Coutorture

Can't Make the Alexander Wang Sample Sale? Get Discounted Pieces Online

PopSugar — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:54:52 -0700

As the hoards descend upon Alexander Wang's sample sale in NYC today, those of us in other locations can console ourselves with some online sales. Markdowns have begun on his pieces for the Gap - his khaki pleated shorts are currently $39.99, marked down from $49.50, and his double-breasted jacket is $74.99, from $88.00. Barney's is also running a huge sale, including the must-have cerulean pocket tank for $69.99 - though only in size large.

Shopbop Also Takes 20% Off Sale Merchandise

coutorture — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:19:02 -0800

Mason by Michelle Mason Strapless Dress Was $253 Now $100, Belle by Sigerson Morrison Outside Zip Mid Heel Bootie Was $445 Now $177, Calvin Klein Collection Jana Trouser Was $690 Now $276, Vera Wang Lavender Label Asymmetrical Gathered Waistband Dress Was $560 Now $224

Earlier this week we pulled together our favorite pieces from Net-a-Porter's blowout sale and now that Shopbop is following suit, well, we can help ourselves. Take an extra 20% off all sale merchadise this week at Shopbop and score yourself designer booties, platforms, handbags and frocks at a fraction of their original price. Our number one find is the Mason by Michelle Mason Strapless Dress--this little red dress would sure take one hundred dollars a long way.

Net-a-Porter Takes An Additional 20% Off This Week

coutorture — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:18:16 -0800

Aquascutum Pippa cocktail dress Was $1,620 Now $778, Marc by Marc Jacobs Jane Cotton Playsuit Was $248 Now $148, Chloe Raised Leaf Boot Was $1,495 Now $717, Paul & Joe Bonnenui Jumpsuit Was $385, Now $215, Christian Louboutin Marisandal Flats Was $840 Now $470, 3.1 Phillip Lim Swing Blazer Was $390 Now $156

The Net-a-Porter mark downs are dipping even lower this week, and a new set of must-haves is warranted. At this point in the sale, sizes are limited, so be sure to keep that in mind before you justify a pair of Louboutins. We think these pieces are timeless and Spring-ready, and, with some going for over 50% off, fine investments indeed.

ELuxury Shuttering, Major Markdowns Begin

coutorture — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:53:43 -0800

ELuxury Sale: Zac Posen Textured Metallic Dress Was $1,600 Now $672, Rag & Bone Runway High Waisted Tux Pants Was $370 Now $158, Peter Som Watercolor Pintucked Skirt Was $795 Now $338, Proenza Schouler Sequin T-Shirt Was $825 Now $347, Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Stiletto Bootie Was $850 Now $359, Marc Jacobs Coco Tote Was $1,450 Now $511

With the news that LVMH-owned e-commerce site ELuxury is shuttering, we can only assume that the markdowns are going to be unreal. Right now for instance, customers can take an extra 30% off sale merchandise. Sure, this is happening everywhere, but take a look at the inventory and you'll notice a big difference. A piece of advice: search by size, or you'll be lost in the sixty-odd pages of goodies. Our picks, above.

Paris Winter Sales

coutorture — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:45:17 -0800

01/07/09. Photos by Francois Durand/Getty Images.

Urban Outfitters Year End Sale

coutorture — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:34:33 -0800

Urban Outfitter Year-End Sale: Ruby Leather Lace-Up Boot Was $88 Now $44.99, Lady Croc Bag Was $58 Now $29.99, Silence & Noise Fringe Cami Was $38 Now $18.74, Cheap Monday Leather Caroline Skirt Was $90 Now $52.49, Cheap Monday Bondage V Fit Jean Was $65 Now $37.49, byCORPUS Harlow Blazer Was $118 Now $59.99

Today Urban Outfitters launched into an even greater year-end sale, with an additional 25% off all discounted items--it might not be designer, but the deals are still worth checking out. Above, our favorites from the lot with before and after prices that will undoubtedly tempt you.

J.Crew To Hold First Public Sample Sale

coutorture — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:25:25 -0800

This January 21st JCrew will hold their first public sample sale in New York with sample-only merch marked up to 70% off. Racked reported on the sale this morning after discovering links to the news through the ever-dedicated JCrew Aficionada. We're excited about this sale, although we're not willing to take an elbow for a cable knit--hopefully the fact that it spans four days will make it a rather peaceful event. If you should be elsewhere, J.Crew is having some killer sales online right now. Take an extra 20% off sale items without so much as a glimpse of an elbow. Sounds like a good deal to us.

Bill Blass Crops Up At Gilt Groupe

coutorture — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:36:08 -0800

It was recently announced that Bill Blass would be officially closing and now the remains of this season are cropping up on the sample sale website Gilt Groupe. This sleeveless scoop neck dress (left) was originally priced at over three thousand dollars and the sale, which went live today at noon EST, is offering it for only $398. To shop this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime sale, click here. To see the Fall 2008 collection, from which this sale is based, click here. To read more about the closing of the American fashion house Bill Blass New York, click over to WWD.

Rag & Bone Sample Sale In New York (And Online)

coutorture — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:37:09 -0800

Rag & Bone Paneled Skirt was $230 now $92 @ La Garçonne, Double Breasted Vest was $290 now $87 @ shopbop.com, Tropical Tux Shirt was $255 now $127 @ Tobi, Blade Tuxedo Trouser was $290 now $87 @ shopbop.com, Anorak Jacket was $360 now $180 @ La Garçonne, The Fleming Dress was $495 now $198 @ Tobi

If you're missing the famed Rag & Bone sample sale in New York today, never fear--there are plenty of online deals that dip down to sample sale status. All of these items are 50% off or more and don't require your digging through piles of clothing or changing in front of New York's most handsome male fashionistas. Remember: sale shopping is a state of mind.

Stephen Webster Online Sample Sale

coutorture — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:47:38 -0800

Stephen Webster jewelry on Gilt Groupe: Silver & Red Coral Hoops, Was $865, Now $395, Silver 8 Stone Drop Earrings Was $555, Now $265, Silver, Hematite, And Coral Ring Was $600, Now $275.

We gave a shoutout to sample sale e-commerce site, Gilt Groupe, some weeks back and ever since then we've been compulsively checking out their daily offerings. Yesterday, a Stephen Webster sample sale popped up and we thought to post on it. Jewelry at a discount spells gift-giving if you ask us, not to mention an opportunity to invest in your own collection. Above, our three favorite pieces from the sale.