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    Oscar de la Renta 50% Off

    The entire Oscar de la Renta spring collection is 50% off, including ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, belts, sunglasses and fashion jewelry. The sale is also online for your viewing and shopping pleasure.

    Most dresses started off at about $7000 and are about $3500 now. Shoes are in the $600 to $700 range and are now, well, half that. The after sale price for sunglasses averages around $150 and handbags are, not very attractive, so don’t worry about it.

    The site also has an outlet where the inventory from prior collections is also 50% off. We don’t understand that pricing rational but maybe other shoppers do. Last season, the collection went to 70% off. So if you’re looking for a great deal you might want to wait four to six weeks.

    Louboutins and Choos

    Choo shoes and Louboutin shoes are officially going on sale at their respective boutiques starting Friday. The spring/ summer collection at Christian Louboutin will be 40% off. We are told that there is still a good selection of shoes and sizes but you should go now because there will not be any further discounts.

    As for Jimmy Choos, the discount is 30% off. The sale includes the summer and cruise collection, as well as select bags. There was a private sale last week but we were left in the dark due to a dim sales woman who believed that the sale would not begin until the fall. Don’t fret, we have the situation under control and Faisa will be taking care of all our Jimmy Choo “needs.” going forward.

    Erich (Christian Louboutin) 212-396-1884
    Faisa (Jimmy Choo) 212-759-7078

    The Same Game: YSL Cage Boots

    Every season an iconic piece of fashion emerges. Sometimes it’s a belt at a particular width, could be a bag with a noticeable print or the intricate pleating of a skirt. This season, YSL seems to have captured a look with their Cage Boots. Rumoured to be sold out shortly after the collection arrived, we were surprised to see these wearable (or unwearable) pieces of art reduced.

    In the spirit of Madison Avenue Spy–lets play The Same Game!

    YSL Cage Boots: Retail price $1,590
    Barneys:$949.00
    Bergdorfs:$1590– will be reduced on June 3rd either 30% or 40%
    eBay: $1700
    YSL Boutique: $999
    Saks: $1590 –will be reduced 30% on June 1 to $1113

    Roger Vivier Private Sale

    We got a postcard this week announcing a five day sale at Roger Vivier. Most of this season’s style are 30% to 40% off. Some bags and clutches are included in the sale but sunglasses and the classic square pilgrim shoe are not.

    The private sale runs through Sunday and then prices go back up. We think they will yo-yo the prices a few more times before the season is over but we don’t expect the discount to go higher than 40%.

    Contact: Mike 212-861-5371
    750 Madison Ave. @ 65th Street

    Marni 30% to 40% Off

    Marni’s sale has officially started. Ready-to-wear is 30% off but accessories will be 40% off for the first time ever. Rumours are that second cut is just a few weeks away and will be 50%.

    The sale is also available on the Marni site. The above dress was $1120 and is now $784. A ruched lambskin leather shoulder bag was $1655 and is now $993. A jacquard orange and brown check sleeveless top was $955 and is now $669.

    Marni
    21 E 67th St between Fifth and Madison Aves
    212-257-6907

    Saks and Barneys 1st Markdown

    The department stores are going to their first markdown. At Saks, shoes, handbags, clothing and other accessories will range from 30% to 40% off. The sale officially starts Monday but presale is underway. The call we received from a first floor specialist detailed the handbag department– Bottega Veneta bags are 40% but Jimmy Choo and Gucci are just 30% off.

    Meanwhile uptown, Barneys is marking their designers down 40%. The sale is also online but beware, there are many shoe styles that didn’t sell when there were 70% off this winter.

    The good department store markdowns may be slow but they are coming. Until then we’ll keep a watchful eye

    Saks Contact: Christina (Bottega Veneta) 212-753-4000

    Jeffery Presale Begins

    Hi, Lila.

    How are you?

    You probably heard we are pre-selling most styles. I have a blog with pictures of many styles that you are welcome to check out. www.shopmichelle.blogspot.com

    I do have items that are not on the blog. If you have specific collections you are interested in, I would be glad to send you pictures of those.

    I am in the store from 10 am until 6 pm this evening.
    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Best-
    Michelle
    212.206.1272
    Jeffrey NY
    Shopmichelle@gmail.com

    Editorial note: The discount is 40% off.