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    YSL Presale Begins

    Yves Saint Laruent has started their presale, or “Private Sale.” Discounts range from 30% to 50% off depending on the style and item. The markdown goes public June 1.

    If you’re looking for a steeper discount, the YSL outlet at Woodbury Commons is hosting a Memorial Day weekend sale where ready-to-wear will be an additional 40% off the outlet price and accessories will be an additional 15% off. You can shop by phone or in person on Friday.

    Contact: Charles 212-980-2970 (YSL, 57th Street)
    845-928-2169 (Woodburry)

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    Introducing: Erin Jeen

    I am very excited to introduce our newest spy, Erin Jeen, who will be working with me on Madison Avenue Spy this Summer. Erin is a student at George Washington University, fashion blogger, stylist and Upper East Side native, of course.

    Erin became interested in fashion after interning at Catherine Malandrino and has been continually involved in many fashion PR internships. Her blog, ErinJeen.com is filled with great fashion and wonderful art. After college, she hopes to work in fashion PR and eventually become a celebrity stylist.

    Erin knows the trappings of a great deal and for the next few months she will be keeping her eyes on price tags for Madison Avenue Spy. Please give her a big Madison Avenue welcome, not a sneer.

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    Gucci Private Sale- Online

    The Gucci private sale is now live online.

    “Gucci is pleased to extend a special invitation to our most valued clients. Through this presale website, you will be able to reserve items from the spring/summer 2010 collection at the sale price, in advance of the sale. The official sale will begin on June 1, 2010.”

    If our basic calculations are correct, shoes , handbags and ready-to-wear are all 40% off.

    For those who feel like 40% of is just a first offer, second markdown usually comes mid-June with a discount ranging from 50% to 60% off. If you’re looking for true bargain basement prices, wait until mid-July when the leftovers are reduced to 75% off.

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    Barneys Private Sale

    It’s hard to believe that Barneys can keep anything secret but the store is starting a “private sale” on Tuesday, May 25th. Clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children as well as gifts for the home will be 40% off.

    We always suggest shopping in person but the Barneys online shoe sale is usually pretty acceptable. Just don’t be surprised if your order gets canceled. Their online inventory tracking system is not stellar.

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    Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

    Nordstrom has started presale for first markdown. The sale officially starts May 26th and the discount on most designer items is 40% off.

    The assortment of designer merchandise really depends on the location of your Nordstrom store. We were recently told that there are three locations that carry Chanel — Mall of America, Minnesota, Topanga, Calif and Downtown Seattle. Personally, we have had lots of luck tracking down hot items from the Houston and Phoenix Nordstrom stores.

    Generally speaking, Nordstrom is known for their fantastic customer service. A good sales person can usually track down about anything if you take the time to create a relationship. In addition, the designer collection section of Nordstrom.com tends to stock a attractive assortment.

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    Neiman Marcus Last Call Sale

    Neimen Marcus is cleaning out their sale closet with a two day sale. Most clearance items are about 75% off, including the additional 30% off incentive.

    We found a Christian Louboutin clutch for $470 from $1,495, Miu Miu heels are $218 from $695, and an Andrew Gn dress is $443 from $1,810.

    Those reading this Monday morning will be out of luck because the sale ends Sunday night. But don’t feel too bad because amount of stylish merchandise is running a bit thin along with sizes. We’re sure, however, that weekend shoppers will be able to find some gems with a bit of digging.

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    Giuseppe Zanotti Presale

    Giuseppe Zanotti has announced the start of their presale for their “preferred client data base.” The discount is 30% and it’s going to be a month or so until the markdown goes to 50%.

    So now we ask our readers: Is it better to buy this season’s spring flats from the store for 30% off or buy last-year’s styles from the outlet for 50% off?

    Who knew life could send you such curve balls?

    Contact: George 212-650-0455

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    Gucci Private Sale

    Gucci is starting its “private sale” on Friday, May 21. Unlike Missoni, which takes an immediate markdown, Gucci likes to ease into sale season. The boutiques usually only alerts their best customers to this exclusive sale period but casual shoppers are not often denied the markdown when its requested.

    In past seasons, handbags were discounted 30% and shoes and ready-to-wear were 40% off. This is an unusually early start for Gucci’s sale, which usually waits until the week before Memorial Day to start their markdown. The sale goes public June 1st. The last markdown is usually mid-July when discounts rage from 60% t0 75% off.

    Contact: Tim 212-717-2619

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