https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977752 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:18:56 +0000 Jaime 977752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, without being familiar with any of these examples, I do think it is a question of becoming familiar with quality items and then judging on a case by case basis. Even a spin through Zara can be an education - the quality variation there is astounding.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977747 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:12:14 +0000 Charmian 977747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span>I read recently that the "made exclusively for X store" doesn't typically refer to the item but rather a minor variant on an existing item. &nbsp;It's expensive for designers to design, manufacture, and distribute a completely new item, but it's pretty trivial to add an "exclusive" colorway or material; the "exclusive" label&nbsp;may result in increased customer urgency (and therefore profits).</p> <p>There was an example last summer, with the Stuart Weitzman "Giveable" flat that Angie featured 2 years ago: Nordstrom had an "exclusive"&nbsp;suede version in addition to the regular nappa leather version sold everywhere else. &nbsp;Wish I could find a link for you.</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977319 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:12:02 +0000 MNsara 977319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies for weighing in!&nbsp; And welcome, MaryA! &nbsp;:-)</p> <p>I chuckle at Sylvie's&nbsp;comment:&nbsp; 'spend the time to familiarize yourself with the "standard" line of clothing/accessories/shoes, as the case may be. The more I shop and try things on, the more discerning I become.'&nbsp; </p> <p>Because I can see me&nbsp;telling my husband I'm off to do more 'research' ;-)</p> <p>But it's true, that the more I know the originals, the better I am at seeing (or feeling) the differencs.&nbsp; That's when I became leery of EF made for Macys, or last year's Oryany made for Nordstrom/NAS.</p> <p>Good to hear from MaryA that the Longchamps seems to be&nbsp; more consistent with their usual quality.&nbsp; So maybe it's just the colors offered the additional zipper, or the SA will know.</p> <p>Rachey - yes, what's with that - everyone carrying the 'exclusive' model ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977288 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:45:50 +0000 MaryA 977288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a very quiet long-time lurker/observer on YLF (Hi everyone!)&nbsp;but I do know about this tote. I have used mine continually for almost three years and it is just starting to show some wear plus my daughter used one as her book/tote bag as a graduate student in Scotland for over a year before it ever got even a little worn. We have also purchased the regular Longchamps bags and there is absolutely no difference between them and this expandable tote. I hope you find this information helpful in deciding whether or not to buy the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977270 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:36:38 +0000 rachylou 977270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really understand what that means, "made exclusively for X store." Because this lady in this one store kept telling me this and when I googled it, pretty much seemed everyone was selling this shoe. And everybody else had more colours. Maybe I didn't understand which shoe she was talking about.</p> <p>But anyways, I just look at the actual item to see if it's any good. The spiel is kinda yada yada to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977222 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:10:23 +0000 Thistle 977222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I share your sentiments!&nbsp; All I can say is you'd have to go see and touch the bag to know for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977217 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:07:31 +0000 Sylvie 977217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you're being too much of a perfectionist and you should decide for yourself on a case by case basis.</p> <p>I share your feelings and I too am a bit leery of "Made Exclusively for".&nbsp; Especially when it comes to the Anniversary sale, I have heard rumors that some of the designer items made specially for the sale do not have the same level of quality as the non-sale items.</p> <p>I think the only solution from the consumer side is to spend the time to familiarize yourself with the "standard" line of clothing/accessories/shoes, as the case may be.&nbsp; The more I shop and try things on, the more discerning I become.</p> <p>Ultimately, if an item meets my quality standards, I need to decide if it's worth the price to me. &nbsp;And we know that high quality and low quality items are found at all pricepoints.&nbsp; With all due respect, there have been items panned by Angie/forum members that I thought were awesome and items recommended by Angie/forum members that I thought were poor quality or didn't last long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977151 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:23:01 +0000 Beth 977151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often have the same thoughts and hesitations. Looking forward to seeing what kind of responses you get (maybe from those who have more behind-the-scenes knowledge?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-nordstrom-exclusive#post-977142 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:17:40 +0000 MNsara 977142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually I shy away from anything that is 'Made Exclusively for . . . ' some store (i.e. Nordstrom, Macys) because I've found they use slightly different (and too often slightly&nbsp;inferior) fabrications and construction.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've seen this done with Eileen Fisher, Stuart Weitzman, Oryany, and now Longchamps.&nbsp; (and I'll add more as they come to mind)</p> <p>What got me going this time is the Longchamps tote Sylvie posted<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/longchamp-le-pliage-expandable-tote-large-nordstrom-exclusive/3503282?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lo.....3503282?or</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; I've had a slightly smaller one in my cart for a looong time.&nbsp; This one is tempting me.&nbsp; Haven't even checked it out in person --&nbsp; yet ;-)</p> <p>But there are often many things made specifically for stores, and now I'll run into them for NAS.</p> <p>What do you guys think?&nbsp; Am I just being a perfectionist?&nbsp; Or is this part of my PPP? </p>