^ the prices at american stores such as neiman marcus and eluxury are going to be different from the prices at european boutiques because they often factor in the costs to import the merchandise into the united states. if you are foreigner and you buy from the e.u...as long as customs doesn't catch you on it, you can sometimes get it at a slightly lower price because you are eligible for a VAT refund (just ask for a receipt from the store). on the other hand though, if you are purchasing from those boutiques over the phone, you may be charged not only duties from customs, but also a high shipping cost.