If I had a dollar for every time a salesperson told me that Moncler wasn’t going on sale this season…well, I wouldn’t be writing this post. (Okay. Yes, I would. It’s a labor of love.)
As we always anticipated, Moncler will go on sale and it has. Today started a coordinated markdown on Moncler outerwear. That means that local retailers throughout the city all put the French puffer jackets on sale today. Online shoppers should focus on Saks Fifth Avenue.
Bergdorf Goodman carries many of the same styles but they weren’t put on markdown last year. The men’s department was the only sale destination for Moncler. Expect to find a rack right on the first floor of the men’s store. Don’t be surprised if you also find Canada Goose and Prada filling those men’s racks too. Online we found a woman’s Prada puffer with a drawstring that’s $1812 from $3020 and a men’s Stone Island jacket is 50% off or $614.
Don’t feel overwhelmed. A big markdown like this can be a lot to digest. We created a link with all the sale options. Click here to review a full assortment of all the Moncler. We hope that seeing everything in one place will reduce shopping confusion.
Other brands to keep an eye out include winter items from Fendi, Henro and more. Online selections can be tricky. It’s best to keep a browser handy. It might also not be a bad idea to take a screen shot of this post to show the next sales person who tells you Moncler never goes on sale.
Sally LaPointe is well known for catching the eye by sending monochrome ensembles down the runway with a wide array of texture and shine. It’s the designer’s keen use for color and tone that leads us to fall in love every season. It would be a huge incentive to attend the show already armed with a Pantone color wheel or even an oversized box of Crayola crayons.
This season, Sally LaPointe’s color stories included, Matcha green, Irish buttery white, Garnet red, orchid, Dijon gold and, of course, blackest black. Each of these shades brings complexity to each outfit and enhances the layering of sequins, shine, fur, and satin. The only pitfall is that to achieve the same look you would need to purchase the entire head-to-toe ensemble. There is no way to look-for-less any of these outfits and that might be the genius of Sally LaPointe.
In the show notes, the designer says she drew references from Elvis’ 1968 comeback special and applied the aesthetic to modern day dressing. The Fall 2019 variation included newsboy hats, relax-fit belted pants and faux wrap midi-skirts with a high slit. Click here to see pictures from inside the show.
As accessories go, we especially liked LaPoint’s use of utility belts. It was an urban element with a high-end twist. That’s not surprising there is nothing low-rent about any of the looks shown on Tuesday. We would be scared to ask for more details about those died-to-match Manolos.
Anna Sui is always a little bit of sparkle, a dash of rock and roll and lots of texture. This season was not so different except for that the designer drew inspiration from what seems to be a combination of brightly colored pop-art and traditional Japanese anime with a twist of school girl.
Anna Sui’s rich history was celebrated appropriately with rich hues in lush fabrics like jacquard, metallics, tweeds, shimmer, and sequins. There was also plenty of velvet, ruffles and faux fur. Prints and textures were piled on together, which resulted in a bright combination of tone-on-tone layering which can only be successfully executed by a skilled professional. Click here to see more pictures.
Playing to a packed audience, the collection was highlighted with appearances by Bella Hadid and Kaia Gerber. aSpanned full ensembles that prove that you can be from 9-to-5 without even making a stop before hitting the dance floor. After all, it takes true focus for a designer to understand the drama of fashion’s past and how it relates to today’s attention starved girls of social media.
Fashion week is turning out to be a bust. Sale merchandise has dried up, shriveled and disintegrated to dust. At this point in the season, discount stores are the best places to shop. You’ll find mega-reduced old merchandise and adequately discounted “new deliveries”.
It doesn’t seem like this past Winter’s merchandise has been transferred over to the site yet. When it does, expect discounts of just 50% to 60% off. It’s a far cry from the markdowns of 82% off that we saw at Barneys later this season. As we know, what goes up, must come down.
As we head through the weekend it’s hard to pick just one place to focus your shopping attention. If limited to a single online destination, we would have to choose TheOutnet. Right now, the online discount site is offering an extra 50% off already reduced merchandise.
Take note, this promotion isn’t the windfall of the twice-yearly clearance sale but we were able to spot some very good finds at 70% to 80% off retail. PVC is all the rage and we can’t argue with Red Valentino at 80% off retail. This PVC jacket comes to only $200 from $1000. An L’Agence black leather mini skirt comes to $120 from $600, a Love Moschino coat with a fur collar is $165 from $800 and a Mother of Pearl sweater is $106 from $475.
As merchanide dries up at at our local stores it’s always good to find alterntiifve destinations point your browser. Just remember to scroll responsibly. This OutNet sale runs through the weekend.
Each time Tom Ford shows a collection, fashion reporters say the designer is pulling reference from the glam-90s, the earlier era of Studio 54 and sexy times at Gucci. At some point, it’s time for us all to agree that this is simply the Tom Ford aesthetic. Sexy enough to be worn on a reunion show of Real Housewives and rich enough to be chi-chi-chi Beverly Hills.
This season Tom Ford showed all his staples; sexy suiting for women, long slender gowns, unbuttoned blouses, luxe velvets, and opulent furs. Monochrome ensembles, street-wear inspired hoodies and puffers, and sparkle were among the independent variables for Fall ’19.
The collection also incorporated several Instagram-ready hues, like rich red and blue jewel tones for day and softer lavender and silver for the night. Of course, there were plenty of black ensembles that can slink into the sexy shadows of a Tom Ford orchestrated evening. Our favorite pieces where the gowns that featured oversized chains draped around the shoulders and backs. A new handbag is also imminent utilizing the oversized chain accent. (Click for more pics.)
The designer omitted some of his staple animal prints, like zebra, leopard, and lizard which is an understandable method to avoid self-inflicted clichés. In a new season of Tom Ford, customers can seamlessly embrace their inner hypebeast and hold court in Andy’s clubhouse.
Popular culture has decided that Valentines Day bashing is more fun than celebrating. We couldn’t agree less. Who cares if it’s an imagined holiday to promote retail and antiquated relationship philosophies? It’s February!
We’ve had months of cold and darkness and now is the perfect opportunity to indulge yourself or someone you love. After all, how did shopping and love become an enemy? Below are some items we love and we think you will too:
It’s February! The month of love. We are up to celebrate all types of love; self-love, relationship love, crush love. After all these months of cold and darkness, now is the perfect opportunity to warm the heart of someone you love.
Shopping and love do go hand-in-hand. I love those boots, I love your dress. I love that bag. Go ahead. Go after whatever you love. Below are some of our favorite upcoming sample sales and some sample sale-like online markdowns (and sometimes even better). Don’t forget to share the love.
Illesteva It might be the darkest days of winter but the sun still shines brightly. Head over to the Illesteva showroom to save 60% off. The sale runs through Saturday. The Leonard is priced at $100 and the Leonard II is $120. We expect price cuts towards the end of the week. Be sure to keep your eyes open.
Tuesday, February 5 through Saturday, February 9
Tue to Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm
456 Broadway, 4th Fl
Jocelyn Sample Sale You can brighten up winter with colorful winter coats and accessories from Jocelyn. The designer recently held a sale at her showroom and fur-lined parkas were $750 from $1500, bomber-style puffers were priced around $400 and full fur coats started at about $1500. We expect prices to be a little higher considering this is an off-site sale but there should also be more variety.
Tuesday, February 12 through Sunday, February 17
Tues 11-7pm, Wed to Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
260 Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Avenue
Paul Andrew Sample Sale
British shoe designer and Ferragamo creative director, Paul Andrew, is hosting a showroom sample sale. Last season, prices started at just $25 and extended to $250. Most flats and heels were priced between $50 and $150. Most boots were $250. Note that there is a sale preview on Tuesday and there will not be restocking. We expect that the most desirable sizes and styles will go fast.
Wednesday, February 14 & Thursday, February 15
11am-6pm daily
41 West 58th Street, 2A
Global Fashions Bargain shoppers will be able to snag up to 80% off European designer clothing, shoes and accessories. During past sales, we found great assortments from high-end designers like Stuart Weitzman, M Missoni, Red Valentino/ Valentino, Marchesa. Stay tuned for more details.
Monday, February 18 through Wednesday, February 20
9am-6pm daily
49 W. 38th Street btwn 5th & 6th
