Chelsea Premium Outlets in Japan

[arirang]

Does anyone have any experience with the Chelsea Outlets in Japan? I was looking over a list of stores at the Gotemba location and I was blown away by some of the merchants (Zegna, Brioni, Aquascutum, etc.). It's a far cry from the Old Navy and Aeropostale junk at the Chelsea Outlets closer to home. Can anyone speak to the pricing, selection and most importantly, sizing? I'm 6'2" and I don't want to waste my time if the selection is geared entirely to Asian sizing. (I remember trying to shop for shoes in China and having the clerks laugh when I asked them in my shoddy Mandarin if they carried anything in size 47). I'll be staying at a ryokan about 15 kms out from Gotemba, and before I sacrifice an afternoon in Japan to go check it out I thought I'd find out whether anyone here can tell me if it's worth it.

 

[arirang]

Ba-dump-bump

First and last bump, hoping that one of the weekday warriors who missed this Saturday posting might see it and offer some advice...