Jimmy Choo
Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., at Sixth Ave.
Hours: Wed. 8/26. , 1-6 p.m
Temperley London
Location: 453 Broome St., at Mercer St., 2nd flr.; 212-219-2929
Hours: Wed. 8/26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs. 8/27-Sat.8/29, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Filed under Sale Scoop
Location: 231 W 29th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues; suite 201; 212-239-2459
Hours: Tues. 8/11-Fri. 8/14, 11a.m.-7p.m.; Sat. 8/15, 11a.m.-4p.m.
When to go: At around 5:45p.m. on the sale’s first day, the small space was pretty quiet, so I’d say go any time. Though, certain styles and colors are selling out, so if you’re looking for something specific you may want to get there sooner than later.
The Deal$: Dozens and dozens of clutches such as the “Diana,” “Eve,” “Ingrid” and “Tatum” are up to 70% off retail, with some styles in boxes for just $15-$50 (inset). Larger handbags such as the “Large Plum” and “Ceclia” (pictured above right) are going for $275, but with original retail prices of $575 it’s a pretty good deal. There are lots of colors to choose from in several styles, even hues that aren’t on the web site. They’ve also got sweet business card holders for $5 each (or 5 for $20) in an array of colors (black patent, white patent, copper, yellow, pink). Oh and cute laptop cases are only $25. They’re also offering bulk deals for those who spend $500 or more.
Sizes: N/A
The Scene: Upon my arrival there were about five people shopping in the small, super organized suite. There was no music playing at first, which was almost a little weird cause it was just so quiet. Finally, someone put on the soundtrack to the film “(500) Days of Summer,” which I only recognized cause I recently saw (and loved) the movie. Any time I get to shop while listening to Regina Spektor and a band like Wolfmother — even while trying to make important decisions like whether to get matte black, shiny black, snakeskin black or sparkly black — I’m a happy handbag shopper. There were at least a handful of people working the sale, reorganizing the tables by style and color, which made it easier to scan the selection. Style names and prices were convenitently fixed to each bag, as well as listed on signs above the selection so the deals were clear. As the sale’s closing hour drew nearer, the space did start to fill up a bit more, and ladies started piling up next to the only mirror with handfuls of bags. But for the most part, people were respectful of each other and what they had in their hands. I didn’t witness any clawing or swiping.
Shop or flop? Definite shop. For a small space, the sale was organized and offered a solid selection of styles in various colors for relatively reasonable prices.
Filed under Sale Scoop
Lauren Merkin
Location: 231 W 29th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues; suite 201; 212-239-2459
Hours: Tues. 8/11–Fri. 8/14, 11a.m.–7p.m.
Cynthia Rowley
Location: 376 Bleecker St., between Charles and Perry streets; 212-242-3803
Hours: Thurs. 8/13 11:30a.m.–9p.m. , Fri. 8/14 10a.m.–9p.m. , Sat. 8/15 11a.m.–9p.m. , Sun. 8/16 11a.m.–8p.m.
JLo and Sweetface
Location: 1071 Sixth Ave., 5th Fl., between 40th and 41st streets
Hours: Tues. 8/11-Wed. 8/12, 10a.m.-7p.m.; Thurs. 8/13 10a.m.-6p.m.
Filed under Upcoming Sales
Miss Sixty, Energie and Staerk
Location: 260 Fifth Ave., near 28th St.; 212-725-5400
Hours: Mon. 8/3- Fri. 8/7, 9a.m.-7p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11a.m.-7p.m.
Alexander McQueen
Location: Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 W. 18th St., near Sixth Ave.;
Hours: Tues., 8/4, 9a.m.-7p.m. and Wed., 8/5, 9a.m.-6p.m.
Mara Hoffman
Location: 120 W.28th St., between Sixth and Seventh Ave.; 212-505-3020
Hours: Thurs., 8/6-Fri., 8/7, 10a.m.-7p.m., Sat., 8/8, 11a.m.-6p.m.
Filed under Upcoming Sales
Nothing sample sale related…just a wee note to prove my love for the shopping mecca that is Anthropologie…
Upon checking my mailbox this fine summer evening, I came across a small, square envelope that looked like it could be a thank you note or birthday invitation. A glance at the return address had me wondering what my favorite store (of which I have not visited for quite some time due to limited funds) could be sending me. A gift card, perhaps? Could I be so lucky? And what for?
The excitement had me using my key to tear open the envelope as I climbed the five flights to my apartment. There, on the landing between the third and fourth floors, I withdrew a cloth pouch fastened closed with a green button. On the outside, it read: “So….”
Then, on the inside, five colored buttons and some string decorated a pocket holding a little “coupon”:
It says:
Celebrate!
For your birthday, treat yourself to something special! Use this card for 15% off your total store purchase any day this month.
Now, if that isn’t a reason to hit the sale section once a week in August, I don’t know WHAT is! I mean, could they be any classier with their cute little reusable stationary and generous coupon? Sign up for Anthro. It’s a shopping concierge service of sorts that keeps tracks of your purchases and returns, plus sends you sales notices and nifty birthday coupons!
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