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    The Best Sales for the Guys

    Markdowns for men’s clothing and accessories always come a bit after women’s. Here is a brief overview of current sales for the guys. The discounts range from about 30% to 60% off. It doesn’t seem as if any store is offering insane discounts but it’s still early in the markdown season for men’s merchandise. We did the heavy lifting and sifted through all of the best shopping for men. You can find our full roundup below.

    Barneys
    Clothing and shoes are 60% off and accessories range from 60% to 70% off. We are unapologetic about the fact that we are done with $1000 spiked sneakers. We suggest opting for a more subtile form of luxury. There’s really no reason not to pick up a pair of Havaianas for $9 from $26. This white check Saint Laurent sweater is a bit more seasonal and priced at $359 from $890.

    East Dane
    If we had to send a hesitant male shopper to any one site it would be to East Dane. It’s easy to shop and the styling suggestions are unintimidating. Right now the discount ranges from 30% to 70% off. We suggest steering to the 50% off section if you’re looking for a great pair of jeans or casual weekend wear. The 60% and 70% sections are good if you’re looking to buy some warm weather clothing for vacation or you’re adroit enough to look ahead enough to next summer. Here’s a Rag & Bone sweater for $62 from $125 and J Brand jeans for $84 from $170.

    Goodman’s
    The Bergdorf men’s store was recently rebranded as Goodman’s. One thing that remains the same is the markdown, which is up to 60%. These Jimmy Choo biker boots are both rugged and luxe and are priced at $836 from $1200. This Alexander Wang sweatshirt is a good deal at $260 from $650 and a Brunello Cucinelli cashmere overcoat is always an absolute classic.

    Mr. Porter
    Hey men, if you’re really looking for some decent savings and love wonderful customer service than Mr. Porter is the destination for you. The all-men’s site is offering savings of 30% to 50% off and there are still some great items from which to choose. This Faconnable overcoat is $750 from $1700. How about that’s Canali shirt for $140 from $270?

    Nordstrom
    Most men love shopping at Nordstrom because of their no hassle customer service. We can’t argue with that. Take note that Nordstrom boys can save from 30% to 60% off. Moncler is just a bit too much for many men but a Duvetica puffer does the same and is much more understated. It also goes on sale. This one is priced at $615 from $1025. Patent Valentino oxfords are $527 from $1075. Yup, there are socks too, 3 for $20!

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    It seems as if the Saks man might be able to save even more than the Saks woman. Many clothing and shoes styles are priced 60% off. Your girlfriend might be jealous that you can snag these Nicholas Kirkwood ankle boots for $320 from $890. Don’t miss this classic Gucci sweater which is now $450 from almost $1250.

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    Your Rx For Holiday Recovery

    The holiday season comes with high expectations; the perfect decorations, the perfect foods, the perfect family (ha!) and the perfect gifts. There is no earthly way not to feel disappointed. That’s why we take matters into our own hands and always spend the day-after indulging in a serious session of retail therapy.

    We have just the right place to shop. eBay’s largest luxury seller, Linda’s Stuff is hosting a huge handbag sale. The assortment has just the right items to offset your holiday defeat.

    Say, your holiday dinner didn’t turn out as you intended after days of planning and cooking? An Hermes bangle for $399 should be able to help you to turn that frown upside down. So your dinner bombed and your in-laws called you inadequate? Arm yourself with a red Celine Luggage tote ($2700) and show them.

    Now that we’ve solved a few of the more common issues. We can dive into the more complicated scenarios. Your husband tells you that he found someone younger? Your son says he’s dropping out of med-school to live out his dream of playing the harmonica and travel with a festival band? And your daughter says he she is going to marry “the guy.” These are not little problems and few things will make you feel better. Naturally, this 30cm Hermes Noir Crocodile Birkin bag with Palladium Hardware can lighten the blow.

    This Linda’s stuff sale includes 415 items in a large range of prices that are sure to brighten most anything the holiday hits you with. The best part is that it’s not an auction and every purchase is accompanied with instant gratification. We wish we could say the same thing about eggnog.

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    Where To Shop After Christmas

    Black Friday is for the amateurs. Real shoppers sharpen elbows for the day after Christmas. It’s the time of year where you can still find a rather good selection of merchandise that’s highly discounted. Over the course of the week you’ll also find great opportunities to pounce on hard-to-find items that may get returned.

    Below are some of our favorite post-Christmas shopping destinations. Share your favorites in the comment section below.

    1. Saks Fifth Avenue
    Starting Friday morning from 8am until noon, Saks will be enticing shoppers with discounts for a total savings of up to 70% off. So set your alarm clocks, because after the clock strikes noon the additional savings ends. The sale has already started online, which means that you don’t even need to get out of bed to participate in discounts. An adorable Kate Spade ‘HELLO TOKYO’ bag is just about $100 from around $300, a Duvetica puffer is $510 from $850 and Stella McCartney zipper-detail sweater is $321 from $1070.

    2. Net-a-Porter
    Luxury e-tailer, Net-a-Porter, already started their second markdown and some items are reduced up to 70% off. Starting this evening, you will notice that a lot more merchandise will be reduced to that 70% off mark. Purified brand creepers are $222 from $740, Aquazzura disco studded booties are $388 from $1295 and an Opening Ceremony top is $142 from $475.

    3. Manolo Blahnik
    Manolo Blahnik usually starts their first markdown immediately after New Years. The discount is normally 33% off but if you can wait three weeks, prices get slashed to 50%. Then, right when you think your winter blues can’t get any worse, Manolo starts their February clearance sale where shoes are discounted up to 75% off.

    4. Ralph Lauren
    When Ralph Lauren slashes up to 70% off we’ve been known to raid the Rhinelander Mansion for cashmere sweaters for ourselves. The best part is that most of the leftover men’s stock is a size XS, which is just perfect for us. Just be careful, prices in the store don’t always match up online. So you might be better off just staying at home and shopping on-line. We found a Black Label cashmere sweater that comes to $350 from $995, classic riding boots with a chain detail are $527 from $1250 and a small Ricky tote is under $700 from $1960.

    5. Barneys New York
    Early on Barneys started out having the best markdown opportunities. At this point, it’s losing a bit of headway as other stores move past the 60% discount. Their biggest advantage is their fashion lusty inventory. Marni ankle boots are $319 from $790, a Marissa Webb coat is $319 from $800 and a black and white Maison Martin Margiela sweater is $650 from $1625.

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    Your Guide to Which Retailers Price Match

    Online stores are increasingly making it more difficult for customers to price compare. In order to make it impossible to shop around, designers often make slight variations of the same product. These product varieties are even more important in online retailing where a customer can shop hundreds of stores at one time.

    In honor of the holiday sale season, we searched out a item that is ubiquitous throughout the retail scene. We consider this item our contrail. (Yes, we are getting scientific today.) 3.1 Phillip Lim’s $1100 ‘Totes Amaze’ bag can be found on more than a dozen online retailers. Now that sale season has started, however, the price ranges from $440 all the way up to the original retail price.

    As of December 22, the retailer, Nordsrom is offering the tote for the least amount of money, at $339.98. International site, Ssense is just two cents more $440. ShopBop and Neiman Marcus tie for most expensive retailer with a markdown price of $770, or just 30% off. Our experiment was to see which retailers would honor Nordstrom’s price with the least amount of hassle. Just for good measure we asked all the stores if they’d match Ssence’s price too.

    Since it’s the week of Christmas, we also got a great indication for retailers’ customer service abilities. Our findings were that larger companies answered calls relatively quickly but not all e-tailers were keen at price matching. Although Shopbop offered the highest pricing, the site promptly offered to adjust the cost to meet the deal offered by Nordsrom. Neiman Marcus also promptly answered our call but politely declined to match Ssense’s price because ‘it is an international site’ but did offer to match Nordstrom.

    Saks Fifth Avenue also offered to match the price given by Nordstrom but we would first have to pay full price and then wait 10 days for a supervisor to authorize a credit for the difference. It feels unsettling that the operator at Saks was unable to guarantee the price adjustment. We would suggest skipping this policy as it can easily put a gift giver in a precarious situation if the price were not adjusted as anticipated. On the other extreme, Net-A-Porte makes it a flat policy not to price match.

    Even though Scoop and Ssense both offered competitive pricing both retailers did not reasonably answer calls. We disconnected the call with Ssense after more than five minutes on hold and Scoop didn’t even have an operator answering phones. Callers were asked to leave a message and wait for a return call. None of those scenarios are comforting to a pressured and stressed shopper.

    Below is the raw data to our Totes Amaze shopping experiment. We removed many of the stores that carry the bag on Far Fetch, because of the large assortment of variances that apply to working with a small independent international stores. We would love to hear about your holiday shopping experiences in the comment section below. Have you found retailers to be naughty or nice?

    Site Price Time on Hold Answer
    Shopbop $770 >1min Will honor the Nordstrom price
    Ssense $440 <5min p=""> No answer
    Net-a-Porter $550 >1min It’s our policy not to price match.
    Neiman Marcus $770 >1min Will not price match Ssense but was transferred to a supervisor would price match with Nordstrom
    Nordstrom $439 >1min Ssense is international website and we can’t price match.
    Saks Fifth Avenue $660 3min We would have to pay full price now and would later be credited the difference pending manager approval.
    Scoop $576 >1min No operators. Only voice mail.
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    Bergdorf Goodman’s “2nd Markdown”

    Bergdorf Goodman just started promoting their “second markdown” today. Wait. Before you get excited from the “up to 60% off”, you have to look more closely at what’s being offered.

    Sure, there is still a great assortment of handbags but that’s because the discount is still just 30% off. So we are going to skip over that, for now. The same goes for shoes, which are still only 30% off. Pass.

    Lets sink our teeth, or wallets, into where we can find the deals. Clothing? Um. Nope. Almost all the designer merchandise is still just 40% off. Maybe the contemporary designers? Nah, most of that selection is still 40% off too. The only merchandise that’s 60% off seems to be summer clothing from last season. For instance, Halston Heritage strapless optic print gown that’s $173 from $495 and this Michael Kors print one piece bathing suit for $69 from $199.

    This 2nd markdown, could be a good opportunity to get some last minute beachwear for winter break. If you’re looking for discounts on this season’s merchandise, however, we suggest you head to Barneys.

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    Your Guide to Online Shopping Deadlines

    The holiday shopping season is quickly coming to a crescendo. Most online stores are offering 2nd day free shopping but you might want to take note of these shopping deadlines if you’re adverse to cabbing to midtown.

    Barneys
    Get it there: 2nd-day air is $18
    Deadline: 12/20 at 2:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box and black & white ribbon
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Bergdorf Goodman
    Get it there: 2nd-day free shipping with the code BGGIFT
    Deadline: 12/19 at 11:59AM CT
    Gift Wrapping: Free silver box with lavender ribbon
    Discount: Up to 40%

    Bloomingdales
    Get it there: Standard shipping is free
    Deadline: 12/22 5:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: $5 white bottom and black top with elastic bow
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Net-a-Porter
    Get it there: Free standard shipping
    Deadline: 12/19 5:30PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free, sale items come wrapped in tissue paper but full priced merchandise is eligible for their iconic matte black boxes

    Nordstrom
    Get it there: Free shipping
    Deadline: 12/21 11:59PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Not available on all items but the $2 gift set includes a gift box, tissue paper, a silver ribbon and a gift tag
    Discount: Up to 60%

    Saks Fifth Avenue
    Get it there: Free shipping with the code HOLIDAY
    Deadline: 12/22 6:00PM EST
    Gift Wrapping: Free black box with snowflakes, red bottom and red ribbon
    Discount: Up to 70%

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    Barneys 2nd Markdown

    Barneys started their second markdown today online and in stores. Most sale merchandise is now 60% off. There is still a wide assortment of fall/winter shoes, bags and ready-to-wear. Another markdown may come but most of the stuff you want will be gone by then.

    The Barneys markdown is great because it includes an impressive assortment of shoes and bags too. A Mark Cross bag is $1200 from $3000 and a Givenchy Obsedia is $1200 from $3000. Among the shoes there is Prada riding boots $600 from $1500, Saint Laurent creepers are $439 from $1100 and suede Manolo BBs are $240 from $600.

    Among the clothing we found a red draped Lanvin dress for $879 from $2200, a Givenchy sweater is $619 from $1550, a Carven sweatshirt is $159 from $400 and a Thakoon Addiction hooded cape is $399 from $990.

    There should be one more markdown before the season comes to a close but there are usually not many desirable options. Shop now for the prime assortment, shop later for the irresistible prices.

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    Roger Vivier Sale

    Roger Vivier’s seasonal sale is usually a well kept secret that’s only accessible to customers who have previously shopped at the boutique and paid full price. This year, however, most anyone can take advantage of the Vivier sale.

    A large assortment of classic and updated Viviers are 30% to 40% off. The sale started on Black Friday but there is still a large selection of styles and sizes available. Basic flats come to about $450 from $600 and boots that normally retail for $1100 and are reduced to $660.

    You can buy shoes on-line via their e-commerce website but the discount is only available in the boutique. You can see pictures from our sale hunt right this way.

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