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    Supreme Becomes the Chanel of Streetwear

    As the fashion glitterati tracks Italian trends from Milan, everyone from 13-year-old kids to their moms and even the Art Basel crowd will be stationed at their computers come 11am-sharp on Thursday. That’s when Supreme is scheduled to ‘drop’ their spring collection online. Wait more than two minutes and it will all be gone.

    Supreme isn’t just about just skateboard decks anymore. Following its successful collaboration with LVMH, the streetwear brand has captured the attention of those normally clad with Chanel classics and Hermes Birkins. Establishing that you can spend between $5000 and $50,000 on a status bag isn’t enough any more. Style arbiters are much more interested in procuring the hard-to-get.

    This Spring Supreme release, is poised to be the biggest ever. The collection includes all of Supreme’s famous basics from hoodies, hats and tees. The fastest selling items from the in-store release, last week, were a faux fur logo coat, the glow-in-the-dark Pile Skull pieces and the “Illegal Business Controls America” hoodie.

    We have our eye on some other items–being as we are a little bit out of the Supreme demographic. Of course, there is the pinball machine, which is a great summer home decor accessory. The logo lighter is a great piece, whether you smoke or not. We love the duffle bag, which is perfect to use for airport travel because it’s light and bright. It also feels so much more right-now than LV luggage. The best part is that it’s just $150. You can click over this way to see all the pieces in Thursday’s drop.

    If you’re shopping online from Supreme for the first time, don’t be surprised if your credit card is flagged. The site, unsurprisingly, encounters lots of fraud. You may want to call your credit card company beforehand so that your purchase ability won’t be compromised.

    Luxury shoppers who feel too highbrow for this Supreme offering can hold out for the rumored Rolex collaboration. That’s sure to catch just about everyone’s attention.

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    Selling Out: Balenciaga Speed Trainers

    It’s not technically Spring but warmer temperatures have us thinking about the fashion season ahead. Trends usually come and go season-to-season but sometimes a hot item only picks up speed. That seems to be the case with 2017’s hot Balenciaga Speed Trainers. This low key, high luxury item shows no sign of letting up on popularity.

    Right now, many department stores just got new spring shipments on these knit upper ‘sneakers’ or have started taking pre-orders. We suggest you grab them while they are available– especially if you wear a smaller size show and can’t fit into a  men’s version.

    At Barneys you will find only two sizes left of the logomania version, there are still several sizes of the yellow “Power’ version and the red ‘Europe Collection’. Net-a-Porter only has one size of the metallic option and they are completely sold out of the basic style.


    Bergdorf Goodman has a few size option in the basic style of Speed Trainers and is fully stocked in the black and yellow ‘Power of Dreams’. We are sure they won’t be available for very long.

    Saks has a few larger women’s sizes in the basic black style but is fully sold out in the white version. Matches Fashion still has a ‘coming soon’ notice on their Spring styles. It’s probably a good idea to add them to your wishlist so that you’re updated when they become available.

    If this is a look you want to rock for Spring, we suggest you roll up your jeans and speed your clicker over to Bergdorfs now. It’s your best bet for this hot kick.

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    Neiman Marcus Hits Last Call at 80% Off

    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.

    Last Call online also has plenty of good finds. A Tom Ford dress is about $1000 from $5000, a Mary Katrantzou romper is $360 from $1700, a Milly off-the-shoulder blouse is $70 from over $300 and a Saint Laurent metallic minidress is $870 from $5000.

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    The Best President’s Day Sales

    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

    Moda Operandi– Private sale; 25% off new season
    Code: PRIVATEFEB
    Favorite item: http://bit.ly/2C1ssNl“>Cult Gaia bag $210 from $280
    Note: Ends Midnight on February 19

    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

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    NYFW: Inside Rosie Assoulin

    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.

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    NYFW: Inside J. Mendel FW18

    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.

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    NYFW: Inside Anna Sui

    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.

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    Valentino’s Rockstud Sample Sale: Pictures Added

    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

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