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    Baccarat Re-Opens on Madison

    The new Baccarat flagship store opened its doors to customers and in doing so unveiled the template for the new global direction of the brand. The 2,800-sq-ft store located at 635 Madison Avenue at 60th Street was designed by architect Rafael de Cárdenas and asserts Baccarat’s strong foothold as a leader in luxury home decor and accessories.

    We recently set our spy eyes on the new store and we can boldly assert that this isn’t your grandmother’s crystal chest. The store highlights the Baccarat’s long commitment to haute design and craftsmanship. The new location pays special attention to showcasing the numerous Baccarat designer collaborations including design veterans like, Nicolas Triboulot and Marcel Wanders.

    The bi-level store also displays the wide range of products which include tableware, lighting, decorative objects and pays special attention to the brand’s jewelry collection. We especially love the lighted design details like the purple display boxes that are placed throughout the store.

    You can click here to see a collection of pictures from the store. Not a bad place to through back a several glasses of bubbly, huh?

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    Marni Madison Second Markdown

    Marni sales associates just alerted select customers that the markdown is going to 50% off. from a 30% cut. Considering the level of discretion we were surprised to see that the sale is online too. As a matter of fact you may even have better luck with finding your select size when shopping on line. The downside to virtual shopping is that you can’t try the items on and try-ons are always important for a Marni customer.

    Some of our favorites from the sale category include the sleeveless faille print dress that’s priced at $1835 from $2878, a blue geometric print cotton dress $650 from $1300 and jacquard duster that’s  $950 from $1900. While you’re shopping don’t overlook the jewelry. We especially love the kitty bangle  $380 from $760 and this runway necklace that’s $260 from $520. We also wouldn’t mind this bag with suds and faceted crystals for $610 fr0n $1220.

     Kenny: (646) 442-6015

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    Spying Midtown Markdowns

    By ManhattanMataHari

    After covering the boutique spring/summer sales on Madison Avenue, Meatpacking and in Soho, we didn’t want to miss out on some of our favorite Midtown stores. Sales are now in full swing, so hurry in for the best selections of designer accessories and clothing for at least 30% off retail.

    Burberry
    On the main accessories floor you will find lots of handbags 25% to 50% off, including classic styles and fun bright metallic numbers. On the second floor there is the higher end London collection, which is mostly 20% to 30% off. We were enamored with a $895 bomber style quilted jacket for $725 and a $795 short cropped trench for $650. For a better discount head to the third floor where you will find loads of jackets and ready-to-wear at a 35% to 50% cut. Some buttery soft $2545 black leather jackets are now $1296, while head-turning $3195 metallic trenches are now $1595.
    Chris (accessories); Danny (rtw): (212) 407-7100

    Fendi
    Don’t expect to find any handbags on markdown but shoes and ready-to-wear are discounted 40%. Since the sale started May 30th there isn’t a surplus of sizes in heels. Don’t worry though, there is plenty of clothing stock and a sales associate will call around to find your shoe sizes at other stores before they are sent off to the outlets. Now that’s service!
    John: (212) 759-4646

    Ferragamo
    While the private sale started on Friday, the Italian designer’s public sale starts today. Expect to find plenty of seasonal shoes and accessories for a 35% cut. This is the year of the Vara classic shoe – and we hear there will be seasonal colors included in the sale even if we can’t customize our own pair at a discount.
    Dillon: (212) 759-3822

    Emporio Armani
    Clothing and accessories have been discounted 40% from retail. We were most impressed with their sublime selection of leather jackets in many colors. Unfortunately, no black leather jackets are included in the markdown since they carry over from season to season.
    Edward: (212) 317-0800

    Mulberry
    If you are looking for a new handbag, we suggest you head over to Mulberry soon. There are loads of highly covetable leather goods and handbags now 20% to 40% off. Even the highly covetable $1500 Alexa satchel is marked down to $1050 and there are tons of different styles and colors to choose from. A small basic black Brin ($1100) is now $650. Clothing is also 50% off but we couldn’t take our eyes from all the great handbags.
    Karina: (888) 685-6856 x3

    Saint Laurent
    We have never seen basic black Muse handbags on sale before, but our source informed us it is included in the 30% accessories markdown.  (We have a feeling that shoppers didn’t respond well to the redesign of the classic bag.) Shoes have a similar markdown and include both Saint Laurent styles and YSL classics like Tribute sandals and Tribtoo heels. We got confirmation these YSL styles are destined for a planned phase out, although a timeframe has not yet been solidified. Hedi Slimane’s avant-garde clothing collection is a hefty 50% off if you can pull off his punkish looks.
    TJ: (212) 980-2970

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    LVMH Tag Heuer Friends & Family Sale

    LVMH is hosting its annual Tag Heuer friends and family sale where shoppers can save between 40% and 60% off retail on the fashionable and sporty watches. To access the sale you must use the link lvmhpartners.com and enter the access key link2013 in the friends and family login section.

    We especially like giving Tag watches as a gift to young adults and sporty dads. Take note that if you order before this Thursday, you can get your purchase delivered before Father’s Day! The sale will run another week until June 17. We suggest shopping quickly because we see popular styles already selling out.

    Our favorite style is the Formula 1, which is listed on the site with face options that come in red, black and orange. Watch enthusiasts will love the Carrera Automatic Chronograph that’s on sale for $3000 from $4500. Usually the site offers a wider variety but sometimes less options simplifies gift shopping.

    Take note that purchases are limited to a total of three watches and shopping is only open to US residents. In addition, all sales are final– no backsies! On the bright side all watches are covered against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase. So keep your receipt!

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    What’s On Sale At Barneys

    First markdown started about two weeks ago but don’t always be be fooled by the early bird analogy. Today we took a tour of the front line of Barneys and found plenty of red hot markdowns. You can click here to view a photo gallery of our shopping trip or read on for in depth more details.

    On the lobby or handbag floor, you can find a small selection of markdowns from almost every designer. All of the discount handbags are either 30% or 40%off. On sale is a Proenza PS11 with a woven body motif and a baby Givenchy Nightingale in white and gold for $989 from $1850. There is also a really nice sale selection of classic Mark Cross bags, which are reduced about 40%.

    Moving up to the shoe floor there is a wild amount of discount shoes still waiting to find the perfect home. You can figure that there are still at least two islands of shoes for every size. The sad part is that so many styles are utterly horrible. Seriously, there are some fugly shoes out there. However, of course, we did spot some classic, pretty and even stylish shoes within the mass of questionable footwear experiments. We found very nice Miu Miu bow flats for under $225, Casadei wedges perfect for the girl on fire and our new favorite designer Alberto Moretti had a selection of heels that rival Louboutins.

    Between the floors of bags and the shoes almost every piece of clothing in the store is on sale. As a matter of fact we only found a rack of Balmain lather jackets and some Balenciaga clothing not on sale. The discount is 40% on most items but some designer racks are already running thin. For example, only a few unessential Mary Katrantzou items remain and we found little more than one Prabal Gurung dress. On the other hand, Rick Owens is packed with sale merchandise.

    On all floors and all accounts, you can get a good feeling of what’s in the store by looking online. Still, for us, nothing is better than touching and feeling the merchandise. Had we not gone shopping we would have never fallen in love with Alberto Moretti.

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    RSVP for Louboutin VIP-Sale

    We previously reported that the Christian Louboutin sale would be starting this week but if you want to get in on the boutique presale you’re going to need to RSVP to the store manager. Uptown shoppers right this way
    Events.MadisonNY@ChristianLouboutin.fr. Downtown shoppers over here
    Events.HoratioNY@ ChristianLouboutin.fr.

    The champagne sale promotion will take place on Thursday, June 13. Even though this is a boutique sale you should attend expecting a line. After all, for some unknown reason the store seems to have lines on any given Sunday.

    Even though the presale hours are from 6pm to 9pm, we suggest going much earlier. We’ve heard stories of shoppers having the unfortunate experience of getting closed out even 30 minutes before the end of store hours. Shoppers should also be sure to know their shoe size because the lackluster Louboutin sales support disintegrates all together during a presale. (Think more Forever 21 than Cartier-quality assistance.)

    Those not looking for a boutique specific style of Louboutins may enjoy shopping better at a local department store: Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue all sell Louboutins and will start the markdown on the same day. You should be able to presale even earlier.

    Christian Louboutin VIP Presale
    Thursday, June 13
    6pm to 9pm
    Uptown: 965 Madison Avenue
    RSVP: Events.MadisonNY@ChristianLouboutin.fr
    Downtown: 59 Horatio Street
    RSVP: Events.HoratioNY@ ChristianLouboutin.fr

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    Save 10% on Chanel & Dior Cosmetics

    Right in time for Father’s Day Lord & Taylor is hosting a Friends & Family aale where customers can save 25% off regularly priced merchandise and 10% off fragrance, beauty and cosmetics. The sale started today and runs through Tuesday, June 11. Online shoppers can use the code FRIENDS at checkout.

     Lord & Taylor is unique among all other city department stores as they are the only destination where cosmetics are included in their friends and family sale. Most recently Bloomingdales and Saks nixed their beauty departments from all discount promotions. The best you can hope for these days is a gift with purchase or cash back.

    The Fifth Avenue flagship store includes high end cosmetic brands like Chanel, Shiseido, Bobbi Brown, Deborah Lippman and Christian Dior. Other unexpected brands that can be found at L&T include Eric Javitz of millinery fame, Marc Bouwer, Missoni, Rachel Roy and Trina Turk.

    Lord & Taylor
    Janet/ Chanel Counter Manager 212-391-3344

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    Coming Soon: Chanel and Louboutin Markdowns

    Most stores have already started their first markdowns on contemporary and luxury lines but there are a few brands that strong-arm all retail outlets to hold off on discounts. Starting next week, you will be able to snag seasonal merchandise from brands like Chanel, Louboutin and Alaia at about a markdown of 30%.

    If you have something particular in mind, we suggest contacting a reliable sales person to keep an eye out for your anticipated purchase. Last season was exceptionally good for Chanel lovers. Bergdorf, Saks and Bloomingdales quietly released a larger than normal assortment of Chanel bags during the markdown period. You can click here to see images of select jewelry and bags that were included in last season’s sale.

    Those looking for some new Chanel treads would benefit for waiting until the end of the season to make their purchases. Most seasons Chanel clothing gets slashed up to 70% off, which in many cases is less than vintage or pre-owned prices.

    Louboutin shoppers can access the best discounts when shopping at a Louboutin boutique. The seasonal discount starts at 40% off where most department stores and boutiques offer only a 30% savings.

    Stay tuned for lots of pictures of sale items.

    Chanel Soho boutique” Nicole, 212-334-0055
    Saks Shoes: Antionette 917-806-6579
    Bergdorf Handbags: Bruce (212) 872-8796
    Bergdorf Shoes: Bill (212) 872-8940


    Louboutin Uptown: Marina 212-396-1884

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