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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 items I spotted were marked down 30-50% off the original price. 
Through December 31st, Brooklyn’s Artists & Fleas has set up a holiday pop-up shop in Chelsea Market where you’ll find great stuff for last-minute gifts. The pop-up showcases artists, designers and collectors. There’s so much on offer that you’re bound to find something for the people on your list.
For just two days, VPL designer Victoria Bartlett is hosting a one-of-a-kind vintage sale at her boutique on Mercer Street in Soho. Wednesday night, Victoria was gracious in allowing me a sneak peek at the pieces up for grabs at the so-called Vintage Affair. I took photos of the merchandise as well as the designer herself as she was pricing the garments.
The Diane von Furstenberg sample sale opens to the public tomorrow. This morning, the sale’s preview kicked off with a handful of the label’s “friends & family” waiting in line just after 9am. If you want to try your luck today, be warned: sale organizers were checking a list when I stopped in this morning. However, in the past, they have allowed anyone to come in later in the day…
Like in the past, the sale offers a wide selection of goods:Â regular dresses and jackets ($125); wrap & vintage dresses ($150); sweaters, blouses, skirts & pants ($80); scarves are $65 (check out our gallery of photos which includes the full price list).
For four decades, the POSH sale has kicked off every spring. This time, New York City’s top fashion fundraiser is taking place at a new location… The Plaza Hotel. The sale is a treasure trove of new and gently worn designer clothing, accessories and footwear for women, men and children at 50 to 80 percent off the retail price. Designers include Alexander McQueen, Asprey, Bill Blass, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Prada and the list goes on…
We attended last night’s preview.  As with previous sales, the merchandise is well organized in separate sections/rooms in the lower level of the Plaza (vintage, contemporary and designer for the well-dressed lady and the dapper gent). Many of the shoppers have been coming to this sale for years and so they knew what they were looking for. A room towards the back that contained all the high-end designer merchandise (including furs) is where we spent most of our time. That’s also where I spotted the fashion icon, Iris Apfel, looking through the racks of designer wares (just like everyone else there) and hoping to find something that catches her eye. The Comme des Garçons sale way west of Times Square got underway yesterday and from reports by blogs such as Racked, the Croatian Church where it is being held was stuffed with the label’s avant-garde, cutting-edge clothing and accessories for both men and women. There’s a large selection of vintage that has been kept over the years from its numerous collections and collaborations. The sale price for most things reportedly aren’t cheap but many of the pieces are collectibles. Items from almost all of Comme des Garçons associated brands, including Junya Watanabe and Tao, are 70-percent off their retail price.
While I didn’t get a chance to stop in today, Sample Sale Diva made it inside after a wait in line. She managed to snag some photos and give us her findings on the sale:
 I love scouring flea markets looking for gems… and the Brooklyn Flea is one place I can spend an entire day. Yesterday, I spotted a vendor, Estate Jewels by George & Raf, who sells stunning vintage jewelry. They carry some of the most amazing and important pieces, including vintage Chanel, YSL, Lanvin, Sonia Rykiel, [...] For this weekend only, Amarcord is opening up its warehouse in Williamsburg and hosting its a massive sale featuring tons of European vintage clothing, shoes and jewelry. Here’s some of the things you’ll find: YSL, Sonia Rykiel, Jean Paul Gautier, and Versace. Plus, 1970s maxi dresses, mid-90s minis, summer platforms, sandals and more. [...]
If you’re looking for furniture (or a regiment of Queen’s Guards), it might be worth checking out the Ralph Lauren Home Sale in Chelsea. Yesterday, the large space at Metropolitan Pavilion North on 19th Street looked nearly cleaned out but they did have a few things left, such as bed frames, chairs and lighting. I went looking for a floor lamp and found only a dozen or so left (unlike the last sale where they had tons). None of the ones there really appealed to me.
I can spend hours at a flea market, looking for treasures. The Brooklyn Flea is one of my favorite places to find the most interesting things at affordable prices. The market draws about 200 vendors, selling a mix of new and used goods. You’ll find an assortment of vintage [...] |
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