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    Black Friday: Unpublished Links & Insider Information

    As Thanksgiving Day approaches it’s hard to choose between cooking, eating, and shopping. You can guess our predication. This holiday season is turning out to be the most competitive since 2009. Black Friday is already upon us and the Thanksgiving floats haven’t been inflated. Good thing that we have all the inside scoop and can lend you a little preview of the markdowns to come.

    European online luxury retailers seem to take Black Friday even more seriously than American retailers. Head to Farfetch to save an additional 30% off sale prices. Our favorite Lake Como boutique, Tessabit is offering an additional 20% off sale prices. We are also looking forward to Sunday when Bergdorf Goodman will offer an extra 25% off sale merchandise and Intermix will start a savings promotion on Wednesday.

    Below are our top picks for Black Friday. We will continue to add information and links to this post as it becomes available. Remember, it’s always a good idea to add all your purchase considerations into your cart and edit out the items as sales go live. There are lots of markdowns to come and one of the miracles of fashion is that there is always something new to buy.

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Deal: Extra 25% off all sale (Men’s extra15% Off)
    Date: Dec 1 to  Dec 2
    What we’re eying:
    Manolo Velvet BB
    Givenchy GV3 Croc Embossed Bag
    Saint Laurent Vicky Belt Bag

    FarFetch 
    Deal: Extra 30% off sale
    Code: FFX30
    Dates: Until Dec 26
    What we’re eyeing:
    Saint Laurant Borsa
    Off-White Arrows Tote
    Valentino VRing Tote

    Intermix
    Deal: $50 off every $250 (Nearly every designer is excluded.)
    Code: n/a
    Dates: Nov 27-Dec 1
    What we’re eyeing:
    Golden Goose Sneakers
    Alexander Vauthier Knit Dress
    Monse Turtleneck Sweater

    LuisaViaRoma
    Deal: Extra 30% Off Sale
    Code: BF30
    Dates: TBD
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Rotate Puff-Sleeve Dress
    Paris Texas Boots
    Peter Petrov Blazer

    MatchesFashion
    Deal: Extra 10% off Sale
    Code: EXTRA10
    Dates: TBD
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Balenciaga Shift Bag
    Khaite Blazer
    Jacquemus Oversized Belt Bag

    Moda Operandi
    Deal: Extra 30% off Sale
    Code: X30
    Dates: Through Dec 2
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Givenchy Mini Eden
    Versace Pencil Skirt
    Isabel Marant sweater

    Net-A-Porter
    Deal: Extra 15% off sale
    Code: Here is the Secret Access Link to shop now but discounts won’t be live until Friday.
    Dates: Nov 29- Dec 2
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Gianvitto Rossi two-tone slingbacks
    Aquazzzura stripped pumps
    Rejina Pyo corduroy trench 

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Deal: $50 off of $200
    Code: CYBER19SF
    Dates: Until Dec 2
    What We’re Eyeing:
    YSL Tassel Bag
    Balenciaga BB Bag
    SAM Puffer with Fur Hood

    Selfridges
    Deal: 20% off Canada Goose
    Code: SELFCCE
    Dates: Until 12/1
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Canada Goose Men’s Lodge Jacket
    Junya Watanabe X Canada Goose
    Canada Goose Blakely

    Shopbop
    Deal: Buy more, save more up to 25% off
    Code: MORE19
    Dates: Through 12/3
    What We’re Eyeing:
    Alice & Olivia animal tigar print boots
    Nili Lotan leather pants
    Off-White utility belt

    Tessabit
    Deal: Extra 30% off Sale
    Code: BFX30S
    Dates: TBD
    What we’re eyeing:
    Fendi Uni Bag
    Balmain Velvet Blazer 
    Roger Vivier Biker Boots

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    Madison Ave Sale-ing: Balenciaga, Louboutin, Givenchy, Valentino and More

    It couldn’t have been a more perfect afternoon to “sale” down Madison Avenue. The bright sun, changing leaves and ubiquitous sales make it ideal conditions to browse, shop and absorb all the beauty of luxury fashion.

    Discounts range from 30% to 50% off at many Madison Avenue boutiques. Most stores are officially on sale but there are a few still holding out until Friday. Historically, department stores are priced better than brand-owned retailers, but this doesn’t seem to be the case this season.

    Take note, Saturday, December 7 begins the ‘Miracle on Madison’. Between the hours of 10am and 5pm, Madison Avenue stores will be donating 20% of all sales to the pediatric initiatives of the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering MSK Kids. There are dozens of participating stores and lots of extra sips and snacks to enhance the holiday shopping festivities.

    You can click here to see a full list of participating stores.

    Balenciaga 
    Who is gaga for Balenciaga? Not as many people as last year but still enough to maintain the heat. The discounts range from 30% to 50% off. Most bags are 30%. Shoes are half-off and sneakers are 30% off. Those BB mules we’ve been eyeing are 50% off. It will look great with Winter white and transition easily into Spring. Click for pics.
    Mark 212-328-1671

    Christian Louboutin
    This is the first season that we remember Christian Louboutin going on markdown at the same time as all other brands. The discount is 40% off on all sale styles. Nothing was jumping off the shelves as we shopped.  Frankly, the sale selection is much better at Bergdorf Goodman. We have all the sale pictures over this way.
    Jose 212-396-1884

    Dolce & Gabbana
    Expect to find a fresh bloom of discounts and floral prints at Dolce & Gabbana. The markdown is 40% off on most seasonal merchandise. Be sure to check out the velvet floral print collection. We have an assortment of colorful pictures of the Dolce & Gabbana sale merchandise over this way.
    Billy: 212-249-4100

    Emilio Pucci
    The discount at Pucci is 40% off for the fall and winter collections. There are a few shoes and bags included in the sale. We suggest you browse the large assortment of sale scarves. There are lots of swim items that will be perfect for your Carribean getaway. We also spotted small pouches that come to just $180 and make a great gift. You can click on the jump link to see what we found on sale at Pucci.
    Mo: 212-230-1145

    Givenchy 
    Givenchy switched up the store a little and it feels less like a labyrinth with a focal point of Cruise collection bags in the middle. Markdowns are 40% off. There are only two racks of clothing included in the sale but no bags have been reduced. This is an instance where you will do better at a department store. See for yourself.
    Karina 212-650-0180

    Tom Ford
    There is little that Tom Ford doesn’t do well and sales aren’t discluded. Right now, there is a large assortment of bags, shoes, and clothing all reduced 50% off. The best bet is a clutch that’s 50% off and comes to about $700. Here is a picture of the clutch and an overview of what you will find at the store.
    Veronica 212-359-0300

    Valentino 
    The Valentino boutique has started its sale. The discount on shoes, clothing and most handbags are 40% off. The sale started last week but there is still a nice selection of options. You can check our pictures here to see what we found. The discount at Bergdorfs is 40% off on bags too and they have a few more classic items than the Valentino boutique.
    Neusa 212-772-6969

    Zimmerman
    This is Zimmerman’s first sale cycle on Madison Avenue. The store was surprisingly busy considering that the sale doesn’t start until Friday. We are told that nothing from the current collection will be reduced but, instead, items from the past Summer season will be brought back out at a discount. The markdown will only be 30% off but items that were previously reduced will be discounted even more. You will probably do much better shopping from Shopbop.
    Annie 212-486-8080

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    Ssense Takes Its First Markdown

    We are just days away from the formidable Black Friday and most retailers have already taken their first markdowns. Today, SSense joined the ranks for the online sale community. The markdown isn’t officially live yet but you can use this link to save up to 50% off right now.

    This sale isn’t known for its explosive discounts but it’s a great site to find merchandise that may not be discounted at other retailers. For example, a pink sparkly Balenciaga Bolide-shape bag? Have you seen it anywhere else? It’s 15% off. The Jacquemus ‘Le Chiquito’ bag is sold out at most retailers but is 20% off or $403 from $510. Looking for those Saint Laurent Betty shades? They are 20% off. Fendi tights are $142 from $175.

    This Bottega Veneta small tote is a find at $1970 from $2500 or a Canada Goose down bomber jacket is $740 from $900. There is also a decent selection of discounted Moncler puffers. This pink velvet style is $980 from $1700 and is still available in almost all sizes.

    Pretty light blue suede Christian Louboutin heels are $640 from $845. Other sale highlights include the Saint Laurent mini Lou bag for $816 from $995 and a Kenzo sweatshirt, which makes a great gift item for $200 from $255.

    At this point, you get the idea. Search Ssense for a designer you like and you’re likely to find an interesting item on sale. It might not be the biggest savings but sometimes you only need a little discount to make the purchase worthwhile.

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    Nordstrom Sale Goes Live Online

    It’s been nearly 10-days since Nordstrom started presale at its stores and now discounts on designer merchandise are finally live online. You can click here to access the sale now.

    Alexandra Lapp

    Upscale designer discounts are 40% off in nearly all categories.  We first prowled the handbag section and found this Chloe Annie bag is reduced to $1110 from $1850, a Valentino VRing bag is $2040 from $4400, and a mini Saint Laurent Loulou is $1155 from $1650. This Maison Margiela iridescent puffy pouch is catching our eye for $866 from $1445.

    Among the shoes are these Jimmy Choo boots that are $900 from $1500, YSL Opyum sandals are $717 from $2200 and velvet Manolo Blahnik heels are $778 from $800.  Click here to scroll shoe sale. Take note, that the sale selection at stores is even better than what you’ll find online. Most notably, Gucci and Louboutin are not discounted on the website.

    Among the clothing, we spotted this Versace silk blouse that’s now $700 from $1175. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you about the Versace takeover coming in the Spring. This top looks gorgeous under a black blazer and could be worn with jeans or dressed up with leather.) This cashmere sweater with hearts from Halogen is wallet-friendly at $100 from $150. We found this plaid La DoubleJ plaid coat at 60% off.

    You can click here to see pictures of what we found on sale at the store. Remember, Nordstrom is very good at price matching. Even if the Nordstrom isn’t discounted as much as another retailer they will adjust the price to close the deal.

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    Where to Shop This Weekend

    Last year, nearly every store started their markdowns on the same day. It was chaos for the consumer and everyone who watches sales– mainly us. This season, the discounts have been a little staggered and we are even waiting for more to launch.

    @mascarada.paris@leboudoirselectif photo by @posh_foto, in Milan

    Before we go into the weekend, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the status of sales at our local stores. Usually, our comparison sheet is focused on Saks, Bergdorfs, and Barneys. Sadly, we are knocking Barneys off our standard comparison paradigm but will continue to track the liquidation status on its own. This season, we welcome NYC newcomers, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom, to the spreadsheet.

    Most stores are discounted “up to 50% off” but only some retailers have taken a big cut from this season’s top merchandise. For example, Neiman Marcus has some items reduced 50% off but merchandise anything good from this season is reduced just 30%. Below is our famous markdown spreadsheet. Take note, Nordstrom’s online sale won’t go live until Sunday. For now, we left all its fields as N/A.

    After browsing through all the stores we feel that Bergdorfs offers the best selection and deepest discounts. If you’re looking for Gucci, however, you’ll need to head to Saks or Neimans.

    Feel free to reference the Excel schematic for all your weekend shopping needs. In addition, don’t miss the Net-A-Porter sale, which is excellent this season and Luisa Via Roma is extending an additional 20% off sale items with the code BF20 as part of a “pre-Black Friday” promotion.

    All weekend long we will post great finds on Instagram. If you see something, say something. We need all the eyes searching for that prize.

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    Now LIVE: Net-A-Porter Sale Up to 50% Off

    The Net-A-Porter sale went live early Thursday morning. Usually, this markdown isn’t worth much excitement but the online luxury site is a little more aggressive with its markdowns than in past years.

    NAP usually starts a fake-break early markdown and then, moments later starts a real sale by adding the big designers and lowering prices. This season, this first cut much better than past seasons but there is still more to come.

    The markdown is up to 50% off and most items fall in the 30% to 40% category. The 50% reductions usually consist of heavy inventory levels or leftovers from a prior season. This Balenciaga top is older and a little awkward but reduced 50% off and this Bolide-style bag is still $1500 from $2150. I was surprised to find this Valentino V-Lock bag for 50% off or $1180 from $2375.

    Some goodies that I have socked away in my cart include these Balenciaga square-toe BB mules but they aren’t on markdown yet. I did spot a YSL small camera bag that’s 40% off and comes to $690 from $1150 and this Givenchy GV3 is a good deal at 50% off or about $1300 from $2600.

    This Rick Owens blazer is discounted but not enough. Belts are the accessory of the season and I like the subtly of this YSL style.  The Peter Do hi-lo pleated skirt is insanity. I finally grabbed this Isabel Marant sweater that is $700 from $1000.  (I’m holding off on the sweater dress even if it’s 40% off!)

    The shoe section is a lot of sneakers and summer sandals, which were more highly reduced three months ago. There are some good options among the Gianvito Rossi selection. Among the more exclusive designers, there is a wide selection of Fendi options. These PVC flats are $390 from $650.

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    Hidden Early Access Neiman Marcus /Bergdorf Sale (Pics)

    Bergdrof Goodman’s sale is bustling with loyal shoppers as most merchandise is already discounted 40%. Over at the Hudson Yards Neiman Marcus, the story is much different. The sale racks are out but nobody knows or notices. The discounts range from 30% to 50% off.

    The markdown for both stores won’t go live to the public until Thursday, November 21 but we were given this VIP early access right now with this link.

    The Bergdorf Goodman link is hidden here. You can read the post about what we found at Bergdorf’s over here.

    The Neiman Marcus sale includes a large assortment of handbags reduced 30% off including Balenciaga, Loewe, YSL.  A Valentino V-Ring bag with a tassel is $2659 from $3545. A Loewe Puzzle bag is $1912 from $2700, a Balenciaga XXS tote is $892  from $1200. This YSL Monogram Sulpice is $1942 from $2590. (You can click here to see pictures from inside the store.)

    Among the shoe racks, there is an abundance of Balenciaga Triple S sneakers that are $731 from $975.  A square toe Balenciaga mule with the BB heel is $650 from $900. The Manolo Blahnik assortment is slim online and much better at the store. Leopard pumps are $590 from $800 and Suede slingbacks are $536 from $725. These Moncler winter boots with fur are $643 from $870, YSL Opyum boots are $1253 from $1700. (Christian Louboutin and Gucci are discounted at the store but not online.) Click for pics.

    The prices and selection are better at Bergdorf Goodman, for now. You can click over this way to check out what we found at the store or access the sale early online right now.

    Neiman Marcus Hudson Yards: 
    Warren 929-458-1439
    Jasmine: 929-458-1380





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    Inside the Prada Sample Sale

    The Prada sample sale kicked off today to VIPs. This is the first Prada sale in over a decade, which caused lots of excitement among shoppers. Unfortunately, the discounts weren’t as high as many attendees were anticipating and a majority of shoppers left the sale left empty-handed.

    As we predicted, the markdowns aren’t any higher than what you would normally fund during the first markdown at Prada retailers. Handbags and accessories are 40% off and shoes and bags are discounted 50%. On the bright side, there is a selection of merchandise from the most recent Prada collections.

    Early VIP shoppers arrived at the sale at about 7:30am. When doors opened at 10am, there was a line around the block. By mid-afternoon, there was no line to get into the sale and very few shoppers inside.

    For Women, you will find an assortment of knapsacks, pouches, and totes and small leather goods with this season’s lightening and rose motifs. There is also a selection from last winter’s accessories, which was a combination of nylon and leather bags with studs. Pieces from the Ouverture and tye-dye collections and studded bags can be found in various sizes. This padded Prada clutch with a small chain is probably one of the best items at the sale and comes to about $600 from $925.

    The clothing options, which are 50% off, consist of a lot of items from the Summer tie-dye collection. There are a variety of skirts and dresses. The Miu Miu standouts are snakeskin coats and rhinestone items.

    The men’s selection contains the same themes as the woman’s. In addition, there are some travel items like suitcases on wheels and briefcases. There are also some more sneaker options and nylon coats and jackets.

    Photos are not allowed. As a matter of fact, the lenses on everyone’s phone were taped. Yes, even the front lenses. The photos above will give you a good idea of what you will find at the sale. Not everything is exact but it’s a good start.

    Nothing Prada is ever bad but it’s hard to endorse running to this sale and waiting on a long line. There are so many avenues for discounted Prada that this should be on the itinerary of only the brand’s biggest fans.

    We are told that the sale will be restocked throughout the sale dates but we don’t expect many new additions. Any price cuts won’t be drastic. Feel free to share your questions and observations below. Even if the discounts aren’t extraordinary, it’s always fun to go to a Prada sale.

    Prada Sample Sale
    Wednesday, November 20 through Saturday, November 23
    10am-8pm daily
    150 Greene Street

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