Ithea 30 espadrille
Where to buy the Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille
The Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille is tracked in 3 countries, ranging from 1,016 SGD in Japan to 1,244 SGD in Australia. Those figures are converted to SGD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 138,600 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than Singapore saves about 234 SGD (19%) against the Singapore price of 1,250 SGD.
Travellers leaving Japan can reclaim roughly 10% VAT on this purchase, which is already reflected in the figure above. Bear in mind that a saving on paper can be undone by customs duty when you bring the item home — check your own allowance before treating the gap as free money.
Prices come from Hermès's official country websites and are refreshed weekly. See all Hermès prices by country for the full picture.
Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 1,016 SGD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 19% below the Singapore price of 1,250 SGD.
How much can you save on the Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille by buying abroad?
About 234 SGD (19%) buying in Japan instead of Singapore, comparing 3 countries. That is the price difference alone and does not account for travel costs or customs duty on the way home.
Can you claim a VAT refund on the Hermès Ithea 30 espadrille in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 1,016 SGD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 138,600 JPY.
How current are these Hermès prices?
Prices are read weekly from Hermès's own country websites and converted using daily exchange rates, so the comparison reflects official retail pricing rather than resale or grey-market listings.