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    New & Preowned Chanel Bag Sale

    Sometimes you fall in love with fashion only to realize that your closets aren’t big enough to support your addiction. In the case of Hanna Kim’s passion for handbags, she made a rule that she needed to sell a bag in order to buy a new one.




    If Hanna set her eyes on the newest Chanel, Vuitton or Hermes, she would have to say good-bye to an existing member of her expansive collection. This tactic shortly turned into a business and others were following suit and asking her to sell their bags too.


    The business model was great but the experience of buying and selling preowned luxury bags was notably limited. “As a vintage Chanel collector, I found the experience of buying preowned designer bags from online shops and consignment shops to be very different from buying new bags at boutiques,” Hanna says. “It did not feel as special as buying a bag at a place like a Chanel boutique. I wanted to create a more personal and luxurious experience that would match the high end bags that I am selling.”


    This yearning to create an atmosphere for vintage that conveys the experience in a boutique has given birth to A Modern Take’s Chanel and Vintage Designer Bag Sale. This season, the sale will take place at the Bowery Hotel from Friday, October 4th through Saturday, October 5th. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of new and preowned Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Celine and more. Chanel prices will start at $800.


    We got a preview of some of the bags included in the sale and found it hard to contain ourselves. A very rare dark gray Jumbo Chanel Flap with black hardware is priced at $3000, a limited edition Alexander McQueen Knuckle Clutch is $1800, a Chanel Mini Flap is $1300 and a classic Chanel tote is $1600.


    Take note that these types of vintage sales do not happen often. In order to respect hotel guests, shopping is by appointment only. Please e-mail amoderntake@gmail.com in order to make an appointment and include your name and preferred day and time. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with details of the sale.


    A Modern Take Designer Bag Sale
    Friday, October 4th through Saturday, October 5th
    Fri 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Sat 10am to 4pm
    The Bowery Hotel, 335 Bowery
    Please email for an appointment
    amoderntake@gmail.com
    Cash & Credit Cards Accepted


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    Betsey Johnson Jewelry Find

    We like to consider ourselves equal opportunity shoppers. We recently stumbled upon Betsey Johnson’s jewelry and couldn’t believe how enchanted we become of the collection.

    Almost everything in the Betsey Johnson jewelry line-up is under $200 and is both playful and stylish. Check out this Paris is Always a Good Idea necklace or these Enchanted Forest Spider Drop Earrings for $40. This Dress Form Multi-Charm necklace for $48 is playful and affordable, which is all of the best of fashion jewelry. Frankly, we aren’t as fond as the watches but couldn’t you see something like this Paris and Pearl necklace in Lanvin for 10-times the price?

    The best part is that everything is an additional 30% off online. All you have to do is enter the code KNOCKOUT at checkout.

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    C. Wonder Flash Sale

    The colorful boutique, C. Wonder is hosting an end-of-summer flash sale where clearance merchandise is dramatically discounted. Check out the inventory soon because the sale only runs until Thursday and items are already selling out.

    Be sure to check out these spiked pave studs that look like Vita Fede but cost only $9 from $38. (Hey, junk jewelry is junk jewelry!) Who can’t use an extra set of napkin rings? These deco enamel versions are plated with 18k cold and are reduced to $20 for a set of 4 from $58. And, oh yes, there is a signature preppy polo for $46 from $68.

    Frankly, don’t bother with the standard sale section unless you’re shopping for pretty print beach balls. Regardless of sale we are always tempted to overhaul our classic tableware with C. Wonder’s great prints.

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    Orrefors & Kosta Boda Sample Sale

    Orrefors and Kosta Boda are hosting a sample sale where floor samples from their showroom will be discounted up to 70% off. The sale includes a selection of holiday gift items, ornaments, hand blown vases, bowls, vases and drink ware.

    This is a great opportunity to stock up on hostess gifts or bridal presents. Crystal votives and candleholders are priced $10.50 to $67.50 (originally $35 to $225), glass bowls, vases and sculptures are $15 to $600 (originally $50 to $2000) and crystal bowls, vases and drinkware are $15 to $300 (originally $50 to $1000).

    The sale runs through Friday, September 27. Take note that only credit cards are accepted, which means you can save your cash for lunch money.

    Orrefors & Kosta Boda Sample Sale
    Through September 27
    10am to 5pm daily
    200 Lexington Avenue Suite 602 @ 32nd St.

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    Sferra & Pratesi Sample Sales

    If you’re looking to freshen your whites you should take note that there are two upcoming luxury home sales. Starting Wednesday, Sferra will be hosting a sample sale at Chelsea Market where a range of bed linens, towels, pillows and throws will be discounted up to 70% off. Pratesi, on the other hand will start their sale Saturday, October 5 at Soiffer Haskin. The discount is usually up to 75% off.

    At the last Sferra sale queen size sheet sets ranged in price from $65 to $170. The more expensive sheets has a retail price of $500. Queen duvets were $160 and kings were $190. Bath towels were priced at $14 and bathrobes were $50. If you’re looking to shop we suggest going at the start of the sale because prices usually hold strong but stock can get thin.

    Over at the last Pratesi sale comforters were priced at $600 and sheet sets started at $500 (originally $1600). Cashmere blankets were $1400, while wool blankets were priced at about $600.

    Both sales offer a significant savings. Choosing how much money you want to spend on dressing your bed is very similar to deciding on a, well, dress budget. The only difference is that you can’t stick your bed in a closet when you grow tired of the pattern.

    Sferra Sample Sale
    Wednesday, September 25 through Sunday, September 29
    Wed—Sat 10am—7pm, Sun 10am—5pm
    Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave between @ 15th St.

    Pratesi Sample Sale
    Saturday, October 5th through Tuesday, October 8th
    9:00am to 6:30pm daily
    Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street @ 8th Ave

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    Bloomies Friends & Family

    Bloomingdales friends and family will begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Sunday, October 6. It’s been a while sine we’ve had a good friends and family sale but we’re not sure if this sale really counts as good. The discount is 20% but almost all luxury brands and cosmetics are excluded.

    Presale will begin this week. Online shoppers can use the code FRIENDS. Don’t worry if you miss this sale at Bloomies, there is usually another in November.

    Those waiting for the Saks friends and family promotion will need to wait until the third week of October. The discount is the same 20% off and the exclusions are similar.

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    The IT-it: Sophia Webster

    It’s a new season and you can’t be surprised that there is a new IT shoe designer. British footwear designer, Sophia Webster started as an assistant to Nicholas Kirkwood and debuted her first solo collection just a few seasons ago. The new designer already has huge distribution and can be found in Saks, Net-A-Porter and Nordstrom. As a matter of fact, she just debuted a capsule collection for J. Crew during fashion week. The J. Crew collection will launch spring 2014.

    Photo Credit: VivaLuxury

    Webster’s shoe designs are playful, unique and exude confidence. Her style closely resembles the kitsch of Charlotte Olympia with the sexiness of Alaia. This season we are especially loving the almost completely sold out Riko cutout patent-leather and suede sandals. They are both edgy but feminine. They also play well with the still-going-strong black and white fall trend. These shoes are dress-up ready but we also love how fashion blogger Annebelle Fleur paired them with jeans and a blazer.

    Sophia Webster Riko $695

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    Why the Hermès Sale Was a Bust

    Now that we are one day into t Hermès sale we can say that the event is officially a bust. There are no bags, no leather goods, no jewelry, no beauty products, no scarves or ties and anything that attracted most shoppers to this high-end sample sale.

    Photo Credit: LA Racked

    We couldn’t help but wonder what had happened to the days of great discounts and unbelievable finds. Hermès insiders, who insisted upon anonymity, say that Hermès recently consolidated all of their overstock and past season merchandise in anticipation of reopening their Beverly Hills boutique after a lengthy renovation.

    The Beverly Hills Hermès recently renovated their West Coast flagship store. Before reopening, the brand hosted what seems to have been an epic sale. According to LA Racked, the sale included an ample supply of silk scarves, ties, jewelry, enamel bracelets, small leather goods and, would you believe, handbags! (Ladies, there were Medor clutches priced at half off.) That’s in addition to the standard ready-to-wear, shoes, hats and gloves.

    Obviously, the sale was “pandemonium inside and out.” One attendee commented that the customers who shopped this epic sale event more closely resembled Honey Boo Boo’s family than the normal tony customer that patronizes the brand. Without saying, VIP customers were able to shop the sale during a very secret presale.

    For those wondering if another sale like this will occur our answer is a hopeful yes but just don’t expect it will happen at Soiffer Haskin. We hear that the Hermès boutique in Houston will be moving down the street from their currently location at BLVD Place on Post Oak. The move isn’t likely to take place until later in 2014 but perhaps brand enthusiasts should consider pitching in to charter a plane from New York.

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