As in years past, Lighthouse International's 37th Annual POSH Sale is expected to be a mob scene when it opens to the public on Thursday May 14. All proceeds will benefit the organization's services for those who are visually impaired. A couple of fellow bloggers got a special preview of some of the choice offers. According to The Shophound, there were piles of C[...]
I found a shopping frenzy at the Botkier sample sale. What appeared to be the technique tonight was to grab the bags and decide later which one to buy. This sale shows women still need their handbags even in this economic climate. One woman was drooling over the black Margot handbag I was toting. She said it was the perfect handbag - one she had been searching f[...]
A steady stream of shoppers stopped by the Twinkle sale today after work. According to an employee, the sale hasn't been too busy - some takers at lunch time and after work. Prices are more expensive than their last sale. But this time it's a bit more organized. Silk dresses were $78-$179. Silk tops, skirts and pants were just over $100. There's limited[...]
High-end New York design firm Loeffler Randall surprised everyone by having a VIP preview sale yesterday. When I stopped by after work, I found a lot of merchandise left and a crowd of women frantically looking through the shoes and clothes. The space was small and packed with shoppers that trying anything on was a challenge. I came looking for the popular Matilde[...]
Evidence tonight that women must have their shoes... I popped into the Delman preview sale to find women frantically rummaging through boxes. One would have thought that there was a shortage of footwear. Delman, a respected brand since the 1920s, has a loyal following. Apparently, the line outside earlier in the day went down the street and the cash registers we[...]
This was one of the best sample sales I've been to this year. Not crowded. Lots of merchandise and deals. After a number of disappointing sales, I had no expectations on what I would find tonight. When I popped into the boutique, I found a few women browsing through the merchandise. The shop did get busy for a short while but never insane. The dressing room was [...]
Apparently, on Friday there were reports of a buying frenzy at the Matt Bernson sale in Tribeca. Check out the post by Racked.com reporting the sale being picked clean on the first day. Through Sunday May 3rd: Matt Bernson sample sale, sandals, flats, wedges, and boots start at $40. Where/When:450 Greenwich St., nr. Vestry St. (212-941-7634); daily (Noon-7p)). [...]
