The 2024 Goyard Price List (EXTENDED Paris Edition)!
For the first time, The Luxury Lowdown is presenting you with 2024 Goyard Price List! Now this is NOT a comprehensive list since there's no way I can get pricing for everything but I tried my hardest to get as many data points as possible. What you've usually seen on my blog are price comparisons between the U.S. versus other countries and the Goyard items I usually compare are the three main totes. Well, this
Where to Buy the Cheapest Chanel in 2024
I know the year is almost over but still didn't think it was too late to post about where to buy the cheapest Chanel in 2024! Currency fluctuates every year so it's always interesting so see where the best luxury deals are nowadays. This is extremely true for Chanel since years ago, they had decided to change all of their pricing to closely match with all of its stores around the world. Long gone are
Seriously, How Much is the VAT Refund in France? LV? Chanel? Goyard?
Do you ever wonder exactly how much is the VAT refund in France is? I've read online that you're supposed to get 20% back but the tax refund companies that process the paperwork for you actually takes a cut. In the end, you end up getting 12% back or at least that is what the paperwork always says. But I know after the conversion fee and credit card fees, it's even a smaller percentage of
2024 Louis Vuitton Pricing Guide (USA vs. Japan)
Since the Japanese Yen is weak against the US dollar right now, I decided to make for the first time, a Louis Vuitton Pricing Guide! I really wanted to see if if Louis Vuitton Japan is cheaper than in the U.S. or not especially, since in the past, it was infamous for being more expensive. I remember even as a kid, all the Japanese tourists would come to the States, especially Hawaii, to buy all
The 2023 Ultimate Guide to Luxury Shopping in Hawaii
I know the year is almost over but here's the 2023 refresh on my Ultimate Guide to Luxury Shopping in Hawaii! If you didn't see on my Instagram stories, I asked all of you what stores you wanted to see and I literally spent all Labor Day weekend walking around to all the shops for you. Most of the stores that have the special Hawaii pricing stayed the same but there were some new and
Where to Buy the Cheapest Chanel in 2023
Since it's been awhile, I thought it would be nice to update my blog post on where to buy the cheapest Chanel in 2023. The U.S. dollar is still pretty strong throughout the world, but it's definitely not as strong as it was back in October 2022. I kick myself for not buying more things when I was in Japan last year or even trying to make a trip out to Europe, but when you
The Ultimate Guide to the Christian Dior Outlet
I have finally made it to the Christian Dior Outlet, everyone! While I was on a work trip out in New York last week, I decided to spend an extra day visiting Woodbury Commons which is a premium outlet mall much like the Desert Hills Premium Outlets that I always talk about. I've heard for years that there is a Christian Dior Outlet in New York and it happens to be the only one in
Alert: Special Hawaii Pricing on Gucci Shoes and Ready-To-Wear Now!
If you are going to Hawaii anytime soon and want to purchase a Gucci item, you might be in a better position than you think! Last month, you could only get the special Hawaii discount on bags and wallets. Well, my lovely sales associate just told me that the Gucci in Hawaii has now included shoes and ready-to-wear in the Special Hawaii Pricing category! That means all bags, wallets, shoes, and ready-to-wear clothing will receive
Where to Buy the Cheapest Chanel in 2022
Today, we are going to do a deep dive into where to buy the cheapest Chanel in 2022 since this has been on my mind lately. The U.S. dollar is the strongest that I've seen in years and it just makes me what to travel abroad and spend money, especially on luxury goods! I currently have a trip planned for the beginning of November to South Korea and Japan so I was eager to find
A Closer Look: Goyard Artois MM
Today, we are going to take a closer look at the Goyard Artois MM bag. When I went to Paris last year, my friend asked me to pick up this purse for her and I regret not getting one of my own. At that time, I really couldn't afford to spend money on a lot of luxury goods so I told myself that the next time I'm in Europe, I will definitely buy myself one.