Columbus Day these days doesn’t mean much unless you work in banking, work for the post office or love a good sale weekend. While sample sale season is still heating up, a holiday weekend at the outlets may be provide some very good deals. Just beware, some outlet stores are better at the holiday hype than the holiday discounts. Read below to find out the promotions at some of our favorite outlet stores at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

Bottega Veneta
The Italian luxury outlet regularly provides a 50% savings off of most everything in the store. There are no additional discounts for the long weekend but there are some good promotions already in place. Bags are an additional 30% to 50% off the outlet price and clothing ranges from an extra 20% to 60% off.
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Chloe
Shoppers at Chloe can save an additional 20% off the outlet price when shopping over the weekend. Right now the majority of the collection is a full year behind what is currently in stores. We were told that Marcie and Paraty bags are in stock and will be an extra 20% off too.
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Moncler
All Moncler outlet merchandise is 35% off of retail. For the long weekend, shoes and accessories are extra 50% off. A shipment of merchandise came in yesterday but most of the better coats and jackets are already gone. Unfortunately, another influx of merchandise is not expected before Monday.
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Tom Ford
Columbus Day at Tom Ford doesn’t look as good as it has. Outlet prices are about 60% off retail and they are offering an a additional savings between 25% to 50% off for the holiday. Clothing and shoes from 2013 are an extra 25% off, while 2012 merchandise is an extra 50% off. There is no additional markdown on handbags, which are discounted 50% off retail at the outlet.
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Valentino
Weekend shoppers can save an extra 15% off shoes and handbags, which are normally just 40% off. . The majority of the merchandise is last winter’s collation. The outlet has a few styles of Rockstud shoes included ankle boots and a pair of black and nudes. There seems to be a much better variety of Rockstud handbags, which are also eligible for the extra savings.
845-928-0820

Yves Saint Laurent
Exotic handbags and pony hair items will be an additional 40%. Shoes are discounted a straight 50% off retail and clothing ranges from 50% to 70%. The outlet is just starting to receive merchandise from the newly branded Saint Laurent Paris. Right now, the outlet only has the new body-types of the New Must and Muse2.
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Friends and Family doesn’t officially start at Saks Fifth Avenue until October 17th but in-the-know shoppers can start curating their discount purchases now. The markdown will be 25% off on clothing, shoes, and accessories. Jewelry will be discounted 20%. Unfortunately, beauty is not included in this promotion.

Speaking of sale exclusions, the list is extensive. Generally speaking, all luxury designer brands are excluded. The friends and family discount can be applied to most contemporary lines like Alice & Olivia, DVF, Rag & Bone, Milly, Valentino Red and most denim lines. Brands like Valentino, Proenza, Alexander Wang and Chloe are all excluded. Take note, Burberry Brit and Stuart Weitzman are included in this season’s friends and family sale.

The sale begins in stores on October 17 and runs through October 20th. Online shoppers are usually given a code to begin shopping the sale two days early. You can use the code FRNFAM at checkout.

Just when you were anticipating an uneventful week, we get word of an incredible handbag and accessories sale. Linda’s Stuff is hosting one of their largest eBay handbag sales ever! The selection includes over 300 handbags with styles ranging from brand new to preowned and full-on vintage. The best part is that the auctions for all these beauties start at just $19.99.

You can click clack your mouse right here to browse all 300 bags. The sale includes almost every important brand, like Chanel, Hermes, Chloe, Celine, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Gucci and more. In addition, there is an impressive selection of jewelry and small accessories.


We don’t blame you if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the choices. We hope you don’t mind if we direct your attention to a few of our favorites: 35cm Birkin bag, a sleek Chanel duffel travel bag, the Lanvin hobo and the Hermes charm bracelet. How can you resist a horse bit, an Eifel tower and a Kelly bag all on your wrist?


Don’t let these wonderful prices cause you doubt. All of these sale items are verified by professional authenticators. So get clicking and shop away. The sale ends Sunday, October 13 and 9pm. So be sure to click the “watch” feature and bid often.