Are you ready for the summer?
Adam Lippes namesake store is hosting a 25% off friends and family event from now until April 5th. The sale includes all merchandise, including new spring arrivals and Adam Basics.
Location: 678 Hudson Street
Ralph Lauren is hosting another 30% off friends and family sale from today until Tuesday, April 14th. Take notice, in the fine print, women’s Collection apparel and men’s Purple Label apparel are not included. However, we did find a classic black Ricky bag in the sale section that was almost $2300 to start and ends up costing $1365 after the friends and family discount.
Still, spending $1300 for a bag right now seems very 2007. Nonetheless, the sale section has some great buys and many of them are under $100.
As promised we hit the Scoop sale and were pleasantly pleased. We spotted: Paige Denim for $75, a DVF dress for$120, Marc by Marc Jacobs jackets for $120, Rag & Bone blazers for $150, lots of Tory Burch for under $100, and a long Missoni gown for $400.
The best included black Roberto Cavalli dresses that were $1295 but reduced to $150. Our fitting room neighbor found a gorgeous Chloe knit that ended up costing her about $260. Sadly, the Alaia sweaters were still over a grand and some other Missoni dresses were still rather pricey.
The sale was a one day event but we have a feeling that what ever is left will stay, maybe without the additional 25%. Either way be on the look out for a bowl of cocktail rings near the register. They were originally $100, marked down to $9 and with the extra 75% off was $7. Great for gifts!
Today we got an email about 75% off at Scoop. We know that song seemed familiar so we looked in our archives and found that Scoop had a 75% off sale way back in January. We were not thrilled about seeing the same old fall 2008 threads but we were still curious.
We put in a call to our favorite Scoop sale person and stylist extraordinaire and asked her for the real deal. Ranee told us that all the leftover inventory from all the Scoop stores in the country (11 stores in total) have consolidated their inventory on Third Avenue.
She said there’s lots of very expensive clothing that was already 75% to 85% off and now it’s an additional 25% off the tagged price. Expect to see lots of $3000 Missoni and Alaia reduced to $300 or $400. Now these are prices we can sink our credit cards into.
Stay tuned. We will be twittering live from the sale first thing in the morning and post a wrap-up here so that you’re sure not to miss a single Matthew Williamson.
This is one of the hardest times of the year for shoppers like us. The new collection is in, the weather is still cold and prices are still high. What’s a shopper to do?
Go online. Normally we are not big fans of shopping online and those sample sale sites really remove all the fun from our sport. However, it’s worth keeping your eyes open. For example, last May, Neiman Marcus threw their overstock Manolos online and were blowing them out for just about $100.
Then last night, on Saks.com, we came across $795 Louboutins marked down to $277. There was one size and guess what? The shoe fit!
Barneys.com has $430 classic pump Miu Mius marked down to $169. Bottom line: No matter the season a good deal can be found.
We hear that Donna Karan’s Urban Zen store is about to slash prices. Fall clothing, jewelry, books and housewares will all be 90% off. The sale runs until Sunday and part of the proceeds will go towards Donna’s organization, Urban Zen, which is dedicated to promoting well being, empowering children and preserving cultures.
Location: 711 Greenwich St.
We are loving this:
The ShoeStylista — a shoe stylist, obviously– sent fashionista an email promoting a private sale of Manolos and Louboutins at her apartment. We are sure that she has been overwhelmed with email requests because the link is also on Racked.com .
We emailed and are waiting to hear back. Let us know if you get a crack at the shoe sale. ShoeStylista, next time you want to unload your inventory please let us know first!
Details from fashionista are below.
To: tips@fashionista.com
From: shoestylista@gmail.com
Hi Britt & Natalie,
I’m a freelance stylist looking to rid of about twenty pairs of shoes. They’re in mint condition, straight from this season’s runways and presentations. There are custom Manolo sandals and booties and Louboutin styles include the Peniche, Miss Golf, Defil, Lapino ankle booties and Rolandos. They range in size from 37.5 to 41.5 and in price from $250 to $375 with the over-the-knee black Manolo boots going for $500.
I’m doing an open to the public sale at my apartment and was wondering if you know anyone who might be interested. They can email me for more information/the address.
Thanks!
ShoeStylista
A Mad-Spy reader writes:
I stopped in today and there is the normal scarves and ties. Nothing great in shoes, some belts, lots of leather goods (bags included), canvas garden party bags in small sizes only. Plus the normal clothing racks that no one is touching, some of the things are the same as last sale. Shoe prices were higher than last time but bag prices were lower.
Racked.com reviewed the first day of the sale and said that the line was anemic compared to prior sales (just 40 mins). Even big spending Hermes fans are keeping their hands in their pockets this season.
The sale ends Saturday, so we are thinking that the line should be pretty lean tomorrow about 3pm. Let us know if we’re right!
