Mark your calendars, the dates have been revealed for the Barneys Warehouse Sale… Racked’s inside sources reports the sale is expected to start on Thursday, February 16th.

If you want to get an idea of what’s in store, check out the current sale section either in-stores or online [...]]]>  

Mark your calendars, the dates have been revealed for the Barneys Warehouse Sale… Racked’s inside sources reports the sale is expected to start on Thursday, February 16th.

If you want to get an idea of what’s in store, check out the current sale section either in-stores or online where items are now up to 75-percent off.  When I was at the Madison Avenue store earlier this month, there were plenty of designer shoes to be had.   BTW, that’s where the discounts will begin at the start of the BWS.

Most of you already know the drill:  the selection is better the first few days.  If you wait a few days, you’ll get better deals when the price slashing starts… culminating to the best deals on the last days of the sale.  As for the west coast, the sale returns to the LA Convention Center, February 11 – 20.

Where:  255 West 17th St (b/w 7 & 8th Ave).  Feb 16-26.

If you’ve ever been to ABC Carpet & Home near Union Square, you’ll know that it’s full of great stuff for your home as well as your closets…  Through Sunday, January 22nd, the huge emporium is hosting its end-of-season sale.  While the signs say “up to 75-percent off,” most of the [...]]]>

If you’ve ever been to ABC Carpet & Home near Union Square, you’ll know that it’s full of great stuff for your home as well as your closets…  Through Sunday, January 22^nd, the huge emporium is hosting its end-of-season sale.  While the signs say “up to 75-percent off,” most of the items I spotted were marked down 30-50% off the original price.

There are some great deals to be had here… from the usual and unique furniture, rugs, linens to original jewelry, garments, bags, accessories and so much more… The massive location on Broadway and 19^th Street was busy over the weekend with customers on the lookout for deals.  Even if you aren’t looking for anything specific, you’re bound to find something that catches your eye on one of the many floors in the building.

Where/When:  888 Broadway, at 19th St. (212-473-3000); Through January 22; Mon–Wed (10–7p), Thurs (10–8p), Fri–Sat (10–7p), Sun (11–6:30p).

Filene’s Basement, closed its doors for good on Thursday.  The storied discount retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.  I stopped into the Union Square location a couple of hours before they shuttered.

On the last day, everything was up for grabs (including the store’s fixtures) for 90-percent [...]]]>

Filene’s Basement, closed its doors for good on Thursday.  The storied discount retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.  I stopped into the Union Square location a couple of hours before they shuttered.

On the last day, everything was up for grabs (including the store’s fixtures) for 90-percent off the ticketed price.  I wasn’t expecting to find much… I just wanted to capture the scene on video.  There were so many last-minute shoppers gathered hoping to score on final deals…

The J.Crew sample sale in the Flatiron District kicked off this morning… Here’s a photo of the line a few minutes before they opened the doors and it snaked around the block down 28th Street.  I managed to get in to do a review before the shoppers were let inside.  Working [...]]]>  

The J.Crew sample sale in the Flatiron District kicked off this morning… Here’s a photo of the line a few minutes before they opened the doors and it snaked around the block down 28th Street.  I managed to get in to do a review before the shoppers were let inside.  Working on that post now, so stay tuned…

Where/When:  260 Fifth Ave (b/w 28th & 29th Streets); Nov 29 to Dec 3rd, Tues-Fri (10-8p), Sat (10-6p).

Our friends over at Pint Size Social (an online magazine for kids and their trendsetting parents) managed to get into the Bonpoint preview sale on Tuesday.  Meredith tells us that the sale was very organized and impressive.

Here’s what she found:

At 60-percent off the original price, you’ll find tons of [...]]]>

Our friends over at Pint Size Social (an online magazine for kids and their trendsetting parents) managed to get into the Bonpoint preview sale on Tuesday.  Meredith tells us that the sale was very organized and impressive.

Here’s what she found:

At 60-percent off the original price, you’ll find tons of clothing from newborn to young adult. They also had a large selection of shoes, plus quite a few for toddlers. Great hats, mittens and scarves.  They even had some Halloween costumes and a few kids toys.  Great blankets and boxed sets of socks for gifts.  Everything was in perfect condition and quintessentially Bonpoint. One sale not to be missed. Get there early as far as we know, they are not restocking.

Where/When: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18 St., (b/w 6-7 Aves), 5 Fl.  Oct 26 to 27, Wed (9-7p), Thurs (9-3p).

The Zadig & Voltaire sample sale ends tomorrow… we received a notice from sale organizers last night that they’ll be offering further reductions… an additional 20-percent off the sale price on women’s dresses, tops, sweaters, tees, handbags as well as men’s shirts, pants and more…

Where/When:  260 Fifth Ave., [...]]]>

The Zadig & Voltaire sample sale ends tomorrow… we received a notice from sale organizers last night that they’ll be offering further reductions… an additional 20-percent off the sale price on women’s dresses, tops, sweaters, tees, handbags as well as men’s shirts, pants and more…

Where/When:  260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St.; Sept 21 to 25.  Wed (3–7p), Thurs (9–7p), Fri–Sat (10–7p), Sun (11–4p).

Through the end of the month, Housing Works Thrift Shops is hosting it’s annual “Best of Fall” shopping events… where you can get deals on used furniture, fashion and artwork.

Yesterday evening’s downpour didn’t dissuade hardcore shoppers from showing up at the Chelsea location.  At 6pm, it was [...]]]>  

Through the end of the month, Housing Works Thrift Shops is hosting it’s annual “Best of Fall” shopping events… where you can get deals on used furniture, fashion and artwork.

Yesterday evening’s downpour didn’t dissuade hardcore shoppers from showing up at the Chelsea location.  At 6pm, it was packed and there was a line at the register.   If you’re willing to dig through the stuff (and there’s a lot of stuff), you’re likely to find some gems… anything from a Herman Miller chair ($175) to a Prada knit top ($50) – items that caught my eye last night.

Every Fall, Housing Works puts together this blow-out shopping event, emptying stores to re-stock them with the best of what’s donated to them throughout the year.  The proceeds from the stores go to help the homeless and those suffering with AIDS in New York City.  For the schedule, locations, and hours click here.  If you can’t get to one of the stores in NYC, you can also check out the sale online.

Where/When:  Housing Works Thrift Stores in NYC.  See schedule, locations, and hours here.  Aug 30 to Sept 27.

With only three more days of the Barneys Warehouse Sale, organizers have slashed sale prices even further – 40 to 75 percent off.  Sunday afternoon was not too crowded.  Women’s designer, RTW and shoes are now an extra 50-percent off… men’s suits, shoes, trousers and sportcoats are an additional 40-percent off [...]]]>

With only three more days of the Barneys Warehouse Sale, organizers have slashed sale prices even further – 40 to 75 percent off.  Sunday afternoon was not too crowded.  Women’s designer, RTW and shoes are now an extra 50-percent off… men’s suits, shoes, trousers and sportcoats are an additional 40-percent off and dress shirts are an extra 50-percent off.  Check out the price list (above) for a look at the complete markdowns.

Where/When:  255 West 17th St (b/w 7 & 8th Ave). 212-450-8400.  EXTENDED THRU SEPT 7th Daily (10-7p).

With the sale ending in a few days, the Barneys Warehouse Sale has slashed sale prices further for the Holiday weekend… Check out the complete price list above.  The selection is pretty much picked over.  But if you’re willing (and in the mood) to dig through the merchandise, you [...]]]>

With the sale ending in a few days, the Barneys Warehouse Sale has slashed sale prices further for the Holiday weekend… Check out the complete price list above.  The selection is pretty much picked over.  But if you’re willing (and in the mood) to dig through the merchandise, you might find a few things.

Women’s designer, RTW, shoes and accessories are now an extra 40-percent off.  I spent a few minutes (not a lot of time, I just wasn’t in the mood) looking through the offerings and I just couldn’t find anything I wanted in the women’s section.  As for men, suits are now an additional 25 percent off as well as shoes.  Dress shirts and ties are now at an extra 40 percent off.  It’s very likely that they’ll offer even further reductions before the end of the sale.

Where/When:  255 West 17th St (b/w 7 & 8th Ave).  212-450-8400.  EXTENDED THRU SEPT 7th.  Sat Sept 3 to Sun Sept 4 (9-8p), Mon Sept 5 to Wed Sept 7 (9-7p).

The first markdowns at the Barneys Warehouse Sale has already started… I found out tonight when I popped into the space in Chelsea.  A staffer told me that they began offering further discounts on Sunday when they were open for four hours after Hurricane Irene moved north.

The first markdowns at the Barneys Warehouse Sale has already started… I found out tonight when I popped into the space in Chelsea.  A staffer told me that they began offering further discounts on Sunday when they were open for four hours after Hurricane Irene moved north.

As you can see from the list, women’s shoes, accessories, ready-to-wear and “red” stamped designer pieces are an additional 25 percent off.  You get an extra 40 percent off lingerie, swim, Chelsea Passage and childrens.  As for men, an extra 25 percent is given for sportswear, outerwear, dress shirts, neckwear, accessories and more.  While 40-percent off the sale price is given for casual pants, sneakers and underwear.  No further discounts on suits other than the “yellow” tagged merchandise.  Check out the entire list for a better look.

I noticed that the selection for women’s designer clothing has dwindled even further from the limited selection it began with.  There’s still lots of ready-to-wear hanging on racks.  I only had time to survey the shoes… where the shelves appeared to be stacked full of a so-so selection (not a lot of high-end designer footwear and plenty of past season overstock).  I did spot quite a few Lanvin wedges ($426) in size 7, Lanvin heeled sandals ($449), Isabel Marant flat sandals $164, Alexander Wang wedged sandals ($201) and a couple of pairs of Manolo Blahniks in 71/2 ($374).

Another update the staffer mentioned is that the sale has been extended through Wednesday Sept 7th.  If you’re waiting for deep discounts, that’s probably going to happen over this Labor Day weekend when it will likely be a madhouse… Overall, I just wasn’t impressed with the women’s selection for shoes, bags and designer wear this time around.  But if you want to find the best deals, go during the last days… that is if you can handle the insanity.

Where/When:  255 West 17th St (b/w 7 & 8th Ave).  212-450-8400.  EXTENDED THRU SEPT 7th.  Wed Aug 31 (10-9p), Thur Sept 1 to Fri Sept 2 (9-9p), Sat Sept 3 to Sun Sept 4 (9-8p), Mon Sept 5 to Wed Sept 7 (9-7p).