With China's Double 11 past and Double 12 yet to arrive, the international "Black Friday" shopping carnival is in full swing. Friends who have immigrated to the U.S. will surely feel that overseas discounts are the real deal. Now that Alipay has integrated payment and direct mail services with the top four U.S. department stores, you can shop until you drop, even if you are living in China. So, which of these four department stores offer direct shipping to China, and which items are worth purchasing? Below, we present to you a shopping guide for these four major e-commerce platforms.
1. Bloomingdale's
Just after finishing their "Black Friday" discounts, Bloomingdale's immediately launched a round of CYBER MONDAY promotions with discounts of up to 60% off. Of course, not every category participates in the promotion, so you must carefully select the best deals. If you apply an Alipay red packet after the discount, the savings are even better.
Recommended brands for exclusive direct shipping from Bloomingdale's include Brooks Brothers, Furla, Tory Burch, LeSportsac, Levi's, Samsonite, and Tissot. When shopping on this site, we recommend choosing traditional American brands, such as Brooks Brothers, the originator of the American collegiate style. Furthermore, purchasing apparel from the brand Tory Burch on this site is quite cost-effective; for example, a Tory Burch dress originally priced at over 2,000 yuan can be found for around 1,000 yuan after discounts.
2. Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue sells almost exclusively well-known luxury brands, so even discounted prices are generally over 1,000 yuan. However, they have many categories exclusively available for direct shipping that are very attractive, such as cosmetics and fashion brands.
Among the four department stores, Saks Fifth Avenue has the most comprehensive selection of cosmetics available for direct shipping. YSL, Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari perfumes, Clarins, Clinique, and more can be shipped directly to China; picking items with a high price difference is a safe bet. The footwear selection on this site is also relatively complete, with discounted classic styles from Tod's and Salvatore Ferragamo, though sizes may not be fully available, so it's a matter of luck. Among the fashion brands they ship directly to China, Coach is the most complete and affordable. Those who follow fashion know that Coach has become very youthful in the last two seasons—no longer the "old lady" style of the past—so it is definitely worth buying.
3. Macy's
Of the four department stores, Macy's is relatively more accessible, and its brands are naturally more mainstream. However, if you are willing to spend some time digging, you can still find many great items. Fashion brands like Versace, DKNY, and MICHAEL Michael Kors have decent discounts here.
It is worth mentioning that their Dolce & Gabbana cosmetics can be shipped directly to China, but you must search for them specifically, as you cannot find a "cosmetics" category in the main navigation of the Macy's homepage.
4. Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is the most luxurious of the four, gathering almost every major world-renowned fashion brand, making it a perfect destination for fashion lovers. Recommended brands for exclusive direct shipping from Neiman Marcus include Christian Louboutin, Phillip Lim, Red Valentino, and Valentino; these brands are mostly priced similarly to purchasing services. Beyond that, it is a paradise for shoe lovers. Charlotte Olympia kitten heels, classic black and nude patent leather pumps from Christian Louboutin, and the highly popular Jimmy Choo style worn by Cheon Song-yi can all be purchased here.