Vendors Of Luxury Clothes Share What Actually Happens Behind Boutique Doors



A lot of people associate the stores of expensive brands with something exclusive and luxurious. Likewise, the job of a designer clothes sales associate looks pretty gorgeous to any individual.

Nevertheless, the job at a counter of an expensive store is not as simple and interesting as it might appear. We have collected things revealed by these sales associates that worked with luxury fashion brands to share with You. 

#1 Sellers Learn Of A Client’s Earnings Not Based On Their Outfits

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The clothes on a prospective buyer that can afford to spend huge in a boutique don’t necessarily have to be expensive. The buyer might just be wearing an expensive wristwatch or footwear and garner a lot of attention for sellers. But if a client comes in with an umbrella, the sellers won’t be as attentive because coming in with an umbrella means the client doesn’t have a car, meaning they can’t afford the clothes.

#2 In Many Boutiques, There’s Always A Secret Security Guard That Most Sales Associates Don’t Even Know About

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There was a scenario where a man replaced his expensive wallet with a fake one and in turn, stole the original. Realizing this until it was quite late, it happens that wealthy beings also steal.

They can purchase hundreds of items and still steal one just for the fun. Hence, in order to avoid such a situation, there’s always a secret security guard that looks like regular clients. Specifically, their job is to just look out for anyone trying to steal products. 

#3 High Price Doesn’t Mean It’s A Good Thing

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While the price tags on shoes and clothes on the same shelf might appear the same, the quality can be very distinctive. Sellers will always tell potential buyers that everything sold was produced from Italy. Unfortunately, only just a piece might have been produced in Italy while the rest is produced in China, Brazil, and even Ukraine

#4 It’s Not All Clients Of Luxury Stores That Are Real

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Importantly, visit the stores of people you trust. It’s best you don’t adhere to sales associates or other clients. Sellers often act like clients that need exactly the same product that another client is trying on. Most at times, owners of the boutiques hire beautiful and attractive women in carrying out this purpose.

#5 Honestly, There Are No Sales!

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The difference between stores and boutiques is that they can set any prices they want. A sales associate can sell a piece of clothing to a client for a higher price because owners themselves don’t know the prices for certain clothes in their stores. 

#6 For Popular Clients, There’s A Special Room

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All clothes interested in by a VIP client are usually prepared in their special fitting rooms upon arrival. Many at times, celebs inform their assistants what they want and the employees schedule time in preparing them. And in the room, the client can request for anything, including a snack and a drink.

#7 The Sales Associates Can’t Infringe The Dress Code

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In boutiques, sleeveless dresses are normally prohibited as their shoulders have to always be covered. Sales associates are also chosen with criteria ranging from the same height, body type, and attractive appearances. 

#8 Associates Never Impose Anything On You

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It’s usually expected that associates should be polite when selling things to any potential buyer. It’s also expected that sales associates know the needs of their clients or be able to predict them. 

#9 Boutiques Are Often Used As Places For Meetings

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In most luxury stores, there are often expensive alcohol, chocolates, snacks and coffee machines. Being part of the personal service offered at these stores, it’s prohibited to force any clothing on a buyer. Accordingly, clients can spend all day in the store drinking and eating.