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    Lanvin Sample Sale: 80% to 90% Off

    Lanvin is wasting no time cleansing the company of Alber Elbaz’s legacy pieces. Right now, Century 21 is hosting a Lanvin sample sale where discounts top 90% off retail. The best part is that the inventory is plentiful and the designs are legendary.

    Upon entering C21 Edition, you’ll find an assortment of bags, sunglasses and other accessories that are all priced at 80% off their original price. We spotted medium size Sugar bags in beige and silver for about $500 from $2200, medium tote bags (with no fringe) are under $300 from $1450 and Happy bags were just under $500 from about $2300. We also found various Nomad bags and Trilogy satchels that could be found in leather and exotics.

    Upstairs is where the real magic happens. Woman’s shoes and clothing are both priced at 80% off. Lavin’s classic ballet flats that are famous for making your feet feel almost naked start at just $100 from about $500. Clunky platform sandals like these (without the studs) are about $260 from $1300 and platform wedge espadrilles like these but without the studs are $160 from $800.

    Among the woman’s clothing are a variety of dresses, gowns, furs, blouses and even some exquisitely constructed basics. Collectors and admirers should always go for Lanvin’s red or black wool crepes. They are second to none. Dresses of lace, ribbons, raw edges and expert draping are also a classic staple of the famed French designer. Most of the selection is from last year’s Summer season, which is perfect for wear-now impulse purchases.

    Be sure to take a look at the men’s clothing, shoes and accessories too. After all, Father’s Day is this Sunday. There is also a smaller assortment of girl’s clothing that is priced at 90% off retail. Shopping for little girls has no bounds. This is even more true with this type of discount.

    There is no doubt that Lanvin fans should head downtown to this sale. We are told that there is still lots of stock to be put out. We wouldn’t be surprised if the sale were to be extended through the weekend and another markdown was taken.

    This is a bitter sweet ending to a long love affair with Lanvin. Elbaz is an undisputed fashion legend and would be well suited to follow Lagerfeld to continue the Chanel heritage. Let’s hope.

    Lanvin Sample Sale
    Through Friday, June 17
    Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-6pm
    21 Dey St. (Btwn Church & Broadway)

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    Chanel Presale Intel

    We hear that the Chanel sale won’t officially start until June 23 but Bloomingdales and Barneys will begin presale on Thursday. The discount will be 40% on shoes and clothing in both stores. We are still collecting intelligence on which bags may be discounted.

    If you want something in particular, we suggest contacting a reliable sales person to hold the desired items. Last season was exceptionally difficult for Chanel lovers because very few bags styles went on sale. We are told that this season’s sale stock list is small as well. Head right this way to browse a small selection of shoes that have been flagged for markdown. Stay tuned for updates.

    Barneys Designer Shoes: 212-833-2189
    Bloomingdales: Azhar: 206-790-5910 (text only)

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    Celine Takes First Markdown

    A vail of mystery surrounds Celine and their markdowns. Some believe the chic French company never goes on markdown but au contraire mon ami.

    Starting today shoppers of the Celine boutique and department stores can begin presaling seasonal Celine items at a discount of 40%. We weren’t given specific details if any bags would go on markdown but you can only suspect it would be seasonal colors in the least desirable style bags.

    Moving on to shoes, there are lots of sale styles from which to choose. Included in the markdown are Celine ballet flats in yellow, nude and red and the versions with a heel are reduced in nude and red. There are also lots of espadrille sandals and flatforms. You can click here to see pictures from the Barneys Celine sale.

    The sale becomes official on Thursday but we suggest you start sending out serious inquires if you plan on attempting to negotiate a handbag on sale. Just keep in mind, sometimes there is a reason why sale items are put on sale.

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    Net-A-Porter Hits 60% Off: Shoes!!!

    As predicted, Net-A-Porter took their second markdown today. The sale now includes discounts that stretch up to 60%. Like most every woman, we focused our attention towards the shoe department since a 60% discount would make the online luxury store the best place for soulful deals.

    Tread lightly if you’re in any danger of unwanted temptation. Here we found Tabitha Simmons lace-ups for $278 from almost $700, a Nichlolas Kirkwood version of an Alaia shoe for $480 from $1200 and a denim and suede Paul Andrew slingback is $360 from $645. There is an amazing amount of Aquazzura that was just further reduced to 60% and super inexpensive pom-pom Sam Edelman sandals that are just $50.

    We hit our personal daily shopping limit (DSL) in the shoe department but you’re welcome to keep going. It’s hard to say no to this denim dress that’s just $170 from $425, a Ronald Van Der Kemp stripped dress or a Mugler dress/vest/shell.

    We suspect that the discounts will get even better as the month progresses. Just try not to get too greedy. It’s not worth saving 10% to wait and miss the opportunity to buy something you’ve wanted.

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    Deep Discounts at Bloomingdales

    Bloomingdales tends to have great sales but there is always the problem of trying to keep track of all the latest incentives. The store would be much better served keeping it simple. The highlight of Bloomies current markdown is that lots of merchandise is already discounted 50% and as an added incentive you can save $25 off every $100 you spend. Just use the code PRIVATE at checkout.

    Head right this way to snag a summery Alice & Olivia dress that comes to just $150 from $485, this Ramy Brook Mediterranean blue print dress is $150 from $400 and Sandro high-rise pants are about $175 from $325.

    On top of those immediate savings, you can sign up for the Bloomies Loyalist program to get a $25 gift card to use at a later date, for every $100 you spend. The gift card promotion is even eligible on beauty products and many luxury designer items.

    Take note, all these additional promotions end on Sunday. We strongly suggest you hit up the new fifth floor kids department if you haven’t already shipped off the camp trunk. Some items are reduced so far that it’s painful to walk away.

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    Father’s Day Gift Ideas

    It can be quite stressful figuring out what gifts to give our dads (husbands-boyfriends-significant others) for Father’s Day. We searched Madison Avenue and the cyber universe for the best Father’s day gift –on sale, naturally. Below are a few of our favorites:

    Nespresso VertuoLine $199 from $440

    Ralph Lauren Mesh Polo $50 from $99

    Ralph Lauren Big Pony Polo $60 from $99

    Gucci Leather Holdall $2065 from $2950

    Shroom Socks $10 from $14

    Paul Smith Linen Blazer $600 from $1200

    Acne Shell Jacket $170 from $340

    Golden Goose sneakers $280 from $560

    Golden Goose high tops $307 from $515

    Mr. Kim fedora $109 from $185

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    Barneys to Take a Second Markdown Thursday

    It seems as if sale season just started but Barneys isn’t wasting any time. The Madison Avenue landmark is set to take a second markdown starting on Thursday, June 9. Insiders tell us that the discount will be 60% off many items.

    Bags and shoes will likely hold at the current 40% markdown. If you’re looking for discount bags, they are usually found in the right alcove. At this point in the sale season you can usually find a variety of Balenciaga, Chloe and Givenchy bags. Some highlights from last season’s second markdown included a Givenchy Pandora, several Antigona totes, a classic black Chloe Emma bucket bag and a few Alaia pieces.

    The discount on most clothing will be 60% off. What’s nice about the current shopping experience is that the sale clothing is still in its respective places as opposed to consolidated to different sections of the store. Look out for the discounted Prada, Nina Ricci, Dolce & Gabbana and Thakoon.

    In the meantime, you can head over to Ssense where the discount hit 70% off today. As a matter of fact, the fashion is actually much better at the European online store than at Barneys. Check out this Marques Almeida denim dresses with raw edges that’s $270 from $418. Brian Atwood lip print shoes are $300 from $900, a Mary Katrantzou dress is $744 from $2880 and this Givenchy black and white dress is $2100 from $7000. Just take note that some items are older than this season but fashion like this isn’t meant to go out of style quickly.

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    Shoes Sale On Madison Avenue

    It’s been a bit over a week since department stores officially started their first markdown. Some boutiques, particularly, shoe stores have been holding off on markdowns. Starting Monday almost every major shoe brand will offer customers a discount on summer soles. Below are some highlights:

    Aquazzura
    Looking for something to tie down your attention? Look no further than the scrappy heels, sandals and flats from Aquazzura. The sale started Sunday and features a discount of 30% off. This is the first sale season at the boutique. It’s hard to say if there will be another markdown. Included in the markdown are the sandals with the turquoise stars (which happen to be 50% off on Net-a-Porter), pom-pom sandals and a variety of classic Hero Ballerina flats.
    Kim: 407-334-6115

    Charlotte Olympia
    One of the first stores to go on sale is always Charlotte Olympia. The discount is currently 50% off but many of the most desirable styles are already sold out. Sizing is spotty but everyone who works in the boutique is always extraordinarily helpful and, if possible, will locate your size.
    Harlina 212-744-1842 or harlina.senfleur@charlotteolympia.com

    Christian Louboutin
    Shhh…Christian Louboutin’s private sale officially kicks off Monday. The discount is 40% on a variety of summer styles. Some of the most popular shoes this season have been nude pumps with hearts, denim pumps and rainbow python heels.
    Louboutin Uptown: Marina 212-396-1884

    Gianvito Rossi
    The private sale at Gianvito Rossi starts Monday. This is the first sale cycle, as the boutique just opened. The discount is 30% and we strongly suggest you go for the cork sandals (discounted 50% right here), sexy d’orses and classic suede in a variety of colors.
    Arthur 646-869-0201

    Giuseppe Zanotti
    The sale started publicly last week but there is still a large inventory available. The discount is 30% but the store usually takes a second markdown to 50% before July. It’s hard to imagine who is buying those armored high-top sneakers but they continue to add them to the collection. Highlights from this season’s collection include, clog-like mules (already discounted 50% here), classic embellished sandals and beaded suede espadrilles.
    George: 212-650-0455

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