Sample sales have long been one of the best ways to get the most sought after designer brands at huge discounts. However, these are often held in cities such as New York or Los Angeles..leaving the rest of us out in the dark!
Enter The Gilt Groupe. It holds online sales nearly every day featuring some of the hottest brands around such as Vera Wang, Mark Jacobs, Diesel, John Varvatos and more. These sales not only include both Men’s and Women’s clothing lines, handbags and shoes…but also accessories such as watches, jewelry and even home furnishings! There’s even a feature to hold items for up to 10 minutes while you keep looking to make sure you don’t lose out on a hot deal. It’s almost like you’ve got your own personal shopper to hold your things while you try others on. SO Guys: [ Click here to join ]
Everything from Dior, Marc Jacobs, Diesel, Juicy Couture e.t.c at 50-85 % Off . Accessories too and many many more. [ Click here to join ]
Founded in Hollywood in 2001, they merged with Regent’s Secret to offer tons of pretty dresses, well known designers such as Betsey Johnson to more boutique finds. Open to US & International buyers with low S&H and superb customer service but painfully slow shipping. Find Cali vibe apparel, skincare & handbags at 60% to 75% off with free S&H on orders $150 or more. [ Click here to join ]
Use code: NMM2B08655B in the invite box. Open to Canadians, International and US buyers, this site features smaller boutique offerings and designers with more established names such as Gucci and Juicy Couture with an urban edge. Mostly apparel for men & women, sunglasses and handbags. [ Click here to join ]
This site is one of the most popular and features a good daily mixture of mostly apparel and jewelry by exclusive designers mixed with boutique gems and high end cosmetics, handbags and home decor. Things sell out fast so you really have to jump on offerings when they open. Their blow out sales are incredible. Sign up : [Click here to join]
The home decor version of private shopping, this is an exclusive venue for finding swank wedding, house warming & hostess gifts from such names as Lunt Silversmiths and Dwell Studio at 70%+ off. Amazing finds to be had here including high end candles, linens, quilts, and stationery. [Click here to join]
This is the latest invite only shopping site on the web by long loved style fix Revolve Clothing… all the Revolve you love at up to 80% off to the invited few. Find handbags, shoes along with apparel for women & men. $5. flat rate S&H. [Click here to sign up ]
Don’t let the odd name fool you, this fast paced site has been offering more and more high end boutique offerings on a daily basis, including weekends at extremely low prices. Also check out their closeout area. Linea Pelle handbags have shown up quite often along with artist jewelry, perfumes and tons of dresses for all those social events, 80% or more off. Low yet super fast S&H and great customer service (Lars!) round out this little gem.[ Click here to join.]
Multiple sales each day featuring items right from glossy magazine spreads to well known luxury brands and luxe imports via their NYC base… they also frequently have high end home decor and dinnerware making it the place to stalk for social gifts. Vague product specks mean quick web searches are needed.[ Click here to sign up ]
One of the more popular sample sale sites, items sell out super fast and offerings are mostly in the apparel, jewelry and handbag category such as Balenciaga although high end kitchenware has been showing up more and more along with spa gift certificates! [ Click here to join ]
An interesting mix of true obscure luxury which I personally adore, find everything from handbags to umbrellas, sunglasses and tights. Discounts of 50%+ on most offerings. [Click here to sign up]
Surge Luten perfume for $45., need I say more? Find skincare, perfume, jewelry, apparel and more but stock is limited and sells out quick. [Click here to sign up]
Offerings have been mostly confined to apparel with a good mix for guys and dolls along with handbags and sunglasses. Around 50% being the average discount, things seem slow to sell out. Their new addictive pick of the day feature can be a good steal at up to 80% off [Click here to sign up]
Open to US and International buyers this Australian sample sale site presents many Australian designers with offerings including handbags, shoes and apparel right from the runways at up to 70% off. S&H a tad steep.[ Click here to join ]
Dior, Gucci and other well known luxe houses mixed with more exclusive and lesser known offerings, up to 90% off. Offerings have been sparse and seemingly from many seasons ago. Site now seems dead. [Click here to join]
This international private sale site based in France offers chic finds from apparel to handbags and jewelry including the designer Edun for up to 60% off. S&H to US can be pricey at 34,50€. [Click here to join]
HINT: Another way to save is to keep an eye on a designers actual website. Many are now using their own websites to liquidate excess pieces in their private showroom or warehouse. These deeply discounted items can be even cheaper compared to online sales and ebay, so always run a search before grabbing that so called big deal.
Enjoy and Feel Free to Check Back for more Sales,
F.R.
