This isn’t the easiest time of year to find good markdowns. If you’re feeling the urge to buy a new Spring bag we suggest you head over to Proenza Schouler. The designer’s online store is offering shoppers a 50% savings on select bags. The discount is also available online here.
We admit, the assortment isn’t large but it’s better to give way to temptation with a good markdown than pay full price. To some, present company included, May (i.e. sale time) can’t come quickly enough.
For the past several weeks we have been stalking our uptown Banana Republic store as we’ve been eagerly waiting for the Timo Weiland collaboration. Unfortunately, each time we’ve inquired at the store we’ve been met with looks of confusion and given misinformation.
Today’s attempt was not very different than the others and we were told that the collaboration had not launched. When a Google search proved the sales person wrong, she called a floor manager. We were then informed that the collaboration with Timo Weiland is only available at three stores in New York– SoHo, Rock Center and Herald Square. (An online search later showed that you can also find the designer selection at the Flatiron too.)
To further set the record straight, the collection is officially a partnership between Banana Republic and the CFDA and launched online and in stores on March 15. The collaboration was created not only to support emerging talent, but also American manufacturing. The Timo Weiland collection for Banana Republic was designed, cut and sewn exclusively in New York.
Many of the items in the capsule collection are already sold out online but the SoHo store still had many of the most in-demand dresses and skirts. The rack, which can be found at furthest most depths of the store, is full with floral print skirts, dresses, denim and gingham. You can see pictures from our shopping trip right here.
Prices are a bit more expensive than one would expect from Banana Republic. A floral print dress is $300 and a tie-waist crop top is $128. The worst part is that the collection has been excluded from Banana’s discount promotions. Be sure we will continue to keep our eyes open for any markdowns.
We really can’t complain too much about this past Winter. It would be hard to imagine it any more mild. Nonetheless, it will be nice to store away those puffers and trade them in for something a bit more transitional.
For the past few seasons the moto jacket has been one of the hottest fashion must-haves. This season, the heavy leather and zippers are starting to feel a bit too dark and heavy of a look for Spring. This season, we are again loving the the über-preppy varsity jacket or a packed bomber as an alternative.
The look is light and playful and quite versatile. We love the look of the jacket when its a bit over-sized or hitting the hip. The style looks particularly adorable on kids. Try it with a short flared skirt, shorts, or jeans (skinny or boyfriend). As far as footwear, espadrilles, heels, or slip-on loafers all do the trick.
When it comes to buying crystal, almost all the brands seem as if they are too fussy and dated. Baccarat has invested in taking their brand to a modern level by partnering with some of the most talented designers of our time.
Philippe Starck, Nicolas Triboulot and Eriko Horiki are just some of the design geniuses that have made Baccarat one of the most desirable brands in home goods. There has even been more buzz since the Baccarat Hotel opened in midtown. (If you haven’t had the opportunity to sip champagne in the lounge– we suggest you do.)
For two days, you can dig into the home goods luxury world as Baccarat discounts their delectable items up to 70% off. Unlike past years you don’t even need to drive to their NJ warehouse. This season, you can shop the discounts from the comfort of the D&D building. We are told the sale will include barware, vases, decorative pieces and a large selection of Baccarat jewelry.
Baccarat Sample Sale
Wednesday, March 23 & Thursday, March 24
10am-5pm daily
979 Third Avenue, 10th Floor (D&D Building)
Tibi’s effortlessly cool essentials are now available online at up to 80% off during the company’s sample sale. The online-only sale started today and runs through Thursday.
Most of the merchandise seems to have come from this past season’s summer collection. We would suggest the sale would be more appropriately named a ‘clearance sale’ as there are no samples. Sale highlights include, a two tone dress that’s reduced to $80 from $400, dropped culottes are $157 from $525 and Tibi x Del Toro slippers are $182 from $365.
Take note, that all sales are final. So be sure that whatever you buy you will want to wear.
New York’s first Bloomingdales Outlet opened on the Upper West Side in November. After months of procrastination we finally left Madison Avenue for the likes of Columbus Avenue.
Upon entering the store you’ll notice lots of the same contemporary brands that you would find on Lexington and 59th. We found racks separated by designer, which included Alice & Olivia, Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang. The best selection is the denim arrangement, which includes 7 for All Mankind, Citizens for All Humanity and Paige Denim. Citizen jeans are $90 from $200, a skinny Paige denim are $75 from $180 and Not My Mother’s Jeans are $55 from $154.
If you’re looking for more upscale designer brands, we suggest you head towards the display cases that contains designer bags and accessories or head downstairs to the shoe department. Among the fancier bags we found a small selection from Alexander McQueen. A mini Heroine tote is $1235 from about $2000 and a classic skull scarf is $235 from about $300. Among the Balenciaga section there is a Mini City for $611 from $765 (We believe that the retail price is quite a bit higher.) A larger size Mini City is $1457. Click here to see pictures.
Downstairs, is the shoe department. Most of the designer shoes can be found together near the foot of the stairs. We spotted Dior sling backs for $500 from $930, Prada sandals for $430 from $720 or a floral print Prada slingback for $455 from $760. The best finds in the store are the Chloe espadrilles that are just $200 from $500 and gold horse-bit Gucci sandals that are $300 from $500. To add to the temptation, the Bloomingdales Outlet is offering an extra 20% off all shoes. If you don’t see your size among the designer section it might not hurt to search the other racks too. Pictures are right here.
Now that we made to the outlet store it will be hard not to jump-in and browse the shoes when in the neighborhood. Those in the market for jeans will undoubtedly find what they need– for a lot less than Bloomingdales. We would dare to say it would even be worth the cab fare.
The warm weather and bright sunny skies have us counting down the days to vacation. We aren’t normally the biggest fans of Tory Burch but her online private sale boasts discounts of 70% and there is a great assortment of Spring break travel options.
The sale also includes the designer’s famous ballet flats which are also on sale. A pair of basic black and gold Revas are $179 from $200 or gladiator wedges are $99 from $300. Shoppers can also choose from an assortment of bags and jewelry. There is even lots of winter merchandise but we are purposely avoiding them.
Take note, the sale ends on Monday. All sales are final and shipping is free. White sands and blue waters– here we come.
Saks Fifth Avenue is hosting a children’s sale –not a sale of kids but for them– where a cross-section of merchandise is discounted up to 60% off. The sale runs online and in stores through Wednesday, March 23.
This is really the opportune time to seek out discounts ahead of packing for Spring break. Alternatively, it’s never too early to start filling that camp trunk.
