What's going on? Rampant quoting of Los Angelinos speaking the harsh truth of New York, at least from the perspective of those who do not know the ins-and-outs of how to shop here:
“We have lots of these stores in L.A.,” Ms. Bandaryan said. “We just wanted something new.”
New York Pobrecita! Tough medicine and at the worst time, no doubt. Does L.A. have tax-free clothing shopping on items under $100 dollars that are not accessories or shoes? I don't think so, please let me know if I'm wrong.
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yeah i'm really shocked they weren't able to find the "unique boutiques" they were craving while shopping on fifth avenue...
If sales on 5th Ave. haven't inspired you to look for better sales (and stock) elsewhere, I don't know what will. Though that is the only Takashimaya in the city...
I'm thinking of doing the "Hermes" test later this week to see if their scarfs are recession proof.
As an Angelino, the idea of shopping in New York is a little less glamorous now that H&Ms are starting to open out West. It used to be all I would buy for my sister and girlfriends back home because no one else would have it (and they wouldn't know how cheap I am).
like many things, globalization and the internet have changed the act of shopping significantly over the last two decades. whether it's the fact that you can buy practically anything you want from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world with an internet connection, or the fact that your city has many of the global chains that major metropolitans like NYC, London, Paris, Tokyo, LA, etc. I have often thought to myself that shopping in NYC doesn't seem that special for the average person. What can i buy on the streets on NYC that i can't really buy anywhere else besides little statues of the empire state building?
I guess if you are a very end shopper, NYC has plenty of clothing boutiques from top designers that you can't find in other cities. If you enjoy the act of shopping, NYC is fun because you can walk from store, to store, to store for hours. On average thought, you probably won't find the actual shopping experience any different from visiting your local mall in Spokane, WA. In fact, i often dread shopping for simple things like towels, pillows, shoes, etc in NYC. On the whole NYC clerks are the most disinterested and rude group of people you'll ever meet and stores are always beyond crowded. Unless you are really up for it, shopping in NYC is hell.
well, sometimes you really do need to try stuff on before you buy it. i don't want to spend $25 in shipping-return-re-shipping fees to find out that nike shoes run big. and sometimes you really need a second opinion plus shopping with your friends is fun!
and as of spring 2009 (so they say) we finally get Topshop!!
Well, I think what "pistole" is saying is that, for those of us from 'afar,' there was a time when shopping in New York would result in a radically different wardrobe than the JC Penneys and other department stores that sprang up in America.
When I was a 15, I was SO excited to go to Chicago. I bought a Kangol from Urban Outfitters (there were no UOs in NC then) and a yellow jacket from North Face. I wore them all the time.
Of course, now it behooves one to raid the thrifts in rural areas for snap shirts and pristine polyester.
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