NYC fashionistas are traveling abroad to shop, avoid tariffs
Donning designer can be financially taxing — especially in this uneasy economy.
But Tiffany Radulescu stays fly (and on budget) by routinely flying from NYC to Paris, scoring couture from Prada, Hermès, Loewe and Christian Louboutin — without worrying about the Trump administration's plans to slap hefty surcharges on foreign fashion.
'I'd rather catch a flight than catch a tariff,' Radulescu, 34, from Brooklyn, told The Post of her haute hack for sidestepping sky-high fees.
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13 Radulescu is in the growing number of fashion lovers flocking to Europe for designer goods rather than dealing with higher retail prices and tariffs in the US.
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The masterful move is catching on with luxe label lovers nationwide.
A newer and unwelcome addition to the average glamour gal's lexicon, the term 'tariff,' government-imposed taxes on imported goods and services, has become like a curse word to those with a penchant for upscale shopping.
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Clotheshorses on social media have virally bashed the hefty dues for exceeding the original costs of the commodities they've purchased. Companies, such as Walmart, Nike and Macy's, have even begun hiking the cost of merchandise in an effort to combat the levies.
Some luxury brands — like Hermès, as well as Louis Vuitton — have responded by raising prices in the U.S. to offset the tariffs
13 Radulescu spent weeks making a list of the finery she planned to buy in Europe this spring.
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13 Radulescu secured serious savings by shopping at Hermès in Paris.
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13 The moneywise millennial scored hot deals at Hermès, Prada and Christian Louboutin in Paris.
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So, rather than paying higher retail prices and over 20% duties here in America, pennywise women, like Radulescu, are going directly to Europe — where the president has threatened a 50% tariff on all products by July 9 — to snag swag and savings.
During her most recent trip to Gay Paree, which cost the value-minded voyager 55,000 Delta miles for airfare and around $1,300 for lodging, Radulescu saved over $3,500 on swank finery — such as her new Loewe Parka.
In the U.S., the overcoat retails for $2,750, not including taxes and shipping.
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13 Radulescu tells The Post that the Loewe parka was at the top of her wish list, which featured all of the goodies she planned to purchase during her trip abroad in March.
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'I paid $1,023,' the millennial gushed, adding that shopping aboard also makes her eligible for the Value Added Tax (VAT) refund — a reimbursement offered on goods purchased in a foreign country.
'I found it at a French outlet for $1,148 and got a VAT refund of $125,' she said, 'so I saved over $1,700.'
The frequent flyer, too, landed a deal on The Evelyne bag by Hermès ($2,300), a choice accessory on which she saved $580, as well as the imprint's coveted Oran sandals ($920), which granted her an additional savings of $257, a pair of its Chypre sandals ($1,050) for a $295 savings and a Kelly belt ($1,250) that saved her another $268.
While on the overseas spending spree, Radulescu also bagged crème-colored Prada sling-back heels ($1,200), saving $268, and nude Kate pumps by Christian Louboutin ($845), on which she saved a cool $169.
13 Radulescu virally declared, 'I'll catch a flight before I catch a f–king tariff,' to fellow fashion fans online.
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The fashion fiend plans to return to the city of lights for her birthday this month. She hopes to acquire a Birkin 25, a plushy pocketbook that can cost upwards of $15,000, for a super sweet steal.
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Sandy Saikumar, 25, a cybersecurity expert, from Chicago, has had similar success abroad.
'It basically feels like you're making money,' she joked to The Post.
13 Saikumar says she saved the most money buying her Bottega bag abroad.
Courtesy Sandy Saikumar
During her springtime European vacation, the Gen Z bought a Bottega Veneta Andiamo purse, which in the U.S., comes with a price tag of approximately $4,950, including tax.
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But, by traveling to Italy for the must-have, and getting the VAT refund, she saved a staggering $1,889.
While in the land of pizza, Saikumar also grabbed a pair of Chanel sunglasses ($605) at a savings of $171, and a Balenciaga Le City bag ($3,190) — on which she spared herself an extra $1,063 expense.
After popping over to Paris, where she hit hot shops on the city's stellar Avenue Montaigne, the savvy shopper procured a Prada cardholder ($468) and saved $155, and Miu Miu Glimpse sunglasses ($583) for a $215 savings. She didn't pay any fees to bring her haul back home, even after declaring each item at the airport. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection does impose a limit on items, which varies by country.)
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'People may not understand how the math works when you still have to pay for flights, hotels and food while traveling — then spend all this money on a bag or accessories,' Saikumar conceded. 'But, my justification is, at least I get to go to a new country, experience a new culture and get the bag of [my] dreams with significant savings.'
13 Saikumar says purchasing her purse at the Bottega store in Europe heightened her shopping experience.
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'What I saved in the stores covered a significant portion of my flight and hotel costs,' she said. 'My flight to Europe cost $700, and I saved more than that on my Bottega.'
'There's no shot in hell I'm paying tariffs,' Saikumar insisted, adding that she's journeying back to Europe for the Loewe Puzzle bag ($3,850) this summer. 'If that means going straight to the source, then so be it.'
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13 Saikumar has her heart set on scoring another haute handbag during her upcoming trip overseas.
Courtesy Sandy Saikumar
For Upper West Sider Izzy Anaya, striking back against tariff terror is as simple as a commute to Chinatown for what she calls 'inspired pieces' — otherwise known as knockoffs, or dupes.
Recently crowned as one of the city's most stylish 'Birkin Moms', the parent of two is proud to have only shelled out $200 for a faux version of the bougie, $20,000 carryall.
'I've purchased inspired Gucci, Fendi and Yves Saint Laurent pieces,' bragged Anaya, 45.
13 Anaya claims she cant tell the difference in quality between her faux purses and the real-deals she has in her massive bag collection.
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13 The Upper West Side mom buys her stylish bag from Chinatown and private dealers.
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13 The fashion plate says her off-market accessories often fool snooty NYC sophisticates.
Courtesy Izzy Anaya
And after becoming a regular along Canal Street, Anaya even has her own inside contact that can hook her up with the best of the pseudo-spoils, straight from China — even delivering them to her house.
'I have a [guy] who gets me great stuff,' she confessed. 'I WhatsApp him what I want, he sends me the price and it gets to me in a few weeks.
The bargain-hunter claims her off-market goldmine hasn't been tarnished by tariffs — at least not yet.
'What I have noticed is that it shipping takes double the time, and I'm thinking it's because of the tariffs and import issues,' she groaned. 'I used to get stuff in like two weeks. Now [the items are] being held up for five weeks.'
13 Anaya proudly tags herself as 'rich' and 'cheap,' telling The Post she prefers saving money buy buying 'inspired' designer.
Courtesy Izzy Anaya
But as long as she eventually gets her hands on the cut-rate couture, she's good.
'They're such high-quality,' Anaya bragged. 'I can't tell the difference between my real Gucci and my inspired Gucci bags.'
'And neither can the ladies I lunch with on Park Avenue.'
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For a further bearish reversal, look for a close below the pivot zone around 1.1050. Yen-finally showing signs of strength The yen has had quite a volatile performance in the past few years. The Bank of Japan has been stuck in a dovish stance, particularly in the past 13 years, notably with its infamous Yield Curve Control policy. Installed in 2012, this policy aimed to maintain low interest rates on their yield curve, which is made to stimulate a sluggish economy that hasn't seen much improvement since their dominant 90s decade-particularly when it pertains to a quasi non-existent inflation, much needed for GDP growth. This policy has led to a substantial depreciation of the yen relative to other currencies. Effectively, since the beginning of global hike cycles led by central banks, the USD/JPY has gone from 102.53 in January 2021 all the way to highs of 161.95 attained in July 2024. Since then, a more dovish stance by central banks supplemented by a weaker U.S. dollar bolstered the yen, which is now trading around the 145 handle. Since the start of 2025, with frantic American policies, the yen has appreciated by 7.7%, though it remains volatile. USD/JPY: Technical analysis The yen has found buying momentum after tumultuous price action. USD/JPY has been in a downtrend since the beginning of 2025 with consistent lower highs. Prices eventually corrected in March, when the downside pressure materialized on the U.S. dollar against the JPY. These lows serve to form a daily descending channel. April and Liberation Day also served as a support for the yen, as prices extended their moves lower to an extreme of 139.86 attained on April 21, 2025-levels unseen since September 2024. From these prices, the yen found sellers again (buying USD/JPY) with a swift reversal all the way to the pivot zone that served as a magnet for prices. The zone is established between 147.10 and 148.50. A move below that would imply a bearish continuation, which can be confirmed if prices enter back into the descending channel below the major support at 146.50. On the other end, to pursue the reversal move, bulls would be looking to break and close above 148.50, looking to extend toward the major resistance at 151.20. US dollar-the elephant in the room The greenback has had a powerful performance at the beginning of this decade. Between ever-so-strong U.S. companies powered by record highs in most major U.S. indices, the advent of artificial intelligence technology, and an economy that has sustained one of the fastest hiking cycles in its history, the U.S. has asserted its economic dominance. From September 2024 to Trump's ascension to the White House, the dollar has shown a stellar increase of close to 10% against its major counterparts. Though, as mentioned earlier, the Trump administration has scared global markets, and fears of the United States backing off from the international scene have made the dollar give back its year-end run. After the May 7, 2025 meeting, a more hawkish than expected Federal Reserve has stopped the bleeding from the U.S. dollar, which gave it some strength. The markets now await further news concerning tariffs and a potential continuation of the cutting cycle in upcoming FED meetings. Dollar index: Technical analysis Looking back at July 2024 serves a decent purpose for the dollar index. Effectively, the USD was in bearish momentum from July 2024 to October 2024, as markets started to price in the Trump victory in the U.S. elections, which led to a swift reversal. The rally began with very few corrections and lasted until its inauguration speech in January 2025, with highs at 110.14. The end of the impulsive bullish move formed the head of an infamous head and shoulders pattern. The right shoulder was formed in March 2025, as markets feared that unprecedented tariffs would isolate the greenback-this price action sent bearish fears and led to a breakdown below a precedent pivot level at 103.250. A further breakdown led to a swifter slump, which stopped at a measured move from the neckline, on Liberation Day at 101.27. There was a continuation of this move as the index found a bottom at 97.94 on April 21, 2025. Since then, prices have reverted toward the last pivot at 101.750. The trend is now unclear as prices are close to precedent confluence zones. A further continuation of this bullish reversal in the DXY points at the next resistance of 103.25. For a resumption of the downtrend, bears would look to break below the psychological level of 100.00 and the ascending trendline formed in the reversal. Canadian dollar-the forgotten brother The Loonie has had a rough year-over-year performance. From March 2022 to July 2023, the Bank of Canada engaged in a hiking cycle that was even faster than the one made by its historic trade partner and neighbor due to exceptionally strong inflation. In 2024, the more cyclical Canadian economy was affected by higher rates, lower energy prices, and political turmoil, sending the Canadian economy into a slump that has accelerated its cutting cycle-resulting in signs of a significantly weaker Canadian dollar. USD/CAD went from 1.31 in January 2024 to a spike of 1.47 in February 2025. On a year-to-date perspective, though, the CAD has recovered from its weakness in February when fears of record U.S. tariffs were announced. Factually, U.S. and Canada trade tensions increased notably, with the U.S. president calling its northern neighbor "the 51st State" and menaces of +100% rises in energy tariffs were announced by Canadian counterparts. Recently elected Prime Minister Mark Carney has engaged in discussions relating to tariffs, immigration, and other key subjects with the United States, which remains Canada's most strategic partner. This has reduced uncertainty and volatility in the pair. Furthermore, the new Canadian prime minister was once head of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, which may have contributed to some strength in the CAD. USD/CAD: Technical analysis USD/CAD has been volatile in the past year, to say the least. Similar to the move seen in the DXY, the pair has seen a relentless rally with few corrections. The rally found its base after a double bottom in October 2024. Prices moved from 1.3445 to 1.4650, where they consolidated in a 2000 pip range between December 2024 and February 2025. As explained earlier, fears of record-high tariffs led to a massive gap in the loonie on Feb. 3, 2025, where it found some relief. Prices moved toward 1.41650 and formed a more volatile range, as prices eventually broke support after Liberation Day. Since the beginning of April, the Canadian dollar found buyers (sellers of USD/CAD), though prices consolidated toward the most recent pivot of 1.37800 and saw a 2000 pip reversal. Canadian dollar aficionados would now be looking for a fall to the lows established by the pivot, with continuation on a breakout on the downside. However, a break above the key 1.4000 medium-term psychological level may see the resurgence of USD/CAD bulls for the next resistance to come in at 1.4155. 2025 has been a rollercoaster year for financial markets. Trump and his infamous tariff policies concern economic players, as reviewing supply chains creates swift changes in monetary flows. Q1 of 2025 was a test of strength for currencies that were mostly weaker against the U.S. dollar in previous years. 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