italist is the first platform to offer direct-to-consumer imports of luxury goods exclusively from Italy. Through italist, customers can purchase brand-new, genuine, in-season fashion and accessories from our partner boutiques in Italy. The same high-quality products you’d find on other sites are available at a lower retail price through our partner boutiques—up to 40% less—so italist always provides the best value. Remember, you’re importing luxury goods directly from Italy, so your returns are processed through Italian customs. This process requires additional shipping costs and customs duties, which is why we don’t offer free returns at this time. Please read our Returns Policy for more details.
Italist has a rating of 3.4 stars from 281 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Italist most frequently mention customer service, shopping experience and best prices. Italist ranks 8th among Designer Clothes sites.
Fabulous designer items at amazing prices delivered from European boutiques in two days. Just love my Moncler purchases. Thank you.
I get all my girlfriends birthday gifts from here. Moschino and Kenzie bags specifically have been a great addition.
Thank you, Kingsley!
Wow, being the official source for your girlfriends birthday gifts... that's a great responsibility
Ordered prada boots, which came in great packaging. Quickly delivered and a good price.
Id recommend ordering at any time.
Thank you, Tim
Its the firsts time I knew about Italist,
I had some Doubts About my order and the answer was promtly and the shipping excellent!
Thanks
Dear Vivian,
Thank you for your review
On June 10th, 2020, I purchased Adidas Originals '032c Salvation' Shoes from Italist.com for a total of $137.44. There was very little information about the shoes on their website, so I had to do my own research in figuring out the correct sizing for women. When I received the package on June 12th, the shoes were too large. I emailed Italist customer support asking if they "could you please help me figure out the proper size to order so that I can exchange them?" They responded with a canned response about how I can return the item since they do not offer exchanges. They also told me I should do my own research if I want to figure out the correct sizing or try them on at a luxury boutique in the midst of a pandemic. I went to their website and once I requested the return, I found out that they would only reimburse me $87 from the original $137.44. This means that I would be paying approximately $50 to return a pair of shoes that don't fit due to a lack of information on their website. That's a little over 36% in fees from the total cost. I wrote to them by email only to receive similar canned responses. Not to mention, I had scheduled a DHL pickup for the return on Monday, June 15,2020 and no one showed up. Italist's website states in their return policy is "Once the return is processed and verified, you will receive a refund for the price of the order, excluding the total of shipping costs, customs duties, and/or courier charges incurred. Please note, customs duties are nonrefundable through Italist. You may be able to recover customs duties by contacting the local customs bureau directly." There is no way to calculate the fees of customs, duties and shipping. There is a complete lack of transparency on Italist's website, and many other customers would agree with me on https://www.complaintsboard.com/ and on https://www.trustpilot.com/ that the company has hidden fees left and right. Due to the deceitful nature of the website and the misinformation offered to their customers, I demand a full refund of $137.44 once the shoes are returned.
Dear Natalia,
We are really sorry about your experience and we understand your complaint
Wrong products received and you still have to pay the shipping fee to return it. Is this website illegal fundraising just by sending the wrong item and collecting shipping fee for returning the product? For about 240 dollars product you will have to pay 40 dollars to return it. Their online customer chat is an automatic robot! They set the chat to show that there is always two people in the line and by the time it gets to you, there is only automatic message telling you write emails to state your issues and will not reply AT ALL! By the way, they are only founded in Italy but definitely NOT NOT NOT located and ship from in Italy. THINK! What kind of online retailer website will continually emphasize their product is legitimate? THINK again! Will you write ten pages essay reviewing how good a retailer website instead sharing the real product you bought on social media? Only those who truly found this website awfully annoying will write reviews, right? In this case which is me! If you want get luxuries, please go to website that has actual store, mall, or just go to the brand's official website! I bought my glasses on italist just because it is a past season product and is out of stock on the other. I need it for driver's license renewal now it is waste of money BECAUSE IT IS NOT EVEN THE RIGHT ONE. Don't even mention their delaying shipping system, now I have to return it by paying my own money! This account is newly signed because I originally want to write google reviews but italist don't even have one. I will not only write reviews on this website but on the Chinese Weibo, little red book, and Japanese social media with pictures too. I don't know why they don't answer ANY email and I don't know why I cannot upload any pictures on this website. Avoid.
Update August 5,2022
Hi Amber,
I confirm we have resolved your case with a free return + a small gift for the inconvenience.
Best regards,
Matt S.
Dear Amber,
We are sorry for your experience.
If you have received the wrong item, we will grant a free return.
We have received your email today; a member of customer care will process your request tomorrow as soon as stores are open in Europe,
Best regards,
Claudia F.
Got Balenciaga denim jacket at a very good price and yes it is authentic, it took 7 days from Italy to Kuwait, Italist Never Failed me
Dear Fatemah,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate it!
Best regards and stay safe!
Claudia F.
Good
Fast for preparing and shipping
I like it And loved shipping with italist
Thanks for everything
Dear Nada,
Thank you for your feedback and thank you for being such an amazing customer
Really great! Will use again for sure. Highly recommend for all your purchases. Fast shipping too!
Thank you for your review, Zach!
We hope to see you again soon.
-Claudia F.
Great choice and lowest prices Would definitely shop again with italist
We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with us.
-Allison
LOVE ALL MY PURCHASES FROM ITALIST - WE HAVE GOTTEN A LOT OF SHOES FOR OUR FAMILY AND WE HAVE HAD GREAT SERVICE AND FAST SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS
Dear Charissa,
Thank you for your feedback and for being such an amazing customer.
Best regards and be safe!
Claudia F.
Order arrived so fast! So happy with my new Golden Goose sneakers. Will order more from here soon!
Dear Parker,
We are glad you are satisfied with our services.
By the way, Golden Goose is a great pick
I really like this thank you Italist really enjoy the products! Thank you very much Italist love it
We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with us.
-Allison
Best customer service, best shopping experience, best items AT ALL, thankyou italist for making the shopping experience amazing
Dear Nour a,
Thank you for your review.
We do appreciate it.
Be safe!
Claudia F.
Service client déplorable
Service client déplorable. Après avoir acheté un bracelet 350€, je me rends compte m'être trompé de taille. Ayant l'habitude de commander sur internet je ne m'inquiète pas et décide de l'échanger. J'écris alors au service client leur demandant un formulaire de retour. Chose qu'il refuse en me répondant que les bijoux ne sont ni remboursables ni échangeables. J'envoie plusieurs mails et on me réponds toujours avec le même mail automatique. Je demande juste un échange d'un article même pas déballer, du jamais vu. À fuir
Dear Julien
We are sorry for your experience, and we understand your frustration.
As per our terms and conditions..."We do not accept returns for underwear, swimwear, fur coats, down jackets, or jewelry.".
T&C regulates the relationship between italist and customers on one side and boutiques on the other.
A representative of customer care will reach you again to try to help you.
Я искала круглые очки BOSS, к великой радости обнаружила ITALIST. Цена была ниже, чем на FARFETCH. Доставка была через сутки, качество упаковки отличное. В процессе покупки возник вопрос, клиентская служба скоро откликнулась. СПАСИБО, за ВАШУ работу, THANKS A LOT! Я рада, что ВЫ есть!
Drag I you!
We are glad to hear that you have been satisfied with our service. We import original luxury products directly from Italy's best boutiques where prices are lower (up to 30% less; the higher the price, the higher the saving). We work very closely with our partners to grant the best service to our customers. Please remember that we DON'T offer free returns at the moment, but you can still save a lot if you place multiple orders and return just a few of them! Best regards,
Совершала покупки на этом сайте уже более 10 раз! Очень довольна. Большой ассортимент, хорошие скидки и быстрая доставка в Украину.
Dear Julia,
Thank you for your feedback
And for being such an amazing customer.
Best regards and be safe!
Claudia F.
I received an email today offering to sign up for a chance to win a free trip to Italy. Only to find out that you must pay first $120 membership fee. This is sleazy and probably against the law as there should be a free way to enter the giveaway.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, and we're sorry you feel this way.
We always operate in accordance with all local and international laws.
-Allison
Answer: They are impersonal and try to get you off their back.
Answer: I ordered a Burberry wallet for half the price and it was new and 100% authentic! It came from Italy in less than 5 days! Superb and efficient service and delivery!
Answer: Used it recently and I was able to authenticate the pants I purchased are 100% real. I was so happy since I got them at a huge discount!
Thank you Christina