Russian social media users criticize brands like Chanel because they can't get their favorite accessories.
Wealthy Russians are leaving Russia to shop in the Middle East.
Many are finding that shopping in the safe haven is not as easy as it used to be because of sanctions against Putin.
Liza Litvin, a Russian interior designer, shared that she was refused a bag in a mall.
I went to a boutique in the mall. They did not sell me the bag because of attention. She posted on her account that she is from Russia.
A Russian man shared that he was blocked from purchasing luxury items in Italy because of his race.
Anna Kalashnikova is a famous Russian who shared her story.
She says she tried to buy earrings and a bag.
She said that a manager told her that they couldn't sell her brand's items because she would be taking purchases to Russia.
A show producer and wife of an Olympic figure skater is horrified but does not believe that Putin is to blame for her being deprived of her favorite brand.
She spent more than one million dollars at Chanel, so she commented that the ban was somewhat humiliating.
Maria Zakharova, Moscow's foreign ministry spokesman, accused Chanel of joining the "Russophobic campaign" to Russia. Everyone will know about it now.
The EU and Switzerland have imposed new luxury goods rules. According to The Daily Mail, the luxury house now prohibits the sale of luxury items to any natural, legal person or entity in the Russian Federation or for use in the Russian Federation.
According to Russian women who went to Chanel, Russians can only purchase items if they sign an agreement not to wear their items in Russia. According to the New York Post, the corporate office has confirmed the new policy.
Some customers may be affected by the measures that are aimed at complying with the law. We are currently working to improve the procedure and apologize for any related misunderstandings.
Wealthy Russians have found a way to call their contacts at the store.
If you pulled the right strings, you could get around the ban.
She said that they would love the brands to come back, but we know some boutiques that are still open when a regular customer calls them.
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