DSW is offering a little extra cheer to Gucci fans. The discount store reduced the prices on many Gucci shoe styles and is also offering an extra 5% off with the code GUCCI5.
Standouts include Ace sneakers that are $427 from $790, Marmont Boots that are $664 from $1200, and Zumi pumps that are $370 from $890. The code is only valid until Tuesday, December 15.
Update: Neiman Marcus added a promotion where some sale merchandise is an additional 20% off. Click here to access the sale selection. Check out the Manolo selection, where sizing is spotty but the prices are near 50% off. There is plenty to choose from Balmain too, like this blazer that’s $1000 from $1300.
Neiman Marcus joined the designer markdown tren and discounts top to 50% off many designer brands. Not all designers are on sale but plenty enough to get you set before the holidays.
Over this way, the Valentino selection is immense. This crossbody Rockstud bag is $1107 from $1800 and Rockstud jelly sandals are $276 from $425. There are also some Saint Laurent options. This Manhattan bag is $1745 from $1750.
The most exciting part of the markdown is Christian Louboutin shoes. Slingbacks with a bow are $616 from $995 and these nude pumps $430 from $700. Balenciaga is another callout. Here is a City bag for $1462 from $1950 and a Touch Puffer bag is $862 from $1150, and Triple S sneakers are $817 from $1019.
Thursday there will be extra discounts on some items that are already on sale. Stay tuned.
It can be quite stressful figuring out what gifts to give the men in our lives– husbands-boyfriends-significant others. We searched Madison Avenue and the cyber universe for the best day gifts for all types of guys. Below are a few of our favorites.
Striped Cable-Knit Rollneck Sweater • Thom Browne • ($580)
Nordstrom started it’s big designer markdowns today. The sale now includes Valentino, Balenciaga, Prada, Saint Laurent, Manolo Blahnik, and more. Some brands need to be viewed through this private sale link but others are in the main sale section. Most items are discounted by 40%.
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In addition to the standard brands, be sure to check out the “Space” area that contains fresher and more youthful designers. Of course, there is a lot of Off-White. These sneakers make a great gift at $363 from $600.
The store is still offering 15% off beauty. Lots of Dior and La Mer are included in the promotion. There are also plenty of gift sets that become an even better value.
We pulled some of our favorite items from the sale above. The next markdown should be before Christmas.
No holiday vacation? No problem. How about an incredible fur coat instead? After all the entirety of our social life is spent outside. Now is the perfect excuse to indulge in a coat you might otherwise deem too extravagant.
Global Fashions is hosting a sample sale with the most decedent Valentino furs. On Wednesday and Thursday (12/9 &12/10) all coats, jackets, and clothing will be reduced by 82% off. Shoes and bags will be 65% off. With deals like this, at least your wallet will remain hot. (Click here to see some pictures)
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Hi this is a message for Lila. This is Mike from Saint Laurent. I’m calling you because we are going on sale. So give me a call when you get a chance. The number here is 212-400-xxxx.
I call back to get the scoop but Mike was with a customer. So I asked the sales associate who answered the phone, “Can you tell me the current markdown.”
The associate replies, “There’s no markdown. Everything is still full price.”
I respond, “Then why did Mike just leave me a voice mail about a sale.”
She answers, “Oh the private sale. I’ll have to put you through to Mike’s mailbox.”
I leave Mike a message and he calls me back a bit later and says, “Oh Lila, would you believe the sale has started? Most bags are 30% off, many shoes are 50% off and clothing is up to 60% off.”
And that’s the way it all goes down in the boiler room of luxury fashion. Oh and just an FYI, markdowns at ysl.com are already live.
Tune in tomorrow for a transcript of a conversation with boutiques.
The (real) Net-A-Porter sale went live early Monday morning. The markdown that occurred in November, wasn’t a real first markdown and we can’t say that this new round is exactly what we’ve been craving either. Right now you can click here and save up to 60% off.
Most bags are still full price but there are a few new additions that are reduced 30% to 40% off. This Balenciaga XXS Ville is $1174 from $1790, this Givenchy Eden is $1583 from $2700, and this little Yuzefi bag is $158 from $400.
The shoe reductions are much better. Here are Saint Laurent low boots that are $766 from $1100, Isabel Marant shearling-lined boots are $586 from $1465, Chloe boots are $610 from $1220, and Ferragamo pointed toe bow heels are $337 from $675.
Among the clothing, you will find a few more gems. This Tom Ford sweatshirt from the FW 20 runway is $500 from $990, this Victoria Beckham pink sweater is $220 from $440 and Chloe pants are $625 from $1250, and a Balmain blazer is $1377 from $2300.
If you don’t see what you like on sale now, we suggest you wait two weeks. Chances you’ll be able to get what you want then.
New York private school girls are the most interesting specimen. They have more academic pressure than a first-year law student but many are more entitled than a Goldman senior VP. You can pick a random weeknight and observe them in their natural habitat at Nobu57 or La Pecora Bianca.
Shopping for these girls is no easy task. The bar is high but it’s easy to take a step off the ledge and voila… Serena van der Woodson (or a horrible Gossip Girl reboot character). This year is even more onerous as most of their social lives have been confiscated by the pandemic.
With a bit of Covid guilt, we hit the scroll and organized a list of great gifts that even the Brearley girl can brag about. Don’t worry, none of these suggestions are beyond the bounds of an Upper East Side starter pack.
