TJ Maxx is quietly stocking real designer inventory right now, with pieces from Miu Miu, Gucci, and Brunello Cucinelli marked down as much as 85% off, and the only real downside is the presentation. The best values are the clothing , not the bags. The product photos are objectively bad, but if you know these brands, you already understand the quality, fabrics, and construction. To me, it looks like a lot of the Miu Miu collection was from resort 2024. So it’s not even that old. This is less about browsing and more about  trusting your own eye. Everything is fully returnable. This is one of  those rare moments where ignoring aesthetics and focusing on substance can lead to an exceptional luxury find at a price that feels almost absurd.

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Who’s ready for major savings? NET-A-PORTER is extending the season of savings with an extra 20% off most sale items using code FLASH20 at checkout. With already impressive discounts, this extra savings makes the deals even better. Keep an eye out for new markdowns. We keep seeing new items and designer pieces pop up. There are especially lots of Valentino shoes, Khaite sweaters , the last JW Anderson’s Loewe and Dolce & Gabbana florals.  Bookmark this post for updates and check out some of our top picks below.

Valentino suede shoulder bag $1968 from $4100

Chloe crochet bag $840 from $1750

Loewe checkered sweater $888 from $1850

Dries Van Notan ankle boots $550 from $1375

Valentino gold sandals $619 from $1290

Dolce & Gabbana purple motif mini skirt $645 from $1345

Valentino black sandals $513 from $1070

Dolce & Gabbana red revenge dress $1798 from $4985

Khaite heavy knit cardigan $1632 from $3400

Gianvito Rossi gold heels $490 from $875

Saks Off 5th just announced the digital arm is being liquidated separately from the rest of Saks. This isn’t about the flagship stores or Saks Fifth Avenue inventory or Saks Off 5th stores. It also doesn’t mean there’s a broader collapse happening. The Off 5th website is being run independently, and they’ve been given the green light to sell through what’s left while they figure out next steps. It’s a separate legal entity that happens to sit under the broader Saks ecosystem and use the name, but it has its own economics, obligations, and problems. If that digital business is losing money or owes money back to Saks Global, it can’t just coast along. Saks Global is clearly asking them to pay up which means we need to be on the lookout for extra markdowns.

Right now the site is promoting markdowns of up to 85% off, with some discounts scaling even higher. I’ve spotted worthwhile pieces from Valentino, Brunello Cucinelli, and Missoni. There aren’t many sizes left, but it’s absolutely worth a scroll. This is the kind of moment where it pays to be decisive. You can assume what’s there now won’t still be there tomorrow.

FWRD just rolled out fresh markdowns, and this is one of those moments worth checking before sizes disappear. The luxury retailer has taken up to 65% off a tightly edited mix from Emilio Pucci, Saint Laurent, and Miu Miu. There’s also a private sale section, which you’ll need to log into and it includes Alaia, Miu Miu and Moncler. (I found the prices to be better in the public sale but the private sale is worth a scroll if you can gain entry.) It’s a strong reminder that FWRD’s sale section skews fashion-forward rather than picked over, making this a good window to grab designer pieces that still feel current, but at prices that feel significantly less painful.

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TheOutnet just quietly turned the dial all the way up with an extra 40% off. These discounts are real. I’m seeing major markdowns on Maison Margiela, Zimmermann, Missoni, and more. The additional markdown is applied once your item is added to the cart and can be seen at checkout. These are solid, wearable pieces, not filler, and the prices are genuinely compelling once the extra discount kicks in. As usual with TheOutnet, quantities are limited and things are already selling through. I’ve pulled some of my favorite finds below so you don’t have to hunt.

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Mytheresa just added an extra 30% off sale, and this is about as deep as they go. There’s no spending minimum to unlock the additional savings, which matters. You don’t have to overbuy just to justify the discount. Even better, not everything is final sale, so there’s still some flexibility, which is increasingly rare at this stage. Ive on the lookout for Valentino , Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana , Chloe and more. If you’ve been watching something and waiting for the moment where the math finally makes sense, this is it.

Toteme bucket leopard bucket bag $828 from $1690

Khaite pumps with crystals  $448 from $1280

Dolce & Gabbana dress $684 from $2445

Valentino Rockstud camera bag $583 from $1390

Valentino mule sandals $436 from $890

Isabel Etroile denim trench $332 from $950

Dolce & Gabbana shorts $462 from $945

Valentino shearling boat shoes $583 from $1190 (bootie version)

Brunello Cucinelli clogs $674 from $1560

There’s a lot to look forward to in the New Year, but the first real piece of fashion business is the Chanel sale. It’s officially slated to begin on January 7 in the U.S. and Europe, though we’re already hearing reports from VIP shoppers who’ve started shopping sale merchandise in stores in France.

Some details: The sale runs from January 7 through January 11. As always, discounts are 40 percent off and include clothing, shoes, scarves, small accessories, and podium eyeglasses. All sale items come from the 2024 Pre-Fall, Fall Act 1 and Act 2, and Coco Neige collections, not what’s currently on the sales floor. Bags are never included in markdowns.

No signup is required. The sale is open to the public, and all stores that sell Chanel participate, including department stores. International dates tend to stagger, but many locations appear to be underway now. Some early photos are below, and feel free to share anything you find in the Telegram group MadSpy Chat.

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At this point in the season, when finding a great deal takes a little digging, Net-A-Porter quietly added a strong wave of designer merchandise to its sale. The discounts are 40–50% off, not the kind of markdowns that stop you in your tracks, but the selection is genuinely good. Think classic pieces from Loewe, Khaite, Dries Van Noten, Manolo Blahnik, Chloe, and more. Below are some of my favorite finds:

Loewe Raffia Tote  $750 from $1250

Manolo Blahnik suede flats $651 from $935

Toteme bucket bag $834 from $1390

Ferregamo ankle boots $837 from $1790

Savette top handle bag $875 from $1750

Dries Van Notan wool coat $1157 from $2995

Khaite brown calf hair shoulder bag $1128 from $1880

Loewe peplum jacket $1500 from $2500

Chloe basket bag $534 from $890