Moda Operandi is closing out their summer sale. Right now, prices are cut up to 75% off and the options are plentiful. Below is a compilation of some of our favorite sale items. Feel free to scroll through and take advantage of this last dibs opportunity.
August is every fashion lover’s favorite time of year. All the new collections, patterns, trends and textiles can make you weak in the knees. All the spending can make your wallet ache too.
Fear no more. Luxury 9, midtown’s newest discount store has a full assortment of this season’s hottest items that are discounted 30% to 50% off retail. Unlike other discount stores, Luxury 9 has plenty of merchandise that just came into stores this month.
We were amazed to find classic Chanel ballet flats that are priced at just $550. They usually range in price from $695 to $950. The store also carries this season’s Chloe Faye bag with rainbow patchwork that’s reduced to $1840 from $2450 and this Valentino Rockstud zip clutch is $980 from $1395. Our favorite is the Gucci Dionysus Sequin-Embroidered bag that’s $3040 from $3800. (Click here to see pictures from inside the store.)
Be sure to check out the assortment of Chanel bags and men’s ties. It might not be this season’s collection but it’s hard to find discounts on such classic items. Speaking of classic, there are also lots of Celine classics priced at 30% off and a large shipment of new Giuseppe Zanotti shoes priced at 60% off retail.
This store has so much merchandise that you might want block out time so that you can fully appreciate the breadth of fashion that’s available. Also, don’t be shy to ask for a better price. You might get lucky on some items.
Luxury 9 accepts phone orders and will ship purchases. They will even schedule personal shopping services if you need help finding your way through the designer emporium. All we can say is– good luck!
Luxury 9
375 Lexington Avenue @ 41st Street
Sunday to Thursday 11am to 8pm
Friday 11am to 6pm
Closed Saturday
212-557-0111
luxury9pop@gmail.com
The thought of getting back to school can make anyone anxious but it’s impossible to ignore the fact that teachers are already stocking their classrooms. Aisles are filled with back to school supplies and prudent parents are already tackling their supply lists.
It’s prime time to start dissecting the most important item for any child (or adult) heading back to the classroom– the backpack. Nothing says it’s a new school year more loudly than the bright and clean glow of a new backpack. Below is a compilation of some of our favorites. There are a lot of good ones. It’s going to be hard to choose.
The thought of wearing a sweater makes our skin itch but it’s impossible to ignore the fact that fall fashion is here. September magazine issues are arriving and back to school shopping is well underway. It’s prime time to start dissecting the next big trends.
The season’s hottest fabric is Velvet. The lush textile can be worn crushed, coloured or top-to-toe but our favorite items of the season are plush velvet block heels. Look for jewel colored hues like rich midnight blue, bordeaux and emerald.
Some of our favorite variations are Gianvitto Rossi’s heavenly Mary Jane platforms, Miu Miu platform sandals, Chalotte Olympia’s velvet and metallic leather platform and Saint Laurent’s Candy platforms, which are almost completely sold out in every size. Be sure not to overlook Dries Van Noten’s ankle boots with a sculpted heel. They are showstoppers.
If you’re not into clunky, we suggest you opt for Manolo Blahnik’s BBs in pearl velvet, Christian Louboutin’s or Saint Laurent’s pointy toe.
Some wear-now variations– well wear in September– include Prada’s mixed media leather-velvet sandal platforms and Gianviitto Rossi’s low stacked sandal. If you’re looking for some less expensive options, we suggest you go with a platform sandal from Sam Edelman and a Barneys label Mary Jane.
The best part about this trend is that the velvet sandals can be worn in early Fall and accessorized by a great pedicure. Once the frost of brutal Winter grabs hold, you can pair your sandals with thick opaque tights. Just make sure that your shoe has a heavy platform to counter balance the weight of the tights.
The thought of wearing a sweater makes our skin itch but it’s impossible to ignore the fact that fall fashion is here. September magazine issues are arriving and back to school shopping is well underway. It’s prime time to start dissecting the next big trends.
The season’s hottest fabric is Velvet. The lush textile can be worn crushed, coloured or top-to-toe but our favorite items of the season are plush velvet block heels. Look for jewel colored hues like rich midnight blue, bordeaux and emerald.
Some of our favorite variations are Gianvitto Rossi’s heavenly Mary Jane platforms, Miu Miu platform sandals, Chalotte Olympia’s velvet and metallic leather platform and Saint Laurent’s Candy platforms, which are almost completely sold out in every size. Be sure not to overlook Dries Van Noten’s ankle boots with a sculpted heel. They are showstoppers.
If you’re not into clunky, we suggest you opt for Manolo Blahnik’s BBs in pearl velvet, Christian Louboutin’s or Saint Laurent’s pointy toe.
Some wear-now variations– well wear in September– include Prada’s mixed media leather-velvet sandal platforms and Gianviitto Rossi’s low stacked sandal. If you’re looking for some less expensive options, we suggest you go with a platform sandal from Sam Edelman and a Barneys label Mary Jane.
The best part about this trend is that the velvet sandals can be worn in early Fall and accessorized by a great pedicure. Once the frost of brutal Winter grabs hold, you can pair your sandals with thick opaque tights. Just make sure that your shoe has a heavy platform to counter balance the weight of the tights.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends Monday but procrastinating shoppers can rejoice that the site has been restocked with some of the most popular items. Below is a compilation of some of the sale’s most popular items that are now, again, available. Remember, prices go up when the sale ends!
Joie Shirtdress $145 going to $218
MCM Canvas Shopper $596 going to $890
Alexander Wang Sleeveless Draped Dress $400 going to $695
MAC ‘Look in a Box – Sunblessed’ Lip & Eye Kit $40 going to $71
Alo High Rise Capri Pants $58 going to $88
adidas High Top Sneakers $52 going to $70
Rudsak Double Zip Moto Leather Jacket $460 going to $690
Vince Camuto Lace-up Pumps $80 going to $130
Sub_Urban Riot’Kale’ Short Sleeve Tee $22 going to $34
Spanx Mid-Thigh Shaper $27 going to $38
For some reason retailers believe that shoppers are on a perpetual hunt for basics. There are basic jeans, basic tees, basic jackets– it’s all so, well basic, um, boring. Claire Distenfeld, the owner of the multi-brand boutique FiveStory is one of those rare retailers who specializes in satisfying shoppers with the fantastic and exquisite.
FiveStory is brownstone retail space feels like the love child between the Mark Hotel and Henri Bendel–in the old days. The decor is luxurious and the fashion is haute. Think Balmain, Cushnie Et Ochs, Mary Katrantzou, Roland Mouret, Jason Wu, Carven and Giambattista Valli, and, of course, there is Rosie Assoulin. The problem is, these fashions don’t come without a price. A very high price.
The good news is that FiveStory is currently hosting a sample sale where everything, EVERYTHING, is reduced 80% off. Inside the sale, shoppers will find lots of dresses and shoes. Highlights include a gown from Mary Katrantzou with rainbow stripes is priced at $356 from $1780, a Tome canary yellow jumpsuit is $320 from $1600 and a Cushnie Et Ochs blouse with exposed shoulders is $132 from $700. We found lots of Leonard print dresses and Giambattista stunners. Not so basic jeans from Acne are about $50.
The highlight of the sale is most difficulty the shoes. It isn’t often you find such steep discounts for brands like Del Toro, Charlotte Olympia, Aquazzura and Nicholas Kirkwood. Gianvito Rossi lace-up cage sandals are $260 from $1295, Aquazurra suede heels are just $130 from $650 and Charlotte Olympia sandals are $179 from $895.
The sale also includes an eclectic assortment of bags and jewelry. Anya Hindmarch box clutches are under $300 and Charlotte Olympis Alice and Wonderland cylinder bags are $322. There is an abundance of Chloe jewelry. We also found a great Asherali Knopfer earring with cones on both sides for $191 from $955 and a Jennifer Fisher ring is $131 from $655.
Nobody would debate that these discounts aren’t fantastic. Just note, most items are at least a full year old. Some items are from collections going back several years.
FiveStory Sample Sale
150 Greene Street (260 Sample Sale)
Through Sunday, August 7th
Thurs-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 7th 11am-5pm
If you are debating if you should pop over to Manolo Blahnik’s mid-town boutique to scope out their final sale– don’t debate, just go!
As usual, prices are broken down by colored stickers; orange, red, blue and green with the prices ranging from $195 to $275. The sale isn’t as plentiful as past seasons but there are enough classic styles to put a crimp in your wallet.
When we scouted the sale, Tuesday afternoon, there was a 15 minute wait to get into the store. Once inside, it was hard to choose which BBs to take home. Classic white or colorful suede? At $195 a pop just take them both, right? Peep-toe d’orsay heels were $250, as were most of the shoes that weren’t basic.
A few pointers for Manolo’s final markdown: Shoppers shouldn’t hoard display shoes, you should be loyal to one sales person (they work on commission) and try to be in and out quickly because there is a one-out-one-in policy when the store is crowded.
The final markdown ends on Thursday and then the boutique closes until Tuesday, August 9th. At that time all the Summer styles are whisked away and replaced with the fall collection.
Manolo Blahnik
31 West 54th Street
212-582-3007 (Don’t expect anyone to answer)
Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6PM
The boutique will close from 2pm to 3pm to restock
