The LVMH-owned Fendi has been hosting an employee sample sale all week. Usually, to get into these sales you need to have an employee ID and get past several layers of security. Starting Thruday afternoon, the company began allowing a small amount of public customers into the sale.
LVMH employee sales are notorious for offering the most epic discounts. Today we stopped by this sale at 5pm and there wasn’t much of a crowed and the door policy was pretty lax. Attendees are required to show ID in the lobby and when checking-in. As predicted, the discounts range from 80% to 90% off.
There are really no bags left to speak and very few small accessories. There are lots of Fendi key chains and charms– Fendirumis, Micro Monsters, Abcharms, Cookie Bugs and more. All are priced between $100 and $200. There are also iPhone cases and other small gadget gizmos. All sunglasses are $70 and jewelry is 80% to 90% off too. (Pictures are right this way.)
The best selection is the shoes, which are priced as marked at about 85% off. Most shoes are from last winter’s collection. We spotted Karlito Fendi sneakers for $180 from $1550, there were lots of ruffled mules in various colors priced at $120 and ankle boots were $180 from $1300. (You can click here to see pictures.)
Take note, ‘opening-to-the-public’ is subject to change at any time. The door policy this afternoon seemed inconsistent. Some people seemed to get in while others complain about being turned away. The crowed was very light early in the evening. We expect that the final two hours, tomorrow, will be busier. Good luck! Please leave comments below about what you see, find and buy.
Fendi Showroom Sample Sale
Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10
Thurs 4:30pm-6:30pm, Fri 9am-11am
598 Madison Avenue, (57 Street) 16 Floor
