It still feels like Amazon winter coat season but it's that time when retailers start beginning to get a move on Spring merchandise. Nordstrom just started an early Spring sale where most discounts hover around 50% off.
Those keeping track of Pandemic markdowns should know that Nordstrom appears to be on the same schedule as last year but with a bit more designer merchandise. There are also some very inexpensive items that are worth bringing into your isolated environment as a special surprise to yourself.
If you're looking for more designer deals there are some good finds if you dig deep enough. There are lots of bags from Perrin that are reduced 40% off. This glove clutch has been a favorite of mine for a long time and comes to $720 from $1200. I'm also super into these pointy toe Ferragamo Viva flats that I'm seeing on sale for the first time this season and come to $575 from $675. These Manolo Blahnik stripped slingbacks are $446 from $745. Here is this transparent Valentino Rockstud bag that's $2400 from $4000.
This markdown just started. The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is when all the designer merchandise goes on markdown and that usually happens the last week of May....
In our fifth episode of quarantine weekend shopping, I learned about the highly competitive sport of scoring a Fresh Direct timeslot. For others, Citarella has become the beacon of refuge from an apartment full of stir-crazy family.
Those looking to escape the madness in a real live shopping spree can point their clicker at Ssense, who again took a rollback on some Gucci prices. Here is a double-G Gucci belt that's priced at $325 from $460, a Gucci camera bag is $890 from $1200 and sandals are $345 from $490.
Not all Gucci items have been adjusted but enough to make it an interesting browse. We price checked most items and compiled an assortment in the pictures above that is worth your attention. Last time Ssense modified prices they were reverted back to normal and later switched to these items. We suggest you don't hesitate if there's been an item you've been eyeing.
Those looking to spruce up their beauty regiment should check out the Marc Jacobs beauty that's currently 50% off at Neiman Marcus. My favorite item from the collection is the Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel eye crayon that's now just $12.50 from $25. I always have two or three in back stock because it sells out from time to time. This liquid foundation brush is $24 from $48 and this popular Coconut Complexion set is $50 from $100 and comes with a variety of useful items.
Bergdorf Goodman is still offering an extra 25% off sale merchandise. The Row leather leggings are $390 from $2100. This is a prime collection piece that's priced less than the sample sale if you were to ever find them there. There are also some Row men's items, which have never been seen at a sample sale. You can also find a selection of Dior sunglasses reduced 60% off.
Coming up this week we suggest you keep an eye on Shopbop. The site has been adding lots of sale items and the discounts will start to get interesting especially on the most in-demand loungewear categories.
Here's to another weekend at home. I wish you a week full of lots of exciting fresh deliveries. Cheers. Same time, same place next week?
I anticipate that there will be a lot more designer sales as we near the timing of the natural markdown season. Most recently, Farfetch's conglomerate of boutiques began reducing some designer merchandise in an effort to spur business to the independent retailer.
It doesn't look like US retailers are ready to start discounting designer merchandise yet but that doesn't mean you can't find some great deals.
Coltorti is a multi-brand store with several boutiques along the Eastern coast of Italy. They are running a 30% off promotion that prices there merchandise way less than anywhere else once you count in the currency differential. The code DEALMOON30 can be applied to both sale items and the new season merchandise. There are some exclusions like Fendi, Prada, YSL Bottega, and Golden Goose but most all others are included.
Some standout items include this Balmain sweatshirt that comes to $350 from $500 and a classic Balmain blazer is $1070 from $2300 US retail. A Burberry quilted vest is $600 from $860 and an Off White Binder Clip bag is $660 from $1135 US retail.
Take note, the most reduced items in the sale section are several years old. For the price differential, the new season savings seems like a much better value....
Week four of "isolation" and we need every activity we can get to occupy our attention. The newly launched INTERMIX Designer Flash Sale is sure to add some shopping excitement to your day. Right now, you can save 40% off a very large assortment of new season merchandise. The sale includes a lot of designer pieces that are exclusive to INTERMIX and many of their in-house collection pieces as well.
The INTERMIX flash sale is set to run through Thursday. For items outside the Flash Sale, MadSpy readers are invited to use the code MADISONSPY15 to save 15% off most other items on the site through April 30th....
The Pandemic retail markdown strategy seems to be focused on discounting and moving old merchandise quickly and quietly. We've seen extra retail markdowns from lots of stores but this Neiman Marcus sale is the most aggressive of the year.
For men, there are some really nice casual wear items from Ovida at about 70% off. There is also a huge assortment of Dior sunglasses that are mostly all priced between $100 and $200.
Sizes are spotty among all categories. In most cases, there is only one size of a single item. We suggest you sort by size and keep checking because new merchandise tends to pop up as an added surprise.
This Neiman Marcus promotion will run through Tuesday. Next week we should start seeing real first markdowns on contemporary designers, which will mark the real beginning of the sale season....
For the past several weeks I've had a lot of fun staging fantastical photoshoots from my closet of old gowns. Between home school, cooking, cleaning, and work, I am completely worn out and couldn't muster the energy to strike a pose. Instead, I'm throwing it back to my first photoshoot I did in honor of April Fools. (Ironically, the dress is also Matthew Williamson.)
The highlight of my week was receiving gifts I sent to myself. I always love to add gift wrapping and a note to my online purchases. (Am I the only one?) Looking back on the last seven days, we saw an array of site-wide sales. Despite the apparent industry panic, retailers have been very controlled in maintaining the prices of luxury designer merchandise.
I anticipate that a lot more designer sales as we near the timing of natural markdown season. Most recently, Farfetch's conglomerate of boutiques has started reducing some designer merchandise. This red Balmain blazer, which seems to transcend season, is $1434 from $2300 US retail. This Balmain tank is $195 from $395 US Retail. This Givenchy ID39 bag is a fresh style that's piquing my interest at $1600 from $2150 and this Givenchy Eden is $1425 from $2850.
So here's another to another week at home. I wish you a week full of lots of exciting fresh deliveries. Make Be sure to let me know if there is anything I missed....
