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    Christian Louboutin Insider Sale

    By ManhattanMataHari

    Missed out on the Christian Louboutin sample sale this season? Fret not, the Madison Avenue boutique will be having their own sale just in time for the holidays. The discount is a solid 40%, which is a larger discount than most of the department stores. Expect to find an assortment of handbags and fashion shoes (no classic colors or styles) from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

    For their past sales, Louboutin required an email RSVP, but it appears they have finally scrapped the practice. Instead of successive days, they have elected to have two “Sale Sundays” on December 16th and December 23rd. If the past is any indication, there will be a long line to get into the boutique and it will be busy. We suggest you avoid this by stopping by the store this week to pre-sale your red-soled wish list since they will not be restocking.

    Unfortunately, sales associates were unable to provide details on exactly what will be included, but naturally our spies got the inside info. Our intel suggests there will be some tall boots and popular Daffodils in fashion styles like leopard, rainbow, satin, crepe and pony. While you will be able to find some of the stacked front platforms marked down, the celeb-beloved Highness styles will not be included since they are considered classics. Also not included? Anything with studs, the Strass crystallized heels and this seasons must-have smoking slippers. If you are coveting a specific style, we suggest calling ahead to see if it is included prior to making the trip.

    Louboutin Insider Sale
    Sunday, December 16th & 23rd
    12pm-5pm
    Marina: (212) 396-1884

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    Charlotte Olympia Half-Off

    Madison Avenue newcomer, Charlotte Olympia is hosting a sale where fall and winter shoes are 50% off. The markdown started last week but there are still lots of styles and sizes from which to choose.

    The British designer, which is known for uber stacked platform shoes, has only started to gain traction in the United States. Brand fans will thrilled to snag bold floral shoes for about $640 from $1200, Dance with Me Dolly pumps with musical notes on the platform are $486 from $970 and knee-high boots with a bold gold platfrom are about $600 from $1200.

    We suggest jumping into a pair of these double decker high shoes before they become as cliche as a pair of shoes with red soles. As one famous housewife says, “The higher the heel, the closer to G-d.” Lets hope that G-d hears our prayers for more high heel shoes!

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    DVF Sample Sale Details

    Few sample sales are more fun than the Diane von Furstenberg sale. That is, unless you show up at the wrong time. Today we hit twice and it was a tale of two cities.

    Our first visit was early, during the press preview. The sale’s atmosphere was relaxed and the crowd was limited. Merchandise was still coming in and our favorite $50 sample rack had not even arrived.

    Later in the day we were greeted with a double line of shoppers waiting to get in. Once inside, dresses were flying, hangers were catching and women were crowding. It was not the ideal shopping situation. The line for the dressing room was over an hour. On the bright side, the sample sale rack was well stocked and ripe with great finds.

    As one can imagine, over the course of several years we have created a huge personal inventory of DVF clothing. Recently, however, we have been attracted to the brand’s bags and accessories. The bags specifically are designed to please even the biggest Celine/Hermes snob but have the added attraction of an affordable price. If you’re looking to pick up a gift for a hard to please fashion girl this is absulity the place to go. Prices are below.

    Wraps and Vintage $250
    Dresses $125
    Cover Ups $100
    Skirts $80
    Blouses $80
    Samples $50
    Scarves $70
    Small bags $200
    Beach totes $60
    Clutches $100

    DVF Sample Sale
    Tuesday, December 11 through Friday, December 14
    Tues 9am—6:30pm, Wed 10am—8pm, Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 9am—3pm
    260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th St

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    Gift Find: Blake Green Cufflinks

    A man who wears french cuff shirts has instinctive style but buying a gift for such a fashionable guy may be the toughest task of the season. Fear not, we found the perfect present for your fashion minded man.






    Blake Green carries cufflinks that even your male connoisseur will faun over. Every piece  is hand made in New York by expert craftsmen. All of the designs are made of solid sterling silver or gold and features a combination of precious and semi-precious stones. There is no question, this is a gift for a man that appreciats quality and attention to detail.


    Prices range from $250 for the Nuuk, which is sterling silver set with vibrant green chrome diopsides to $3000 and up for those made of 18k gold. In addition, Blake Green offers customized, hand engraved and bespoke orders so that you can truly create a personal piece of expression.


    The only question that remains is how your man is going to top a Blake Green pair of cufflinks. Matching earrings perhaps?


    Blake Green New York
    info@blake-green.com
    (917) 426-2525



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    Christian Dior Private Sale

    Mad-Spy agents have told us that Christian Dior is hosting an employee/ VIP sample sale on Monday. This sale is invite only and will absolutely have a very strict door policy.

    The prices at such sales usually run between 75% and 90% off retail. The merchandise will consist of current season samples, overstock and returns. So those who are able to pull strings or scale tall buildings will leave with arms full of deeply discounted Dior.

    Those who aren’t employees or able to employ super powers of invisibility can always keep their eyes on eBay and the brand’s Woodbury Common outlet store.

    Christian Dior Sample Sale
    Monday, December 10
    10am to 5pm
    135 W. 52nd St, The Flatotel

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    Coming Soon: Chanel Bag Markdown

    Most designers and boutiques started their first markdown right before Thanksgiving but Chanel and Louboutin always like to make a fashionably late entrance into sale season. Starting Wednesday, department stores and boutiques will be able to offer discounts on both tony brands.

    Shoppers can expect to save up to 40% off on seasonal styles of Louboutin shoes and bags and Chanel clothing, shoes, jewelry and bags. Yes, you heard right. We spoke to several Chanel experts who confirmed that select bag styles will be included in this season’s markdowns.

    We must point out that classic style bags will most definitely not be included in the markdown. Expect to find more seasonal styles, colors and textures. You can  click here to see a catalogue of shoes that are expected to be in the markdown. We will post bag pictures once more concrete information is available.  Below is an overview of the bag markdown situation at several stores in our area: 

    Bloomingdales: We saw several nylon cocoon style bags that are expected to be included int he markdown.

    Saks Fifth Avenue: The store will be casting forward several styles that have been tucked away in the stock room for several seasons.

    Bergdorf Goodman: A Chanel bag specialist at Bergdorf Goodman could not confirm exactly which bags will be included but says that the inventory will be much larger than usual. This is absolutely the place to if you’re serious about getting a Chanel bag for a discount.

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    Mad-Spy Sample Sale Picks

    There are so many sample sales that occur in the month of December that it’s hard to allocate your time and resources. Below is handy list of sample sales that we think are worth attending. Of course, each of our choices is followed by commentary with important shopping information. Let us know what you think!

    Marchesa
    Tuesday, December 4th through Thursday, December 6th
    Wed 10am-6pm & Thurs 10am-4pm
    601 W. 26th St. (bet. 11th & 12th Ave.), Suite 1425
    Commentary: Our resident spy, Paige Turner attended the sale today and said that the couture dresses, which were all priced between $350 and $1000 were going very quickly. Most of the gowns from the brand’s lower end line NOTTE by Marchesa $100 and gowns were $150. This is a perfect place to stock up for those on the benefit circuit but inventory is going very quickly.

    Manolo Blahnik
    Thursday, December 6
    9am to 4pm
    The Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St
    Commentary: Of course, this one is a no brainer. Shoes usually start at just $100 and even the most extraordinary boots are just $500. The drawback is the waiting and the crowds. Personally, we prefer the boutique sale in January even if a pair of shoes ends up costing us $100 more.

    Rodarte
    Saturday, December 8
    By appointment:
    andy@rodarte.net    .
    Ace Hotel 38 West 39th Street (b/w 5th & 6th Ave)
    Commentary: Expect to find the obvious dress that’s $4800 reduced to $1200 but there is also usually a selection of clothing in those with a more temperate budget. Last season we found clothing was priced between $200 and $500, shoes ranged from $150 to $350 and bags were about $200ish.

    Diane von Furstenberg
    Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14
    Mon 8am-10am press, 12pm- 6pm f&f, Tues 9am—6:30pm, Wed 10am—8pm, Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 9am—3pm
    260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th St
    Commentary: This is always one of our favorite sales of the season. It’s a great place to stock up on fashionable items for work and evening play. Prices have gone up over the years but the sample sale rack is always a favorite place to start. The unofficially starts on Monday but the door policy usually eases by noon. We suggest going to the sale at the start of the week when the selection is best. Of course, additional discounts are taken throughout the sale for those looking to save even more.

    Vera Wang
    VIP Access: (Sorry we maxed out) Monday, December 10 from 6pm to 9pm
    Tuesday, December 11 through Wednesday, December 12
    Tues 10am—6pm, Wed 10am—5pm
    135 W. 52nd St The Flatotel
    Commentary: Yes, we know that bridal only speaks to a small segment of the shopping population but we are told that this sale is going to be amazing. There will be more than 800 for sale ranging from the designer’s runway collection down to her less expensive lines. The discounts will be up to 90% off and we are told that the designer is pricing gowns so that they move quickly. Mad-Spy readers can get early access to the sale.
    Please email us here if you would like to attend the private shopping event.

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    The Find: Discounted Valentino Rockstuds

    The problem with having great taste is that sometimes you want something new but spending thousands on a whim is not always the family priority. Lux Brands, a discount store near Grand Central, is a great place to find high-end designer merchandise without the high sticker prices. The boutique actually reminds us of Century 21 circa 1998.





    During a recent trip our eyes bugged out when we spotted a recent shipment that included Valentino Rockstud bags and shoes. Unfortunately, the store won’t let us publish the prices but lets suffice it say that the popular style isn’t included in Valentino’s list of seasonal markdown merchandise.


    In the clothing section we found a holiday celebration worthy silk black Balenciaga dress for just $399, a slinky violet Gucci dress for $599 and a Marni shift for just $189. The boutique is also stocked with a variety of Gucci bags and belts priced just right so you can gift your sister and keep one for yourself.


    As you can see, we are talking about real fashion for true discount prices. This is a distention that should not be missed!


    Lux Brands
    331 Madison Avenue (on 43rd street between Madison & Vanderbilt)
    Sunday- Friday 9:30am to 7pm
    646-490-4681

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