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Updated on Monday, November 10, 2025: For travelers who want durable and stylish luggage, Rimowa is often at the top of the list. With Black Friday 2025 on the horizon, it is natural to ask if Rimowa will join the wave of discounts. The answer is simple: it will not. Rimowa has never run a Black Friday promotion, and it does not hold sales at any point during the year.
Fixed Pricing Strategy
Rimowa operates differently from most luggage brands. It does not offer coupons, clearance sections, or seasonal promotions in stores or at rimowa.com. Prices remain the same year-round. This approach reinforces its identity as a premium brand, ensuring that every customer pays the same price and that products are not seen as markdown items.
No Outlets or Discounts
Unlike TUMI and Samsonite, Rimowa does not run outlet stores in North America. It also does not offer factory seconds or clearance stock. This eliminates traditional ways customers might expect to save. The absence of discounts aligns Rimowa with luxury fashion houses like Louis Vuitton, which also never hold sales.
Why Rimowa Avoids Black Friday
Black Friday is built on deals and urgency. Rimowa’s focus is on exclusivity and long-term value. Participating in sales would weaken the brand’s positioning as a luxury product. Staying away from Black Friday helps protect its reputation and pricing consistency.
Where Savings Are Possible
The only common opportunity to save on Rimowa is at Duty Free airport shops, where tax savings can lower the final price. Selection is limited, but this is the closest to a discount directly from the brand. Outside of that, the resale market offers pre-owned options, although warranty coverage may not apply.
People as seen here passing by this Rimowa store is located in Cologne, Germany. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
Questions & Comments
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Updated on Monday, November 10, 2025: When Black Friday arrives each year, stores and websites launch endless discounts to draw in shoppers. For many people, it is the biggest shopping event of the year. Yet some brands never take part, no matter how large the frenzy gets. Prada is one of them. In 2025, Prada will once again skip Black Friday. The Italian fashion house has never joined the holiday, just like Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Gucci. The reason lies in how luxury fashion operates and how these brands protect their image.
Why Luxury Brands Avoid Black Friday
Black Friday is designed around big markdowns and quick sales. For most retailers, it helps clear stock and attract bargain hunters. Luxury brands take a very different approach. Prada is not focused on moving inventory at any cost. Instead, it positions itself as exclusive, timeless, and above trends. Running discounts during a shopping holiday would not fit that identity.
Luxury items are priced high on purpose. The cost reflects craftsmanship, heritage, and exclusivity. Lowering prices for a single weekend would undermine the value that customers associate with Prada. For this reason, luxury houses stay away from sales events that could make them look like mainstream retailers.
Protecting the Brand Image
Price is part of the message in luxury fashion. A Prada handbag or pair of shoes is expensive not only because of materials but also because the price signals status. If Prada suddenly marked down items for Black Friday, it would risk sending the opposite message. Once a brand is linked to discounts, it becomes harder to maintain an aura of prestige.
Prada, like its peers, keeps prices steady all year. This consistency strengthens the idea that its products are never about bargains, only about quality and exclusivity.
Scarcity and Exclusivity
Scarcity is another key factor. Prada carefully controls supply and does not mass-produce in the same way as high street retailers. Popular designs often sell out without ever needing markdowns. Black Friday is about mass access, while Prada is about controlled availability. By avoiding sales, Prada maintains the sense that its products are rare and worth paying full price for.
Mannequins are seen in the storefront window of this Prada boutique located on the world-famous Königsallee street in Düsseldorf, Germany. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
Similarities to Other Luxury Houses
Prada is not an exception within luxury. Louis Vuitton refuses to discount, keeping its bags at consistent prices worldwide. Hermès limits production of famous pieces like the Birkin, which are never reduced. Tiffany & Co. and Cartier also avoid holiday sales. By following the same model, Prada stays aligned with the traditions of the luxury industry and avoids weakening its position compared to competitors.
The Financial Side
Unlike mainstream retailers that rely on large volumes and low margins, Prada relies on fewer sales at higher margins. That model does not need Black Friday promotions to stay profitable. Offering discounts could even harm the long-term business by teaching customers to wait for sales that were never part of Prada’s history.
Controlled Discounts Through Outlets
The closest Prada comes to discounting is through outlet stores. These carry older collections or past-season stock at reduced prices. But this system is very different from Black Friday. Outlets are limited, separate from Prada boutiques, and not tied to mass shopping holidays. They allow some access without undermining the value of products sold at full price in flagship stores and on official sites.
Customer Expectations
Luxury shoppers do not expect Prada to slash prices. Many know the brand has never done it and value the stability. If Prada joined Black Friday, it could surprise loyal customers and risk damaging trust. People buying luxury pieces are paying for exclusivity, not discounts. Prada’s consistency reinforces that experience.
Resale Value
Prada items often hold value on the resale market. This is partly because the brand does not discount. If Prada started offering seasonal sales, resale prices would drop, making its products less attractive as long-term investments. By avoiding Black Friday, Prada protects both its reputation and the value of its customers’ purchases.
A Different Shopping Experience
Black Friday is known for crowds, countdowns, and rushed purchases. Prada boutiques are designed to feel the opposite: calm, curated, and personal. Sales associates take time with customers rather than pushing urgency. Joining Black Friday would clash with this atmosphere and make Prada feel like a mass retailer rather than a luxury destination.
The Prada sign welcomes customers outside of their Factory Outlet store in Camarillo, CA. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
Updated on Monday, November 10, 2025: If you’re waiting for a Lush Cosmetics Black Friday deal this year, don’t hold your breath. Lush has never offered a Black Friday sale, and that’s not changing in 2025. No sitewide discounts, no limited-time bundles, no in-store promos. For Lush, Black Friday is just another day.
One Sale a Year: Boxing Day
Lush only holds one major sale annually, and it’s not in November. It happens on December 26th—Boxing Day. That’s when they offer 50% off on leftover holiday products, including seasonal gift sets, bath bombs, and other limited-edition items. The sale happens online and in stores, but inventory moves fast. Items usually sell out in minutes, and their website has a history of lagging due to high traffic.
Why They Don’t Do Black Friday
Lush avoids Black Friday on purpose. Their focus is on ethical business practices and sustainability. The company doesn’t believe in encouraging overconsumption, especially through flash sales or aggressive promotions. Black Friday, with all its hype and urgency, just doesn’t fit their values.
They also don’t inflate prices just to discount them later. What you see is what you get—year-round. Their pricing stays consistent, and they keep things simple: no promo codes, no loyalty clubs, no surprise markdowns.
It’s About Values, Not Volume
Lush builds trust by being transparent. Their handmade, ethically sourced products aren’t made in excess, and they’re not meant to be sold in bulk at a discount. Skipping Black Friday reflects their long-standing approach to conscious consumerism. Instead of jumping into the race for holiday revenue, they stick to their core values.
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Here’s a look at the Lush sign outside their storefront in Düsseldorf, Germany. Photo by Witold Sadowski.
