cncpts.com
This site focuses on one thing: sneakers. Indeed, Departures says it’s the go-to site for the most in-the-know sneakerheads on the net.
ssense.com
This site is for the “in-the-know menswear shopper.” Popular lines include APC, Saint Laurent and Dries van Noten, according to Departures.
tessabit.com
The Italian e-shop, which boasts Brioni, Thom Browne and Balmain, caters to those who want a stylist to assist with wardrobe selection, Departures says.
luisaviaroma.com
This site is geared toward those who want to purchase items directly from the runway—a new trend in haute couture.
Amazon’s stepping into the food business with its planned purchase of Whole Foods attracted a lot of headlines. Perhaps receiving less fanfare was its announcement this week that is offering a “try before you buy” option for fashion consumers.
Clearly, store browsing has made the turn to web browsing, even at the highest end.