Harbour Town
840 Wellington Rd
West Perth Western Australia 6005
(08) 9481 2345
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Opening Hours
Mo-Thu: 9-17.30
Fri: 9-21
Sat: 9-17
Sun: 11-17
Simon Pérèle is the
quintessence of femininity and class in the underwear world, perhaps
because it is a brand created by a female corset maker, who knew what I
woman wants and needs. Their lingerie is colourful, delicate, classy,
sexy, with attention to the detail, and enhancing of your body assets. I
do not know you, but I would like to wear Simon Pérèle every day if I could afford it.
The Simone Pérèle Outlet at Harbour Town Perth has provided me with innumerable moments of "ohmygoshness" and delight in the last three years. Even with the discount, the pieces are pricey, but they are affordable enough to feed your inner "hottie" now and then. They have regular discounts on full-priced items and on discounted ones, too, so it is a matter of being lucky when you visit, or visiting often to find real bargains. The cheapest prices are always on the items at the entrance racks. You get 15% off full priced items when you spend +50 bucks, which is easy.
The shop always has a mix range of styles, colours and prices, from the boring shapewear and invisible items to the movie-star-like lingerie. As in any outlet shop, finding your size might be a problem, or finding the matching pants of the bra of your choice, too.
The shop has four theatrically curtained spacious fitting rooms, which I love, but the space between racks is a bit narrow and uncomfortable to browse.
The staff members have always been helpful and welcoming. They let you browse around if that is what you want, or will give you a personalised attention if you decide to try anything, and they are very good helping with finding your perfect fit bra.
The shop has a VIP system that will inform you of discounts, exclusive events, and will give you a voucher for your birthday.
Simone Pérèle Outlet is one of my must fashion stops at Harbour Town Perth, together with the Oroton and Alanah Hill outlets. They always make my day.
840 Wellington St
West Perth Western Australia 6005
(08) 9321 2282
http://www.harbourtownperth.com.au
Hours:
Mon-Thu 9:00 - 17:30
Fri 9:00 - 21:00
Sat 9:00 - 17:00
Sun 11:00 - 17:00
Harbour Town is a big promise unfulfilled. It is great having a big shopping centre with discounted prices, still you expect the discounts to be considerable, and have a wider more glamorous selection of outlets. Keep this in mind, if you go to Harbour Town, go with plenty of time, and wanting to find hidden gems, as otherwise your visit could not be as fruitful as your wallet would want.
GOOD THINGS
- It is open every day of the week.
- There are lots of discount shops in one place: shoes, female and male clothing, underwear, sports, homewares, luggage, accessories, gifts, books, vitamins and even a pharmacy and newsagent.
- You can find real treasures at bargain prices. To mention some of the ones I have found: 70% discounted Ferragamo sunnies, 70% discounted Oroton sunnies, +50% discounted Simone Perele lingerie, 70% discounted artsy Scooter sandals, first class trainers at less than 100 bucks.
- Everything is discounted, so, no matter what you buy, it is usually cheaper than elsewhere.
- There are a considerable number of cafés and fast food shops to get a coffee or a light meal and have a rest before continuing with your bargain hunting.
NOT SO GOOD
- The layout of the place is confusing, chaotic and badly designed.
- The offer is mostly of mainstream popular brands - factory outlets.
- You need to be in treasure hunt mood to find a real bargain.
- You might need a bit of time to find your bargain.
- You might find a bargain but not in your size.
- Some of the products on sale are last season's, not the current one, still the discounts are little. You have to be aware of the prices out there before coming in here, so you get a proper bargain, not just a few bucks down.
- The food offer is average in variety and quality.
HOW TO IMPROVE
- The place need a general reorganisation, and make it a bit more glamorous.
- The management should be working to bring first-class Australian designers outlets to HT, so the place gets a bit more exciting. To attract them they need to revamp the place, not the other way around.
- Better directions signing is need. More of them, and more clearly identifiable.
- It would be great having a proper restaurant or good bistro.
