Any designer handbag outlets in Aruba?

[cruisinqt]

While in Belize a while back, we had a blast shopping for designer handbags at outlet stores that sold them at a fraction of what department stores sell them for. :) Since that cruise, its kind of a tradition for my daughters and I when we cruise to shop for new purses together. Is there anything like this in Aruba?

[Hatteras51]

If you are speaking of outlets, then the answer is no. If you are speaking of knock -offs, there are a few at the outdoor market set up next to the bus depot. They are in an area in the back.

[cb at sea]

"Designer" items are not usually discounted anywhere. There are "outlet" stores that do feature cheaper "name brand" items, but they are not the same things you'll find in the "high end" store...they are made specifically for the outlets....Coach does that for certain.

[cruisinqt]

Thanks for the info. Yeah I'm interested in both outlets and knockoffs. We've made great finds in both types of places. I guess we will be checking out the outdoor marker next to the bus depot. :)

[Ontario_Cruiser]

There is a Coach and Michael Kors official stores in the Renaissance mall which is about a quarter mile from the port. No idea on the prices though.

 

http://www.shoprenaissancearuba.com/mall/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=10

[Hatteras51]

There is a Coach and Michael Kors official stores in the Renaissance mall which is about a quarter mile from the port. No idea on the prices though.

 

http://www.shoprenaissancearuba.com/mall/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=10

 

The prices are high and no sales were to be found on my last visit in Feb.

[6rugrats]

As stated, there are none. Be aware that bring counterfeit items back into the US is illegal. You may want to read these articles:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/30/opinion/30thomas.html?_r=1&

 

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/the-fight-against-fakes-0109_-3

Edited August 10, 2014 by 6rugrats