You might be sad that Summer is over but Global Fashions is hosting an Italian designer sample sale that will provide the opportunity to shop yourself into some happiness. We got a sneak peek of some of the merchandise included in the sale and you won't be disappointed.
The sample sale space is filled to the brim with new merchandise for the new season. Handbags, shoes, and accessories are discounted 70% and clothing is reduced between 70% and 80% off retail. You can click here to see pictures inside the sale. Some highlights include a Glam Lock bag that's now $680 from $2245, Rockstud heels are about $300 from $1000 and a silk dress with a celestial print is almost $1800 from nearly $9000.
The best part is that a lot of the merchandise is from Fall and Winter collections, which means you can get a jump on updating your 'back-to-school' and holiday wardrobe. There is also an impressive men's selection, including jackets, sneakers, and backpacks. That's in addition to the ornate clothing and gorgeous shoes and bags for women-- of course!
The sale will only run for three days. If you attended the last sale, you know how quickly the best merchandise was gone. Don't say we didn't warn you!
Global Fashions Summer Warehouse Sale
Tuesday, September 4 through Thursday, September 6
9am-6pm daily
49 W. 38th Street between 5th & 6th (Main floor)
There are only a few more rays of sunshine left until the unofficial end of Summer uses her claw-like fingers to throw us back into reality. Lucky for us, there are still a few days to catch up on those things we've been meaning to do and buy all Summer.
As a personal rule, I like to try and fill in the items that I'll need for next summer (or vacation) right now, while the prices are low and the discounts are high. The best part is that I am really in touch with what's missing from and needed for my wardrobe. By the time Summer '19 rolls around I will be secure in knowing that I have everything I need and won't feel guilty for indulging in a few new trends and impulse purchases.
Below is a list of some of the most noteworthy pre-labor day sales. Keep checking back as more promotions are added to the list:
ASOS
Promo: 20% off new season items
Favorite item: Bandana dress $45 from $87
This post is in collaboration with Nordstrom. I may receive a commission or a percentage of sales from items purchased.
The thought of trading in our short-shorts and sunscreen for tights and hot coffee is almost unbearable. Transitioning is never easy for anyone and Summer is the only season that ends abruptly and absolutely. Fun, fun, fun. Labor Day. No more fun! Nothing about the change is easy.
At this point of the year, I like to shop for some smaller, less expensive items to usher in the new reality. Nordstrom is an ideal online destination to find everything you need for back to school and back to reality.
For back to school, my girls were immediately attracted to the State bags. The embroidered star, moon and rainbow style ($80) ended up as the big winner but a metallic style ($80) is eye-catching too. Another great thing about State bags is the give-back element for children in need-- this is the reason why these bags are at a higher price point. This Adidas backpack ($55) is also really popular among the kids and is a bit more reasonably priced.
I might not be technically going back to school but the thought of homework and school dropoffs make it feel as if I am. While shopping for backpacks and kids' essentials, I picked up a few key pieces for myself too. This ruffled hem dress from Halogen comes in the perfect grassy green and transitions seamlessly from aprés beach to city streets. The best part is that it's only $69.
Over this way, I found a jumpsuit with a slight ruffle ($103). I plan on wearing to a beach-side dinner Saturday night and then with heels on a sunny September day. I can even pair it with a denim jacket as the air turns chilly. The item I'm most excited about is a little Calvin Klein Jeans cropped polo ($39). It looks amazing with white skinny jeans and when it gets a little cooler I'll swap the bottoms for black jeans. (You can click over this way to see how we styled all of our new transitional items.)
As you can clearly see, a few inexpensive fashion items can redefine the whole meaning of Labor Day and back to school. As always, online shoppers should take advantage of Nordstrom's great customer service, which features free shipping and free returns. If only all stores were as easy to shop as Nordstrom.
Pants are the most difficult item of clothing for which to shop. Practically speaking, they are even more difficult than swimsuits. We are all looking for that perfect pant that will show off our, ahem, best ass-et.
This season, paper bag style pants are making a huge rustling in the slacks department. The pants are absolutely not made of brown paper grocery bags. The style is the result of an oversized high-waisted pant that's belted tightly enough to cause a rippling paper bag–like effect. We especially love this style coming out of the Summer season. It's a casual look but still dressed up enough for urban life. Look for a pair in a light cotton or linen for warmer September days.
I like to pair mine with a loose fitting sleeveless blouse or a bodysuit. Rather than use a standard belt, try wrapping a long scarf around your natural waistline to add a bit of your unique style flare. We just warn you to be careful with three-quarter length styles, unless you're wearing them with heels or are exceedingly tall. Basically, the cropped styles only look good on models.
Opening Ceremony just wrapped up a crazy sample sale. Prices were outrageously discounted but lines extended for hours. The scene inside was total mayhem. No matter the markdown, that's not how we would ever consider spending the last days of Summer.
Not all is lost if you're looking to snag some of Opening Ceremony's Downtown-cool style for deep discounts. Right now, you can head to the store's website and save up to 75% off. Over this way, we found this varsity style dress for $68 from $225, this babydoll cut bomber jacket is $238n from $600, and this Vivian Westwood top (or dress) is $300 from $740.
Most of the sale assortment consists of the house brand but we love that it's so reasonably priced. It's even more affordable when it's on sale (obviously). Opening Ceremony is also a great brand to buy for stylish teens because of the price points. Bonus points, you can share!...
A leading article from the Business of Fashion declared that consumers are "seeking out Instagrammable outfits for travelling," which presents a year-round opportunity for fashion brands and retailers.
We are completely on board with this all-year-round Summer shopping because we are always happy to add more Summer to our lives. It's a good thing that MatchesFashion just filled their sale section with an abundant assortment of wear-now or travel-with-later wardrobe options.
An industry insider says that vacation packing isn't just about buying bikinis and coverups. She suggests that your vacation purchases should follow three underlining notions: "can it be worn from the beach to the bar to dinner; how easy is it to pack; and does this style transcend seasons and can the look be built into next season."
We agree with all these pointers. If only someone could make the 'real' Summer last another two weeks....
We got an alert that Bergdorf Goodman was offering the first markdown on all new merchandise. It's hard to understand how to categorize this markdown. We think it's pre-Fall????? Truthfully, it's hard to know but we gave it a browse and were actually surprised by what we found.
You can also find a lot of bathing suits in the mix, which makes us think that this sale might just be late Summer deliverables. Who can tell any more? Bottom line, it's a markdown and there's some cute stuff. The end.
This morning, Farfetch took the first steps towards IPO with the filing of an F-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commision. The Italian e-commerce platform had been rumored to be taking steps to become a public company for over a year. As financial investments, we aren't too keen on luxury retail stocks. They tend to fluctuate vastly according to retail trends. Discarding a trendy shoe is one thing but nobody enjoys a stock that goes out of style.
While the broker-dealers grapple with the pricing of the Farfetch IPO, we figured we would dive into the site and see what deals could be found within the site. We were surprised to find a lot of Off-White discounted 70%. Here is a grey sweatshirt that's $213 from $720 or this floral one for $200, a bomber jacket is $431 from over $1400 and here is a white Binder bag reduced 30% off.
Shoes and bags are on the pricey side and could be found for less in many other destinations. Another thing that we've noticed is that some sizes are priced higher than others. That's because the merchandise is coming from various boutiques and not all stores discount the same amount. We wonder if those types of disparities will make it harder for analysts to forecast stock prices. Wall Street isn't known for its tolerance of the unknown.
