Making Luxe Purchases via Phone: a Go or No?

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Good morning, shoppers! As you know, last week brought an announcement from sample sale site extraordinaire Rue La La regarding their new mobile site m.ruelala.com. Well, according to the The New York Times, haute couture fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.com has joined the iPhone retail ranks as well. The site recently released their own app, the Net-App, which allows iPhone-savvy shoppers to browse the same drool-worthy clothing and accessories, read the same fashion articles and make the same luxurious purchases they would make on Net-a-Porter.com.

Now, while the convenience of buying something beautiful on a bargain site — or perhaps ordering something mundane like laundry detergent as you sit on the Metro — via cell may sit well with just about anyone these days, I’m wondering: Could you imagine dropping the dough for this bag (also pictured to the right) via a handheld, that is if you would purchase it in person in the first place?

Do tell: Where exactly do you imagine drawing the line with mobile purchases? And, what is the most expensive you ever made online? Would you do it again?

Ps. If comfortable buying some amazing denim on a great deal online, don’t miss the Hudson sale on ideeli.com at 11 a.m. today!

Tags: Hudson, ideeli.com, iPhone, Net-a-Porter.com, Net-App, Rue La La