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Chic Winter Sale at Kisan Concept Store in SoHo

Thru Sunday, the Kisan Concept Store on Greene Street in SoHo is hosting a huge store-wide sale.  This is a great shop filled with treasures from women’s, men’s and children’s clothing to books and gifts…  Entering the store makes one feel as though they are in a chic boutique in St. Germain, Paris.  On Thursday night as I checked out the sale, a song by Carla Bruni (France’s First Lady) was playing in the store, putting me in the perfect mood to look for deals.  On offer are some great pieces by Sonia Rykiel (SR), Prairies de Paris, Ports 1961 and more for 80 percent off.  I spotted several SR and Ports cashmere sweaters for $150.  A Prairies de Paris wool knee-length swing coat was going for $150.  A Rykiel black hobo handbag now at $255.  Handbags by SR and Jamin Puech were marked down 60 to 70 percent.  All footwear, including funky SR boots and shoes can be had for 70 percent off.  A pair of winter patent-leather lace-up black SR boots (now at $180) caught my eye.  Men’s wear, including Hartford is 50 to 60 percent off.  Kids merchandise, including Bonpoint, Bonbon, Petit Bateau and more is now 50 to 80 percent.

Where/When:  Kisan Concept Store, 125 Greene St. (b/w Houston and Prince), 212-475-2470.  Thru Sunday, 12-6p.

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Manolo Blahnik Blowout Sale

Manolo Blahnik Boutique 31 W. 54th St.

A small sale sign faces the front window of Manolo Blahnik’s boutique on West 54th Street.  From the outside, no indication of the bargains to be had inside.  This week, for two more days, the Manolo boutique has further slashed prices on its fall footwear.  After surveying the offerings, I found some great deals left -- most boots are now marked down to $250 and many pumps are now going for $225.  A couple of ankle boots with silver hardware caught my eye ($250) but they were available in small and large sizes.  That’s the catch.  Many of the popular sizes are now gone.  No surprise since the boutique started its end-of-season sale in January at 1/3  off the retail price, then 50 percent off.  And now, incredible deals at 75 percent off.

All sale footwear are tagged with a color dot that corresponds to the sale price.  Here’s the breakdown:  blue dot = $185;  green dot = $225; yellow dot = $250 and red dot = $350.  Alligator shoes are as marked.  I noticed that a few of the alligator pumps were tagged at $550.  The sale ends this Friday.  Where/When:  Manolo Blahnik, 31 w. 54th St. (b/w 5th and 6th Avenues).  (212) 582-3007. The store will be closed from 2 to 3p daily to restock.

 

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Plenty of Deals at Phi’s Farewell Sale

When news hit that Phi would be closing, many of you wondered if the sportswear label founded by Susan Dell in 2003 would be having a final farewell sale.  A week ago, Phi’s corporate offices weren’t saying whether they would.  Over the weekend, I popped into the label’s SoHo boutique on Greene Street to find that they were indeed hosting a warehouse sale which will go through to Sunday February 7th.

Phi staffers filled the large SoHo space with lots of merchandise -- actual samples (size 2 and 4), current and past season items, shoes, boots, handbags and other accessories.  Here’s the price breakdown:  past season garments are going for 90 percent off the retail price.  That means, jackets -- including a black cropped leather with zippers is now tagged at $200 (was $2,000).  Cashmere sweaters that were $795 is now $80.  And bottoms including a wool mini skirt with zippers is on sale for $70 (was $695). Current fall merchandise is 70 percent off.  If you happen to be a sample size, you’ll find some great deals here.  There was an abundance of samples hanging on racks.  Sample prices include:  basic dresses and blazers for $150, sweaters and blouses for $50, tees and tanks at $25, shoes are $50, boots $100, handbags at $150.

Where/When:  Phi boutique, 71 Greene St. (b/w Spring and Broome) 212-966-0076.  Thru February 7th.  Call for store hours.

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Accessories start at 10 bills in God We Trust

Another spot I stopped into Friday night was the crowded small shop on Lafayette St, In God We Trust.  Here, the deals are the brand’s signature jewelry which were tagged at $10 or $20. At the back of the store, you’ll find a case where the baubles are kept.  I spotted quiet a few cute necklaces and bracelets with fun heart and animal charms hanging from them.  Most of the clothing at this sale are 50 percent off. I came in hoping to find a darling wool dress with vintage buttons that caught my eye earlier in the week.  But I was disappointed to find out that someone had already bought my size earlier in the day. There was a navy blue bare-backed romper I considered for $140 but they didn’t have my size.  By Friday night, there were few small sizes left, mostly mediums and larges.  A short wool coat was going for $225.  I also liked the Mary Meyer short sleeved long graphic tees for $40.  As for men, wool coats were $350, a Hyeden Yoo corduroy jacket was $130 and $70 for a flannel shirt.  So-so on the shoe selection:  Marais satin pumps for women at $48 and some not so fabulous lace-ups for men. The sale ends Sunday.

Where/When: 265 Lafayette Street, (b/w Prince and Spring); 212-966-9010. Thru Sunday January 31; (11-6p)

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FACE IT: Skincare on Sale at Space.NK Apothecary

London-based beauty outlet Space.NK Apothecary is hosting a blowout beauty sale this weekend.  You’ll find a large selection of skincare products incredibly marked down -- they’re practically giving away some of the items.  Anything that’s on sale (most are up to 75 percent off already) is now going for an additional 50 percent off.

I stepped into the SoHo shop to check out the goods and to get out of the bitter cold at closing on Friday night.  The sales folks were kind enough to let me in even though they were wrapping up for the day.  I was told that the items on sale are discontinued beauty products, including face creams, lotions, makeup of all sorts and gift sets.  I wasn’t familiar with any of the stuff on sale, many of them are products from Europe.  But it didn’t take long for me to spot some things I liked such as the SheerinO’kho face cream for $13 (was $108), the INA Crystals White Gold Radiant skin tonic for $6 (was $48), a lovely rose body lotion made in Berkshire England for $4.50 (was $36), and Sonia Kashuk make up (lip gloss, eye shadow, blush, mascara and more) for under $2.  The sale ends Saturday.  If you need skincare help from the ravages of winter, you should check it out.  Thanks to the folks at Pint Size Social who tipped me off to this sale!

Where/When: 99 Greene Street, (b/w Prince & Spring); 212-941-4200. Thru Saturday, January 30, from 10 to 7 p.m.

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Temperley London Offers Great Bits & Pieces on Sale

Here’s a chance at getting your hands on British designer Alice Temperley’s clothing at affordable prices… through this Sunday, Temperley London is hosting a fall/winter sale at the label’s SoHo boutique where select merchandise is up to 75 percent off.  I really like the label’s aesthetic; rock ‘n roll with romance rolled in.  If you, too, are a fan.  It won’t take long to find something you like.  Quite a few of the designer’s popular tunics with bold prints will set you back well under $300 (instead of over $1,000), including the Honeycomb dress going for $275 (was $670) and Isla tunic at $298 (was $1195), the Biker jacket is $660 (was $2,195), and the long Wisteria cardigan in charcoal and black for $390 caught my eye.  Other bits included handbags which were going for under $300, belts and scarves at under $100.  There were racks of size 2, 4, 6 and some larger sizes.

Where/When:  453 Broome St., at Mercer St. (212-219-2929); Thru January 31st, W (8–8), Th–S (11–7), Su (noon–6)

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Handbags are a Hit at Cole Haan

Cole Haan kicked off its sample sale over the weekend at Soiffer Haskin.  When I stopped in, I noticed that the handbags were a huge hit.  Forget the shoes, most of the women went straight for the the two long tables where handbags of all sizes, clutches and wallets lay.  Most bags are 60 percent off:  the Kendal hobo was tagged at $171 (was $428); the Genevieve square hobo was going for $198 (was $495); The Phoebe flap bag in a soft buttery leather was $179 (was $448); the Whitney mini flap bag was priced at $59 (was $148) and much more.  There were great deals on shoes and boots -- many of the flats and sandals were under $100 -the Air Clarisa ballet was going for $75 (was $188); Air Lyric ballet at $60 (was $150) and sneakers under $80.  Boots were around $200 or less.  I spotted plenty of the stretch Joana Air tall boots going for $200 (was $498) and many other styles knee length and ankle boots.

The sale is very organized and the staff are helpful.  There’s a color coded pricing system: items with blue dots are 50 percent off, yellow is 60 percent, red is 70 percent and green 75 percent. If you buy three or more shoes or boots, you get 10 percent off the highest priced item.

Where/When:  Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., nr. Eighth Ave. (718-747-1656); Through Wednesday 1/27. S–T (9–6:30), W (9–6)

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Great Bargains at Barbara Bui Fall/Winter Sale…

French designer Barbara Bui is holding a two-day end of season sale offering 70 percent off everything from the 2009 fall collection.  A Sally source who found some great deals yesterday morning reports that the sale is well worth checking out.

There were really great select pieces in black, gray and beige; pants, shoes, jackets and dress blouses. I bought two fabulous pieces – her traditional “Lion Face” racer back tank and a gray jacket (both totaled $300).  I was thrilled with my findings.  There were a lot of small sizes left (36 and 38).  But if you’re over size 40, the pickings are few.

Bui’s fall 2009 line gives us a hardcore rock ’n’ roll vibe for fall — with everything from metallic python pants and leather jackets that had zippered breakaway hems to studded cowboy boots and bags galore.  The sale ends today.  Where:  115-117 Wooster Street (b/w Prince St. and Spring St.) 11-7p.  212-625-1938.

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J.Crew Sample Sale: Good Deals but Beware…

The J.Crew sample sales at Clothingline have taken place so often over the past few months that I can’t keep track anymore.  This week, samples and stock from J.Crew, Madewell and Crewcuts are on offer at the sale spot in the Garment district.  The place was busy but not mobbed after work.

Sale organizers begin slashing sale prices on Thursday.  I spotted an abundance of cashmere sweaters for both men and women, which will be tagged at $50 tomorrow.  There were also plenty of other items, including blazers and outerwear for $80; dresses at $45;  blouses, shirts, cotton & wool sweaters $30 or 2 for $50.  As for footwear, shoes will be going for $40, ankle boots $75, knee high boots $129.  Great deals but beware:  since many of the items are actual samples, most of them had “SAMPLE” written on the inside of the garment. If you can live with that, make sure you have the patience to look through the racks to find items in good condition.  As with previous sales here, you cannot try anything on except -- this time -- jackets and blazers.  There are no mirrors.  However, you are allowed to exchange merchandise through the last day of the sale on Saturday.

Where/When: Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St. between Seventh and Eighth Avenues 2nd Floor.  January 19 -- 23 Tues-Fri (10-7p), Sat (10-5p)

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A Look at This Week’s Sales…

Photo via H.Williams (Elise Black Suede Pumps)

Photo via H. Williams

American shoe designer H Williams has teamed up with Italian label Krizia for a sample sale that starts today at Krizia’s Upper East Side boutique.  Merchandise will be 60 to 75 percent off retail.  Where/When: 805 Madison Ave.  Call for store hours (212-879-1211).

Clothingline is hosting yet another J.Crew sample sale for men and women.  You’ll find sample blazers, outerwear, sweaters, shirts, skirts, pants, footwear and more.  There will also be some pieces for kids from J.Crew’s Crewcuts.  Where/When: 261 W. 36th St. 2nd Floor, b/w 7th & 8th Aves.  January 19-23 Tues-Fri (10-7p), Sat (10-5p).

The Rogan Bouwerie shop is offering 70 percent markdowns on their men and women fall/winter ‘09 collections, including denim, knits, dresses, and more.  Where/When: Rogan, 330 Bowery, (at the corner of Bond Street); 646-827-7567; Ongoing.

Opening Ceremony is offering up to 70% off designers such as Alexander Wang, Raf Simons, and Proenza Schouler, plus the in-house line.  Where/When: 35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby Sts (212-219-2688); Ongoing. M-Sat (11-8p), Sun (Noon-7p).

For more  sales, check out the sales listing page…

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