It’s hip, it’s now, and it’s one my of 10 signature picks. Introducing the Alexander Wang Rocco Mini, an all-leather frame bag that looks like the angst-ridden younger sister of the Speedy/Boston. Spotted in the arms of celebrities from Rihanna to Mary-Kate Olsen, variations of Rocco to date include bags in different colours with the accompanying studs in gold or silver.
Net-A-Porter US for example has a version now in black stamped leather with glossy black studs (measuring 32 cm by 31 cm) that’s retailing for USD875 (around SGD1250 or so). Unfortunately they do not ship internationally, so for those living outside outside of the States, check out Shopbop. They’ve got the same version with free international 3-day delivery.
And that’s not all. Shopbop has 2 more variations on offer, including a suede one in Camel (so very in for F/W10) at just USD870, and a Rocco Baby (slightly smaller than the Rocco Mini) at just USD695. And they both come with free international shipping as well, so what’s stopping you?
Before I sign off, here’s a quick word of caution. Though you can also purchase the same bag off Net-A-Porter UK (which does shop internationally), it is currently priced at GBP791 over there (around SGD1670 or so). So it definitely makes more economical sense to purchase off Shopbop instead.
how much does the gst cost for AW Rocco to be shipped from the states to singapore?
GST is always 7%. Which means you’ll pay 7% of the total cost of the bag plus shipping.
Hi! Where do they sell Alexander Wang bags in Singapore? Thanks so much!
you can try on pedder at ngee ann city
hey BB, really need your help! considering the rocco baby or an lv monogram bucket bag! ahhhh!
I just got the Mini Rocco Duffle with brass studs from Shopbop and I must say this is one of my best buys ever! The lambskin leather is to-die-for-soft and the studs give the bag a fierce look (the bag is sitting on my desk as I’m writing this and its wonderful leather smell is so distracting)!
The bag is NOT heavy. Of course it is heavier than the LV speedy but hell, I’m so sick of carrying my speedy and bumping into 1,000 others with the same bag. I paid a total of $1,300 (after GST) and to me, that’s a VERY reasonable price to pay for such a great bag.
Thanks so much for leaving your comment Jabin. I really appreciate your feedback!
hi! do you know if it’ll be cheaper purchasing this bag in the states compared to singapore??
Most definitely!
it’s very heavy
Do you know if this bag comes in a gray? I think i saw it some where? Hope you can help me. Thanks
It’s not bad, sized somewhere between the City and the First, but personally I’ll go for a City instead if I were you. The Town’s proportions somehow looks off to me.
Do you mean this?
http://tinyurl.com/yfrlreu
hi,
net a porter actually does ship internationally
http://www.net-a-porter.com/Help/ShippingRatesAndPolicies
however, you are right to go with shopbop’s free shipping!
I find net a porter has better prices for European brands e.g Alexander Mcqueen or Burberry compared to the US websites (like Saks which also ships international now)
But for American brands like Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors, US sites like Shopbop and Saks, seems to have better prices!
Yes I actually checked Net-A-Porter, but compared to Shopbop it was more expensive by at least SGD400 or so.
Which is why I recommended Shopbop in this instance instead.
This free international delivery rocks. The Rocco’s a little too edgy for me but I’ve got my eye on a few other goodies from Shopbop!!
Doesn’t it? Especially since we’ll all be saving a bundle from free shipping. What are you getting by the way…
i’ve spotted four of these around the city just these week. its definitely a full-fleged IT bag now.
Indeed!