Designer Sales in the U.S.
As much as I enjoy shopping in Paris, I've always found better deals in the U.S., especially with the euro/dollar exchange rate being so unfavorable for Americans. Chanel definitely has sales in its U.S. boutiques, usually twice a year. You can sign up at their web site for e-mails that announce sales. I've been to the sales in NYC and Boston boutiques ... mostly shoes and clothing and costume jewelry. Don't remember seeing handbags on sale. Hermes does have sales in NYC but these are not at their boutique ... normally held offsite. Actually there is a sale going on right now (and also usually in March) - scarves, ties, clothing, canvas bags, china/crystal, belts, shoes. Racked.com is a good web site that keeps track of all the big sales in NYC. As far as I know, LV does not hold sales ... I have never seen LV sold at a discount at a reputable, official retailer.