Aug 232012
 

NYC on the Cheap, NYC daily deals,Just two weeks away — Thursday, Sept 6th — for the fourth  annual Fashion’s Night Out, a worldwide night of late shopping and fashion-related events, sponsored by the Council of Fashion Designers and Vogue magazine.  Participating retailers in New York City and in other participating cities around the world stay open until nearly midnight, with in-store demonstrations, free samples, and often champagne.  This is a worldwide fashion party, happening the same day  in fashionable cities from Milan and Paris to Miami and Hollywood.  Check the Fashion’s Night Out website periodically for updates, and keep up on Twitter, with the #FNONYC hashtag, as designers, boutiques and department stores register and sign-up.  Last year, for the first time this year, there was an FNO app for both iPhone and Android to help you navigate around the best events and shopping deals, but there’s no word yet whether that is available this year, too.  In NYC last year, Fashion’s Night Out included free pedicab rides for tired shoppers, and a party atmosphere all around town.

 

Aug 082012
 

NYC on the Cheap, NYC daily deals,Save the date — Thursday, Sept 6th — for the fourth  annual Fashion’s Night Out, a worldwide night of late shopping and fashion-related events, sponsored by the Council of Fashion Designers and Vogue magazine.  Participating retailers in New York City and in other participating cities around the world stay open until nearly midnight, with in-store demonstrations, free samples, and often champagne.  This is a worldwide fashion party, happening the same day  in fashionable cities from Milan and Paris to Miami and Hollywood.  Check the Fashion’s Night Out website periodically for updates, and keep up on Twitter, with the #FNONYC hashtag, as designers, boutiques and department stores register and sign-up.  Last year, for the first time this year, there was an FNO app for both iPhone and Android to help you navigate around the best events and shopping deals, but there’s no word yet whether that is available this year, too.  In NYC last year, Fashion’s Night Out included free pedicab rides for tired shoppers, and a party atmosphere all around town.

 

Feb 162012
 

Armani sample sale

Reminder: The eagerly awaited twice-yearly Barneys Warehouse Sale begins today,  Thursday, February 16th in the Chelsea store, and runs for ten days, through February 26th.  Discounts of 50% to 75% will draw devoted hordes, especially on the first day, when the  TV cameras join the madness.  Hours haven’t been announced yet, but last year, opening day hours started at 8 a.m., and for the rest of the sale days, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. on weekends.  As always, the best selection is at the beginning of the sale, and the biggest  markdowns at the end.

Jan 272012
 

Armani sample sale

The eagerly awaited twice-yearly Barneys Warehouse Sale begins on February 16th in the Chelsea store, and runs for ten days, through February 26th.  Discounts of 50% to 75% will draw devoted hordes, especially on the first day, when the  TV cameras join the madness.  Hours haven’t been announced yet, but last year, opening day hours started at 8 a.m., and for the rest of the sale days, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and until 7 p.m. on wekends.  As always, the best selection is at the beginning of the sale, and the biggest  markdowns at the end.  Tough choices.

Dec 052011
 

Lighthouse POSH Holiday saleSave the date for one of the best designer discount sales of the year, to support the good work of Lighthouse International.  This year’s annual POSH Holiday Sale is December 9-10, at the Plaza Hotel, where the Concourse Level is large enough to accommodate the selection of top designer leathers and lace, silver and silks, crystals and crocodile, coffee-table books, decorative objects and throws, and designer holiday wreaths both for sale and for silent bidding.  Tickets to enter this special sale are $10, and further support Lighthouse International’s mission fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.   There’s also a special VIP cocktail party and POSH sale preview on December 8th, the night before the event opens to the public.  Purchase tickets online here. 

Nov 182011
 

Lighthouse POSH Holiday saleSave the date for one of the best designer discount sales of the year, to support the good work of Lighthouse International.  This year’s annual POSH Holiday Sale is December 9-10, at the Plaza Hotel, where the Concourse Level is large enough to accommodate the selection of top designer leathers and lace, silver and silks, crystals and crocodile, coffee-table books, decorative objects and throws, and designer holiday wreaths both for sale and for silent bidding.  Tickets to enter this special sale are $10, and further support Lighthouse International’s mission fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment.   There’s also a special VIP cocktail party and POSH sale preview on December 8th, the night before the event opens to the public.  Purchase tickets online here. 

Oct 302011
 

Get the credit cards ready for a hardly-ever sample sale on Escada luxury clothing and accessories — up to 90% off retail.  Escada is known for classic, elegant, timeless designs.  Expensive, too.  The Escada sample sale is three days only, today, Sunday, Oct. 30th to Wednesday, November 2nd, at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th St., between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Chelsea.  Hours are 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday-Tuesday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday.  As always, the best selection is early in the sale, and the best discounts toward the end.  Since this is Escada, expect long lines to get in, and children and strollers are not permitted.

 

Oct 282011
 

Get the credit cards ready for a hardly-ever sample sale on Escada luxury clothing and accessories — up to 90% off retail.  Escada is known for classic, elegant, timeless designs.  Expensive, too.  The Escada sample sale is Sunday, Oct. 30th to Wednesday, November 2nd, at the Altman Building, 135 West 18th St., between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Chelsea.  Hours are 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday-Tuesday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday.  As always, the best selection is early in the sale, and the best discounts toward the end.  Since this is Escada, expect long lines to get in, and children and strollers are not permitted.

 

Oct 262011
 
YSL friends and family sample sale
It’s part sample sale, part seasonal warehouse clearance sale, but all Yves Saint Laurent.  Clothing and accessories from the iconic designer are up to 80% off at this special discount sale, for three days only, from today, Wedensday, October 26th through Friday, October 28th.  The Yves Saint Laurent Friends + Family sale is at Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St., Fourth Floor.  That’s between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.  Please note the unusual sale hours for today — 5 PM to 8 PM.  Tomorrow, the sale is open 8 AM to 8 PM, and 8 AM to 5 PM on Friday.  Cash and credit cards only, no personal checks, and no children under 12 or stollers permitted.
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