I read somewhere that GAP take the same prices like the $ prices in the US for the European stores but instead of putting $ they use €. So that might be a reason why GAP is more expensive Zara (which is already overpriced for their quality from time to time). The article was older and haven't been in London or France for awhile I can't say if this procedure is still going.
I read somewhere that GAP take the same prices like the $ prices in the US for the European stores but instead of putting $ they use €. So that might be a reason why GAP is more expensive Zara (which is already overpriced for their quality from time to time). The article was older and haven't been in London or France for awhile I can't say if this procedure is still going.
that is so stupid because there is a BIG difference between $20, £20 and €20 for example.
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^ Gap is definitely more expensive in the UK and Europe. It's the same for most US brands that set up in Europe -Abercrombie, for example, charges £60+ for a standard collared shirt ($120). Not that you'd want to buy it, but still... Any US denim label will basically just change the dollar sign into £s to get a UK price.
Then again, EVERYTHING is more expensive in the UK than in the US. Food is more expensive (whenever I eat in the US it works out at £=$, i.e. it's twice as expensive in the UK), same goes for electrical appliances, home decorating stuff, etc. It costs £35 for me to fill up the tank of my 1.6l engine VW ($70). The only things that seem to stay constant through dollar/euro/pound translation are proper luxury goods -designer shoes and (I've found) ipods, macbooks etc. -things which don't seem to be priced relative to the cost of living. I buy so much of US ebay now because even after paying around $20 a pop for shipping and then customs on top it's still cheaper than shopping here.
I'm going waay off topic -my point was that Gap itself isn't a higher-end store in the UK (because everything here's pretty expensive by US standards), it's just that its UK prices are high for the UK high street. I couldn't find a standard cardigan in there the other day for less than £35 ($70).
not sure if this thread is for Gap in general or only the Pierre Hardy collab.. however, on many occasions have i noticed in the UK that the currency sign was only changed from the $ to the £... yup rip off!
i always buy in bulk when im in NY
well first of all, I don't think Gap is substantially more expensive than Zara. I would say they are pretty on par. Zara in Canada for example, is quite expensive, but at the same time there is a conversion to the Canadian dollar,duty fees, etc. which also hikes up the price. And no, not all retailers just change the $ to the pound sign, obviously the stock is different in these two stores but ultimately Gap is an american company and I would expect it to be cheaper in the US. Same thing for high end brands as well, if you compare the price of 3.1 Philip Lim on NAP from the UK to the American site, there is a big difference. Anyway, yes the cost of living in London is more expensive than the cost of living in rural Idaho, but you get paid more and some things ARE cheaper in the UK
CROSSING THE POND: Those who have made a trip to France or England in recent weeks may have come back with pair of Gap shoes from a capsule collection of Pierre Hardy. Those who haven't, though, need not fret: They may soon be able to get their hands on a pair here. The line, which is part of Gap's Design Editions program and initially targeted the European market, is said to be heading to Gap stores in the U.S. next year. Few details could be learned, but the move would mirror Gap's strategy for Roland Mouret, whose capsule collection of dresses first launched in Europe and was then brought over for limited distribution Stateside last year.
from wwd
The line will be available in stateside Gap stores this spring. As for what to expect, "Hardy, known for his sculptural sky-high stilettos under his eight-year-old signature label, as well as those he designed for edgy brands such as Balenciaga, adopted Gap's casual aesthetic in creating the collection. The spring line includes a wooden wedge sandal with an ankle strap in printed fabrics and a chambray. There is also a strappy chunk-heel sandal and a flat, leather gladiator style. The shoes will retail for $78 to $98 at about 75 Gap stores."
so it seems that the shoes may be cheaper here than in the UK! that's weird. and im surprised that the shoes will be in 75 stores (i think only 4 had the roland mouret for gap dresses last year)
i have seen some gap items marked "european collection" at one of the gap's in boston. they dont seem terribly expensive.
the collection IS designed by phoebe philo but can't be publicized due to contractual issues.
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