza re LV foundation. The current Warhol Basquiat exhibit is fun.

Thank you for the recommendation! Yes, agree - photos and food are always my favorite mementos

 

[cyrill]

I went to Paris last Fall, and already had in mind that I want to visit Moynat while there, and get a bag. I went to the store and get exactly what I really want, and it makes the trip truly memorable for me.

There are queueing on most of the stores there so I suggest you decides which store you really wanna go and see instead of wasting time waiting.