Tipster’s Take: La Garçonne Warehouse Sale

 

I have to thank fellow shopper, Deme, who saved me the trip and checked out the La Garçonne Warehouse sale yesterday…  When I saw the list of designers (Maison Martin Margiela, Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Vanessa Bruno and more), I must say I was tempted.  But after reading her account (I trust her opinion on sales!), I’m not sure I’m heading over there now.  She was so put off by the display of the apparel that she stuck to shoes… Here’s Deme’s scoop:

I have never seen a more unappealing layout for clothing.  You have to seriously want to find something to be willing to pull out each item individually just to get an idea of what it looks like.  Pricing on clothing was up to 75% off but the items I liked were still a few hundred dollars so I concentrated on shoes.

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Barneys Warehouse Sale: A Look at Designer Shoes & Handbags on the First Day

The madness began today at the semi-annual Barneys Warehouse Sale in Chelsea.  While it’s best to wait until the last week for the best deals, die-hard shoppers were lined up at the crack of dawn.  I made it inside around 10am this morning.  My intention was to survey the merchandise and to see if there were any gems. Check out the video of the shoes and handbags…

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VIDEO: Barneys Warehouse Sale – Day 1

The Barneys Warehouse Sale is undeniably one of the biggest sales in New York City.  It’s always mobbed, especially on the first day.  This season was no different as Racked reported this morning while line blogging with the early birds standing in line an hour before the doors opened.  I showed up before 10am to find no line.  However, the scene inside was madness.  No surprise that the women’s shoe section was crowded.

Women shoes can be found in the same place as usual right when you walk in.  This time, sale organizers are offering an additional 25 percent off items with the “BLUE” stamp.  I spotted a few shoes with the blue stamp, including a Marc Jacobs pump that was already on sale for under $150.  I was told that those items are from previous seasons which is why there’s an extra discount.  As for the selection in footwear, as usual plenty of designer sandals and heels with a smattering of boots.  I spotted a pair of Balenciaga super high heeled gladiators for $500 (my friend picked up the same pair during last winter’s sale for $150).  I also saw a few Lanvin pumps from two seasons ago going for $400.  There’s a few Loub flat sandals, wedges and heels, Lanvin cut-out slingbacks, Prada wedges, sandals and heels, Chloe, Costume National, Pierre Hardy, Rochas, Robert Clergerie, Stella McCartney, and more.  There’s a lot of product and you have to spend the time to really look.

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