You may have heard stories about people who waited in line for hours to get a hold of a new Prada bag, and these stories are all true. When a Prada product becomes a hit, it sells out fast as soon as it launches, especially if it’s a seasonal item.
So what happens when a Prada product becomes sold out? Would Prada restock it?
Here’s What Happens To Sold-Out Prada Products:
Prada may or may not restock sold-out products. If the product is part of a seasonal collection or a limited edition, then it is unlikely that Prada would restock. If the product is a mainstay in the stores and on the website, then Prada does restock regularly.
Does Prada’s Online Store Restock When Products are Sold Out?
If the product is part of Prada’s permanent collection, it would be restocked online.
There are a lot of Prada products that are available online all year round. Some examples include the Galleria Saffiano Leather Bag, Re-Nylon Re-Edition 2005 Mini Bag, Raffia Tote Bag, Monolith Brushed Leather and Nylon Boots, and most perfumes and basic accessories.
If the item is part of a seasonal collection, then it is unlikely that Prada will restock it. This is because seasonal items are often manufactured in limited quantities.
Sometimes, even if the item isn’t sold out, but a new seasonal collection is about to be released, Prada will pull out all of the stocks in the online store. Items pulled out are usually transferred to outlet stores.
Do Prada’s Brand Stores Restock?
Currently, 635 Prada stores are operating in 70 countries worldwide.
Like the online store, Prada brand stores restock sold-out items that are part of its permanent collection. If it’s a seasonal item, then it will not be restocked.
All Prada brand stores have the same mainstay items that you can find online. If a permanent item is sold out at a store, you can expect that they will eventually restock it.
Or you can try to find another store that has it with the help of the store staff.
If you can’t wait for them to restock the item, you can always order it online and have it shipped to your address. You can also have it shipped to a Prada store near you, where you can pick it up.
What About other Resellers?
Apart from Prada brand stores, you can also purchase Prada products at resellers. Prada has many authorized resellers all over the world – a lot of which are high-end department stores.
These resellers work the same way as Prada brand stores. They restock permanent items whenever they are sold out.
Here are some examples of high-end department stores that are also resellers of Prada products:
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Nordstrom
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Macy’s
- Selfridges
- Neiman Marcus
Apart from the physical locations of these department stores, Prada products are also featured on their websites. You would find a lot of Prada bags, shoes, sunglasses, and other accessories on the websites of these stores, and the pricing is pretty much the same.
So if the product you’re planning to buy is sold out at the Prada store near you, it’s a good idea to check out a high-end department store in your area because they may have stocks of the product you’re looking for.
Will Prada Help You Find a Store with Items In Stock?
If the item you’re planning to buy online is unavailable, Prada will help you find a store with items in stock.
You can contact the Prada store closest to you and inquire about the availability of certain products. Of course, they will be more than happy to assist you in finding a store with stocks of that particular item.
Another way to look for a store with items in stock is by using the “Find In Store” tool on the product page. Or you can contact Prada through their customer support.
We’d always recommend the first option, though. Contacting the nearest store makes for the best experience, as you can speak to a live person instead of just going on your computer.
Plus, if they can’t find a store with the item you’re looking for, the staff can help you find similar items as an alternative.
How Often Does Prada Restock?
How often Prada restocks depends on the item. If it’s part of the permanent collection, then Prada restocks regularly.
On the website, Prada usually restocks a product as soon as it becomes sold out if it’s a mainstay item. This is because adding stocks to the online store is quite easy.
You can also add the product to your wishlist to notify you once it goes back in stock.
Depending on how long the items are shipped, it may take days for Prada to restock at an actual store.
How Often Does Prada Restock Shoes and Bags?
Shoes and bags are some of the most in-demand Prada products. When Prada releases a new design for these items, you’d see them selling out fast.
The restocking of shoes and bags works the same way as other items. If it’s a permanent item in the store, Prada will restock it immediately online while it is regularly restocked in actual stores.
If it’s a seasonal item, it is unlikely to be restocked. More so if the item is a limited edition.