This weekend, Barneys started the mother-of-all-sales by offering additional discounts of 20% off merchandise that has already been reduced by 75%. The sale promoption applies to all sale items.
We strongly suggest you start your shopping in the shoe department, where a large assortment of shoes are already discounted 60%. The additional savings brings to total markdown to nearly 70% off. The online selection isn’t nearly as good as what you can find in stores but there are a few key pieces still available.
It’s pretty slim pickings if you’re shopping online for clothing too. Here is a Calvin Klein tunic that’s about $200 from $1000 and this pretty smocked skirt is about $100 from $600. The selection is mainly comprised of hard-to-sell skirts and pants. Again, we are sure you can find more interesting items in the store.
This type of extreme markdowning, goes to show that even the least likable fashion can be sold at the right price. Next stop… Barneys online Warehouse.
Shopbop is offering a deal that might be hard to refuse. Right now, a selection of spring and summer merchandise is already discounted 70% off but through the weekend you can save an extra 15%.
The extra discount promotion extends beyond the most discounted sale merchandise and can be applied to almost all reduced items. (We just like to target the best deals, of course.) This Sonia Rykiel dress is adorable and already marked down 50% and this Missoni jumpsuit is Mykonos-ready.
As far as sales go, StyleBop’s selection seems to be pretty on point. There is even an assortment of sizes still available. Seems like a good opportunity to pick up something extra nice before your big August vacation.
We didn’t see the straw bag trend coming until it already happened. It seems as if there are straw, wicker, raffia and rattan bags almost everywhere you look. The thing is, we still can’t get enough.
Don’t forget, Nordstrom is hosting their amazing Anniversary Sale, where oodles of designer fashions are heavily discounted. Online shoppers should take advantage of Nordstrom’s great customer service, which features free shipping and free returns.
After the fireworks die down we excitedly await for Net-a-Porter’s explosive final markdown. This end-of-season event usually only lasts a few days and is delivered with lots of extra discounts.
We hear that this season’s big event will begin Thursday, July 6. The extra discount is usually 20% off but doesn’t apply to all items. When this sale strikes, merchandise tends to go very quickly. The shoes and bags are always the first to fly off the site. We suggest you start browsing and tucking things away in your cart right now.
We have our eye on this Sara Battaglia shoulder bag that’s already very well priced at $324. We are going to dive for this this Anya Hindmarch –or any of the designer’s small cross body bags– if they get reduced any more. Only for the fact that we are tired of wanting and writing about them. During the Summer, we are all about cheap thrills and this woven tote from Truss is the perfect fix.
In the shoe department, there are lots Aqazzura shoes discounted 70% including this style with pom-poms. These sunny heels that Man Repeller did with Net-a-Porter are 70% off along with the rest of the collection they launched this past Winter.
Everything gets a little more interesting when you start shopping for clothing. There is still a large assortment of clothing and the variety is quite large. We’ve spent a lot of time searching for the perfect denim skirt and this Marc Jacobs version is as close as we’ve come to perfect. Is is longer than the fingertips, we love the frayed edge and it’s 70% off. Here is another one from Frame but it’s a bit shorter.
July 4th is famous for explosive sales. Some even go as far as calling it ‘Christmas in July.’ Considering the recent third markdowns at department stores– like Barneys, Bergdofs and Saks— it’s more like New Year’s in July.
Just remember, the holiday promotions don’t end with the fireworks. Extended sales have become as much of a tradition as the underlying sale. The bonus day, final hours and last chances are as commonplace as an afterparty.
Below is a compilation of online promotions with additional discounts that are worth cha-cha-cha-ing:
Golden Goose sneakers can spotted on fashion girls of all ages, ranging from teenagers to grandmothers. The iconic Italian sneaker can be easily identified by the oversized star and worn-looking soles.
We first spotted this Italian brand of footwear about two years ago but the combination of the high prices and sneaker boredom kept us a reluctant customer. Considering the growing popularity and rising prices, we were excited to find a large assortment of Golden Goose markdowns. Some styles are discounted to under $200 when retail prices can easily exceed $500.
Italist is a no-frills European designer website, which means that the prices are low but you will play for shipping and returns. On the bright side, there is no sales tax (unless you live in California). As New Yorkers, we can define that as an additional 9% savings.
For these prices, you can justify grabbing a pair for yourself and your middle schooler. Besides, how else can you make yourself feel better while they are away at summer camp?
It’s officially that time of year, when stores start taking their final markdowns. Today Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys started their third markdowns. The discount at Barneys hit 75% and Saks slashed prices to 70% of the original price.
We hate to say it, but this will be the last markdown. If there’s something you want, now is the time to buy it. We suggest also stalking the stores because someone else’s return can be your jackpot.
Bergdorf Goodman just took its third markdown on Summer merchandise. We love keeping a close eye on these final markdowns because it’s a great opportunity to snag high-end luxury merchandise without spending insane amounts of money or dealing with sample sale madness.
Moving on to shoes and bags, the discount hasn’t become much better. The markdown is holding steady at 50% off. We are hoping that over the holiday season, there will be an additional discount on footwear. For the meantime, we are keeping a watchful eye on these Miu Miu satin mules and, of course, these Chloe miss-matched sandals.
