Fluffy footwear become a thing when Alessandro Michele slid a slab of fur into, what’s now become, the iconic Gucci fur slide. The new fall collections are filled with furry feet.
The shoe section of Bergdorf Goodman was a flurry of activity as shoppers took the opportunity to begin the Chanel presale tradition. The current markdown on shoes is 50% off and the Chanel discount is 30%.
Among the Chanel shoes included in the markdown, are several styles of flat sandals, some sneakers and a variety of pumps. Our favorite items in the sale assortment are the classic two-tone nude pumps with a pearl heel. Those are sure to be a sell-out. The next markdown on Chanel is usually 50% and it always seems to happen very quickly. You can see pictures of the assortment in the jump.
Some other shoe brands we saw discounted 50% were Louboutins, Jimmy Choos, Manolo Blahniks, Dior and many more. Here are pictures. Nothing really jumped out at us but there is still a large assortment in every size breakdown.
Upstairs, most clothing brands have been reduced by 60% but some brands like Fendi, Rosie Assouline and Valentino are discounted just 40%. The best selection if reduced clothing is on the third floor. Among the racks, divided by designer, we found some great pieces by Prada, Mary Katrantzou, Delpozo, Mugler and so many more. Pics here.
Third markdown should start next week (maybe Tuesday). We would start stalking items now and pounce when the discount hits 75% off.
We have spent a lot of time investigating the discounts at our local department stores. Today we are crawling the web, searching for the best deals at some of the great international online stores we sometimes overlook.
One would think that online price comparisons would be easy but e-tailers purposely make it difficult. Instead of one broad markdown, most online stores individually price items according to their inventory levels. It’s almost impossible to nail down a discount at destinations like Ssense, MatchesFashion, Forzieri and StyleBop. Generally the discounts at sites range from 30% to 60% off.
Each site has a specialty or an area where they offer a leg-up on the competition. In our case, we look for specific areas to score the best discounts. Keep in mind, Europe usually trails the US in markdowns. Many global sites have not had as many markdowns, but where they lack in discounts they make up for in variety.
We have compiled a list of our favorite fashion websites along with the discount range, and sale highlights. Please share if you think we missed your favorite site or an item that deserves a watchful eye.
The Chanel sale officially goes public on June 22 but those who are in-the-know– or are insistent with a sales person–can begin presale-ing on Monday. The discount will be 40% on shoes, jewelry and clothing at both Barneys and Chanel boutiques. The discounts at Bloomingdales and Saks will be 30%.
Chanel doesn’t authorize retailers to sell it’s merchandise online but we curated a selection of pictures sent to us from various sales people and snapped some of our own. You can browse the pictures here or scroll through some unofficial online items. We are awaiting intelligence on which bags and small leather goods that might be discounted.
If you desire a particular item, we suggest contacting a reliable sales person. Last season, was exceptionally difficult for Chanel lovers because very few bags styles went on sale. This season’s sale list includes a very nice assortment of Chanel jewelry. The next markdown usually happens pretty quickly and the discount ranges from 50% to 50% off. Stay tuned for updates.
Summer Fridays are officially here and that means that retailers are eager to get shoppers off the beach and into stores– virtually and physically. There are great sales this weekend. We’ve listed many of our favorites below.
Take note, the UK version of Net-A-Porter has started it’s first markdown. The discount might not be as high as the US site but it’s a great second opportunity to snag an item you might have missed. The currency exchange is pretty good and shipping isn’t too expensive. The Brit site also has a lot of items that weren’t posted to the US version. It’s worth a browse.
This week, retailers started their second markdowns but Mode Operandi is adding even more discounts. Through Sunday, you can use the code MORE20 to save an additional 20% off sale items. The extra discount brings the total savings to nearly 75% off, which is hard to beat anywhere else.
We love that this site is very fashion-centric but it also means you have to do a lot of browsing until you hit upon your personal style. Some items we’ve been stalking include, a Caroline Constas off-the-shoulder dress that comes to about $200 from $500, this dress from MArch11 is versatile and is reduced to about $400 from nearly $1000 and these ‘Gomroll’ sandals from Giusseppe come to about $290 from nearly $900.
That huge Valentino warehouse sale we posted about on Monday, just got another shipment of gorgeous merchandise. (Pictures are here.) Bags and shoes are 70% off retail and clothing is discounted 80%. The sale runs through mid-day Friday. As of now– there are no lines!
Global Fashions Valentino Warehouse Sale
Tuesday, June 13 though Friday, June 16
Tues. to Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-2pm
49 West 38th Street
Just in time for the weekend, Shopbop is offering an extra 25% off sale items. The extra discount brings the ultimate markdown to about 85% off. Just use the code SCORE17 at checkout.
The sale officially kicks off tomorrow but we suggest you dig in right now because merchandise will go quickly once the public is let in. For now, you need to use this link to access the additional savings.
This is a great time to grab a new few items for the upcoming Summer weekend. Browsing through the 70% off section, which is final sale, we found an adorable Cynthia Rowley dress that comes to about $100 from $450. (The dress is perfect for daytime with sandals or nighttime with heels.) We also love this drawstring cotton dress that’s $95 from $400.
The sale ends Friday at midnight (PT). This is the best deal you can expect, outside of Shopbop’s friends and family sale. If you ask us, it seems like a good opportunity to celebrate Summer.
