During the summer in late
July I took a holiday to New York, wanting to score my first Chanel purchase at
a cheaper price tag, I knew of the notorious price savings (known to be around
12-16%)at this popular airport boutique so I commenced my research in
March! After reading the limited blogs that I managed to find on the subject I
grasped (albeit with limited understanding of the Chanel models available with
the saving at this specific boutique), with only a few bag models being
available, however that was about all I managed to grasp from my research with the
stated prices on various blogs being a few years out of date and with constant
price increases. Therefore, after going through the process successfully and
managing to nab a classic Chanel bag (with a saving of a few hundred pounds!!),
I decided to create an updated blog post on the matter.
To begin with their policy
states that you can reserve two bags 24 hours before your departure. Lusting
after a black WOC with caviar leather and silver hardware (preferably
being manufactured in France!), I phoned the boutique to learn that I had
reserved the last one- phew!
Arriving at the airport,
after passing the south terminal of security, the Chanel boutique is located
one level below towards the left. I had the opportunity of browsing a few other
bags before inspecting the one that I had reserved, I noted that although
Classic flap bags were not present there were;
BAGS
-Boy bags (I spotted a
lambskin old medium for around £2,800)
-Many seasonal pieces
including the canvas Deauville Tote bags
(priced at around £1,500)
-A good
selection of WOCS
-GST bags
SHOES
The same selection that you
would see in a normal boutique including the trademark black ballerina
pumps in black lambskin/calfskin, quilted, plain leather and in suede.
Also I spotted some boots
and sling backs.
In addition, there were
also scarfs, SLG's, a range of their traditional costume jewellery and a
multitude of clothes.
PRICE
In terms of price, I flew
unfortunately on the day of the Brexit price increase (15th July 2016), however
the price I paid was still significantly less that the original boutique price
before the increase.
For my Black WOC with
Silver hardware:
Price before 15th July
increase in normal boutique = £1,380
Price after 15th July
increase in normal boutique = £1,470
Price I paid at Heathrow T5
boutique = £1,220
Please let me know if you
have any other questions and I will try best to answer them!
Until next time! ALBTM
