Official Faure le Page Thread

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#211
rowy65 said:
Great post. I'm still weighing it out. I think what's bothering me the most is the $120 shipping charge. Hopefully over the next few months, someone I know will be traveling to Paris and can bring the bag home to me.
Click to expand...
Basically, on the Daily Battles you end up saving about $75 if someone buys it for you in Paris and brings it over (instead of having it shipped). Don't forget that if the bag is bought in Paris and transported back to the US by a friend, you will NOT be reimbursed the full 20% French sales tax when the Duty-Free paperwork is done at the store and the airport. You only get 12% of the bag's in-store price reimbursed, and IF it's onto a credit card (after a 2-month delay). Otherwise they can also reimburse part of the tax directly at the airport in cash, but it's less (I think you only get 10% reimbursed if it's in cash). So, to simplify, for a bag that costs 1000 euros in the store, you get reimbursed 120 euros if it's credited onto a credit card, and 100 euros if you get the detax in cash at the airport.
 
#212
ParisTexan said:
I heard a rumor that they were considering Barney's or Bergdorf. They seem to want a very exclusive, limited distribution in the US, so are considering it v. carefully.
Click to expand...

ParisTexan said:
Basically, on the Daily Battles you end up saving about $75 if someone buys it for you in Paris and brings it over (instead of having it shipped). Don't forget that if the bag is bought in Paris and transported back to the US by a friend, you will NOT be reimbursed the full 20% French sales tax when the Duty-Free paperwork is done at the store and the airport. You only get 12% of the bag's in-store price reimbursed, and IF it's onto a credit card (after a 2-month delay). Otherwise they can also reimburse part of the tax directly at the airport in cash, but it's less (I think you only get 10% reimbursed if it's in cash). So, to simplify, for a bag that costs 1000 euros in the store, you get reimbursed 120 euros if it's credited onto a credit card, and 100 euros if you get the detax in cash at the airport.
Click to expand...

Thanks so much for helpful info. I can't seem to get this bag out of mind. I do so hope they consider distribution in the US. I'm really liking the pop collection
 
#213
rowy65 said:
Thanks so much for helpful info. I can't seem to get this bag out of mind. I do so hope they consider distribution in the US. I'm really liking the pop collection
Click to expand...

HI ROWY65,

I don't post much and usually just enjoy everyone's thoughts and photos but if you're hesitating on the pop collection but can't get it out of your mind...GET IT NOW. RUN, don't walk!

The Daily Battle Pop Collection is almost gone. I was just in their Cambon and Galeries Lafayette stores and they only have the green and pink available.

It's a beautiful bag for a number of reasons. First of all, I love the history and uniqueness of the brand. It's understated with a "pop", practical to use, durable and the quality and workmanship (since the brand prefers to stay humble) is still heartfelt. Since it is a limited collection, each piece is numbered. Not to mention, the price point is reasonable (it's 645 euros by the way and not 635, but still).

I've recommended it to my friends and they've gone gaga over it!

Need I say more?! Happy Shopping!
 
#214
TaLuLaGee said:
HI ROWY65,

I don't post much and usually just enjoy everyone's thoughts and photos but if you're hesitating on the pop collection but can't get it out of your mind...GET IT NOW. RUN, don't walk!

The Daily Battle Pop Collection is almost gone. I was just in their Cambon and Galeries Lafayette stores and they only have the green and pink available.

It's a beautiful bag for a number of reasons. First of all, I love the history and uniqueness of the brand. It's understated with a "pop", practical to use, durable and the quality and workmanship (since the brand prefers to stay humble) is still heartfelt. Since it is a limited collection, each piece is numbered. Not to mention, the price point is reasonable (it's 645 euros by the way and not 635, but still).

I've recommended it to my friends and they've gone gaga over it!


Need I say more?! Happy Shopping!
Click to expand...

Thanks for the heads up! I'm still on the fence but I guess we shall see. As much as I love the pop collection I'm also quite enamored with the regular green.
 
#218
I was in Paris over the weekend, and finally took the plunge and acquired a Faure Le Page piece at the Rue Cambon store.

Having had my heart set on getting one of the pochettes for my iPad Mini, I was gutted to find out that the smallest size pochette couldn't fit the Mini, and the next size up was simply too big for it.

Previously, I had considered getting myself the gun pouch out of the sheer novelty of it, but after mulling it over, and pawing the pouch, I decided against it, since I couldn't, for the life of me, think about when or what I would use the pouch for.

Having said that, I did fall in love with the bags, and I ended up walking out of the store with a gorge Le 35 MM bag, in Gris Acier. I've always wanted a small duffel bag, with a shoulder strap, but debated about finding the right one, and once I found the Faure Le Page version, I certainly didn't look back. I considered the Daily Battle, but I just found the bucket silhouette of the tote too feminine for my tastes. I also preferred a more sturdy bag in comparison to a tote... It currently retails for €690.

I hemmed and hawed and debated between the Gris Acier and the Bleu Paris, but ended up going with my gut, and with my first initial choice, the Gris Acier. There's just a certain je ne sais quoi about it, especially when combined with the scale motif, to give it that armour vibe...

The sales assistants were very helpful as well. The Le 35 MM comes with a thin and thick shoulder strap, but she didn't have the thick one in stock, and promised to ship it over to my address in London free of charge once they receive the stock. Also, had I decided to stay in Paris for about a week, I would have been able to have the bag hot-stamped with my initials, but unfortunately, my schedule just didn't permit it.

Without further adieu, please find below, my new Le 35 MM, in Gris Acier. Apologies for the flash, it was just too dark last night to get a decent pic...
 

Attachments

  • 10598232_323818484464766_1448839096_n.jpg
    10598232_323818484464766_1448839096_n.jpg
    123.1 KB · Views: 3,352
  • Like
Reactions: lovethe1urwith
#219
Prada Prince said:
I was in Paris over the weekend, and finally took the plunge and acquired a Faure Le Page piece at the Rue Cambon store.

Having had my heart set on getting one of the pochettes for my iPad Mini, I was gutted to find out that the smallest size pochette couldn't fit the Mini, and the next size up was simply too big for it.

Previously, I had considered getting myself the gun pouch out of the sheer novelty of it, but after mulling it over, and pawing the pouch, I decided against it, since I couldn't, for the life of me, think about when or what I would use the pouch for.

Having said that, I did fall in love with the bags, and I ended up walking out of the store with a gorge Le 35 MM bag, in Gris Acier. I've always wanted a small duffel bag, with a shoulder strap, but debated about finding the right one, and once I found the Faure Le Page version, I certainly didn't look back. I considered the Daily Battle, but I just found the bucket silhouette of the tote too feminine for my tastes. I also preferred a more sturdy bag in comparison to a tote... It currently retails for €690.

I hemmed and hawed and debated between the Gris Acier and the Bleu Paris, but ended up going with my gut, and with my first initial choice, the Gris Acier. There's just a certain je ne sais quoi about it, especially when combined with the scale motif, to give it that armour vibe...

The sales assistants were very helpful as well. The Le 35 MM comes with a thin and thick shoulder strap, but she didn't have the thick one in stock, and promised to ship it over to my address in London free of charge once they receive the stock. Also, had I decided to stay in Paris for about a week, I would have been able to have the bag hot-stamped with my initials, but unfortunately, my schedule just didn't permit it.

Without further adieu, please find below, my new Le 35 MM, in Gris Acier. Apologies for the flash, it was just too dark last night to get a decent pic...
Click to expand...

First, Prada prince , let me congratulate you on your gorgeous piece. It's so different from the styles I've seen on their collection. Secondly, color choice is awesome. Always go with your gut. Next, did the rue cambon shop have any daily battle in the pop collection left? I've emailed Claudia but haven't heard back from her yet. I had been hemming and hawing about buying a daily battle but have recently decided to take the plunge.
 
#221
rowy65 said:
First, Prada prince , let me congratulate you on your gorgeous piece. It's so different from the styles I've seen on their collection. Secondly, color choice is awesome. Always go with your gut. Next, did the rue cambon shop have any daily battle in the pop collection left? I've emailed Claudia but haven't heard back from her yet. I had been hemming and hawing about buying a daily battle but have recently decided to take the plunge.
Click to expand...


Thanks Rowy!

I'm not sure if I saw the daily battles in the pop collection at the rue cambon boutique, but I definitely remember seeing a few of those at the Galeries Lafayette concession... Maybe best to give both places a call... Good luck!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top