The Gucci private sale is now live online.
If our basic calculations are correct, shoes , handbags and ready-to-wear are all 40% off.
For those who feel like 40% of is just a first offer, second markdown usually comes mid-June with a discount ranging from 50% to 60% off. If you’re looking for true bargain basement prices, wait until mid-July when the leftovers are reduced to 75% off.
It’s hard to believe that Barneys can keep anything secret but the store is starting a “private sale” on Tuesday, May 25th. Clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children as well as gifts for the home will be 40% off.
We always suggest shopping in person but the Barneys online shoe sale is usually pretty acceptable. Just don’t be surprised if your order gets canceled. Their online inventory tracking system is not stellar.
Nordstrom has started presale for first markdown. The sale officially starts May 26th and the discount on most designer items is 40% off.
The assortment of designer merchandise really depends on the location of your Nordstrom store. We were recently told that there are three locations that carry Chanel — Mall of America, Minnesota, Topanga, Calif and Downtown Seattle. Personally, we have had lots of luck tracking down hot items from the Houston and Phoenix Nordstrom stores.
Generally speaking, Nordstrom is known for their fantastic customer service. A good sales person can usually track down about anything if you take the time to create a relationship. In addition, the designer collection section of Nordstrom.com tends to stock a attractive assortment.
Neimen Marcus is cleaning out their sale closet with a two day sale. Most clearance items are about 75% off, including the additional 30% off incentive.
We found a Christian Louboutin clutch for $470 from $1,495, Miu Miu heels are $218 from $695, and an Andrew Gn dress is $443 from $1,810.
Those reading this Monday morning will be out of luck because the sale ends Sunday night. But don’t feel too bad because amount of stylish merchandise is running a bit thin along with sizes. We’re sure, however, that weekend shoppers will be able to find some gems with a bit of digging.
Giuseppe Zanotti has announced the start of their presale for their “preferred client data base.” The discount is 30% and it’s going to be a month or so until the markdown goes to 50%.
So now we ask our readers: Is it better to buy this season’s spring flats from the store for 30% off or buy last-year’s styles from the outlet for 50% off?
Who knew life could send you such curve balls?
Contact: George 212-650-0455
Gucci is starting its “private sale” on Friday, May 21. Unlike Missoni, which takes an immediate markdown, Gucci likes to ease into sale season. The boutiques usually only alerts their best customers to this exclusive sale period but casual shoppers are not often denied the markdown when its requested.
In past seasons, handbags were discounted 30% and shoes and ready-to-wear were 40% off. This is an unusually early start for Gucci’s sale, which usually waits until the week before Memorial Day to start their markdown. The sale goes public June 1st. The last markdown is usually mid-July when discounts rage from 60% t0 75% off.
Contact: Tim 212-717-2619
Rebecca Moses has been designing clothing since she was 21-years-old. She produced collections under her own label in New York for many years but later moved to Northern Italy where she replaced Gianni Versace as the designer of Italy’s chic, Genny fashion line.
Throughout Rebecca’s career, she has gained the respect of her peers and critics by creating silluettes that whisper quality above the yells of luxury.
We recently caught up with Rebecca Moses in conjunction with her debut clothing line at Macy’s. The collection is a variety of “fundamentals” and “wow” pieces. So there’s a little black dress, a cigarette pant, a collard white shirt and also novelty tees and a deep purple party skirt.
Rebecca says, “passion” is her favorite fashion word and asserts that young fashion designers should remember to stay humble because “to be successful you are going to have to do a bit of everything.” Yes, that even means being your own gofer.
Read below to find out more wisdom from this world-class designer and let us know what you think?
How is the shopping experience different in New York than it is in Europe?
Stores in Europe are much smaller and more specialized. There aren’t many big department stores and the selections are often much smaller. New Yorker’s wardrobes are much more seasonal and we are perpetually shopping. That isn’t really the case in Europe although it is changing to be more like the US.
What’s your number one shopping tip?
Buy what you love. Don’t shop according to trends or styles. Go on your instincts and buy things you will feel good wearing.
What’s your most prized deal?
I really can’t think of one. Because I’m a designer, I don’t get a lot of time to shop for myself. When I see something that is different and lights a fire within me, I just buy it.
This season you are looking for…
The tee shirt is the must have item of the season. Everyone knows about the little black dress but the other great item for the season is the little white dress. They are just a must have for summer.
What inspires you?
I am very much inspired by colors. They tell people how you feel. Red and purple are happy and confident. If you see someone wearing all black, you know exactly what type of mood they are in. The same goes for white.
Sale season is officially begun!
We got a call today alerting us to the first markdown of the season. Missoni’s spring and summer collections are now 40% to 50% off. Discount specifics are still unknown because sales associates were still going through the price sheet as we received our phone call. It’s safe to bet that the resort collection will be discounted more than newer summer collection but that’s just a generalization.
Longtime readers of Mad-Spy know that Missoni is usually the first Madison Avenue store to take a markdown. Afterwards, all bets are off. Keep your eyes glued to the site and keep your credit cards near by because no sale is too private or markdown steep.
Contact: Connie 212-517-9339
