Hermes has been hosting sample sales on LI for the past several seasons. This Summer, we were shocked when the sale location was changed to the Short Hills Mall. We all assumed that the days of NYC Hermes sample sales were over. We were wrong.

Much to our surprise, select Hermes customers were sent invitations to shop a private Hermes sale at Soffer Haskin later this month. Following the private segment, the sale will open to the public for four days starting on Thursday, October 24.

Take note, the Hermes VIP list is very strict. Guests are not welcome and IDs are checked against the invite list at the door. The last big public sales at Soiffer Hasken have been a disaster. Crowds of shoppers were corralled in an empty parking lot for hours. At the last Soiffer Haskin sale, in 2015, shoppers waited over eight hours and got turned away at the door when the sale closed at the end of the day. You can see a video and read about it here.

At the last sale, discounts were 50% off most items. Men’s clothing was 60% off. There were several canvas beach bags ($1000) and canvas cosmetic cases in assorted bright colors and prints. The biggest highlight was the shoe department where shoppers snatched up Oran sandals and jumping boots. You can click here to read about invites to the Short Hills sale and find out about pricing and what items were available over here.

Hermes Sample Sale
VIP Private shopping: Wednesday, October 23 ; 12pm-6pm
Open to the Public: Thursday, October 24 through Sunday, October 27
9am-7pm daily
Soiffer Haskin: 317 West 33rd Street

The American-born, European-handcrafted shoe brand, Quero opened a pop-up store on Madison Avenue. All of the company’s men’s and women’s shoes are handmade in Spain and the quality matches or surpasses what you would find at most Madison Avenue luxury stores but at a fraction of the price. Each style utilizes the highest quality leathers from France and Italy and all the shoes are hand-stitched with Blake, Bologna and Goodyear construction, not glued like other brands. The best part is that most styles range in price from just $165 to $255.

Quero is primarily a direct-to-consumer online store but having a physical space on Madison Avenue allows the company to meet with customers to ensure a perfect fit. The store will be open through the holiday season and it’s a great opportunity to touch, feel and explore the brand. If your size is out of stock, the company will have a pair made for no additional charge. If you want to personalize with your own pair from 31 types of leather and suedes and many soles and details. It’s only $50 over the base price. Not even Berluti offers that type of service on

You can click here to see pictures from inside the store or click here to shop online.

Quero Shoes
485 Madison Avenue @52nd Street
Mon to Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Phone number?

Mid-season discounts can be hard to find but it’s always a good idea to scroll an aging sale section. Today we cruised through FWRD and were impressed by some of the items we found discounted up to 75% off.

Here is a Valentino V logo bag that’s $1700 from $3045. We love these Gianvitto Rossi suede and denim boots at $470 from $1200. Here is a Loewe Flamenco knot bag for $1630 from $2550 and the basket bag is reduced to $650.

These Saint Laurent studded slingbacks are a good deal at $400 from nearly $1000. Check out this zebra blazer from Brognano that’s $390 from $557. It seems like a fun piece to style. We love anyohne who is willing to dare Versace print leggings and I might try styleing this RtA cardigan backwards with leather pants.

Take note, this is a forever sale section and the most reduced items are only available in limited size ranges. To avoid too much frustration, we suggest you eliminate anything that’s not in your size. It also never hurts to check back periodically.