Neiman Marcus Early Access
I just got a “best customer, early access, designer sale” link from Neiman Marcus. The selection is great the reduction is not so great. I’m also not a big fan of online shopping but here you go: Neiman Marcus
Roll Call: 5th Avenue Sales
I happened to stop through the Saks sale and figured I would continue on with my afternoon of shopping. Everyone knows the best way to get from Saks to Bergdorf’s it by taking a stroll through tourist alley, Fifth Avenue. On the way I stopped in to see some friends and this is what they had to say:
Saks: In my option, the sale was unimpressive. Can someone tell them to give me a call when they are willing to knock 50% off? Until then I will continue to look and lust. For the purse lovers out there, I stopped by to see my friend Alexandria at Chanel (212 940-4347.) Not much to see unfortunately. The sale department (just 30%) was a bit anemic. See for yourself, here’s a picture.
The Bottega sale (30% off) was a different story. They had some cute styles and lovely colors. Do you agree? Give Helen (212 940-4315) a call if anything strikes your eye.
Ferragamo: Their sale starts June 5th but my friend Nick (212 759-3822) said that he could start putting aside merchandise for me and “my friends” The discount is 35% but if you have the patience to wait Ferragamo usually has an amazing sale of 50%+ around July 4th.
Ermenegildo Zengia: I love saying Ermenegildo–probably because I’m proud that I can. However, I’m sad to disappoint our male readers. It doesn’t look like there is going to be any price reduction until mid-June. Meanwhile, you can always give James a call at 212 421 4488 to check on inventory etc.
Fendi: The Fendi sale starts this week… or the following week. One sales lady says, “Corporate hasn’t sent down the word.” Sure. Whatever. Dharma, however, was nice enough to offer presale services immediately. (Just shows it’s all about who you know.) You can give her a call at 323 251-9198. It’s 30% off shoes and ready-to-wear. Sorry, bags are not included in the sale.
Takashimaya: There is a smattering of 40% and 50% off. There’s always something unique and cool in there. For more information you can call Eileen Kasofsky at 212 350- 0140/143.
Bottega Veneta: Megumi (212 371-5511) told me that there was no sale or presale yet. After hearing that I just put my fingers in my ears and walked out. Who needs 5th Avenue when the outlet and Saks are offering BV deals?
Pucci: The sale started on Friday and they are offering 40% off ready-to-wear, shoes and some Spring/Summer bags. Beach bags are not included. There are still some great prints left. Ask for Bruce (212 230-1135). He’s really sweet and has a great eye.
That’s all for today. Don’t forget to tell everyone Lila sent you.
xoxo
Li
Roll Call: Sale List
72nd Street to 79th Street
Jil Sander: Presale currently in progress. Ready-to-wear, bags and shoes are 40% off. Sale officially starts May 27th.
Contact: Julia (212) 838-6100
Luca Luca: The Socialite’s go-to store is currently offering 20% to 50% off ready-to-wear.
Contact: Inci (212) 288 9285
Sigerson Morrison: Sale starts Monday and their cute shoes and bags will be reduced 30%.
Contact: (212) 734-2100
Christian Louboutin: Presale starts June 1. Expect 40% taken off our favorite red-soled shoes.
Contact: Erich (212) 396-1884
Carolina Herrera: Sale already in progress. All the cloths on the upper level of this truly luxurious boutique are now 50% off.
Contact: Naura (212) 249-6552
Spring Flowers: Some merchandise is reduced 50% but their big sale does not start until July. I was told that the 55th Street and Third Avenue locations have much more variety and sizes on the sales rack.
Contact: (212) 207- 4606
The Three B’s & S:
Bloomingdales: Most designer duds are 40% off. I think that there is a coupon floating around with an additional 20% on top of that. Stop by the concierge and see if you can get one.
Bergdorf: F5 has been running a 30% off sale for a few weeks now. The rest of the store is on presale until May 29th. Prada, Gucci, Chloe, Chanel et al. are 30% off.
Barneys: Sale in progress. Men’s and women’s clothing and accessories are 40% off.
Saks: Presale in progress. Expect to find 30% to 40% designer “stuff.” The official sale starts Wednesday. Most styles of Louboutins are 30% off. The Chanel Spring line is 30% and 40% off. Almost the entire Prada/ Miu Miu collection is reduced 30% off.
Contact: Myrna at Chanel (212) 940-4347
Woodbury Memorial Day Weekend 5/23
If you happen to not be heading out East to the Hamptons you can always head North to Woodbury Commons for their Memorial Day Weekend sale. From Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26 you can enjoy extra discounts at your favorite outlet stores. The stores are offering an additional 25% to 75% savings for the holiday weekend. To see a list of stores and their special promotions: Click Here.
Notably missing from the list are some of our favorite premium shops. To save you time I made some calls and here is the dirt:
Space (845) 928-3706, the store that carries Prada and Miu Miu, just got a shipment of clothing and bags that will be priced 75% off the outlet price. The boxes have yet to be unpacked but I was told the merchandise will be on the sales floor tomorrow.
Chanel (845) 928-1550, is adding extra discounts to accessories, shoes and ready-to-wear ranging from 40% to 60% off outlet prices. Jewelry will be marked down an extra 50% and clothing 40%. Their Spring/Summer ’07 collection of shoes will be marked down 40%. A scattering of bags from the 2002 to 2006 collections will be discounted 60%.
Dior (845) 928-4602, is taking an additional 25% to 75% off of everything in the store. Their bag inventory includes Jean, Trotter, Buckle and Saddle. Woman’s ready-to-wear Fall 2007 will be discounted 25% off. Anything older than 2007 is 75% off. Shoes are 25% off and boots are 40% to 50% off.
Bottega Veneta (845) 928-4563, is offering a 25% to 75% savings off their regular outlet discount of 30% below retail. There are lots of bags in the purples, pinks, greens and light brown families coming from the 2006 and 2007 Spring collections. Bag discounts range from 25% to 40% off on bags older than Fall/Winter 2006. There are not many classic bags in stock but you can find some Campanas (not fully woven) and Venetas (with starbursts cut-outs). Ready-to-wear from the Spring 2007 collection is discounted 40% off. Older collections are being discounted 70%.
Here is a list of all the outlet’s phone numbers. If you can’t make the drive there’s always Fed-ex…
True Love
Every girl needs a pick-me-up after a long day of shopping. On 69th street– just West of Madison– there is a jewel box of a chocolate store, Debauve & Gallais. This chocolatier has been around for over 200 years but didn’t open a store outside of France until 2004. These chocolates are truly excellent and represent an artisanal tradition that spans seven generations.
Their chocolates have an intense rich flavor that can satisfy any sweet tooth with just one bite. D&G (the chocolatier, not the Italian fashion company) offers chocolates that are simultaneously dark and bitter. You can even find chocolates made with 99% cocoa. The truffles are so rich that you don’t really know what hit you until it’s gone.
With its treasures priced at $134 a pound, Debauve & Gallais is a pure indulgence. A box of just four chocolates will set you back $16 but …Yum!
Michael Kors 50% off in Progress
Michael Kors stores, the ones that carry his haute collection, already has their presale in progress. The entire Spring/Summer selection is 50% off. All styles of bags, shoes, and jewelry are also half-off. The only department not included in the sale is sunglasses. There’s still a lot of selection to choose from. Presale items can be taken home or shipped when the sale officially starts on Friday.
Contact: Christina 212-452-4685
How to Rogan for Target
For weeks we’ve been hearing about the eco-friendly line of clothing Rogan Gregory designed for Target. Racked has been blogging about it for months and counting down the minutes for the Barney’s LA and NY launch. I’ve seen 1000 word reviews of the clothes, not that I’ve had the patience to read them.
Well, the aforementioned line is finally on the racks of your local Target and I have to say it’s quite impressive. There are several great basic pieces that can be dressed up or down. The cloths are versatile as can be. My favorite is this woven shirtdress ($39.99) that can be styled very Madison Avenue. First remove the belt and add something unique, like a Hermes Collier de Chien belt, match it with a neutral slide and a canvas tote. Perfection! That’s how we roll here on Madison…
XOXO
Lila
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