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    Net-A-Porter Discounts Now 70%

    It feels like the first markdowns just started moments ago but that doesn’t stop the competition among retailers. Today, Net-A-Porter upped their discount to 70% on many items.

    Some new and notable markdowns include,  a Victoria Beckham floral length full skirt for $735 from $2450. a Melissa Adabash swimsuit is just $75 from $245 and a Peter Pilotto multi color skirt is $400 from $1335.

    Some other sale highlights include Miu Miu wedges that are now $375 from $750. These aren’t the prettiest shoes or the most stylish of the season but they are utilitarian in the way that you can pack one pair of shoes and wear them during the day and at night. Isabel Marant-style Birks are much more palpable for $272 from $545. Marni pants are $650 from $1300. And there are also lots of basics like Rag & Bone and J Brand skinny jeans for $100 from $200.

    This is by no means the end of the line. As time goes on more items will be added to the 70% category. Last year, the online retailer ended their sale on June 24 with a discount that topped 80% on some items. They don’t mess around!

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    Chanel & Louboutin Markdown Intel

    Most stores have already started their first markdowns on contemporary and luxury lines but there are always a few brands that strong-arm all retail outlets to hold off on discounts. Starting soon, you will be able to presale seasonal merchandise from brands like Chanel and Louboutin, which haven’t yet started their markdowns.

    We are told that Chanel will officially go on sale June 20th and presale will begin a few days before then. The discount is 30% off retail. Supposedly there will be very few bags and small leather goods. As a matter of fact, last season there were only eight bags that made it to markdown and women were dueling over them– primate style . The selection of shoes and clothing are usually much larger. The discounts and selection will be the same at all stores, including Chanel boutiques.

    If you’re looking for a discount on Christian Louboutin shoes you can head to Jeffery where the discount is 30% but note, that all purchases are final sale. Barneys is offering presale with a discount of 40% and Saks is conducting their own presale with a 30% discount. The sale officially beings Friday at Saks and Barneys. You can click here to see a sampling of styles included in the markdowns.

    Barneys Louboutin: David 917-841-6963
    Saks: Personal Shopping 212-810-9988
    Bergdofs Chanel:
    Jeffery: John 212-206-1272






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    Shopping for Deals in Euros

    The euro is lower than its been for years, which means that shopping overseas is cheaper than ever. This is the first time Americans can take advantage of a strong dollar since e-commerce has become commonplace. Below is an overview of European sales from which you could take advantage.

    Farfetch
    If you could create the largest shopping mall in the world comprised of only luxury boutiques it would look something like Farfetched. The site is comprised of more than 300 fashion boutiques from Europe and North America. Right now, the site is offering up to 40% off. A Stella McCartney clutch is $354 from a store in Italy but is still $120 more at Neiman Marcus. Another boutique in Rome has this Dolce & Gabbana polka dot Sicily tote for $1326 while its $100 more at Neiman Marcus.

    Forzieri
    The Florence-based site is hosting a spring pre-sale where select merchandise is discounted up to 50% off. This MCM rabbit print tambourine bag comes to $470. Shopbop’s price is still $650. Before checking out, always search for coupons. You can usually save an extra 25% if you can find a good code.

    Italist
    You know that rainbow Valentino tote that we’ve been lusting over since we saw it on the runway almost a year ago? Italist, the Italian luxury eboutique, has it for $952. That’s more than half of the retail price and $300 less than we can find it in the US. The site is interesting in that it floats the currency, which means prices change as the currency changes. For example, last week when the dollar was even stronger, the same bag was $846. Check out this Fendi Peekaboo in a gorgeous black and white. The bag rarely goes on sale in the US but you can save $1000 here.

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    More Madison Avenue Sales

    Most stores on Madison Avenue are officially on sale. Last week we did a rundown of some of our favorite luxury retailers and today we are adding to the designer list and adding lots of contemporary stores too. Shop away, there’s nothing like springtime in the city.

    Alexander McQueen
    Most clothing is 40% off, shoes and bags are discounted 30%. There are several colors of Heroine style bags included in the sale along with a few knuckle box clutches.

    Alexis Bittar
    Select lucite baubles of plenty are 30% off but some items are discounted more. If you’re looking for the items with a higher discount ask the sales person to point you in the right direction before you get hypenotized by full price items.

    Alice & Olivia
    The discount on most merchandise is 40% off. Take note that the designer is hosting a sample sale next week–details to follow.

    Cynthia Rowley
    If you haven’t been to Cynthia Rowley lately, than you should. The designer is coming back in a major way and now is a great time to stock up on summer fashions that are discounted 30% to 50% off.

    John Varvatos
    Guys can save 40% off most spring and summer items. Even some Ernst Benz watch styles are included in the sale. Be sure to ask a sales person to point out exactly which ones.

    Joie
    You can now shop for “effortlessly causual” looks for 30% off. For some reason we always find uptight-
    formal to be a lot easier to style than realaxed-cool.

    Maje
    Most of spring fashion is discounted 20% to 30% off but online you can find some holdovers from last season at 50% off.

    Milly
    Lots of spring and summer styles are discounted 50% off. Unfortunately none of the kids items are reduced but we’ll keep our eyes open.

    Rebecca Taylor
    Speaking of sample sales: Despite the designer’s current sample sale, customers are lined up outside the Madison Avenue store today. The discount is 40% off but only four people are allowed in the store at one time. Ha!

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    Extra Reductions at VBH, 20+ Pics

    The VBH sample sals only runs for one more day and we couldn’t help from checking out the remaining stock. We are glad we did because prices were reduced and there are still a few great classic pieces to snatch up.

    Almost everything at the sale is reduced to 70% off. Among the classic sparkly Manila bags there is a pink that started at $1900 and a silver version was $1100, a croc and stingray combo was originally $2600 and a velvet bag with sparkle trim was originally $1100 but comes to just $330. Among the more pricey exotics there is a red crocodile bowling bag that was originally priced at $15,000, small pouches that started at $2600 and gorgeous snake skin bags with top handles retailed for $3300. You can see pictures and prices inside here.

    VBH is one of those companies that you seldom find on sale. Twice a year, the boutique has a private sale for select customers but the discount is only 40%.The sale closes at 4pm on Wednesday. Shop now, or forever wait for the next sample sale.

    VBH Sample Sale
    Wednesday, June 3
    Wed 10am to 4pm
    Essex House
    160 Central Park South, 2nd FL (59th St. Bw 6th & 7th)

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    Inside Rebecca Taylor Sample Sale

    American contemporary designer, Rebecca Taylor is offering up her classic and flirty style for a nice discount at her current sample sale. Today, Paige Turner got an early preview and she was amazed by the volume of merchandise.

    Prices are basically the same as last season with dresses for $129, skirts and shorts for $99, blouses for $89 and sweaters for $99. As we mentioned the selection is huge as is the depth of inventory. (That’s industry speak for lots of stock in every size.) Among the selection was lots of merchandise that’s on sale from this season, like this layered organza midi-dress in black, this lace and leather dress, the Crocus embellished top and this Keyhole blouse. As a matter of fact, if you’re looking for a simple blush colored top you can go home with more than ten.

    If you’re looking for even better deals, you should check out the sample sale rack where dresses were priced at $75 and blouses were $40. We found that the sample sizing varied greatly and some items were damaged. If you’re looking for better deals you might want to wait for markdowns. Last season there was an additional 25% off mid-sample sale.

    Rebecca Taylor Sample Sale
    Tuesday, June 2 through Saturday, June 7
    Tue 9am–8pm; Wed–Thu 10am–8pm; Fri–Sat 10am-7pm
    260 Fifth Avenue

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    Ralph Lauren Markdown, Lots of Rickys

    Ralph Lauren has started their first full markdown of the season. Right now you can find select merchandise reduced up to 55% off. Designer women’s wear, including lots of Ricky styles are discounted 40% off.

    Big spenders should direct your attention towards this lavender matte alligator soft Ricky that’s now $11,100 from more than $18,000. The same style bag also comes in light blue. Those not wishing to blow a big portion of their child’s preschool tuition can opt for a taupe in leather for $1350 from $2500.

    For men the discount is also 40% off Purple Label and other designer collections. Most classic polo shirts are discounted 30%. This Big Pony polo is $70 from $98. This Tiger polo is even a better discount and could be snagged for $50 from $98. (Remember, Father’s Day is June 21 and this could be the perfect opportunity to plan ahead.)

    Kids merchandise is also discounted 40% to 50% off but if you use the code RLKIDS15, you’ll save an extra 30% if you spend $150. This varsity jacket comes to $30 from $90. These boys polos come to $16 from $40.

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