Is it profitable to buy high-end fashions while in Paris and resell them in the US?

Question

Is it profitable to buy high-end fashions while in Paris and resell them in the US?

Answer 1

No, especially not now with the relative weakness of the US dollar compared to the euro.

I've found that even when the dollar was stronger, clothing prices of major designers weren't much different in europe than in the US. When you factor customs duty on top, there really is no benefit. Unless, however, you can buy at a wholesale price from the manufacturer. Odds are, they already have a US distribution channel. But, you may find a line that isn't represented here. Just factor in shipping and duty.