Do you know what always puts us in a good mood? Something Italian, that’s very expensive but sourced at a phenomenal price. Next week, we plan on being in a very, very good mood as we kick-off this Valentine’s season with a sample sale that we’re sure you will love.

Starting Monday, Global Fashions will kick-off one of its famous sample. The headlining brands include M Missoni, Red Valentino/ Valentino, Marchesa, Moschino and Anya Hindmarch. Shoppers will be able to snag 80% off European designer clothing and real couture. Shoes, accessories and handbags will be reduced by 70%.

The selection will contain a great assortment for both mens and women with a full range of sizes. Expect to find plenty of Rockstud bags and shoes, designer jewelry and accessories. You can see a few pictures of what will be included in the sale over this way. Some great gift ideas include a silk and cashmere scarf that’s reduced to $450 from $1500, a Rockstud bracelet that’s $112 from $375 or a leather rocketed belt that’s $210 from $745.

Sweetheart gifts are always nice but these sales are a great opportunity to fill your wardrobe with some serious fashion at killer prices. It’s Fashion Week, after all. There is nothing quite like real European couture– especially when it doesn’t cost the same price of a small car.

In light of Valentine’s Day, Global Fashions is showing Mad-Spy readers a little extra love. Mention Madison Avenue Spy and receive an additional 10% off your total purchase. Now that’s what we call true love. Xoxo

Global Fashions V-Day Sale
Monday, February 12 though Thursday, February 15
Monday to Thurs 9am-6pm
49 West 38th Street

Everything about Tom Ford is sexy. It’s a particular flavor of sexy that draws the curious and causes a slight discomfort. After so many years of turning out sexy collections, we wondered if the designer could could still evoke the same reaction from customers.

We find that Tom Ford often leans on his glam-90s classics, which made an era of Gucci and himself famous. For this collection, there were lots of Tom Ford staples but the designer also added plenty of 2018 twists. Some of the show’s highlights included, puffer jackets in a variety of textures and lengths. The outerwear was never exaggerated enough to be considered oversized but would nonetheless attract the eyes of streetwear hype-junkies. The overcoats, were classically rich and sexy. (Click here for more pictures from the fashion show.)

The collection also incorporated several Instagram-ready hues, like soft and bright yellows, pink, lavender, orange and aqua. The variety is sure to attract the look-at-me generation of Tom Ford fans– millennials. As a matter of fact, we didn’t see a lot of the dark and sexy suits that have always defined the Tom Ford brand. Instead we were served yellow, pink and blue zebra and python print pants and sports jackets with a scattering of classic patterns, like houndstooth. (More pictures are in the jump.)

Part of Ford’s success has always been his unabashed nod to the commercial side of fashion. For the show’s last segment, the music turned to Lana Del Rey’s Young and Beautiful. Dozens of male models walked the runway in nothing but underwear. No doubt, this was a concession given to a highly lucrative licensee.

As Lana Del Ray sings we know that TF is quietly asking:
Will you still love me
When I’m no longer young and beautiful?

He already knows the answer:
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will


And yes, we will.

The Chinese New Year is a 15 day-long celebration with innumerable activities, scrumptious food and sparkling spectacle. For the third year in a row, Chinatown’s Madison Street is teaming up with Uptown’s Madison Avenue for the third annual “Madison Street to Madison Avenue” Lunar New Year Event.

The festivities will begin on Saturday, February 10. As this is the Year of the Dog, shoppers are invited to “shop with their dogs” at 50 participating Madison Avenue boutiques. There will be a full array of treats and special dog-related programming to benefit the Animal Medical Center.

Some of the ‘shop with your dog’ activities are listed below:

Jonathan Adler (1097 Madison Avenue) – Will be hosting an adoption through Foster Dogs. They will also be selling tickets prior to the event for a 15-minute photoshoot with your dog. As part of this package, you will receive a free print and a Jonathan Adler frame.

Sweaty Betty (1153 Madison Avenue) – Will be hosting cocktails for dog parents and snacks for pets along with a pup-centric activity.

Tory Burch (797 Madison Avenue) – Will be toasting with champagne to celebrate Lunar New Year! Receive an exclusive Lunar New Year scarf with your $500 purchase.

Giorgio Armani (760 Madison Avenue) – Will be presenting a “Chinese New Year” capsule with small leather goods and women’s ready to wear.

Kate Spade New York (789 Madison Ave NY) – Will be serving festive sips and snacks to welcome guests.

The New Year festivities will also include a range of cultural performances along with child (and dog-friendly) activities inside heated tents. Some of the actives include, Chinese face painting, calligraphy, a themed photo booth and much more. Below is an abbreviated agenda:

Saturday, February 10, 10am-3pm
10:00am: Lion troupes depart Chinatown from Madison Street & Oliver Street and head to the Upper East Side
11:00-11:30am: Lions Arrive Uptown for a welcome and kick-off, Madison Avenue @ 76th Street, while family (and dogs) participate in activities beginng at the Harman Store, Madison Avenue @ 54th Street
11:30am-2:00pm: Lions visit businesses on Madison from 85th down to 50th