Now is the time to prep for summer travel and Italist is my favorite place to start. Italist is a platform where shoppers can find luxury, Italian, and other international brands at prices far closer to their Italian retail price than their US equivalent. This typically equates to 30-40% savings. Keep reading to see what the shopping experience is like and why you should give it a try!

What brands can you find on Italist?

Italist is amazing because you can find everything from high fashion to casual cool Italian brands. I love hunting for designer finds at great prices on Italist. For me this is all part of the fun of prepping for a big trip. I am always thinking about what outfits I am going to wear and what photos I am going to take so I am super picky about what I bring with me for each trip. Therefore, I need all the help I can get when it comes to shopping, and Italist is an amazing place to start.

My Finds

You guys know that I am a huge fan of shoes and other accessories, so this is usually where I start on Italist. Here are some fantastic Balenciaga Triple S Sneakers that I recently picked up on Italist and brought with me to the Turks and Caicos.

How can Italist offer discounted prices? 

Italist has partnered with boutiques rather than brands in order to sell products at their Italian list price. Italist also has a page dedicated to explaining the process their vendors go through in order to join the platform. This process includes vetting boutiques on a 50-point quality and service checklist and inspecting boutiques’ suppliers, distributors, and brands to verify legitimate sourcing.

For more travel prep tips check out my blog post on exactly that!