
If you make good use of overseas shopping sites, you can not only get luxury brand clothing at a great price, but also purchase sneakers that are at a premium due to their booming popularity at a fixed price, or be among the first to shop for brands that have not yet arrived in Japan. In this issue, we will introduce a selection of popular overseas men’s clothing shopping sites that highly-sensitive men should definitely check out. (Please check the latest information on tariffs, shipping charges, return policies, etc. at each site before using the site.)
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1 The main overseas shopping site for men's clothing, with an overwhelming selection and generous service.FARFETCH
Farfetch, a fashion e-commerce site with an impressive selection made possible by partnering with boutiques around the world, including small and medium-sized boutiques. 2,900 partners as of March 31, 2018. Clothing lovers will find that the world has become a truly convenient place, as they can browse items from select stores around the world through Farfetch with a single smartphone without having to go abroad. The site mainly offers men’s apparel, vintage items, watches, and accessories, and it delivers to 190 countries around the world, so you don’t have to worry about being transferred to a relatively inconvenient overseas city. You can rest assured that you will be able to find what you are looking for even if you are relocating to an inconvenient overseas city.
Farfetch works with retailers on a pay-for-performance basis, with an average of 30% of each retailer’s sales coming through Farfetch, making it an inseparable part of the retailer’s product lineup, especially for stores that have a good sense of style but are struggling with declining sales in their stores. The store offers a wide selection of established luxury brands such as Valentino, Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Comme des Garcons, as well as emerging brands discovered by discerning buyers from around the world, so you are sure to discover something new and enjoyable every time you visit.
Shipping to Japan (total amountover 28,000 yen):1,500 yen (international shipping, standard delivery)/ 2,600 yen (international shipping, express delivery)/ 550-700 yen (domestic shipping)
Shipping to Japan (total amount under 28,000 yen): 4,100 yen (international shipping)/ 690 yen (domestic shipping) per store
Returns: Free pick-up service
2 A leading Italian store visited by many Pitti attendees. You can also get rare sneakers if you earn points!LUISAVIAROMA.COM
An e-commerce site operated by Luisa Via Roma, a globally influential Florentine boutique. One of the interesting features of this site is the Sneakers Club, a system in which the points you earn every time you shop can be used to purchase products, but you can also join the club in exchange for 2000 points.
The exclusive site for Sneakers Club members only has a lineup of upcoming rare sneakers. They are relatively easy to obtain compared to other sites, so if you like sneakers, you may definitely want to save up your points and join. ( Nike products can only be purchased from EU member countries, the UK, and Switzerland. ) Also, Louisa Via Roma’s stylish packaging makes it a great gift idea.
Shipping to Japan: € 31 (5044 yen)
Returns: free
3 Luxury brands to getFLANNELS.COM
This popular e-commerce site originated from a select boutique founded in 1987 by Tom and Ruth Chapman in Wimbledon, southwest London. The site has strength in handling luxury brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, and others in their home town. It is not unusual to find popular items that are out of stock at official brand stores in Japan in stock at flannelz.com. Flannelz.com is also known as a site often used by resellers who acquire items here and resell them in Japan at high prices.
Shipping to Japan: 3,107 yen
Returns: free