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    China’s Mega Sample Sale

    You know how there are buses of Asian tourists who only travel to the United States to shop at Woodbury Common? Well, what’s the chance that that would work the other way around?

    The Chinese tourism board is hyping a mega Chinese sample sale dubbed, “Asia’s First Billion Brand Sale.” The event is located at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, “a luxury lifestyle, retail and entertainment complex” — we think it’s a mall on a touristy island.

    The four-day sale, which starts on Feb. 19th, includes more than 150 designers at “prices worth fighting for.” Where have we heard this tag line before? Century 21, perhaps? They even seem to have captured their branding image.

    Nonetheless, prices are up to 90% off and the resort’s store directory includes, M Missoni, Wolford, Vilebrequin and Fiorucci. We’re dying to find someone willing to fly to the other side of the world to check it out for us. We’ll pay the bus fare!

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    Kimora’s Baby-Fat

    At tonight’s Babyphat fashion show Kimora made her entrance clearly “showing” and looking radiant. For us, that was the best part of the event besides for the invitation. Kimora is expecting her first child with actor Djimon Hounsou. Simmons, who is 33, has two daughters with hip-hop icon, Russell Simmons. Ming Lee is eight and Aoki Lee is six.

    Back to the runway: Everyone knows the fashions Kimora sends down the runway never make it to Macy’s. It’s more of her– or her merchandiser’s vision– for the client.

    At the show we spotted no celebrities– not that we are good at that anyway. NY Mag’s The Cut, did a bit better at the celeb spotting but agreed that the attendance was light.

    At least we got a good red nail polish in the goodie bag.

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    Dunhil Sample Sale

    The Dunhil sample sale starts Tuesday but remember that the 5th Avenue store marks suits down 60% to 70% off. If the sample sale doesn’t match up just head to Dunhil on Fifth Avenue or Saks, where there is still a great selection of high end men’s clothing on sale. And we know you’re dying to check out the new Kiton department’s $7,000 suits. (Yes, that’s off the rack. Made to order will set you back about $21k.)

    Details Below:
    Dunhil men’s clothing, sportswear, furnishings and accessories, including watches, cufflinks, jewelry and pens

    Tuesday, Feb. 17th through Friday, Feb. 20th
    Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00am to 6:30pm
    Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

    To be held at:
    SOIFFER HASKIN
    317 West 33rd Street, NYC
    (Just west of 8th Avenue)

    CREDIT CARDS ONLY
    Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
    No Cash or Checks Accepted. All Sales Final. No Returns. No Exchanges.

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    Hayden-Harnett 75% Off

    We’re not big lovers of Hayden-Harnett, but then again, there are few things that lure us to Brooklyn. Basically friends and specialty foods are all that make us cross that bridge. However, lovers of the Greenpoint-based store can now get 75% off on ALL fall apparel, handbags and outerwear and 50% off ALL fall boots. Seems good!?

    The H-team also has a collection in Target. Chances are that if you don’t feel the high-priced stuff the cheap stuff isn’t going to feel right either.

    211 Franklin Street
    Contact: 718-349-2247

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    Calypso Sale Update

    A Spy writes:

    “I went to the Madison store to check out this “secret sale.” Sorry to report that the sale isn’t all that. Stuff is still $200-300 on sale and not much selection at all. You’re better off going to the Soho Outlet store on Broome St. where they are having a Buy One, Get the Next Item 50% sale. I got a Butter By Nadia wrap dress there on sale for $99 and then 50% off my second item. The Butter dress ended up being $75, compared to the $350 regular price!”

    So, if you’re lookng for Calypso deals head to the SoHo outlet: 424 Broome St. (off Lafayette St.)

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    Fashion Week Handbook

    There’s no way for one person to inhale all the fashion week festivities. Part of your duty is to keep you posted on the world of fashion and style. Below is a concise resource guide of where to go online–to take it all in –without even leaving your desk:

  • Racked is blogging live from the shows. It’s like sending your best friend and drooling over their access. Details include: time stamps, so you can figure out how late the designers are running off schedule and updates on sag lines.
  • Cheryl Shops is running a concise roundup off many shows, including this jewel of information on the Barbie 50th Anniversary Runway Show:

    “…the Barbie show was a complete and utter shitstorm. The going theory is that every invitee could bring a guest–ideally, a little girl who could sit on your lap, but in reality, everything from your three-year-old niece to your 16-year-old cousin to your roommate to Bob from accounting. Therefore, there were way too many people at the show, hundreds of whom, despite being confirmed, didn’t even make it in. Reportedly, there were lots of crying little girls and lots of pissed-off journalists. “

  • Looking for fashion pictures? Style.com and NYMag.com never miss a look.
  • To find out where is where you need to go to Patrick McMullan’s site. This is a serious resource when you’re trying to remember the name of person you spoke to for an hour but can’t remember because you already had four cocktails.

    • Don’t worry, we’ll be there too but we also have shopping to do and sales to spy out.

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    Fashion Week: More Bowler Hats

    I’m not sure you believed us so I wanted to provide proof: Bowler-hats or bowler-like hats are all the rage. We even spotted Zac Posen sporting the look.

    Below is a picture of an authentic bowler hat worn to the Prada Iconoclasts party. You too can get your own personal bolwer at J. J. Hat Center (310 Fifth Ave. at 32nd), New York’s oldest and largest hat store, the shop claims to have stock in over 10,000 hats.


    Here is picture of a bowler-like hat, but you get the picture.

    There were many more hats at the Mercedes Benz fashion week opening night party but the lighting was an issue even for my deft iPhone photography. 

    *Double points if you can name the men in the pictures.

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