While I didn’t get a chance to check out the Manolo Blahnik sale at the Warwick Hotel yesterday, plenty of my fellow bloggers did a great job of covering it.  New York Magazine’s blog The Cut managed to get some valuable advice from André Leon Talley who was the official [...]]]>

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While I didn’t get a chance to check out the Manolo Blahnik sale at the Warwick Hotel yesterday, plenty of my fellow bloggers did a great job of covering it.  New York Magazine’s blog The Cut managed to get some valuable advice from André Leon Talley who was the official master of ceremonies. The reporter came out with a black pair of satin heels with a T-strap after consulting with ALT who reportedly lost his cool when staffers found a “frumpy pair” of Cole Haan boots presumably left behind by a shopper.

Racked was also there bright and early line blogging before the doors opened.  Plus, Racked provided great coverage inside as did NBC’s blog Thread NY.

A Sample Sally reader shared what she bought (pictured) below.  Michelle who went with two other colleagues from work just before closing yesterday afternoon says the place was “packed with pushy women.”  If you braved the madness, we’d love to hear your stories and if you walked away with one of the highly coveted shoes…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXfZGV_e7A

Last week, Vogue’s Grace Coddington and André Leon Talley took part in a discussion of the documentary The September Issue at the Barnes & Noble on Union Square.  The event kicked off the release of the film on DVD.  The snowstorm didn’t stop people from attending.  It was a [...]]]>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKXfZGV_e7A

Last week, Vogue’s Grace Coddington and André Leon Talley took part in a discussion of the documentary The September Issue at the Barnes & Noble on Union Square.  The event kicked off the release of the film on DVD.  The snowstorm didn’t stop people from attending.  It was a packed house. I caught some of the discussion on video.  Both Talley and Coddington shared their impressions of the film as well as spoke about other topics such as what defines style…

Vogue’s William Norwich moderated the panel which also included director R.J. Cutler.  If you want to see more, you can go to the Barnes & Noble website where you’ll find video of the panel discussion.