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Spring is always my favorite season to shop and a great promotion is just the excuse I need to buy. Nugnes 1920 is a multi-brand store with several boutiques along the Eastern coast of Italy. Today they started two promotions where you can save a considerable amount on new season merchandise. The savings don’t always seem huge but when some items are 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. Both promotions end March 19.

Save 25% off the Spring Collection with this link. (Men can shop here.) Use the code MADISON25

Save 15% off new collections with this link (Men can shop here.) Use the code MADISON15.

Retailers are wasting no time and Spring sales are already beginning. Today the Paris-based retailer, 24S started a sale where lots of new season items are reduced by 30%. Be on the lookout for some key luxury brands like Tom Ford, Rick Owens, and Versace. There are also lots of very high-end beauty brands in the sale. Some standouts are below.

It’s safe to say the season is over and any winter merchandise that remains has passed its peak. Last week, MatcheFashion offered lots of extra discounts, and this week it’s adding every more. Right now, you can save an extra 20% off with the code EXTRA20. Most pieces are only available in one or two sizes. It might be with sorting by size to avoid disappointment. Below are some of our favorite sale finds.

MatchesFashion just started a round of markdowns where the discounts hit 70% off. The selection of clothing is vast. What surprises us most is how many items can be reduced by 70% and still be so expensive. Below we put together some great fashion pieces that are a good-buy. Don’t miss the housewares department there are lots of great vases and candlesticks that can add a little fashion to your home or make great gifts.

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We are so excited that it’s finally Spring. That is, when we are talking about fashion. There are so many new things to love and covet. Right now, you can take advantage of a great opportunity to own what you desire most because Net-A-Porter is running a “Shop to Unlock” promotion where you can save up to 25% off. The more you spend, the more you save.

The prom0tion is considerable as it includes lots of the hottest brands and style of the season. Be on the look out for great Amina Muaddi heels, Loewe bags, and great Valentino fashion and accessories.

The breakdowns are below. Use the code SHOPTOUNOCK to engage ate savings at checkout. The promotion runs through March 6 but we know the good stuff won’t last long. If an item is close, just add something small to the cart to tip the scales. Some of our favorite finds are below.

Spend $250, save 10%
Spend $500, save 15%
Spend $750, save 20%
Spend $1,000+, save 25%

Stella McCartney ‘Game On’ sweater $775 from $1050

Fendi Sunshine crossbody tote $1378 from $1850

Manolo Hangisimu mules $750 from $995

Loewe Puzzle hobo $1762 from $2350

Fendi Peekaboo bag $4875 from $6500

Amina Muaddi Gilda heels $817 from $1090

Fendi cape $1485 from $1980

Loewe Sneakers $552 from $690

Valentino rainbow wicker tote$1942 from $2590

Chloe Nama sneakers $580 from $725

Fendi ski jacket/puffer. $2325 from $3100

Amina Muaddi slingbacks $616 from $770

Loewe denim jacket with leather pocket $975 from $1300

Balmain x Barbie tote $1721 from $2295

Attico Devon heels $116 from $770

JW Anderson crocheted bag $364 from $405

Jacquemus ‘Le Chiquito’ bag $672 from $840

This is usually the quietest part of the year when it comes to sales and shopping. Only late August is a more sleepy time but that’s because everyone is trying to catch the last few moments of Summer. This week is providing to be much more eventful than anticipated. Going into the weekend there are several sales of notable mention. Seems like a good weekend plan is to stay warm and scroll.

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Select sale merchandise is an extra 40% off through Sunday. You can use the code EXTRA40 at checkout to engage the savings. Some highlights include this Loewe leather-trimmed jacket that’s $987 from $2350, Aquazzura Tutti Frutti heels for $417 from $995, and Valentino shearling boots for $600 from $1490.

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Through the weekend you can save 20% off a selection of new fashion. Be on the lookout for Alaia bags, shoes from Alexandre Birman, Stuart Weitzman, and Paris Texas. The promotion runs through Sunday. Use the code FORYOU to engage the savings at checkout.

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You can save an extra 30% off a selection of sale items with the code FR30. Take note, the code is case-sensitive. Be sure to enter it correctly. (So annoying!) Be on the lookout for some great markdowns from Chanel hat brand Maison Michel, Missoni, and Versace.

A lot of our local stores are completing sale season but there is always a new season and a place to find what you want for less. Coltorti is a multi-brand store with several boutiques along the Eastern coast of Italy. Coltorti is offering 25% off almost everything on the site with the code CRAZYDEAL25. Most items are priced well under US retail and there are no taxes or duties on items under $800. (Items above $800 usually come with a 10% bill.) Below are some of our favorite picks from the site.

Did Ssense fly too close to the sun? In June 2021, Sequoia Capital led a round of financing that valued the retailer at more than $4.1 billion. Yes. That’s BILLION– with a “B”. Shortly after, the Christmas season arrived and there seems to have been an internal implosion. Orders were delayed filled, shipped incomplete, or never fulfilled. It seems like everyone has a Ssense shipping sob story. (Personally, everything I’ve ordered in the past 5-months has arrived without a hitch.) Currently, customer service can only be contacted by email, and response times are greatly lagging.

The Sequoia investment is the first time the company has operated with any external input. Up until the recent investment, Ssense was a strictly family-run operation. It’s rumored that the online store had nearly  $1 billion in revenue in 2020. Ssense CEO, Rami Atallah, said he planned to use the Sequoia investment to push deeper into China and launch its own clothing brands. We would suggest turning on a phone line and cleaning up fulfillment issues before expansion, but what do we know?

So we asked some of New York’s most prominent retailers for their opinions.  The consensus is that Ssense doesn’t have what it takes to be a major contender in the long run. One industry veteran likened Ssense to Barneys, which essentially was a store people talked about more than they shopped. Another retail insider remarked how difficult it is to recover the confidence of a customer after Amex is called in for protection.

Only time will determine if Ssense can live up to its $4.1 billion valuations, continue to grow, and still execute the promises it makes to its customers– having their purchases delivered in a timely manner.  For those who haven’t been burned, there are some great sale items. If you can access the private sale the deals are even better. Some of our favorites are in the scroll above.