Retailers are getting hit hard this year and NSTO, which operates Need Supply and Totkaelo is the latest Covid-19 retail casualty. The store announced, this week, that they will be closing all of its stores.

Need Supply is based in the Richmond, Va.-and sells moderately priced high fashion brands like Ellery and Rachel Comey. Totkaelo has a store in Soho, NYC, and Seattle and specializes in higher priced avant-garde fashion from the likes of Acne, Dries, and Comme Des Garsons.

Sale shoppers can treat themselves to a variety of steep markdowns. At Need Supply, the discounts hit 80% on many items. Some standouts include this Alexa Chung ruffle blouse is $60 from $295, Ganni shoes with ankle straps are $200 from $325 and a Batsheva dress is $110 from $475.

Over at Totkaelo there is a Cecilie Bahnsen dress that’s $734 from $1239, a Jacquemus long shirtdress $294 from $702, Issey Miyake jumpsuit is $270 from $670, and a Chloe Bucket bag is $995 from $1990.

It might be fun to shop sales where merchandise gets super-reduced but the loss of profit hits in more than one place. This is definitely not the last of retail COVID calamities.

July 4th is famous for explosive sales. Some even go as far as calling it ‘Christmas in July.’ It’s really an excellent time to shop, especially considering how much the sale calendar has shifted. We normally use this space to evaluate third markdowns, which aren’t usually the cream of the crop. This COVID-era Independence Day, however, is ripe with fresh fashion desires.

Most of the sales launch on July 2nd but the rainy weather is a great excuse to begin scrolling. Below are some great current and upcoming sales. You can begin the add-to-cart exercise now. We will update the post throughout the holiday weekend.  Happy July 4th!

FENDI
Begins: July 3
Deal: Up to 50% of women’s and men’s shoes and RTW
Watching: Fendi Birks

24S
Begins: July 3
Deal: Extra 10% off sale with the code EXTRA10
Watching: Zimmerman dress $360 from $660

Farfetch
Begins: July 2
Deal: Look for YSL at 50% off
Watching: YSL Cassandra bag $1275 from $2550

Net-A-Porter
Begins: July 2
Deal: New designer markdowns (Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Cuccinelli, Givenchy & more
Watching: Saint Laurent Niki mini  $1300 from $1850 and Bottega shoes $1155 from $1650

Tessabit
Begins: July 2
Deal: Added markdowns for Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Fendi, Saint Laurent & More Watching: Saint Laurant Tribute sandals $435 from $725

Saks Fifth Avenue
Begins: July 2
Deal: Additional designer brands added
Watching:

Stuart Weitzman
Begins: July 2
Deal: Extra 20% off Sale SUMMERFUN
Watching: Alonza high heel sandal $175 from $425

Moda Operandi 
Begins: July 2
Deal: New designer markdowns (Loewe, Brandon Maxwell, Dolce &Gabbana, Versace, Givenchy)
Watching: Loewe Puzzle Bag $1140 from $1900

Bandier
Begins: July 1
Deal: Extra 40% off
Watching: Golden Goose sneakers $318 from $605

Intermix
Begins: June 30
Deal: Extra 40% off
Watching: ALC Shirtdress $270 from $600

Italist:
Begins: July 1
Deal: Up to 65% off spring/summer (Fall 2020/21 arrivals)
Watching: Bottega Puffer Cassette bag $2372 from $2800 US retail

MyTheresa
Begins: July 1
Deal: Extra 30% off “last pieces” designer sale pieces
Watching: Zimmerman dress $450 from $1000

Shopbop:
Begins: July 1 <VIP use this link>
Deal: Extra 25% off sale merchandise with the code SUMMER
Watching: Nili Lotan leopard coat $366 from $1500

Yoox
Begins: July 1 through July 4
Deal: Extra 25% off
Watching: Valentino Rockstud heels $326 from $875 US retail

It’s time to start the holiday weekend sale-ing! Intermix just started an incredible promotion where sale merchandise is an additional 40% off. The discount on many items translates to a total discount of nearly 80%.

Some of the highlights include this Balmain oversized blazer that’s $990 from $2750, a Blaze Milano blazer-dress is about $600 from $1750, and this Zimmerman linen top. Here is a link to all the Zimmerman.

 There are also some good shoes like these embellished Manolos that are $430 from $1200 and these Jimmy Choo iconic mules are $360 from $1000. The sale section also has a large assortment of Valentino but it’s excluded from the promotion. Most items are 40% off, which is about the same as other retailers.

We love these sales for picking through the great assortment of denim. These SLVRLAKE jeans are   $120 from $320. Here is a Boyish jean skirt that’s is $47 from $275 and white Frame jeans that are $80 from $225.

This sale will last through July 7. These extreme sale-on-sale events usually only happen around the holiday weekends. We suggest you start scrolling fast because the best merchandise tends to go fast.

Ssense has been leading the charge through sale season. The site’s official designer sale started last week but there have been amazing discounts for months. What’s most surprising is that there are continually new finds.

We found python mules for $410 from $1100. This Mansur Gavriel pouch is a great substitute for the Bottega version and it’s reduced to $300 from $600. These Balenciaga slingbacks are $$500 from $950 and Saint Laurent sneakers are $275 from $600.

Don’t forget to take a peek at full price items. Sometimes you’ll find that the retail prices are more attractive than at other stores. For instance, this Gucci belt is $335 from $360, Braxton red or blue loafers are $575 from $730  and thong sandals are $495 from $520.

The same price advantage goes for this Bottega black pouch that’s priced at $2200 from $2700 and this Cassette bag is $2300 from $2800. Speaking of Bottega Veneta, the site already posted the fall collection and is fully stocked with some often-sold-out items like this Jodie mini in black and various color Lido sandals

The thing with Ssense is that you have to spend time and explore continuously. We will be sure to add more finds to the post if we over the next few days.

Sale season ignited this week with brands ranging from Dior to Celine taking big markdowns. Right now, you can point your cursor at nearly any brand and find something titillating to buy.

During a big first markdown, I like to direct my attention to sale surprises. Those are the items I really like or wanted but didn’t anticipate finding on sale. Those are usually the classic and iconic pieces found in designer collections.

If I considered a full-price purchase, 30% to 40% off savings is amazing. Usually, this merchandise is the first to sell out. These finds usually reveal themselves only at select stores because of an inventory overstock. It’s best not to hesitate because it’s likely lots of other shoppers are vying for the same piece.

Some of the hottest items of the week were select Dior Dway slides that were only reduced at some stores and the available units were very limited. You can click here to read the full Dior post and to browse through a pretty complete sale assortment.

Nearly all the big department stores took price cuts on the big European heritage brands: Balenciaga, YSL, Valentino, Gucci, and more. The best selections can be found at the brand’s online boutiques.

The Saint Laurent’s private sale still has an incredible amount of merchandise discounted 30% to 40% off when used with the code YSLPRIVATESALESS20. This Kate bag with a tassel is still available for $1225 from $1750 and this Angie quilted bag is $1575 from $2250. Tribute flats are still available in some colors for $452 from $645 and Opyum heels are $767 from nearly $1100.  Check back to the original post if you’re having issues viewing the sale price and to see more of our sale highlights.

Dolce & Gabbana fans can access this private boutique link here. Here is a floral print dress for $340 $1400, a tee is $255 from $425, and jeweled shoes are $585 from $975. I anticipate the sale will expand but this selection is a good start.

The Balenciaga private sale link includes an assortment of Spring merchandise that’s discounted 30% to 50% off. There are a variety of Triple S sneakers reduced to $690 from $1000 and Speed sneakers are $550 from $800.  A leopard canvas tote is $700 from $1200 and my all-time favorite graffiti mini City bag is $1160 from $1935.  More favorites can be found here.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Net-A-Porter have a huge selection of designer sale merchandise. Keeping tabs between all the VIP extra discounts and hidden links is nearly impossible.

You can access the Nordstrom Private sale here. You’ll find a selection of Prada shoes mostly discounted 50% off. These thong sandals are $325 from $650 and Cloudburst sneakers are $475 from $890. Saint Laurent bags are 33% off and shoes are discounted 40%. The Balenciaga sale selection has some different sale options than the B boutique. These finge heels are $450 from $750 and a mini tote is $570 from $950.  Most all Givenchy is 40% off.  Valentino clothing is 50% off but shoes and bags are 40% off.

At Saks Fifth Avenue, the discounts are very similar but the assortment is a bit different. This Valentino PVC tote is $1700 from $2845 and Valentino leather slides are $417 from $700. The Prada selection is hidden over here in this link.

The code A19B28C brings the discount to 40% off clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. The discount for men’s merchandise is even more at 50% and worth the scroll because a lot of the accessories are unisex. This Nylon tote is a great item to have in your fashion arsenal and comes to  $1000 from $1700 and espadrilles are $350 from $580.

The Net-A-Porter sale added some merchandise and extra discounts on existing sale items. Here is a Balmain blazer for 50% off and a Balenciaga mini tote, which is sold out at most places is $665 from $950. There is a large selection from The Row that’s 30% to 40% and most Valentino is 30% to 40% off.

This past week we also found some good deals at Harvey Nichols in the UK. Some items retail for less and there are no duties or taxes, which puts them at a very large price advantage even before discounts. You can read the full post here.

Speaking of Euro shopping, MatchesFashion has discounts up to 80% off. An assortment from Valentino is discounted 50%, which is more than other retailers. A fedora hat is $350 from $700 and rope-like leather sandals are $490 from $975.

Looking forward, there will be a lot of July 4th promotions. There might not be beach fireworks this season but there will be explosive sales.

Stay tuned. Until next time… same time, same place?

The big designer brands hit a hard first markdown today. Right now you can find a great selection of current Balenciaga, Prada, Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Celine discounted from 30% to 60% off.

Find the best deal for the item you want can take a bit of combing. Lucky for you we have been scouring and processing various sites for selection and discount.

The biggest hit of the day was the Balenciaga sale by Balenciaga. Discounts range from 30% to 60% off. You must click here to access the private sale. Any sorting or filtering will kick you out of the sale section. So just stay focused.

Some of the sale highlights include this mini Graffiti City bag that’s $1160 from $1935, a top handle Ville bag with a pink logo is $1170 from $1800, and a denim tote is $640 from $925.  The “daddy” Triple-S sneaker is 30% off and comes to $670 from $975 and the original sock Speedtrainer is $550 from $800.  There is also a large assortment of clothing but most of the most desirable items aren’t quite a deal at 30% off.

If you don’t find exactly what you want as part of the Balenciaga sale, you can check our Nordstrom. The site has lots of additional items, like this metallic mini tote for 40% off, and these Balenciaga fridge mules for $450 from $750.

If you’re partial to Prada, you should point your tapping finger to  Nordstrom. There are lots of shoe options at 50% off.  Saks Fifth Avenue started a  private sale and when the Prada selection is combined with the code A19B28C the discount goes to 40% off clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. The discount for men’s merchandise is even more at 50% and worth the scroll because a lot of the accessories are unisex.

Some highlights include these Miu Miu wedges that are $510 from $850 and Prada thongs are $385 from $550. This tote bag is $1014 from $1690 and a leather card case is $144 from $240. Take note, the code doesn’t apply to the entire selection.

The Saint Laurent private sale remains the best place for YSL goodies priced between  30% to 50% You can use the code YSLPRIVATESALESS20 to engage the discount after logging into your account and going to “view shopping bag.” The men’s selection can be found here. Remember, you can’t use the search function or filter or you will be thrown out of the sale section. It’s a scrolling only zone.

If you’re in the market for something Valentino Rockstud, we suggest you first peruse Net-A-Porter and scroll Nordstrom as a backup. Most items are reduced 40% off but Net-A-Porter has a few pieces at 50% off and past season finds are discounted 70%. These Rockstud wedges are $400 from $800 and thong sandals are $412 from $825.

It’s unusual to find Celine mixed in with designer sales but Hedi Slimane isn’t exactly creating must-have collections. You can click this way to access the private sale. Discounts range from 30% to 60% off. The best deal is the “Underarmor” logo sneakers that are $220 from $550.

Coming up this week, we should expect to see discounts from Fendi Boutique and Givenchy. We are still hoping that Gucci will drop a sale link but the chances aren’t too promising.