Bloomingdales has started their clearance sale where designer duds are up to 85% off. Brands like Armani, Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs are now all an extra 50% off the reduced price.
This M Missoni tank dress started at $545 and is now $164! When this sale starts the good stuff goes fast so we suggest going now. After all, Bloomingdales does not have the most desirable selection to begin with.
This is the end of the line for spring/summer at Prada. Prices at the boutiques are now 70% off for “friends and family.”
Worried that you’re not related or bffs with anyone who works at Prada? Don’t fret. Lets put it this way, everyone who walks in the store and buys something is a “friend.” The sale starts Friday and runs through Sunday. By the end of the weekend, however, we predict that there will be next to nothing left.
Here are a few examples of bag prices: A soft sided nappa leather hobo is now $450, a Nappa B is now $700 and a rose umbra to black with gold hardware is now about $650.
clarification: It appears as if the high volume of calls from Mad-Spy readers has caused some Prada sale associates to become more strict about the sale than usual. I appologise for any inconvience.
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Madison Avenue: Janik 212-327-4200
SoHo: Michel 212-334-8888
Madison Avenue is one of the most famous shopping destinations in the world. It attracts the highest level of luxury goods and those who love to consume them. It is a destination that draws people from all over the world and is a location that reflects the desires of those who live in the neighborhood. In the first episode of MadSpy TV, Lila Delilah hits the streets to investigate how the Avenue is changing.
First Lila speaks to store owner Paige Gamble, to talk about how the perception of luxury is shifting. Then Lila chats with AJ Camhi of Murry Hill Properties. to discus the changing real estate landscape. Lila later hits the streets of Madison Avenue to speak to shoppers just like you to find out what changes you have noticed.
The Manolo Blahnik sale has started but the discount is a bit disappointing. The markdown is just 33% where last season the sale ranged from 50% to 70% off. One good point, however, there are “lots and lots of styles and sizes to choose from,” out trusty sales associate confided.
Unlike the previous sale, there are not many exotic shoes included in the discount. We are told that there are only a few snakeskin styles included in the markdown.
So will the discount go further? We expect so–just give it a few weeks.
Contact: Abby 212-582-3007
Sale season is just starting to get interesting. Starting Thursday, Saks is taking an extra 50% off sale merchandise that was already discounted 30% for a total of 65% off. The previous markdown was up to 60% off.
This extra promotion is only running through Sunday and then prices supposedly return to their present markdown. Is 65% really the final cut? Nah, the best sales come during consolidation when prices sink to 75% to 85% off. Now that’s a sale!
Nordstrom is taking off an extra 15% from designer shoes, which have already been reduced by 60%. The total discount is now about 66% off.
We have a feeling that not much is left at this point. However, if you have the time and inclination, it may be worth checking out the local the Garden State Plaza store, in New Jersey or the Roosevelt Field store in Garden City, New York.
Barneys is starting their third markdown starting Thursday. The discount is currently 40% with an additional 25% off for a total of about 55% off. The new discount is expected to be 40% plus an additional 30% off for a total of 60% off. Some items are discounted even less already and should come down a bit more.
What’s left? Miu Miu Paillette Peep Toe Pump shoes that were $650 and are now $259, a Marc Jacobs Mercer Cole Tote was $1,295 and should go down to $520, and an Alexander Wang is discounted even further from it’s $350 starting price is just $109.
Is this the final markdown? Most likely prices will end somewhere ranging from 70% to 80% off before being put aside for the warehouse sale.
Lila speaks to Luxaholics about how and where to negotiate for a better price.
Click here to read more about the best places to ask –for a bit off the top. Do you ever try to haggle? Where have you been successful?
