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40 euros shipping but tax free! so same retail price basically haha
May I just say...this brand is NOW my new obsession!! LOVE the print and I'm determined to get my mitts on one before people start getting wind of this and cheapo copies start flooding the streets like I see LV and Goyard being done here.
Have emailed the store and yes, their response is very prompt. Can't wait!
Love the heads up! Thanks all. I hope the quality of the bags are as lush as the pics depict.
Have emailed the store and yes, their response is very prompt. Can't wait!
Love the heads up! Thanks all. I hope the quality of the bags are as lush as the pics depict.
May I just say...this brand is NOW my new obsession!! LOVE the print and I'm determined to get my mitts on one before people start getting wind of this and cheapo copies start flooding the streets like I see LV and Goyard being done here.
Have emailed the store and yes, their response is very prompt. Can't wait!
Love the heads up! Thanks all. I hope the quality of the bags are as lush as the pics depict.
Congrats! What did you order? Did you find a good source of pics in addition to what folks have shared here? Their website is still just a static page.
Let's hope it's a very long while before the knock-offs start appearing.
Just wanted to post a sort of update on my daily hunt.
I used the bag when traveling to Tokyo.
I reaaaaally put a lot of stuff in it.
And was using it on a rather daily basis as well.
It hold up really really well and still looks lovely
The only thing that bothers me is the quality of the edge dye.
but its a rather small complaint tbh.
Today I wore the gunpouch as intended for the first time
I used the bag when traveling to Tokyo.
I reaaaaally put a lot of stuff in it.
And was using it on a rather daily basis as well.
It hold up really really well and still looks lovely
The only thing that bothers me is the quality of the edge dye.
but its a rather small complaint tbh.
Today I wore the gunpouch as intended for the first time
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I'm eyeing the large day tote. The Day battle they call it. And the pictures the store sent to me were pretty good http://forum.purseblog.com/images/smilies2/cool.gif
I saw a FLP bag 5 days ago on a man in Frankfurt... I was totally in love with it!!!! I think I have to go to Paris!!! Its really pretty!
i also just got a 40 euro quote to ship a passport cover that costs 180 euros ..cheaper than a plane ticket to paris but maybe it would be better if the lady said 220 euros for the passport with free shipping....
so true
I just got back from Paris and bought the small gun coin pouch in navy. Loved the store and the SA were really great. We had just been in Goyard and while it's a lovely store, IMO FLP was so much better! Definitely go when you're in Paris.
We also just visited the FLP store. I almost got the gun wallet in navy, but decided on the grey.
Thanks to all those who had contributed to this thread, I was able to order a Daily Battle tote (love the name!) from FLP, which suits me to a T! The first mens bag I was initiated to was a Goyard St. Louis GM. I simply love it! Used to question why coated canvas would command prices similar to good leather (I still do to a certain extent), but it turns out that I find it more practical than leather, because of its lightness and durability (water-proof and scratch-proof). I also really appreciate how versatile and unfussy a tote is. I carried it around so much that I decided to get a second one to share its workload. I wanted something different but in the same league, but before I knew about FLP, the only choice was Moynat, which doesnt exactly thrill me (maybe because of its LVMH connection?) Anyway, it was a pleasurable experience from the moment the lady picked up my call at FLP. A few noteworthy points:
1. The prices have been raised since last reported. A Daily Battle GM has gone from 590 euros to 610 euros.
2. Dont know about other items, but St. Louis vs Daily Battle would be an apple-to-apple comparison... The current retail price of a St. Louis GM (standard colours) is about 800 euros, and the fact that a Daily Battle seems to be priced a lot lower is quite deceptive. Reason being St. Louis comes with a pouch tied to one of its handles, whereas a Daily Battle doesnt come with anything. A pouch sized similar to the St. Louis pouch costs about 190 euros, so the whole package works out to be more or less on par with a St. Louis.
3. The finish of the FLP canvas seems more rubbery and synthetic than the Goyard canvas. The Goyard canvas is a bit more glossy on the outside and rougher on the inside.
4. The Daily Battle appears to be slightly heavier, thus possibly sturdier than the St. Louis. However, while the handles of a St. Louis branch out and sandwich the canvas where they are stitched together, the handles of a Daily Battle are attached to only one side of the canvas. Wonder if that would make a difference to the strength.
5. While Goyards canvas comes in about a dozen different shades and each has its own charm, FLPs canvas only comes in four more muted shades, and the gray coloured one really stands apart from the rest (even objectively speaking). The pattern is supposed to be inspired by armour scales, so a gray colour is more befitting.
6. For mail orders from outside of Europe, the whole of the VAT will be taken off. In my case, it was more than enough to cover the shipping cost. If you buy the items in person and apply for de-tax upon leaving Europe, you only get part of your VAT back. It can be quite a hassle too...you have to allow for ample time for one thing, as there could be long queues sometimes at the de-tax counter.
7. In case anybody wants to contact the boutique via email, it is [email protected]. It is not listed on their website, which looks very much under construction.
Apologise for the long message, but just very excited with my new find
1. The prices have been raised since last reported. A Daily Battle GM has gone from 590 euros to 610 euros.
2. Dont know about other items, but St. Louis vs Daily Battle would be an apple-to-apple comparison... The current retail price of a St. Louis GM (standard colours) is about 800 euros, and the fact that a Daily Battle seems to be priced a lot lower is quite deceptive. Reason being St. Louis comes with a pouch tied to one of its handles, whereas a Daily Battle doesnt come with anything. A pouch sized similar to the St. Louis pouch costs about 190 euros, so the whole package works out to be more or less on par with a St. Louis.
3. The finish of the FLP canvas seems more rubbery and synthetic than the Goyard canvas. The Goyard canvas is a bit more glossy on the outside and rougher on the inside.
4. The Daily Battle appears to be slightly heavier, thus possibly sturdier than the St. Louis. However, while the handles of a St. Louis branch out and sandwich the canvas where they are stitched together, the handles of a Daily Battle are attached to only one side of the canvas. Wonder if that would make a difference to the strength.
5. While Goyards canvas comes in about a dozen different shades and each has its own charm, FLPs canvas only comes in four more muted shades, and the gray coloured one really stands apart from the rest (even objectively speaking). The pattern is supposed to be inspired by armour scales, so a gray colour is more befitting.
6. For mail orders from outside of Europe, the whole of the VAT will be taken off. In my case, it was more than enough to cover the shipping cost. If you buy the items in person and apply for de-tax upon leaving Europe, you only get part of your VAT back. It can be quite a hassle too...you have to allow for ample time for one thing, as there could be long queues sometimes at the de-tax counter.
7. In case anybody wants to contact the boutique via email, it is [email protected]. It is not listed on their website, which looks very much under construction.
Apologise for the long message, but just very excited with my new find
Thanks for this practical and detailed info, demonlover. Any chance you might post a pic for us? Mod shots would be extra-awesome...