It’s only the beginning of Summer and sale season is hot-hot-hot. While everything is essentially on sale it can take hours to find the best price. I have a hack that can save hours so that you can get back to your beach-side margarita.

 Saks Fifth Avenue started a new round of markdowns today but is still experimenting with their Private Access format. To see the discounts you must use the following series of links: Women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and men’s designer selections. Below are some of our favorite items but remember that you must click the initializing links for each department before you see the discounting pricing. 

Some items need to be placed in your cart to see the final price, which is often even lower than what’s displayed. (It’s all very confusing and not so shopping friendly.)

Nugnes1920 has an amazing influx of new fashion arrivals and most items are priced less than US retail. In addition, you can add the code WELCOME10 to save an additional 10% off. Pay special attention to the Fall Prada collections and Fendi Vertigo items that have sold out at a lot of stores. 

Neiman Marcus started a promotion today where sale items are an additional 25% off. The best part is that there is a lot of designer merchandise included in the promotion. Be sure to check out the Manolo selection, Tom Ford, and Valentino. Some of our favorite sale picks are below. 

What started off as a late sale season has turned into a tornado of additional discounts. This week, we saw a plethora of second markdowns and lots of new designers hitting the discount tables. What’s most interesting is that it appears as if the brands have taken control of the retail market.

Department stores like Saks, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom no longer control what, when, and how items are discounted. Most of the top retailer’s coordinated markdowns across all retail channels. The trend started with Chanel and YSL a few weeks ago and has extended towards Dior, Valentino, Fendi, Prada, and Balenciaga.

Retail analysts say the internet is killing retail but the real murderer is the big brand. Department stores need autonomy to best serve their customer. Retailers need to be able to review their stock lists, inventory holdings, and demand to assess what items need price adjustments. MSRPs are already fixed, and the brand’s grip is strangling the market and feels awfully similar to price-fixing. 

It’s a big sale day! Overnight, Nordstrom started a big markdown were previously reduced merchandise is 60% off. In addition, lots of big designer brands, like Prada, Fendi, and Balenciaga were added to the sale. Below are some of our favorite sale picks. Be on the lookout for Manolo Blahnik shoe styles that hit 60^% off. 

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 Prada is taking the spotlight as the latest designer brand to be added to the markdown aisle. The markdowns range from 30% to 50% off. Prada’s online boutique doesn’t have any markdowns but below are all the best places to shop for discounted Prada now.

Saks Fifth Avenue shoppers can use this private sale link combined with the code SAKSSALE to save up to 40% off. Here is the private sale link to access the sale assortment. Click here to see only the Prada sale handbags or tap this way for the shoe selection. (Take note, some styles are quite old.)