Sale inventory at most retail stores has dwindled to what most would consider scraps. The Chanel selection is no different. The big difference is that spotting Chanel at 60% off induces extreme emotions of yearning.
Before making any purchases of highly reduced Chanel, you need to consider the style and sizing. Compromising either will result in overpaying even when prices are heavily marked down. After all, an ugly Chanel shoe is still an ugly shoe. We will let you be the final judge of ugly and nice.
At Bergdorf Goodman, we spotted a scattering of Chanel shoes discounted 60% off. (You can see pictures in the jump.) Styles and sizes are very hit-or-miss but we found ourselves searching for more. Among the items you might consider, are bowling style shoes for $470 from $1175, thong sandals with a flower are now $340 from $850, flat boots with ornamental chains are $660 from $1650 and slingbacks are $320 from $800.
The Chanel options are very slim at Saks Fifth Avenue but if you set your sights on a less shopped Saks stores you might be able to score some great Chanel at 60% off. We always seem to have incredible luck at the Boca Raton location. Among the deeply discounted Chanel options are furry moon boots for $480 from $1200, clear high boots for $540, and a low boot with Chanel logo at the ankle for $640. (Click for pics.)
The best Chanel selection can be found at Jeffrey. We spotted classic velvet espadrilles, combat boots, sneakers, and tweed slingbacks discounted 60% off. Barneys also has a small selection of Chanel reduced 60% but the selection is abysmal. We posted pictures to quell your curiosity.
Those looking for a bigger assortment of discounted Chanel can search online. We pulled a few styles above that might be worth corralling. Finding the right Chanel shoe at the right price is like capturing a unicorn and taking it home. Just make sure you like unicorns.
Please only use these contacts during normal business hours and for serious inquiries:
Bergdorf Goodman: Paul_Passarelli@bergdorfgoodman.com Barneys Shoes: Lauren 917-566-4511 Saks Boca: jacob_gordon@s5a.com
The pressure is on online luxury retailers and MatchesFashion is the most recent site to add a little promotion to their final markdown. Starting today, you can save an additional 20% off fall and winter merchandise, which has already been reduced up to 70% off. Use the code EXTRA20 at checkout to reveal the discounted price.
Any Prada fan knows the value of this houndstooth dress. It’s currently 70% off and the additional discount brings the total price to $540 from $2250. A skirt version is also available for a total of $450 from $1840. For a $100 more, I think the dress is still a better value. What do you know, there’s a matching purse too.
Usually, the most reduced items are from prior seasons but that doesn’t seem to be the case. There is really a good selection from which to shop if you’re still looking to boost your wardrobe.
How often do you place an item in your online shopping cart with the thought that you will make the purchase as soon as it’s a little less expensive? I do it all the time. It’s such a thrill when you “get” exactly what you want at the price you desire.
On the flip side, there can be complete and utter devastation when you check your cart to find that the item is sold out or no longer available in your size. Over the past week, we’ve received numerous laments about missed fashion at Net-A-Porter. Our advice is always the same: Check the international site versions.
The UK variant of Net-A-Porter, has a lot more merchandise from which to choose and you can find some items at even better savings after the currency exchange. For example, this Saint Laurent Domino bag is on sale for $1700 from $2450 on the US site but the same bag after the currency exchange is $1265 on the UK site. That’s about a $435 savings. The Chloe Roy bag is no longer on sale on the US version of the site but on the UK side, it comes to $1064 from $1650.
The UK sale stock still includes this Fendi logo tote, this Valentino velvet Rockstud, and assorted Golden Goose sneakers. As a matter of fact, these Golden Goose come to just $250 from $515 in the US. This Balmain sweatshirt sold out during the first markdown in the US but is still available in the UK for 50% off. These Colette x Vetement heels are another perfect example of why toggling over to the international site is worth the effort. They are just $369 after the 70% off discount and owning a little Colette nostalgia is priceless.
After you’ve exhausted your searches through the UK verson of NAP, you can toggle over to China, which is usually the last region for markdowns. We even found this gorgeous suede YSL bag and this classic Valentino Rockstud tote still available in the sale section. The best part is that you can shop in US dollars and don’t need to worry about the exchange rate. Shipping, on the other hand, will cost you.
If you’re looking to shop truly amazing markdowns, you’re going to need to clear your morning and head to straight to Bergdorf Goodman. Right now, designer clothing is discounted 75% off and most shoes and bags are reduced by 50%. A promotion was just added where you can save an additional 25% off most sale merchandise.
This extra discount will only last through Tuesday. If there has been something that you’ve been eyeing we suggest you get it now. We don’t have knowledge of future promotions and, regardless, you’re not going to get better savings than these.
We decided to get ahead of the rush and scope out what’s treasures are still available. There aren’t many handbags left. There are a few Louboutin tote bags, some Tom Ford options, and few pretty Marni styles. You can see pictures from inside the store over here. Online, we found this classic Staud bag that’s now $120 from $300, a suede hobo bag with a top knot from The Row is $400 from $1200 and this little Anya Hindmarch cross-body is $330 from $1000.
Upstairs, there are still lots of odds and ends from a very good shoe season. The discount is currently 50% off most shoes and boots. This season, Chanel shoes never integrated with the general shoe population and it seems to be the only brand not included in the extra 25% off promotion. You can click here to see what still remains of the Chanel shoe sale.
The clothing selection is still plentiful. Most of the sale merchandise has been collected to the third floor. At the store, we found a Sara Battaglia blazer with a faux necktie for just $210 from $1400. It’s really one of those items that can really make an outfit and the price is unbeatable. We have a picture over here. An embellished Prada dress is $800 from $5100. Here is a midi-dress from CO that’s $300 from $!400, a Johanna Oritz puff-sleeve sweater is $320 from $1300 and this gingham trench coat is $220 from $1500.
You will also find a lot of workout wear and denim. We might even prefer shopping for these categories online. Racks of jeans are usually too crowded and everything starts to blend together at the store. This Ultracor top is $40 from $130 and these Rag & Bone jeans come to only $65 from $195.
Remember, the extra discount will only last through Tuesday and we don’t know of any upcoming promotions that will be as good. We suggest you take this weekend and really ‘shop-up.’
Barneys is always the first department store to begin sale season and end sale season. The end is quickly approaching but not before a final promotional push. Starting today, shoppers can save an additional 20% off sale merchandise, which brings the total savings to 80% off on many items.
We couldn’t resist from taking a final browse through the sale remnants. Most of the woman’s discounted merchandise has migrated to the 8th floor. You will still find sale racks of designer shoes on the 5th floor. Take note, some items that were already discounted 75% off are now priced higher. It’s almost as if one of the markdowns were removed. Let this serve as a cautionary note: not all markdowns are permanent.
One more cautionary tale: The most discounted merchandise is not refundable and can only be reduced for gift cards. With discounts hitting 80% we can’t be surprised. This sale should last about a week and then all discounted merchandise will be sent off to Barneyswarehouse.com.
The super-chic Uptown boutique, FiveStory, has a bi-annual tradition of hosting an ‘Off-Site’ sale where the fashion and prices are amazing. The secret is that before the merchandise gets shipped out of the boutique, prices are slashed to the point where about the same as the famed Off-Site.
Right now, you can use the code FINALSALE to save an additional 20% off sale items. The promotion brings the total savings near 80% on many items. The best part is that you don’t have to deal with crowds or compromise your shopping experience. And those who aren’t in NY can get it now online too.
There are really a lot of great items from which to choose. You might need to elicit the help from a friend to make your final decision. A Staud bag for just about $100 is hard not to buy. If you don’t have an Off-White sweatshirt this is a really good one and the price is very reasonable at $230 from $735. (If you have one, you probably don’t need another.) This Rosie Assoulin blouse is an always-classic and is about $340 from $1400.
The Net-a-Porter clearance sale kicked off today and some items have been reduced to 80% off. This third markdown is usually a shopping frenzy and attracts a large amount of shopping traffic.
Among the shoes discounted 80% you’ll find essentially nothing. There are some shoe styles that were reduced to 70% off but even those aren’t great. The selection includes knee-high cowboy boots from Isabel Marants that might work with something. These See By Chloe low white cowboy boots are probably a lot more wearable and easier to digest at $164 from $545. These white Dorateymur ankle boots are an easy “yes” at $171 from $570 or for a little bit more swag you can go with these Margielas $388. for (Sorry, I can’t explain my attraction to white boots.)
We sincerely suggest you hop on the site with a critical eye. This newest markdown is clearly more hype than markdown. This clearance sale will last another week and then for a final push, the site will offer an additional 20% off. Afterward, NAP closes the curtain on sale season.
Despite mild Winter weather, it’s still technically snowboot season. Fashion insiders and resort fashion shoppers, however, have their eyes on sandals and sarongs. There is one style of sandal, in particular, that is beginning to sell out everywhere.
Alexander Wang seems to be having an especially brisk resort season. As a matter of fact, the designer’s Nova sandals ($550) are beginning to sell out. The high-heeled sling-back sandal is accented with studs along the base and includes a PVC vamp. The result makes your foot look as if it is floating on a bed of studs. The Nova comes in black and “Clay” but that’s if you can find them.
You might want to spring on the Nola right now if the style excites you. The shoe style is completely sold out at Barneys. As a matter of fact, the shoe was completely removed from the site. Neiman Marcus won’t be getting a restock until April. Bergdorf Goodman has none either.
If this is a shoe you desire, there is some hope. Shopbop customers haven’t caught onto the trend and the site still has every size available, This link on Net-A-Porter shows all Novas sold out but there was a restock that is listed here with a variety of sizes. Saks Fifth Avenue has several sizes still left. FiveStory has three sizes of the sandal available. You can find almost every size of the Nova sandal on Farfetch but some retailers are starting to hike up the price.
Part of the sandal’s popularity is likely the fact that it’s “just” $550. In a sea of $1000 heels, one can justify that this newest trend is already half-price. These sandals are extra versatile because you can pair them with black stockings or tights. We suggest you don’t wait if the Nova is piquing your interest. What inventory that still remains will probably sell out before the next big holiday break.
