If you’ve ever wondered what happens to all that wonderful merchandise at Neiman Marcus that goes un-purchased, we have the answer. In just a matter of weeks, it pops up at the brand’s discount store, Last Call.
Neiman Marcus Last Call stores have received new arrivals direct from Neiman Marcus. The discount usually starts at about 65% off original retail but extra promotions often bring the total savings to over 80% off.
Keep your eyes open, we have heard recent reports of Moncler coats and in past years we’ve spotted Chanel clothing discounted almost 90% off retail. We’ve also heard that the discounter receives Chanel bags from time to time but doesn’t display them. We suggest asking a sales manager if you’re on the hunt.
Hurray! It’s a happy long weekend. That means there is more time to rest, stalk the London fashion shows and, of course, shop. Taking the warmer temperatures into account, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy actual shopping. Otherwise, you can shop online and spend your days enjoying elongated boozy brunch.
Here are some of our favorite online sales for post-Valentines Day and past Presidents:
TheOutnet– Save an extra 40% off select pieces
Code: Discount applied at checkout
Favorite item: Ellery shirt dress $240 from $870
Note: Promotion ends Tuesday, February 20th 1pm GMT
Intermix– Extra 40% off cold-weather items
Favorite item: Michelle Mason grey shearling jacket $1200 from $2000
Note: Look out for coats and winter accessories that haven’t been on deep discount
J. Crew– Extra 30% off everything including sale
Code: SOGOOD
Favorite item: http://bit.ly/2sA8yoW“>Drake pajama top $110 from $228
Note: Sale in stores too
Rosie Assoulin has been showing at fashion week for five years and each of her collections has taken a different turn while still maintaining a focus on her unique aesthetic. As an art form, Rosie has mastered the skill of creating finally crafted clothing that is both playful and stylish.
For fall 2018, Rosie was able to find the perfect balance between her magical statement pieces and false offer a flattering options of silhouettes. In addition, the designer added outerwear and expanded her daywear options. Two of the major pattern themes were colorful patchwork marbling and Jackson Pollock-like splatter prints.
Some of our favorite pieces from this season was a sparkle wrap dress with pink piping, which was shown with a long pink duster. We also loved the ‘tweed’ ensemble with rainbow ribbon. The bustier was sculpted perfectly with a belt belted and shown with matching pants and jacket. For daytime, we love the simplicity of a zip-up hoodie layered under a bushy faux fur coat and we would be remiss to ignore the high wasted ball-skirt and halter top that is layered with rainbow crystals. It’s a Rosie classic. (See pictures in the jump.)
As the collection expends, we hope that Rosie will continue to remain true to her roots. We love that she makes serious fashion fun and not arrogant. There is never a cliché and always something to will be sure toast you apart from the fray. Even among the fashion crowd.
Breakfast tea, coffee, macaroons and treats were served in the Ladureé garden by Gilles Mendel with a side of Hollywood glamour. The collection, which showcased the designer’s expert execution of fur craftsmanship, paced itself perfectly with the upcoming trends and today’s elegant woman.
Gilles Mendel, adroitly pieced together patchwork coats that resulted in a lush effect. Less expert hands often turn out this type of design looking like incorrect puzzle pieces forced together. Coats were also shown with a corduroy effect and in another instance Mandel constructed the skins to look like tapestries. Our favorite piece was a heather grey, short haired mink coat that hit just above the ankle. (Seen on the model above. More pictures from the show are in the jump.)
Gowns and dressed-up pant separates played a worthy supporting roll. Mendel says he was inspired by the glamour of Katharine Hepburn and Louise Brooks. We loved how many pieces played well for day. After all, not all occasions are scheduled after dark and often times, wearing pants feels a lot more modern and chic.
The autumnal color palate played nicely into the winter collection with the rich crimsons, burnt oranges, dusty blues and elegant purples that were bright enough not to seem dismal and forbidding. We just know the two evening gowns made of tulle with layers of plates will be seen on the red carpet.
Overall, this collection felt modern and luxurious. It was wearable and elegant. We consider that a huge success, especially in the fur segment of the fashion industry that’s has been caught in a decade-long downward spiral.
Nostalgia played heavily into Anna Sui’s most recent fall-winter 2018 collection. Bella & Gigi Hadid opened the show and channeled the days when collections were shown intimately in showrooms. In the early days of fashion, models brought attitude and lots of drama to the preview of each collection and that’s what the long line-up of today’s supermodels carried over to Monday’s runway.
Anna Sui’s rich history was celebrated appropriately with rich hues in lush fabrics like corduroy, brocades, sequins and embroidery. There was also plenty of Victorian lace, ruffles and mod denim. Prints and textures were piled on together, which resulted in a depth of layering which can only be successfully executed by a skilled professional. Click here to see more pictures.
Always keeping her main customer in mind, the collection spanned full ensembles that can glam-up a 9-to-5 cubicle or a dance floor. After all, it takes true focus for a designer to understand the drama of fashion’s past and how it relates to today’s attention starved girls of social media.
Today kicked off Global Fashions multi-brand fashion event, which features a large variety of Valentino Rockstud shoes, bags and clothing. The sale also includes an assortment of Valentino Red, Anya Hindmarch and M Missoni. Discounts are 70% off accessories, shoes and bags and 80% off ready-to-wear couture gowns. Click here to see lots of pictures from inside the sale. Don’t forget to mention Madison Avenue Spy and save an additional 10% off your total purchase.
Global Fashions V-Day Sale
Monday, February 12 though Thursday, February 15
Monday to Thurs 9am-6pm
49 West 38th Street
Congratulations on the show you just previewed. Tell me more about your autumn- winter 2018 collection.
This collection’s inspiration was based on the Dennis Basso woman of the past 35 years translating some of the iconic looks for the modern woman of 2018.
Talk me through your design process and how do you source inspiration, particularly your autumn-winter 2018 collection?
Inspiration for me comes from everywhere I look, whether it’s the beautiful city streets or architecture. Anywhere that there is something visual to take in. All of this slowly sends you in a direction and at that point you run with it.
Describe your autumn winter 2018 girl in three words?
Modern, International, Flirtatious
Why did you choose St. Bartholomew’s Church as your show venue?
The architecture is magnificent. It is just a beautiful way to see these gorgeous models go up and down the aisle. It’s really an iconic building in New York and I like the idea of being a piece of history.
With so many memories made, what would you say one of your career highlights has been to date?
My career highlight was when I first moved my show to be part of official NYFW.
What celebrity would you like to see if your collection and why?
I wouldn’t mind designing something for Sofía Vergara. I think she is exciting, gorgeous and embodies the feel of the Dennis Basso international woman.
You have been in the industry over 35 years, what do you think about American fashion?
American fashion is a very important part of fashion worldwide. Many years ago when I first started everyone looked to shows in Paris and Milan as setting the benchmark, but today all eyes are on American fashion. America has some of the most important designers in the world.
What do you think has happened to the design culture over the past 20 years?
More of the rules are being broken about what people wear, what time of day they are wearing and what season they are wearing. Everything has changed. It’s very modern and people are interpreting fashion in their own way.
How do you make your QVC line different to your main-line?
At QVC the price point is completely different ranging from $50-200, whereas my Madison Avenue store collection ranges from $5,000 to $300,000. I think that we’re making faux fur for television and popular place clothing which is great because it allows so many people access to the Dennis Basso look at a reasonable price point.
In 2011, you launched your first exclusive collection of bridal designs, what made you decide to enter the bridal
Bridal is a very fun area because you’re really dealing with probably a woman’s happiest moment. There are trends in bridal, but at the same time it gives you the liberty to design many different looks and for many different style brides from the princess bride – to the sexy bride – to the sophisticated bride. The list goes on and on, and what you’re really doing when a woman is getting married her wedding dress really is her red carpet.
Bottega Veneta’s Tomas Maier took his show on the road this season, leaving the house’s Milan home and presenting in New York, at the American Stock Exchange – which, given the market’s current state, is pretty ironic. The reason behind the move? The brand’s impressive new Madison Avenue flagship, set in a sprawling townhouse on the Upper East Side.
Set designed by Broadway set-designer, Scott Pask mimicked the store somewhat—a modernist apartment setup with tables and a lounge area. With a superstar cast of models (Kaia Gerber, Adwoa Aboah, Gigi Hadid, Roberto Rossellini Jr.) lapped the space in Bottega’s ultra-lux and increasingly youthful wares before taking a seat at a table or on a sofa to chat with their peers. Maier offered everything from lush pajama-style ensembles and robes to bright, monochrome suits to tactile dresses, intarsia sweaters, and more whose patterns abstractly mimicked the New York skyline.
The men’s offering was infused with a streetwear sensibility, with hooded jackets and that tiger-slash-zebra print we’ve been seeing so much of this season. After the sumptuous, slightly Grecian velvet finale gowns walked, Azealia Banks’ “212” began to blare and one of the set’s monoliths rose to the sky, revealing a bar populated by models. Guests were invited to the stage to sip cocktails and mingle with Maier and the cast. It was a New York moment to be sure.
