For a long time department stores have been luring shoppers in with gift cards as shopping incentives. We’d prefer a straight discount over a gift card that expires and luring you to spend more than it’s face value.
Through Saturday, Shopbop is offering a shopping discount incentive that increases to 25% off. Just use the code STOCKUP18 at checkout. The promotion isn’t public yet, so make sure to use this link to access the sale.
Circle bags are making a big statement this season and we feel a gravitational pull towards the styles offered by Avec le Troupe and it’s just $400. Beaded bags are also a huge trend for fall and this style from Shrimps is leading the pack. (We might have to dive into this trend a little more deeply!)
In the past, the exclusions haven’t been too extensive. Designer collections, beauty, and fragrance are never included in the promotion. Although the discount can’t be applied to beauty purchases there will be a gift with purchase incentive.
Bloomingdales can be frustrating to shop. We’ve become a big fan of the “In-Store Pickup” service. Shop online and retrieve everything from the customer service department on the 3rd floor. Once you get there, you can try everything on and just take the items you like.
We love this rainbow sequined camisole ($58) to wear under a blazer or jacket, this Aqua packable puffer is just $88 and has a super 70s retro feel. We have been secretly yearning for a Strutterheim raincoat ($295)– they are the old-fashioned totally waterproof type that lasts forever. The discount can also be applied to sale items. These Gucci Mary Janes will come to $500 from $1250 and this Maje leather jacket will about $300.
The friends and family promotion runs through Monday, October 8. We suggest that you shop during this markdown. The next sale with similar discounts won’t be until Black Friday.
StyleBop is offering a deal that might be hard to refuse. A selection of sale merchandise that is already discounted 70% off is now an extra 20% off. The special promotion runs through Monday and the total savings are upwards of 80% on some items.
We were actually very surprised about how many great items we found. Check out this Delpozo silk gown that’s about $800 from $3235. It’s such a vibrant print and fabulously chic. Here is an Alyx Studio silver blouse that looks horrible in this photograph but will be really great when paired with the right bottom and it’s just $220 from $910. Over this way, a Marc Jacobs red crepe dress is $180 from $735 and a coat from Maison Margiela is $725 from $900.
The extra discount promotion extends beyond the most reduced sale merchandise and can be applied to almost all sale items. (We just like to target the best deals, of course.) Balenciaga tweed ankle boots are already rescued 40% and Marni cognac boots will have you on point through the next season.
As far as sales go, StyleBop’s selection seems to be pretty on point. There is even an assortment of sizes still available. Seems like a good opportunity to pick up something extra nice before Winter shopping officially begins.
The sample sale that you have been waiting for is for is finally here. David Yurman will be hosting his semi-annual sample sale starting October 11. Discounts normally range from 30% to 60% off retail and 10% of all proceeds on the first day of the sale will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
At David Yurman’s last sale, we scoped out a line that almost spanned the full avenue. Shoppers waited hours before gaining entrance. Cable bracelets were reduced 30% off and other styles were discounted by 50%. Rings and necklaces were 50% off and watches and pendants were reduced by 60%.
Prices at this sale aren’t precisely a steal. This is a good option for discount shoppers considering how David Yurman jewelry retains its value and how it’s become increasingly difficult to find the designer’s jewelry at outlets or discount stores.
There are additional markdowns taken throughout the sale. If you don’t mind a wait, we suggest attending the sale early to get the best selection. Alternatively, we found some discount Yurman you can start shopping now.
David Yurman Sample Sale
Thursday, October 11th through Sunday, October 14th
Thurs 3pm–8, Fri & Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm
The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street
Fashion week, or month, is in full motion. As we dive into one collection to another we have been struck by the abundance of micro pleated midi-skirts. As Fall approaches, the longer skirts seem almost irresistible.
Sally LaPointe, Gabriela Hearst, and Ulla Johnson are just a few designers that feel head-over-pleat for Summer ’19. On the runway, we saw these tiny pleats shown as monochromatic ensembles. The long line of just one color appears is slimming, clean and classic. The impact is really felt when a bright color like fuschia or red is used. To add a more casual vibe, pair your midi-skirt with a logo tee or oversized sweatshirt and low cowboy boots.
I was barely a teenager the first time I went to 10 Corso Como, in Milan. The out-of-the-way neighborhood even baffled the taxi driver. I remember driving around for some time until we realized it was better to find the store by foot.
It was cold and dark outside but the moment we walked in I knew I was somewhere special. It wasn’t a store layout I recognized. 10 Corso Como blended nature with fashion. Clothing and art were commingled. It was hard to know what was for sale and what was a retail prop.
After several years of anticipation, 10 Corso Como opened in New York and surprisingly maintained the same retail philosophy as its Milan predecessor in the 90s. The store is located at the South Street Seaport district, which is not usually frequented by indigenous New Yorkers. Just like in Milan, it took a moment to find the entrance. (I happened to enter from the back of this store.) The store also blends fashion, art, fragrance and home decor.
The clothing is generally what you would expect to find in an experimental retail environment. There are tiny bouti2ues to explore, like at Dover Street Market. There is a lot of Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela, exclusive Gucci and Balenciaga pieces and a great Prada capsule collection.
In addition, there are some brands that I haven’t seen (or noticed) in ages. For example, I spotted an entire rack of Rudi Gurnreich and some incredible exclusive pieces from Alaia. Most of the fashion price points are on the expensive side but there were some surprises, like a baby soft coat in pink from Mansur Gavriel that’s under $1000. You can see pictures of some of my favorite items in the jump.
The buyers, or should we call them curators, of 10 Corso Como know that most people aren’t in the market for a $3000 reflective skit and have created a large collection of Corso Como branded items for the souvenir shopper. There are store-branded phone cases for $50, Italian olive oil for $65, logo-ed Superga sneakers for $120 and branded Birkenstocks for $240. It would really be hard to walk out with absolutely nothing. I have pictures in the jump.
Like every great destination retailer, there is a chic restaurant attached that serves Milanese style Italian food. The gnocchi was perfectly soft and the cappuccino was perfection. The only disappointment was that there is no Splenda. That being my only complaint, I would call that a shopping success.
10 Corso Como
1 Fulton St.
(212) 265-9500
Contact: Zac
Rebecca Minkoff began her eponymous label in 2001 with a five-piece capsule collection. She gained attention in 2005 after she designed the Morning After Bag – her bags are named after “the stages of love”. Minkoff relaunched womenswear in 2009, focusing on boho, feminine styles with a rock chick edge. Today the brand is known for its edgy accessories, and stud detailing is a signature aesthetic and is stocked by more than 900 retailers worldwide, among them Selfridges in the UK and US department stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. I sat down with the designer at her New York Fashion Week launch of ‘I am Many’ to discuss the brand and the idea behind her newest campaign.
LD: For one who’s always put females first, how do you think that’s contributed to the brand’s success?
RM: It’s only natural that once I got moving that it was time to pay that forward. I know it’s been part of my success but I have no way to quantify it.
LD: Who are some of your female mentors or women that you admire?
RM: I want to get rid of the idea that we have to have mentors. A woman who inspires me is Jessica Alba as an entrepreneur and founder of a company. She has really put in the blood, sweat and tears into her company. She is a mom of three. She is someone that I’m always like, “Yeees.”
LD: What way has the Minkoff girl changed over the years and how?
RM: I think the Minkoff girl originally liked me for my bags. That’s what I started with and then we grew up together. I was the same age as my customer and then I know that I can’t forget who I was at 27 and who I was at 23. I want to make sure that the young people that are just about to buy their first bag that I am that person for them. So I really have taken it back and grown for those who are 45 and older.
LD: Do you think it’s hard to speak to the 27-year-old girl now and the 45-year-old woman?
RM: I think you have to offer different products. The messaging is very much the same because as woman, and as multi-faceted woman, we are all hitting these milestones. You know you’re about to hit it or you’re close and you’re seeing other people around you hit it. So I think it allows for more inclusivity.
LD: What’s your goal with the ‘I Am Many’ campaign?
RM: What I would really love is if more people would share the different sides of themselves. That they are emboldened and more confident because if you’re just by yourself doing one thing and you fail, you think, “I suck.” If today you think ‘I was a great mom but a shitty boss,’ ‘Yesterday I was a great athlete but a shitty mom,’ then you can take confidence in the things you are good at and lean on those.
LD: Since you’ve started, how as the culture of fashion changed for women?
RM: It’s more inclusive. Not inclusive enough when it comes to race, color, opportunities. I think that conversation is just starting and needs to get a lot stronger.
LD: So what’s next?
RM: I launch my podcast on September 18th. I thought you just had to flip a switch and say, ‘talk to me’ but it’s so much work. It’s more work than I ever imagined but it’s really fun. When you have been doing the same thing for 13-years, it’s really fun to do something new and learn something.
LD: Isn’t it hard to start a new project when you’re already stretched for time?
RM: I think that’s where the team comes in. I think not enough woman can admit that they have a whole team that helps them. I am very vocal that I am able to do so many things because I have a whole team. I am able to leave the office because someone says, “I got this, you go ahead.” You don’t have any more hours in the day than I do but I have more brick layers.
Not sure what to do this weekend? We suggest you head to Barneys.
Through Sunday, Barneys shoppers can earn a $25 gift card for every $250 you spend. Purchases over $500 will get you even more. Accrued gift cards are redeemable for merchandise from September 28 through October 21.
The only exclusions are Louboutin shoes (handbags are included in the promo), Chanel and Celine. That leaves lots of the prime fall fashion from which to choose (or shoes.) Gucci, Fendi, and Dior are included in the promotion. We would suggest going for a logo Fendi tote, a Dior visor (for ski season ????), a Balenciaga logo cardigan, a Prada puffer or maybe a lipstick print skirt.
The ‘Infinity’ promotion is available at Barneys stores nationwide, on the website and at BarneysWarehouse. (Designer collections are an extra 30% off!)
Be warned, however, Barneys will most likely not extend the dates if the cards aren’t used during the specified window of time. So be sure to enjoy your meal at Fred’s and go back next week to use those gift cards!
