Private sales have become their own hidden economy in luxury shopping. Between invite-only events, EIP access, targeted emails, and quietly circulating links, it’s increasingly difficult to keep track of what’s actually happening across retailers. This running cheat sheet will be updated regularly throughout the Spring/Summer 2026 season with active designer sale links, access details, expected markdown timing, and the brands worth watching across retailers like Net-A-Porter, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and more. Some sales require existing accounts or early access status, while others quietly open to the public after a soft launch. We’ll keep updating the intel as things shift.
Net-A-Porter
Access: EIP / log into your account to see if you have access
Discounts: Up to 30% off
Designers to Watch: Alaïa, Staud, Jacquemus, Doên, Manolo Blahnik
Notes: Public sale is a week before Memorial Day
Saks Fifth Avenue
Access: Access through email
Discounts: Up to 40% Off
Designers to Watch: Dolce & Gabbana, Alaia, Zimmermann, Burberry
Code: SAKSSALE
Links by category: Bags, Shoes, Jewelry, Accessories, Menswear
Neiman Marcus
Access: Access through email
Discounts: Up to 40% off
Designers to Watch: Alaïa, Balmain, JW Anderson, Zimmermann, Jimmy Choo
Code: NMSALE
Nordstrom
Access: Not updated for Spring yet
Discounts: Seasonal markdowns and designer promotions
Designers to Watch: Prada, Saint Laurent, Loewe, Gucci, Valentino
Notes: Sales tend to happen quickly with each designer dropping their markdowns in this link at a specified time
