The Bergdorf Goodman designer markdown isn’t scheduled to begin until tomorrow but you can get an early jump on shopping now. The sale section is live with markdowns. Below are our favorite sale picks. Take note that most European designers are not included in the sale, yet. We anticipate this to be a phase-in season. Stay tuned as more designers are added to the sale.
TheOutnet started a clearance sale where a very large assortment of merchandise is discounted up to 80% off retail. The selection can be overwhelming but we suggest you pay special close attention to the section of The Row, Victoria Beckham, and Pucci. Below are some of the deals we found.
Earlier this week, I asked a salesman at Bergdrofs about Chanel markdowns and was abruptly told that there was no Chanel sale. “We haven’t even started designer markdowns. IF Chanel goes on sale it won’t be until much later in the season,” he flatly responded.
I can never tell if these falsities are made out of pure ignorance or if salespeople think it’s okay to assume the customer is ill-informed and can be persuaded to buy merchandise at full price. Either way, this type of arrogance creates an environment of mistrust and should be avoided. The real responsibility begins at the top. It’s incumbent upon top management and brands to foster an exchange of accurate information and give the customer a sense of confidence. That’s how loyalty is created.
Chanel’s bi-annual officially opens to the public on May 25. Lots of presales and VIP previews are already underway. You can tap over to our Chanel sale post to review a sampling of merchandise that’s included in the markdown. Shoe inventory from Bergdrofs and lots of RTW from Saks were just added to the post.
Chanel is one of the hardest brands to track during the markdown season. The company is secretive and riddled with rules that are always changing. We have come to learn that this season, Chanel’s bi-annual sale will open to VIPs today, Thursday, May 20. The sale will open to the public on May 25.
Unfortunately, I cannot share the contact information of salespeople at various stores. Any time I do, their jobs are threatened. Feel free to search the blog for contacts I’ve used in prior “Chanel Private Sale” posts.
See Chanel sale pictures here.
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This is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s when fashion fantasies become reality as markdowns begin and dream items become attainable. Haute Pursuit one of my secret powers that helps bring the magic of sale season alive on MadSpy.
Update: Intermix started an extra discount promotion for the holiday weekend. Use this link for VIP access for an additional 30% off sale items.
Intermix started its designer sale today. Lots of merchandise is reduced by 40% off of retail. There is a great assortment that you can buy now and wear now as temperatures rise. This is just the beginning of the Intermix sale season. Anticipate that lots more Summer merchandise will be added to the mix. We will be sure to keep this post updated with all the newest sale markdowns. Below is an assortment of some of our favorite sale items.
MatchesFashion announced the start of its seasonal sale today. The discount is slated up to 50% off. There isn’t a ton of new merchandise but there are a few items that are notable. Below are some of the sale highlights.
