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    Madison Avenue Sale Round-up

    We are a mere ten days from Christmas and the pressure is mounting. For the final countdown we are going to canvas the city in order to find the best deals. Today we hit dozens of Madison Avenue women’s boutiques to form our most comprehensive sale round-up ever.

    Carolina Herrera: Pre-fall and fall merchandise is 50% off. Don’t expect to find a large inventory and what’s left is a scattering of random size. So what’s your lucky size?
    Naura (212) 249-6552

    Chanel: We are sorry to report that there are no sale bags this season. If it makes you happy, jewelry and shoes are 40% off.
    Stephanie 212-535-5505

    Chloe: “We have loads of clothing and lots of bags,” all of which are discounted 40%. The shoe and boot collection is smaller but we think that there’s time for additional markdowns.
    Incus: 212-717-8220

    Christian Louboutin: The 40% off discount has been going on since Thanksgiving. What’s left? “It all depends on size.” Sale items include select fall/winter shoes, fashion pieces and a scattering of inventory from last spring/summer. The older merchandise isn’t discounted any further because: “We don’t ever go more than 40% at the boutiques.”
    Erich (212) 396-1884

    Dolce & Gabbana: Last weekend, our friends and family got a 60% off discount but mortals are only awarded with a 40% markdown. There is still a nice selection in clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags. The sale should go to 60% either right before or after Christmas. Keep your eyes open.
    Rodney 212-249-4100

    Gucci: Inventory is starting to run low, at Gucci as customers pick through the sale items. Ready-to-wear and shoes are 50% to 60% off. If there’s something you want, go now, because “there’s not much stock.”
    Maura 212-717-2619

    Jill Sander: The ready-to-wear, shoes and bags are 50% off. There is a “moderate” selection of sizes.
    Jess (212) 838-6100

    Jimmy Choo: There’s still a great selection of boots, bags and shoes, which are now 50% off. Sizes are also abundant. So you’re likely to find Cindy’s lucky size.
    Faisa 212-759-7078

    Luca Luca: The discount ranges from 20% to 50% depending on the specific stock level for each item. At the 50% level there are several sweaters and dresses.
    Solia (212) 288 9285

    Michael Kors: Expect to find a lot of one-shoulder numbers, black and white sheaths, satin dresses, and neon frocks at Michael Kors. Fall and pre-fall is marked down 50% across the board. Just be warned: there are only four neon-pink strapless cashmere dresses! If you have a body and personality to pull that number off, we suggest you save money and just wear a bikini.
    Denny 212-452-4685

    Missoni: Upstairs, you will find fall/winter ready-to-wear discounted 40%. The men’s collection, downstairs to the right, is discounted 50% off. No. Scarves still aren’t on sale. We wonder if this is good sign for the economy. Call it, The Missoni Indicator.
    Paige Newsam 212-517-9339.

    Prada: Ready-to-wear and shoes are 50% off. Handbags and accessories are discounted 40%. There is an unusually large selection on Madison because “a new shipment just came in from Italy.” You’ve got to love customs.
    Christina (Madison Ave.) 212-327-4200

    Sigerson Morrison: Markdowns are still in progress. Select items are 30% off. There is a “good” selection of flats and boots on sale. We would wait for a larger and wider markdown before hailing a cab.

    Contact: Amelia (212) 734-2100

    Valentino: Expect to find a plentiful assortment of ready-to-wear, bags and shoes – all marked down 40%. Of course, the classic style bags aren’t on sale but you can still get the seasonal colors (patent green and gray) discounted. Robert 212-772-6969

    Devi Kroell Discount Night

    Devi Kroell, one of our favorite newcomers to Madison Avenue is gearing up for a holiday shopping incentive and second markdown. For two hours on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, Devi Kroell will be offering 15% off it’s Handbags and full price merchandise. In addition, sale merchandise (shoes, RTW and Belts) will be marked down to 50% off the original price. The current markdown is 30% off.

    If you haven’t already passed through the Devi Kroell boutique, this would be the perfect time. Between now and Wednesday we are going to drive ourselves crazy over those pointy toe lizard wedges, which will be $345. Click here to see more about our favorite Devi items from our first trip to the store.

    Devi Kroell Discount Night
    Wednesday, Dec. 16th
    6:00pm to 8:00pm
    717 Madison Avenue @ 63rd Street

    L’Oreal Friends and Family + YSL Cosmetic Discount

    Here is the L’Oreal friends and family info I promised. This is the perfect time to pick-up a few small holiday gifts. The sale starts on Wednesday, Dec. 16 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 20th.

    Take note, the sale is no longer at the L’Oreal headquarters but takes place at the Met Pavilion. The promotion also states that you need a copy of the above invite to gain admittance.

    While we are on the topic of cosmetics, YSLBeauty.com is hosting a friends and family cosmetic promotion. The 20% off discount starts on Monday, Dec.14 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 20th. Just use the discount code: FF2009 at checkout.

    L’Oreal Friends and Family
    Wednesday, Dec. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 20
    10am to 8pm
    125 West 18th St, 5th Floor

    Ports 1961″Insanely Cheap”

    As we suspected, the Ports 1961 sample sale is a real winner. Vava Vino hit the sale this morning and reports back that prices are “insanely cheap!”

    Shoes are $38 for flats and $64 for heels. Clothes are a steal. Staff is helpful + an amazing press rack with prices ranging from $15 to $70 for gorgeous pieces all size 2. Line to pay is painful but no line to get in and large bright area to try on. Also, they have a small room with a kid’s sample sale. Few pieces but beautiful pieces.

    More details (unedited)

    38 for a ports 1961 leather ballet flat + 60 for a gorgeous green skirt are equivalent to what s/o pays at H+M for junk!!
    Place was super organized by size too.
    Skirts were 60, sweathers were 45-60,dresses were 100-400. Saw a gorgeous lace dress marked down to 449 that was orig over 3.
    Meticulous detailing and fabric.
    People were snapping things up like mad! If you are size 2, sample rack was heaven!!!!!!!!!! Pants, skirts, tops and jackets for 25, 20,35.

    Def a sale to go to- worth the trek. And, its a trek, but one that rewards you well!!!

    The sale is only today, so if you want to get the goods you better make some time now.

    Ports 1961
    Friday, Dec. 11
    11am to 7pm
    601 west 26th Street, suite 875
    212-414-1050

    DVF Cuts Prices

    Just in from DVF staff (10:31am):

    It is the last day of our Sample Sale and prices are reduced even more! $70 for dresses, $80 for wraps, $50 for skirts.

    As of yesterday Paige Turner reported:

    FYI: DVF slashed prices. Passed by lots of stuff but did not get anything. Barley any sweaters left. There are still tons of dresses and tops.

    This is the last day of the sale but we all know that the next wrap dress discount is just six months away. Also, be on the the lookout for department store markdowns. DVF wrap dresses do go to $100, from time to time.

    DVF Sample Sale
    Friends, Family & Fans Monday, Dec. 7/ 11am to 6pm
    Public Sale Tuesday, Dec 8 to Friday, Dec. 11
    Tues: 9am to 6:30, Wed: 10am to 8pm, Thurs. 10am to 7pm, Fri. 9am to 3pm
    260 Fifth Avenue (b/w 28th and 29th)

    Madison Avenue Shake-Up

    It appears as if Madison Avenue is undergoing a new shake-up. Juicy Couture executives have decided that Madison Avenue may not be the perfect location for their track suits and charm bracelets. The company is looking to sublet their Madison Avenue and 70th Street location for the remaining six years on their lease.

    On other news, Eric Le-Goff, senior director of Cushman & Wakefield, tells us that Lanvin has been looking for space. We have a feeling that Juicy may be too big for Lanvin but the old YSL store on Madison and 71st Street is still empty?!
    The lease Michael Kors store on Madison and 76th expires shortly?!

    According to Le-Goff, we can expect to see french designer Barbara Bui, fine Italian cashmere designer Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana and Carolina Herrera’s lower end brand CH joining the Avenue.

    “We had a purge in the past 12 to 15 months,” Le-Goff explains. “Brands that couldn’t make it or shouldn’t have been here– didn’t make it. People look for exclusivity on Madison. It’s what makes the street interesting. Juicy can easily be on Fifth Avenue. They are targeting a different customers.”

    There are currently 30 spaces available on Madison, but that number is quickly declining. At the height of the market, spaces were going for over $1500/ sq. ft. but that price dipped to $600 during the real estate panic ,last year. Now, Le-Goff estimates that most deals are taking place at $700 or $800/ sq. ft.

    Lets hope that luxury designers start sharing the savings with us!

    Ports 1961 85% Off

    Today we are taking a break from uptown and looking at some great downtown brands. First up, starting Friday, Dec. 10, Ports 1961 will be hosting a sale where merchandise will be discounted at least 85% off.

    The sale will be taking place in their showroom, which is always a good sign of great deals. The stock will contain all prior collections including, spring 2009. We are told many coats will be $75, jackets $40, tops $20 and shoes $75

    Ports 1961
    Friday, Dec. 11
    11am to 7pm
    601 west 26th Street, suite 875
    212-414-1050