Saks Fifth Avenue started a new round of markdowns today but is still experimenting with their Private Access format. To see the discounts you must use the following series of links: Women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and men’s designer selections. Below are some of our favorite items but remember that you must click the initializing links for each department before you see the discounting pricing. 

Some items need to be placed in your cart to see the final price, which is often even lower than what’s displayed. (It’s all very confusing and not so shopping friendly.)

Nugnes1920 has an amazing influx of new fashion arrivals and most items are priced less than US retail. In addition, you can add the code WELCOME10 to save an additional 10% off. Pay special attention to the Fall Prada collections and Fendi Vertigo items that have sold out at a lot of stores. 

Neiman Marcus started a promotion today where sale items are an additional 25% off. The best part is that there is a lot of designer merchandise included in the promotion. Be sure to check out the Manolo selection, Tom Ford, and Valentino. Some of our favorite sale picks are below. 

What started off as a late sale season has turned into a tornado of additional discounts. This week, we saw a plethora of second markdowns and lots of new designers hitting the discount tables. What’s most interesting is that it appears as if the brands have taken control of the retail market.

Department stores like Saks, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom no longer control what, when, and how items are discounted. Most of the top retailer’s coordinated markdowns across all retail channels. The trend started with Chanel and YSL a few weeks ago and has extended towards Dior, Valentino, Fendi, Prada, and Balenciaga.

Retail analysts say the internet is killing retail but the real murderer is the big brand. Department stores need autonomy to best serve their customer. Retailers need to be able to review their stock lists, inventory holdings, and demand to assess what items need price adjustments. MSRPs are already fixed, and the brand’s grip is strangling the market and feels awfully similar to price-fixing. 

It’s a big sale day! Overnight, Nordstrom started a big markdown were previously reduced merchandise is 60% off. In addition, lots of big designer brands, like Prada, Fendi, and Balenciaga were added to the sale. Below are some of our favorite sale picks. Be on the lookout for Manolo Blahnik shoe styles that hit 60^% off. 

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 Prada is taking the spotlight as the latest designer brand to be added to the markdown aisle. The markdowns range from 30% to 50% off. Prada’s online boutique doesn’t have any markdowns but below are all the best places to shop for discounted Prada now.

Saks Fifth Avenue shoppers can use this private sale link combined with the code SAKSSALE to save up to 40% off. Here is the private sale link to access the sale assortment. Click here to see only the Prada sale handbags or tap this way for the shoe selection. (Take note, some styles are quite old.) 

The Net-A-Porter seasonal sale is heating up. Discounts top 60% off and lots of fantastic Loewe pieces have been added to the markdowns. We are long-time fans of this classic Balloon bag that’s $2205 from $3150 or this smaller version that’s $1715 from $2450. Loewe classic loafers are $390 from $640 and those famous suede slippers are 50% off or $325 from $650.

Below are some other great designer items we spotted in the sale section:

Chloe Darryl bag $1575 from $2250

Jacquemous “Pillow” bag $564 from $940

Common Project sneakers $322 from $460

Stella McCartney platform sandals $459 from $765 

Jimmy Choo Misty 100 sandals $300 from $750 

Manolo Blahnik lace-up booties $600 from $1000

Tom Ford mesh slingbacks $675 from $1350

Valentino studded mules $462 from $770

Balmain blazer with gem buttons  $1200 from $3000 (or this one with the pitched shoulders)

Zimmermann nude silk dress $375 from $750

 It’s officially Summer– the longest and hottest days of the year are upon us. The UK store, Selfridges just started its seasonal markdowns. You can click here to access the women’s sale assortment. Discounts range from 30% to 40% off. Not all designer merchandise is part of the sale… yet.  If you’re shoe shopping, use the code SHOES30 to save 30% off. We will be sure to update this post as more discounts become available.