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    New Economy: Outlet Centers

    Just a decade ago the stores that line Bond Street, Madison Avenue and Via Montenapoleone, would have rather burned their inventory rather than sell it through discount centers. Today the story is totally different. Big brands like Chanel and Dior entered the outlet game even before the economy started to rot. Robb Young, reports about the ideological u-turn, in an amazing article in the International Herald Tribune.

    Economy gives new allure to Europe’s outlet centers

    Trance, you there? Bring the car around– Woodbury Commons is calling!

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    Gucci Group Watch Sale

    I’ve never known someone to lust after a Gucci watch. In the case we’ve never met I thought I would pass along the following information about the Gucci watch group’s friends and family event to be held Friday from 9:00am until 8:00pm at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, NJ. Prices are 60% to 90% off retail. Call me if they decied to add gold jewelry to the sale!

    Thank you Laura!

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    Another Sakes EGC

    Don’t fret if you can’t make it to Saks for Friends and Family. Usually, right afterwards they host a sale with even deeper discounts than F&F. This season’s post-friends and family sale will have the further incentive of an electronic gift card.

    The ECG will be on Thursday, Oct 23rd. Gift card levels are as follows:
    $250 to $499= $25 gift card
    $500 to $999= $50 gift card
    $1000 to $1999= $100 gift card
    $2000 to $2999= $300 gift card
    $3000 or more= $450 gift card

    Contact: Peter Tay
    T: 212-940-2401
    E: personal.shopper.saks@gmail.com
    Days off: Mondays & Tuesdays

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    Theory Private Sale

    Theory bores me but many find it an easy “go-to” brand for work clothing. Getting the goods for a discount is being made easier by the company, which is opening its doors to employees’ friends and family. Merchandise is 50% to 60% off from Tuesday, Oct 14th until Wednesday, Oct 15th (10am until 7pm.)

    In order to attend the sale you MUST rsvp to RSVP@theory.com. The sale is located at 139 Fifth Ave (between 20th and 21st streets). As long as you’re wearing Theory you should have no problem blending in.

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    Electronic Giftcards Galore (Barneys and Bergdorfs)

    Retail is apparently relying on electronic gift cards to stimulate spending. Here we have two biggies offering shopping incentives.

    Bergdorfs
    Dates: Oct 10 to Oct 12
    Merchandise: Designer Collections, 5f, Shoes, Handbags and Men’s
    Levels:

    $500-$999= Gift card for 10% of purchase
    $1000-$2499= Gift card for 15% of purchase
    $2500+= Gift card for 20% of purchase

    Barneys
    Dates: Oct 13 to Oct 19
    Info: Receipts can be accumulated throughout the event, and you go to the customer service to redeem the gift card. Cannot combine multiple customer receipts. You don’t have to be a Barneys cardholder. Available at all stores.
    Levels:

    Spend $250, get $25
    Spend $500, get $50
    Spend $750, get $75

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    Prada Friends and Family/ Sample Sale

    We have been cordially invited to Prada (and Miu Miu’s) friends and family event. I’m not sure how good the prices are going to be but the sale address is Prada’s office building. Always a good sign!

    No Appointments Necessary. (Usually Prada’s sales are by appointment only.) The sale includes Prada & Miu Miu ready-to-wear and shoes from fall/winter 2007 and spring/summer 2008 along with select merchandise from earlier seasons. (Read: Whatever else we had floating around.)

    Details below:
    Dates: Sat. 10/18 to Friday 10/24
    Hours: 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday
    Address: 609 West 51st Street between 11th and 12th Avenues
    Payment: Credit Cards Only

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