a little something to tide you over until next week

Carolina Herra and Rena Lange, still expensive at 85% off but if your going to be attending a lot of galla's this season you may want to check out some of their decadent gowns.
Dec 17-22nd
317 W 33rd St
at 8th Ave

Sign of the times

Bill Blass announced they would be closing, after their parent company NexCen unsuccessful attempt to sell the label.

I’ll be keeping an eye on the 550 7th Ave showroom; they may be selling off their remaining stock at considerable discounts.

NY Times covrage

A diffrent look book

Internationally recognized fashion photographer Robert Maxwell has an interesting collection on the Times web site this week called The Originals. It features a selection of Japanese art and design heavy weights like Takashi Murakami. Each photo is paired with a short bio and voice interview.

Check it out at: The Orginals

tight market

I checked out the purse sale that was mentioned on Good Day New York. It was made up of a number of different dealers each with there own both; some were selling samples some vintage many were doing both.

Channel clutches stared at 400$, and purses started at 1,200$ Fendi bags started around 500$, and most items we’re approximately 50% -60% off. While these aren’t bad prices the retail market is quite aggressive and these prices aren’t competitive with in store prices. There isn’t a compelling reason to go to sample sale to get a Fendi purse for 500$, when you can order it for the same price from Barney’s 60 % off sale barneys.com

There are 100$ and 200$ ‘bargain’ bins for vintage items with more wear on them. This sale may be worth checking out if you are looking to buy a channel purse and you are disappointed by the limited selection of most department stores. However if your not already looking but these small discounts don’t give you a reason to buy.

Sample Sale Productions
Dec 17-18th
481 8th Ave
at 34th St
4th Floor

Frilly Frru - Betsy and You

A pretty good sale, prices significantly less then you'd pay in stores. Dresses mostly 4-8, but some are avail in 0-12. People we're buying cheap totes and make up cases by the arm load.

Betsy Johnson price structure

Evening dresses 75$
Day dresses 50$
Swetter dresses 50$

Betsyville shoes 25$
Betsyjohnson shoes 40$

Purses 20-25$
Makeup cases 3-25$

Neclaces 10-15$
Earings 5$


Dec 17- 19th
Millenium Broadway Hotel
145 W 44th St
Btw 6-Broadway
6th Flr

The lucky and the brave

Any sale talked about on Good Day New York is sure to be swamped, it is also likely to be large. 70% off Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuiton, Hermes, Prada, Fendi, Gucci and more.
Dec 17-18th
481 8th Ave
at 34th St
4th Floor

Lovely People shoes-boots 15-50$
Dec 17-18th
1285 Brodway
Btw 37-38th St
5th Flr

Noir is having another sample sale, you can read my review of last months here: http://sweetsharp.blogspot.com/2008/11/all-that-glitters.html
It will proably be the same stuff, just closer to chrismass.
Dec 17-19th
350 W 38th St
Btw 8-9th Ave
5th Flr

Idealist is having another great give away click the link for more info: http://www.ideeli.com/in/invitation?invitation=cz2zuh

Have your self a merry little

Betsy Johnson up to 75% off
Dec 17- 19thMillenium Broadway Hotel
145 W 44th St
Btw 6-Broadway
6th Flr

Issey Miyake Prices wholesale and below
Dec 15-16th
145 W 18th St
Btw 6-7th Ave

Zero and Maria Cornejo
Dec 15th-29th
225 Mott St
Btw Prince and Spring st.

Troy Burch explore the look at: toryburch.com/index.aspx
Dec 16-21st
261 W 36th St
Btw 7th-8th Ave2nd Flr