These price increase posts are starting to feel like a joke. Too bad, nobody’s wallets are laughing. Ahead of Mother’s Day, lots of brands are adjusting prices higher and YSL and Cartier are both designers you should be watching this weekend if you have an imminent purchase need. Van Cleef & Arpel’s prices will be about 8-10% higher across the board but Cartier’s, the price increase is much more tolerable at 3% to 5%.  The Saint Laurent increase ranges from 8% to 20% on many popular items. Many retailers have already made the changes but below are some places you can snag bags for legacy prices.

Harvey Nichols: The British department store prices bags a little under US retail. You will pay sales tax but no extra duties.
Loulou Toy final price (denim): $1252 from $1550

G&B Negozi: A popular chain of boutique stores in Italy. Prices are a little less than the old US retail prices and you also won’t pay duties or taxes.
 Loulou final price: $1425 from $1590

TheDoubleF: A smaller, and lesser-known, English store that offers great prices. Taxes and duties are included.
Toy Loulou final price: $1355 from $1590

Selfridges: The London-based department store does charge import fees and taxes but the total price is shared at checkout. You’ll see that in many cases, the savings from, even current, US prices are considerable.
Loulou Toy final price: $1327 from $1590

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Flowers and chocolates are the most classic way to celebrate Mother’s Day. This year, the mommy celebrations will take place on Sunday, May 8 and we couldn’t be more excited to be the beneficiary of pampering and praise. The first thing you have to know about Mother’s Day is that moms don’t want you breaking the bank to say, “I love you.” They also don’t want a thoughtless card with a scribbled signature. Finding the perfect gift can take a bit of determination and thoughtfulness. In order to get a jump start on the task (and give hints to loved ones), we partnered with Net-A-Porter to create the ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide, which is sure to inspire even the most gift impaired.

Loren Steward 14-karat gold necklace ($670)

Carolina Bucci 18-karat gold earrings ($670)

Buccellati Opera Tulle 18-karat gold mother-of-pearl earrings ($3100)

Pasha de Cartier Automatic 41mm stainless steel watch ($7100)

Loewe Cubi small leather-trimmed canvas-jacquard tote ($1,200)

Saint Laurent Solferino small green watersnake shoulder bag ($2,890)

Gucci Horsebit 1955 leather-trimmed printed coated-canvas shoulder bag ($2,650)

Loewe Small leather-trimmed woven raffia tote ($490)

Gucci GG mini leather-trimmed printed coated-canvas tote ($1,350)

Saint Laurent Le Maillon embellished leather clogs $895

Mach & Mach Double Bow crystal-embellished satin mules $1100

Chloe Laia raffia-trimmed leather mules ($795)

Loewe Flow recycled PVC sneakers ($590)

Golden Goose Superstar bead-embellished distressed leather and suede sneakers ($560)

D’ Accori Belle glittered-leather platform sandals ($1,130)

Charlotte Tilbury The Bombshell gift set $155

Westman Atelier Les Petites Clean Glow Trio II ($78)

BYREDO Eau de Parfum – Gypsy Water ($196)

Jo Malone London Sea Daffodil Cologne ($105)

Desmond & Dempsey Soleia printed cotton pajama set ($155)

Sleeper Saturn metallic-knit shirt and pants set ($245)

Frankie Shop Eddie shell trench coat ($399)

Zimmermann Postcard mini dress ($895)

Saint Laurent Cat-eye acetate sunglasses ($395)

Price hikes are a quite frequent occurrence in fashion these days but Manolo Blahnik is one brand that reliably held costs steady. That is, until now. We’ve been told that the famed shoe brand will increase the price of their famous Hangisi shoes on May 1. Speculation is that the increase will run between 8% and 12%.

If you’re looking to spring for a pair of sparkly beauties, we suggest you snag a pair now. Below is a list of retailers that often have promotions or slight discounts.

Savannah’s (No Tax)
10% off code: SPRING10
There are lots of sale Manolo styles too but sizes are spotty.

Gilt
Discounts range from 10% to 40% off but sometimes even scale up to 60% off. Each style is priced differently, but it’s worth a scroll. These white lace Hangisi shoes are $699 from $1095.

Saks Fifth Avenue
Later this week, Saks is offering a money-off promotion and we are hoping Manolos are included. We suggest keeping an eye out and we will be sure to share too.

LA-based FWRD started an early-season markdown, which you can access through this VIP link. The sale selection ranges from 15% off to 60% off depending on the season of the item. Be sure to look out for the plentiful assortment of Balenciaga and Givenchy. Below are some of our favorite sale items but there are lots more goodies worth exploring.

Intermix started an online clearance sale where reduced merchandise is reduced by an additional 30% off.  Some discounts top 70% off. For now, the sale is VIP only, which means you need to tap this link before you can see the final markdown prices. The sale opens to the public on Thursday.

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It finally feels like Spring and it’s time to dress the part. Right now, Saks Fifth Avenue is offering customers a gift card of up to $700 with qualifying purchases. The promotion starts today and runs through April 22. The promotion includes Saint Laurent handbags and beauty items. Use the code APRGIFTSF at checkout. The breakdowns of the Saks Gift Cards and our favorite Spring pieces are below:

Saks Gift Card: Up to $700
Earn a $35 Saks Gift Card with your $250+ purchase.
Earn a $75 Saks Gift Card with your $500 purchase.
Earn a $150 Saks Gift Card with your $1,000 purchase.
Earn a $450 Saks Gift Card with your $2,000 purchase.
Earn a $700 Saks Gift Card with your $3,000 purchase.

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After spending all that time celebrating the holidays with family it’s time to reward yourself for a job well done. Nugnes 1920 is a multi-brand store with several boutiques along the Eastern coast of Italy. Today they started where you can save 25% off new season merchandise. You can shop the sale edit here and use the exclusive code MADISON25 at checkout.  (Men can shop here.) To add to the savings, some items are priced a lot less compared to US retail the difference can be the equivalent of a good first markdown. Taxes and duties are included in all prices, which can compound the savings. The promotion ends on April 30.

Ssense started a promotion where you can save 15% off with the code SS2022. The situation is such that there are so many exclusions that it’s almost difficult to find qualifying items. We pulled the best of the best below. Special attention should be given to some beauty brands like Bryedo and Diptyque, which are included in the discount promotion. Among the fashion brands, look towards Amina Mauddi, Essentials, and Chloe. The promotion ends May 2.