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    Manolo Blahnik 50% to 75% off

    I know some of you were shocked that I didn’t write about the Manolo sale and I apologise. It was an honest mistake: I forgot about it! It must be the sun, the chlorine or the salt water from the ocean. Maybe it’s a combination of the three but whatever it is, mia culpa. (Mrs. Semach would be so proud of me.)

    So our friends over on West 54th street have slashed the prices of their prized shoes an additional 50% to 75% off. Chanello writes that replenishments happen between 2:00pm and 3:00pm every day. I think this bit of information is key because you will want to time your visit at about 4:00pm so that you get there before the after-work crowd. Thank you Chanello!

    All agree that this sale is the one to hit. The sample sale in October is a madhouse and prices aren’t that much better. I would gladly take this:

    over this:

    any day of the week…

    Contact: Abby or Diana 212-582-3007

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    Martin + Osa Friends and Family

    Sale season has wound down to a trickle I have clearly been avoiding filling your in box with junk. I’m not clearly sure where this next entry falls but friends tell me the store is great. I personally have never been to a, ah, what is it called again: Martin + Osa.

    I looked on their site and I think I would pass on their jeans but their cashmere sweaters look nice and I am told that they feel great. Then again, when does cashmere feel bad? Anyway, Martin + Osa is a concept store designed by the folks at American Eagle Outfitters. Yeah, that kind of scares me too. But, again, friends swear the cashmere is great.

    From now until August 10, Martin + Osa is offering friends and family 30% off everything in the store. I am told the store is fully stocked for fall so it might be worth a browse. The in-store coupon can be printed from here and the online code is 76952336.

    This cashmere v-neck cardigan is $160 but will be just $112 with the f&f discount. Seems reasonable enough to me…

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    Goyard Private Sale

    This is a “bit” West of Madison but the Goyard boutique, in San Francisco, is hosting a “private” sale event on Thursday, July 31st from 5pm to 8pm. It’s mostly overstock merchandise, so the colors that go on sale are almost always green and orange. There is an occasional red. Black and royal blue do show up, but it’s a rarity.

    Last year, West Coast Spies report that the discount was from 10% to 40% off retail prices. A $2450 red Jeanne was on sale for $1800. Lots of floor samples were also for sale. Getting the $100 hand-painting cost waved might be reason enough to change your initials to match a floor sample bag. In prior sales there have also been plenty of agendas, wallets and card cases.

    Sorry but sale items can’t be shipped. Trance, fire up the BBJ. We’re spending the weekend at the OTHER Union Square.

    Goyard Studio
    345 Powell St
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    (415) 398-1110

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    Mad-Spy Roundup (con’t)

    Coverage of final markdowns continue…

    I called and shopped asking the question, “Do you still have any Spring/Summer merchandise?” Then followed up with the pièce de résistance, “What is the current markdown?” Here are the responses in alphabetical order.

    Barneys (6th floor): “We have a bit left still.” Everything is 75% of except for Marc Jacobs, which is 70% off.
    212-826-8900

    Bergdorf Goodman (4th floor): “There are bits and pieces on the racks in the special sale section.” The sale is up to 75% off. Most shoes are now 65% off.
    212-753-7300

    Bloomingdales (3rd floor): “It’s now the consolidation sale.” The markdown is 40-35-60, which comes to a grand total of 81% off.
    212-705-2000

    Saks (3rd floor): “Yes a bit.” The markdown is 60% off and the same goes for shoes.
    (212) 753-4000

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    Madison Avenue Spy Round-Up

    Sale season is coming to a swift end and I thought it might be best if we take inventory of what’s going on around town. I called and shopped asking the question, “Do you still have any Spring/Summer merchandise?” Then followed up with the pièce de résistance, “What is the current markdown.” Here are the responses in alphabetical order. There’s more to come on Monday.

    Chloe: “We have a few select sizes.” If you’re lucky to be a select size it’s 50% off. (The same as back in June.)

    Gisella 212-717-8220

    Dolce & Gabbana: “We have some dresses, slacks and blazers but come in soon because it’s all going out after the weekend.” The current markdown is 60% off.

    Cono 212-249-4100

    Ferragamo: “It’s all here until we do inventory in mid-August.” Most items are 35% off.
    Nick 212-759-3822

    Gucci: “It’s all gone.”
    Maura 212-717-2619

    Jil Sander: “We have a little.” It’s all 60% off.
    Julia 212-838-6100

    Jimmy Choo: “Yes we do!” Along with shoes there is still bags too. Both are 50% off.
    Zita 212-759-7078
    Michael Kors: “We don’t. Sorry.”
    Christina 212-452-4685

    Christian Louboutin: “We are really nearing the end and there’s about nothing left.” The discount is just 40% off.

    Erich 212-396-1884

    Prada: Done
    Christina 212-327-4200

    Roberto Cavalli: “Yeah.” The current markdown is 50% off.
    Sheldon 212-755-7722

    Sigerson Morrison: “Yes.” It’s all 50% off.
    212-734-2100

    Valentino: “This is the last week and it’s all being shipped out Monday.” The current markdown is 60% off.
    Robert 212-772-6969

    YSL: “There’s a bit.” The markdown is 40% to 60% off ready-to-wear (mostly 60%) and 40% to 50% off accessories (mostly 50%).
    Donald 212-680-2970
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    Super Saturday 7/26

    Since 1998, Donna Karan has hosted and underwritten Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s annual summer fundraiser: Super Saturday. This Hamptons garage sale is just what you would expect of a Hamptons garage sale.

    “The Rolls Royce of garage sales allows celebrities, supporters, and shop-a-holics alike to purchase designer goods at deep discounts to support a good cause,” the website boasts.Everyone from Prada to LVMH pitches in to support the chicest flee market on earth. Click here to see a full list of Garage Sale Participants.

    Of course there is a hitch. Tickets to the CHARITY event start at $450. Early entry will cost you an extra $200 and sponsorships go up to $50,000. This year the festivities take place on July 26, 2008, from noon to 6:00pm, at Nova’s Ark Project in Water Mill. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

    See ya there!
    xoxo

    P.S. Here’s a bit of a hint for those of you who don’t want to drop almost $500 to go shopping. Volunteers don’t pay the entrance fee. All volunteer opportunities are closed for this year but plan early for next year.

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    I Spy: Phillip Lim for Gap

    I have been on the fence about Phillip Lim since he hit the fashion scene in 2004. Not sure on what side I sit at this point but I have to admit that there are a few things that I have liked. This past season Phillip did what every up-and-coming designer does– partnered with a big box store. No, not Target, but rather what I consider to be the most boring store of them all– the Gap.

    The designs were actually nice and I even considered pressing the checkout button on Gap.com . Upon consideration, however, I thought it was silly to spend $78 on what is basically, a white Gap shirt. Much rather have a white Miu Miu or Prada shirt if I’m nearing the triple digit price tag. (I love the spandex in their material.)

    Time as passed on and Winter has turned into Spring and Spring into Summer. Now that $78 short is 7 bucks at your local Gap. For that price, who can say no? Online however, there are only two styles left and the price is far more at almost $30. Either way $7 or $30, the shirt is a good deal. I hope you agree.

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