Allow us to give you the rundown... Almost all designer goods (handbags, purses, shoes, apparel, etc.) pass through many levels before they reach the store shelf (and therefore you). In most cases it goes from the designer&＃39;s factory, through numerous channels and level before finally reaching the retail store and ultimately you. As it travels through these various levels (which we will explain later) the price continues to increase with the largest expense happening in your wallet.