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

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

By ManhattanMataHari

Uptown girls may want to head downtown to check out the great designer sales just beginning (or in full swing) in Soho. If your uptown sales hunt left you empty handed, you might want to consider downtown outposts because they tend to carry edgier styles. In some boutiques we were even able to find specific styles that were completely sold out uptown. Happy saling!

3.1 Phillip Lim
Head downstairs to shop the sale selection of spring/summer dresses, separates and small selection of accessories for 40% off retail. Our favorite is a $450 classic LBD with sheer v-neck detail marked down to $270 and an assortment of their colorblock dresses.
Marie: (212) 334-1160

A Detacher
In a couple of weeks you can find designer Mona Kowalska’s sculptural dresses and tops for a 30% cut. You will be able to find the gathered knot dresses and her well-received jumpsuits from the spring/summer 2013 collection. Sadly, don’t expect to find any of her great convertible suspenders belts included in the markdown – all leather goods are excluded.
Caitlin: (212) 625-3380

Alejandro Ingelmo
While this up-and-coming Cuban-born designer’s line was carried in Bergdorf Goodman and Jeffrey, we suggest stopping by his Soho boutique for the best selection, which is now 30% off. While most of the sale is dominated by seasonal colors and fabrics, our favorite signature “Collider” cutout sandals (sold out online) are still available in white and silver. Check out the website to preview which styles are marked down.
Pearson: 646-692-8184

Alexander Wang
Get your downtown wardrobe ready. Wang’s spring/summer collection clothing is now discounted 40%, while his diffusion T line, accessories, and shoes are 30% off retail. Popular studded Rocco handbags are available on sale in seasonal colors like lilac, acid. and tundra. The Donna is available in dune, figi and yellow shades. We also really like the selection of Emile and Prisma structured totes in summer appropriate whites and tans. While you can still find the popular Marta gladiator sandal-boots in the store, the online sale selection for shoes seems much better.
Myra: 212-977-9683

Balenciaga
At the French couturier’s Soho store you can now find ready-to-wear and some accessories marked down 30%. Sadly, our favorite moto jackets are not included in the markdown nor any of the Arena line bags and shoes. This means no sale ballet flats. There are a few styles of seasonal handbags included in the discount, including a couple of padlocks, pocket totes and some runway bags in basic black. Since the markdown just started last Thursday there is plenty of stock.
Amanda: (212) 206-0872

Isabel Marant
Expect to find chic Parisian spring/summer ready-to-wear, jewelry, shoe, and accessories discounted between 30% and 70% off. Don’t expect to find the designer’s cult favorite Dicker booties or the runway ready-to-wear to be marked down until later in June. Jewelry is at a 40% cut, while shoes are mostly 30% to 50% off. A few styles are of shoes are discounted up to 70% off. Scarves range from 30% to 50% off. Hurry in – while this sale only started few days ago it has been extremely busy and much of the store has been picked through.
Alicia: (212) 219-2284

Jil Sander
Expect to find minimalist spring/summer ready-to-wear and accessories at a 40% cut. While there don’t seem to be many of her coats. There are some trenches in larger sizes still available since. We think that these trenches are a great alternative to played out Burberry versions.
Paula: (212) 925-2345

Kirna Zabete
We are not usually a fan of shopping Kirna Zebete’s first markdown because items are all mixed on the racks along with non-sale items. Right now, if you have the time to sift through the racks you can find well-curated pieces marked down 30%. Don’t expect to find any Dior, Alaia, Givenchy, Celine or Balenciaga on sale. You will be able to find discounted Lanvin, Erdem, Giambattista Valli, Altuzarra, Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung among other designers. You can preview the sales options on their website.
Jerry: (212) 941-9656

Marc Jacobs
Spring and resort collections ready-to-wear and shoes are now 40% off retail. Sadly, their sale always excludes handbags and small leather goods. Since the markdown just started officially this past weekend, there are still lots of sizes and styles available. Don’t expect to find any sandals in the collections- it mostly included the pointy toes shoes and Mary Janes in low, mid and high heels. Resort pieces are mostly heels and wedges. While the discount will go to 70% off later, by that time last season most of the shoes were gone. Preview the ready-to-wear on their website to make your sale wish list.
Cori: (212) 343-1490

Miu Miu
Spring/summer clothing and shoes are a generous 50% off retail, while handbags and small leather goods are at a 40% discount. There are quite a few basic black and Matelasse style bags available still, especially some of the bulkier runway styles. Even though the sale started about a week ago they have loads of shoes available.
Jackie: (212) 334-5156

Opening Ceremony
You may want to check Opening Ceremony’s web site before heading downtown. The 40% off selection includes various designers such as Altuzarra, Chloe Sevigny’s collaboration, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christopher Kane, Kenzo, Mugler and many others.
Jeremiah: (212) 219-2688


Stella McCartney
Clothing and accessories are now 40% off retail for the spring/summer collection. There are a few popular Falabella handbags included in the markdown. seasonal colors like coral as well as faux python versions in gray and yellow will give you the biggest savings. Since the sale just started they still have a good amount of stock.
Liz: (212) 255-1556

Sale season is red hot and we can’t help ourselves from romancing the novelty of Charlotte Olympia shoes. Before dropping on close to a grand you have to remember that most of the styles are novel and not easy to incorproate into every day wear. For this reason, it’s a practically necessary to scout out the best prices before taking the plunge. After all, theme type shoes can certainly make an outfit but they aren’t going to make all your outfits.

Charlotte Olympia Boutique
Right now the Madison Avenue Charlotte Olympia store is offering customers 30% off handbags and shoes. This is where you will find the best assortment from the English designer. We especially love the cruise Dolly’s with the flower adornment and the Birds of Paradise with the parrot in a caged heel. A second markdown should happen later in the season.
Contact: Harlina 212-744-1842

TheOutnet.com 
The online discounter is hosting a Charlotte Olympia sale where the designer’s shoes are discounted 50% to 70% off. If you’re a ostrich loving women this is the place to shop. The exotic skin shoes are offered in an assortment of colors and are priced at $895 from almost $3000. More whimisical Russian doll sandals are $785 from $1565.

Moda Operandi 
Yesterday we posted about Moda Operandi’s amazing private sale and would you believe that they have about three dozen current season style shoes and about six handbags that are all marked 50% off. The merchandise on the site is very similar to what’s in the boutique– but obvi, for much less. They even discounted the now-famous Pandora Clutch, which is now $630 from $1255. The sale section of the site even has a pair of Kitty Cat loafers for and an Oh La La loafer both for $365.