In February, France passed legislation that prohibits the distruction of merchandise. “Projet de loi relatif à la lutte contre le gaspillage et à l’économie circulaire” – or “Bill on the fight against waste and the circular economy,” imposes hefty fines to companies that don’t donate unsold non-food goods.

This puts companies like LVMH in a peculiar situation as they have always destroyed unsold merchandise. In a turn of protocol, Louis Vuitton has been liquidating past season merchandise through its e-commerce site 24S.

Right now, 24S is offering discounts that can save 10% off nearly everything on the site. You can use the code ULTIMATESFIRST10 to engage the discount, which includes reduced Louis Vuitton.

Italy has been head of the curve when it comes to discounts and it doesn’t seem to be yielding as we go into Fall. The Italian boutique, Tessabit is offering Mad-Spy readers 30% off all the new collection merchandise in this edit. You can see all the merchandise that’s included in the promotion in this private link. Use the code  MID30MADISON at checkout to engage the savings.

Some of the standouts for Fall include these Balenciaga speed sneakers that come to about $500 from $795 US. Other intriguing items include this Saint Laurent leather pouch for $262 from $375 and a Balenciaga City bag is $1540 from $2190. Don’t miss this Balenciaga all over sweater or the Fendi sunset By the Way bag.

The best part of the Tessabit promotion is that the merchandise is coming from Italy and many of the items retail for less money when compared to our retail prices. Shipping costs are free for purchases over $600. All duties are covered and even returns are free. You won’t do any better than this (right now.)

The newly launched discount site, HauteFind is ushering in the cold weather season with deals you won’t want to miss. Right now you can click over to the site and save up to 85% off a host of designer items including Valentino and Stuart Weitzman. 

HauteFind is a unique designer discount site that works on a weekly rotation of markdowns. New heavily discounted designer merchandise is added every Sunday and each following week the reductions increase. The deals start out very good and waiting can mean a missed opportunity or increased savings. It’s your call but these are the type of missed opportunities that will haunt you. 

This week, the focus is on boots but that doesn’t limit the deals in other categories. Here is an oversized denim Rockstud bag that’s  $1418 from $3545, a bi-color Candy Rockstud bag is $1200 from $3000, and a tri-color clutch with a chain is $1200 from $3045.  There is also a great assortment of clothing for both women and men.

Everything sold on HauteFind completely authentic and brand authorized. Just a warning, the site is legitimately a discount lover’s addiction. Once you get your Sunday shopping started it might be hard to stop.

In the past year, we have found ourselves shopping at Italian retailers as much as big neighborhood department stores. Even if the merchandise selection is very similar each store offers a distinct point of view and there is always an opportunity to find something new.

Modes, which is located in Sicily, is hosting a sale were past season merchandise is discounted up to 50% off. Check out this Saint Laurent blazer that’s $1645 from $3300, a Balmain tank is $198 from $395,  an Isabel Marant mini drawstring bag is $263 from $438, and this Balenciaga quilted leather belt bag is $532 from $887. 

These Benedetta Bruzziches beaded bags are super popular throughout Italy and France and are reduced to $421 from $700. They have a similar shape to the Bottega Veneta pouch but the beading makes it a more glam and the prices are a lot less expensive. These Fendi espadrilles are $414 from $690, a Givenchy tote bag is $1074 from $1790 and these Balmain boots are $875 from $1750.

Modes offers free shipping and returns and all duties are included. That adds up to triple savings and is a great reason to keep the site bookmarked for future markdowns. 

The Saks Friends & Family sale starts today. Online and in-store shoppers can save 25% off select apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. The best part is that there are lots of very transitional items that can be incorporated from at-home casual to going out fabulous.

I’ve been looking forward to a good Shopbop markdown to ready my wardrobe for a transitional seasonality period. Right now you can save 40% to 70% off 1000s of new markdowns. 

Here is a shearling teddy bear coat from Coach that’s $1060 from $2660, Isabel Marant boots that are $387 from $1290, and an Off-White bag that’s reduced to $544 from $1089. I’m also really into this Sandy Liang ruffled jacket that’s $475 from $950. 

Hopefully, life won’t leave us in a confined habitat this Winter. I’m looking forward to a more dressed season. I suggest scrolling through the options from Marni, Acne, and Ulla Johnson for a little whimsical positivity.

If the item you’re watching isn’t included in this markdown Shopbop is likely to add it in the next sale drop. Usually, the site adds batches of merchandise every few weeks.