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.

Looking to score a great bag without wiping out your summer travel budget? We have just the sale. Linda’s Stuff is hosting one of their largest eBay handbag sales ever! The selection includes over 200 handbags with styles ranging from brand new to preowned and full-on vintage. The best part is that the auctions for all these arm gems start at just $19.99.

You can click clack your mouse right here to browse all 200 bags. The sale includes almost every important brand, like Chanel, Hermes, Chloe, Celine, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Gucci and more.  In total, we counted  11 Hermes bags, 23 Chanel bags and 20 Chloes, which means that there is enough for you to likely win one of these beauties for the price of a chilled glass of Clicquot.


Before you set your sights on just one bag, be sure to check out this Hermes Rouge 35cm Birkin, this white Chanel Caviar Grand Shopper Tote and this classic Louis Vuitton Black Multicolore Alma. All are perfect for summer and since they all are priced at $19.99, you’ll still have money left to take them for long beach weekends.


The Linda’s Stuff bag sale just started and will run all week ending Sunday, June 9th, at 9 pm EST.  Can’t you just imagine walking your new $19.99 Fendi Electric Blue B Bag through Athens airport? Us too!

It’s hard not to faun over the selection of luxury online retailer Moda Operandi. The site specializes in allowing customers to pre-order fashion from the time they are shown on the runway but they also have a great selection of current merchandise. Right now, the site is hosting a private sale where a wonderful assortment of spring merchandise is 50% off.

To access the private sale you must register with the site and use this link. If you’re still having issues you can call or email customer service to have the discount applied to your shopping cart. The best part of the sale is that these items are more highly discounted here than any place else — online or offline. Did we mention that all of the orders are returnable too?

During a not-so-quick shopping spree, we nabbed a perfect-in-every-way Prabal Gurung drop wasted dress for about $1600 from approximately $3200. Opening Ceremony cat-eye sunglasses are about $80 from $165, a Clover Canyon print summer dress is $125 from $250 and this figure perfecting one shoulder bathing suit from Adriana Degreas is about $150 from $305. If you’re ready to max out the Amex go for this Valentino tulle dress with silver beading for about $5000 from about $10-grand.

Really, Moda Operandi’s assortment is so wonderful  that more is just never enough. Have fun and remember to email customer service if you have problems accessing the sale!