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    Bergdorfs: Ignore the Signs

    I received many mixed responses to the Bergodorf sale, posted earlier this week. I decided I needed to check it out myself even if it did mean burning an bigger hole in my pocket.

    I am so glad I did. Shoes are bags are marked down a straight 40%. That’s not really a big discount considering our economic climate. However, if you head to the designer clothing floors you will be happily surprised.

    Everywhere you look signs read: Up to 50% off. You need to disregard the signs and read the tags. On the second floor (Dolce, Dior, Gucci, Fendi etc.) I was able to find a variety of clothing marked down more than 70%. For example, a Dolce and Gabbana sweater was originally marked $999 and is now $250. A Gucci blouse was marked $850 to start and is now about $200. My favorite, is a Balenciaga skirt that was $1,275 to start and is now $379. The coordinating shoes can be found in the shoe department but they still need another discount to make the straight-out-of-a-catalogue look worth while.

    So remember, when you head to Bergdorfs this week: Look at the tags and ignore the signs.

    And the deal gets even sweeter:

    Contact: Becca 212-872-8986

    Thomas Pink 50% Off and More

    Honorary Mad-Spy, Freddy (or HMSF), reports that Thomas Pink is having a blow out sale. Follow up calls reveal that the LVMH-owned company is hosting a 50% off sale. Almost everything in the store is marked down at least half-off.

    The best deal, according to our trusty informant, are the cashmere sweaters that were $300 and are now just $115. So boys, stock up on those shirts (and sweaters) and remember that too much starch breaks down the fabric.

    DVF Sample Sale

    Miss Audrey, an insider at von Furstenberg, sent the below information about a company sample sale. She says, “It may be interesting.” In my expereince, the only thing interesting about a DVF sample sale is getting in a day early and getting 90% off retail.

    This sale is for up to 75% off and runs from Tuesday, Dec. 9th until Saturday, Dec. 13th. A Racked.com tipster wrote that samples are $40, cocktail dresses are $100 to $150, sweaters are $70, and coats are $280. Even DVF, herself, was onsite for a moment to peruse the racks. If you see Barry please, let him know I would like an office facing West.

    Barneys 2nd Markdown

    Barneys started their second markdown today. Most sale merchandise is now 60% off. There is still a wide assortment of Fall/Winter shoes, bags and ready-to-wear. Another markdown may come but most of the stuff you want will be gone by then.

    Oh, if you’re not into the Christmas shopping crowds, the sencond markdown will be reflected online starting tomorrow.

    Bergdorf Getting Competitive

    I just got this email about Bergdorf starting to reduce prices to 70% off. Get there before lines start to form around the velvet ropes, à la Saks.

    Hi!
    We started marking some designer clothes to 70% off. It’s not official yet, but if it has the sticker price you can purchase it at the discount.

    While we’re on the topic of Bergdorf Goodman, I’ll cut you on a little secret. The men’ store across the street has the most amazing cafe. There are hardly ever lines and the male eye candy is delicious.

    Big Drop Sale

    I got a sale announcement from Big Drop announcing their “Fall/Winter Blowout Sale.” I can’t tell if it’s a breeze-out sale or a real “blow out” so I will leave that distinction to you.

    Prices have been reduced 20% on all regularly-priced merchandise and an additional 30% off on all sale items. So men’s and women’s apparel and accessories are all 20% to 70% off.

    Some price examples are as follows: 3.1 Phillip Lim now $160 (reg. $525), an oversized blazer by McQ, now $209 (reg. $646), a lace and silk blouse by Rebecca Taylor now $89 (reg. $230), and skinny jeans by Anlo now $69 (reg. $207).  I can really use some $69 jeans!

     The sale runs from today until Sunday. Let me know what you think.

    Chuckies 50% Off

    The buyer at Chuckies New York is always spot on with their selection. They have a knack for picking standouts for the season. it’s the store’s prices that usually keep shoppers admiring from outside the window.

    Well the weather outside is about to get frightful and you might want to consider ducking into Chuckies. The store is currently discounting shoes, boots and handbags 50% off. This amount of discount is usually reserved for after New Years but hard economic times are affecting everyone.