When a visitor pops into our Lancaster Banks Lyon boutique looking for their newest watch or item of jewellery, it’s incredibly important to us that they walk away with the right item. Similarly, and especially at this festive time of year, we want to feel sure that anybody who comes to us on the hunt for a gift walks away with something that their loved one will adore.
To make this happen, we don’t just cross our fingers and hope for the best – we actively help you find what you’re looking for, with a personal shopping experience which focuses in on your personal taste (or that of a gift’s recipient).
But how are our personal shoppers able to get to the bottom of what you want if you’re not even certain yourselves? And can they really help you to uncover your style? We’re going to take a closer look at how they manage to work their magic.
Asking the Right Questions
Really simple questions such as ‘what colours do you like’ or ‘are you looking for something contemporary or classic’ won’t necessarily help you find the perfect item as it only scratches the surface of your taste and doesn’t move deeper into your lifestyle. Experienced personal shoppers are able to delve a little deeper by asking you questions that help uncover how you want to present yourself to the world.
Considering Your Current Style
Part of this involves considering how you currently dress yourself, and our personal shoppers are able to get a reasonably clear vision of your style simply by considering the clothes that you wear into the shop.
You can discuss the impression that you like to make when you enter a room – are you all about making a statement or do you prefer to exude subtle style – and you can also discuss elements of your style that you’d like to change; do you feel that you’d like to embrace a more stripped back minimalism or, conversely, that your look could do with more embellishment?
These elements of your style and taste, more than a simple question of colour preference, will help you to find an item that complements your current wardrobe and has real staying power. Likewise, if you are prepared to answer these questions about your friend or family member, we will be better placed to help you find a suitable gift.
The Small Details Count Too!
Of course, all that said, the small details are still important – whether that means a gem stone that matches your eyes or a watch size that looks right for your wrist. With such a comprehensive knowledge of the products found in store, a personal shopper is able to select and present items which both capture the essence of your spirit and incorporate the all important ‘little’ details.
If you can’t get to the store then we encourage you to call us at 01524 38 48 58 or contact us online to ensure that you still benefit from our knowledge and expertise on everything from Chopard watches to Messika jewellery. Otherwise, we look forward to welcoming you into our Lancaster store soon – and don’t forget that you can also keep up to date with the latest industry news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.