I mean, I’ve seen some deals online that just scream “too good to be true,” and usually, they ARE. Remember that time I thought I scored a genuine Gucci belt for, like, 50 bucks? Yeah, that ended with a buckle that fell off after, like, two wears and a very awkward conversation with a vaguely Eastern European-sounding customer service rep. Never again.
But back to LOEWE. So, you’ve got places like NET-A-PORTER and Saks, which are obviously the real deal, right? “Luxury women’s fashion,” they say. “Free shipping and returns!” All sounds very legit and lovely. Then you’ve got Bloomingdale’s throwing around the “Loyallist” thing and “Free Shipping & Free Returns for Loyallists or most Orders Over $150!” Which is great, but also… it feels like you have to jump through hoops just to get a decent deal.
And then Mytheresa chimes in with the “designer brooches, earrings & bracelets” and the “fast delivery.” Fast delivery is ALWAYS tempting, let’s be real. But I always wonder, like, *how* fast? Are they just chucking it in a van with a dude who’s gonna stop for a burrito halfway through?
The real mystery, though, is what constitutes “overrun stock.” I mean, are we talking slightly flawed pieces? Designs that didn’t quite take off? Stuff they just need to clear out to make room for the new season’s madness? It’s like a treasure hunt, but you’re not entirely sure what you’re hunting *for*.
And then there’s this website that talks about “beautifully crafted jewellery pieces or watches incorporating materials such as plated gold and leather, all stamped with the label’s distinctive style.” Plated gold? Hmmm…is that the same as real gold or is the gold going to wear off after a few wears? I’d be careful about that.
And finally, the Japanese LOEWE site with all the artisanal talk… It’s just a whole different level of fancy. You can almost hear the tiny hammers and the gentle sighs of the artisans as they hand-craft each piece. But is *that* the stuff that ends up on sale? Probably not.