There have a been a lot of early sales this season but there haven't been many designers included in the discounted assortment. Saks Fifth Avenue is making an early push to attract customers with a 'Sneak Peek' sale, which offers customers up to 40% off many designer shoes, bags and clothing.
Real sample sales are few and far between these days. It's for this reason we love to visit the Aeffe showroom and score current season merchandise at about 70% off.
The selection will include an assortment of clothing, shoes, and accessories from Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Fuzzi, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, and Cedric Charlier. There will also be a small section of merchandise for men. A Moschino Couture red striped top will be $321 from $695, a Philosophy chiffon dress will be $318 from $995 and a Fuzzi jumpsuit will be $170 from $555.
Aeffe Sample Sale
Saturday, May 11 through Monday, May 13
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-7pm
30 West 56th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue, 1st floor)
For more details please contact info@aeffeusa.com
Another May day, another private sale. Today, you can join us using this link to save 25% off your purchase on Moda Operandi. Just remember to enter the code SECRET25 at checkout.
Upon scouring the site we found ourselves falling in love with way too many pieces in this sale. Yes, a Balmain tee and a Dior tote are on-point for this season and very swaggy but they don't allow a lot of room for personal style expression. We found the fashion assortment, this season, on Moda to be diverse and even affordable.
It's hard to get an idea of how great these items are without pictures. Below is a visual candy bar of just some of our favorite Moda items in the Private Sale.
If this sale is any indication, this is going to be a bonkers markdown season. It also looks as if the Off-White lead streetwear craze is quickly coming to an end. Our crystal ball is showing lots of hoodies on a sales rack near you....
We are trying to make sense of the markdown calendar but it appears as if Bergdorf Goodman has a designer sale scheduled every week this month. Today is an "early access" day and you can check it out using this link.
This pseudo-designer sale will run through May 11. After there's another contemporary designer markdown and the real designer discounts will go live on May 20. That's when the real fun shopping will begin.
It's only the first Monday in May, otherwise known as MetGala Day, but Barneys isn't going to let BagGirlRiri, Anna, Donatella or any Camp kids steal the fashion show. Today, Barneys started a VIP seasonal online presale. The discount is 40% off select merchandise.
To access the sale section you must use this link and log into your account. Presales are akin to the "quiet period" before a company goes public. Good thing there are no rules about taking advantage of inside shopping information.
We realize this isn't the real first presale or markdown but it's always exciting to see a sale section. The first markdown presale usually starts around May 16th. You can click over this way to see all the information about presale at Barneys last Spring....
Flowers and chocolates are the most classic way to celebrate Mother's Day. This year, the mommy celebrations will take place on Sunday, May 13 and we couldn't be more excited to be the beneficiary of pampering and praise. The first thing you have to know about Mother's Day is that moms don't want you breaking the bank to say, "I love you." They also don't want a thoughtless card with a scribbled signature.
Finding the perfect gift can take a bit of determination and thoughtfulness. In order to get a jump start on the task (and give some hint to loved ones), we compiled a Mother's Day guide of gift ideas that are sure to inspire even the most gift impaired.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Tulips are next. The sun is shining and we couldn't be happier that it's finally May. Expect to have a very busy credit card this month as it turns into high season for sample sales.
As department stores and boutiques take their first markdowns towards the end of the month, be on the lookout for sales that include in-season merchandise with discounts that top 60% off. We've exclusively listed only the sample sales that we think are worthy of your time and effort. You can download the ShopDrop App to see a full calendar listing of all sample sales.
This sample sale highlight post will continue to be updated as more sales are announced and remain just a click away in the right sidebar. You can also follow along on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook for sneak peeks and immediate updates. Feel free to leave feedback in the comments section so that everyone can benefit from the 'Spy' network.
Aeffe's Moschino & Alberta Ferretti Sample Sale The selection will include an assortment of clothing, shoes, and accessories from Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Fuzzi, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, and Cedric Charlier. There will also be a small section of merchandise for men. A Moschino Couture red striped top will be $321 from $695, a Philosophy chiffon dress will be $318 from $995 and a Fuzzi jumpsuit will be $170 from $555.
Saturday, May 11 through Monday, May 13
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 10am-7pm
30 West 56th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue, 1st floor)
Bonpoint Sample Sale The discounts will go up to 70% and apply to every clothing collection (newborn, baby, girl, boy, teenager). At the last sale, most items were 60% off the retail sticker. That means that more formal dresses, which are normally priced in the $400-range were reduced to $260-ish. More casual dresses were about $200 in the boutique and come to about $80 at the sale. Boy's trousers were about $60 from $150 and the collared shirts came to $48 from $120. Read our review over here.
Tuesday, May 14 through Friday, May 17
Tues 1pm-8pm, Wed & Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-2pm
Metropolitan Pavillion: 123 West 18th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Ave)
Mark Cross Sample Sale There hasn't been a Mark Cross sample sale open to the public in some time. During past sales, discounts ranged from 70% to 85% off. Expect to find lots of understated elegance in the form of Grace Box bags, Grace clutches, Hadley satchels, Laura shoulder bags, Madison Doctor satchels, Benchley shoulder bags, Manray wicker bags, classic briefcases, leather wallets, iPhone sleeves, iPad cases.
Thursday, May 16 through Saturday, May 18
Thurs & Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
138 Wooster Street
Global Fashions Global Fashions, the official luxury distributor for several luxury Italian designer brands, will open its showroom to the public for a Spring sale. Discounts will range from 70% to 80% off. Stay tuned for more details. You can click here to see coverage of past sales.
Monday, May 20 Through Wednesday, May 22
9am-6pm daily
49 West 38th Street
