Can a person buy designer clothing such as Armani, Gucci and others a lot cheaper than what they sell for in the U.S.?
2006-12-18 13:27:28 · 11 answers · asked by Dr. J 1 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Other - Italy
Yes, the prices in Italy for new clothing (current season) is generally slightly cheaper than US prices - this is true for current season, full-priced retail luxury goods. This is because you're not paying the import tax on these items. Also, if you buy luxury goods in Italy, you can ask for the VAT back when you return to the U.S., if you hold an American passport.
2006-12-19 02:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the situation is like now, but 7 years ago designer clothing in Italy was outrageously high, higher than in USA. Perhaps you can now understand why reasonably priced knockoffs are in such great demand. I live in the Philippines, and enjoy the tons of Chinese "Italian" designer goods. :-)
2006-12-18 21:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my friend who is Italian (living in Torino) designer clothing is much more expensive in Italy than in the U.S....she has been to New York and she noticed the prices. She said that things like jeans are much cheaper here.
2006-12-18 22:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by Led*Zep*Babe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh...not really! Don't buy the fakes off the street.
I found AWESOME clothes in the used clothes stores. Amazing coats, jeans and shoes. Give those a try too.
2006-12-19 16:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by avalonlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The World's greatest online clothing establishment is at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Clothing-Store/b?ie=UTF8
2014-06-01 12:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a bit cheaper, since you're not paying for the importation.
2006-12-18 21:29:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
deppends whereu go... in outlets are cheap... but i think prices are preaty much the same everywhere... they are cheaper in europe thats where its made... there american clothes are much more expensive than armani and gucci and roberto cavali ect. and they are ceaper in the US...
2006-12-18 21:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by gaby f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely!!!
2006-12-18 21:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by dahlia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope - I was just there and found that everything was just as expensive, unfortunately.
2006-12-18 21:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by Manrolls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think so, for sure .
2006-12-18 21:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋