The week in shopping
Sorry I went AWOL toward the end of last week--holiday parties were calling my name. But here I am, back to guide you through the last two weeks of shopping before Christmas. Brace yourselves!

Proenza Schouler's clothes and accessories were $325-$3,500; they're $80-$875 at this markdown-tastic sale. 12/13-12/14; 9-6; 120 Walker St. (Centre & Baxter Sts.), 6th fl.

Diane von Furstenberg. Need I say more? Okay, how about up to 75% off? Through 12/15; 9-6 Tue., 10-7 Wed. & Thurs., 9-5 Fri., 10-3 Sat.; 260 5th Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.).

Not dirt-cheap but always full of unique pieces, Showroom Seven has Sue Stemp, Issa London, and other super-hip labels at wholesale and below. Through 12/15; 9-7; 498 7th Ave. (36th & 37th Sts.), 24th fl.

California-cool Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and Oprah fave Adampluseve are up to 80% off. 12/13-12/15; 8-8 Thurs., 10-8 Fri., 11-7 Sat.; 145 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Mulberry's well-made, non-flashy bags and clothes are up to 70% off. 12/12-12/13; 10-7; Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 5th fl.

Get gussied up for the holidays with Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Judith Leiber, and Rena Lange for up to 85% off. 12/14-12/16; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

Girly Eberjey lingerie and swimwear is 50%-75% off. 12/11-12/12; 9-7 Tue., 9-5 Wed.; 183 Madison Ave. (at 34th St.), ste. 610.

One of my favorite jewelers (and a CFDA Fashion Fund winner), Philip Crangi's jewelry is about 75% off. Ahem, MW. 12/13-12/15; 11-7, noon-7 Sat.; 147 W. 29th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 5th fl.

Iisli and Tory Burch are 60% off (yes, including the flats) at Clothingline. 12/12-12/15; 10-6 Wed. & Fri., 10-7 Thurs., 10-4 Sat.; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Colette Malouf's mega-chic hair accessories are at least 50% off. 12/12-12/13; 9-7; 594 Broadway (Houston & Prince Sts.), ste. 305.

Chic wares from Cass Guy and Burwell are 50%-75% off. 12/12-12/13; 9-7; 265 W. 37th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 21st fl.

Trendy Yaya Aflalo and Love Yaya separates are at below-wholesale prices. Through 12/14; 10-6; 80 W. 40th St. (at 6th Ave.), 7th fl.

Castle Starr's current collection is 50% off. 12/12-12/13; 9-6; 275 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 10th fl.

Elijah and James Coviello are up to 50% off wholesale. 12/11-12/13; 11-8; 213 W. 35th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 903.

Fresh Ink's men's and women's denim is up to 80% off. 12/12-12/14; 10-6, 10-5 Fri.; 264 W. 40th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 3rd fl.

Lola Hats are $45-$140 at this cash-only sale. 12/11-12/13; 10-7; 535 8th Ave. (36th & 37th Sts.), 20th fl.

You know the Vera Wang drill: Wedding gowns for 30%-70% off; crazy brides abound. 12/15; 8-5; New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave. (34th & 35th Sts.).

Bargains abound at the Calypso outlet store, like Tufi Duek dresses for $50! Through 12/23; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 426 Broome St. (Lafayette & Crosby Sts.).

Eugenia Kim's funky chapeaux are up to 70% off. 12/12-12/15; 10-8, noon-6 Sat.; 347 W. 36th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), ste. 502.

Wendy Mink's precious and semiprecious jewelry is up to 80% off. Hello, gifts! 12/13-12/15; 4-7, noon-5 Sat.; 65 N. Moore St. (Greenwich & Hudson Sts.), 2nd fl.

Men's and women's fall/winter clothes are 30%-50% off at Diesel. Through 12/21; 1 Union Square West (at 14th St.), 135 Spring St. (at Wooster), 770 Lex (at 60th St.).

Blumarine's resort line is roughly 70% off (still in the mid three figures) at this one-day-only sale. 12/17; 10-6; 37 W. 57th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 9th fl.

Outerwear from Kenneth Cole Reaction and Chaus is mostly under $100. 12/11-12/14; 10-6; 519 8th Ave. (at 36th St.), 6th fl.

Hit Project Runway alum Emmett McCarthy's EMc2 store for 20% off dresses, 30% off coats, and 40% off shoes. 12/14-12/16; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 240 Elizabeth St. (Prince & Houston).

Take mom to St. John: Signature knits are more than 50% off for her; free cocktails for you! 12/13; 10-8; 665 5th Ave. (at 53rd St.).

For the streetwear enthusiasts out there, Ecko, Cut & Sew, and Zoo York are up to 75% off. Through 12/31; 9-9, 11-7 Sun.; 655 6th Ave. (at 21st St.).

Chloe & Reese dresses are 30% off. Through 12/13; 4-8; 330 W. 38th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), loft 1004.

Gerard Yosca's designer jewelry is 50%-70% off. 12/11-12/13; 10-6, 10-1 Thurs.; 39 W. 38th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 7th fl.

Buddhist Punk, Religion, and Emilio Cavallini are $150 and under at this sale. Through 10/14; 10-6; 230 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 13th fl.

Pomegranate Gallery's fancy jewelry is 50% off. 12/13-12/16; noon-8 Thurs., noon-6 Fri.-Sun.; 133 Greene St. (Houston & Prince Sts.).

Dorian Webb's semiprecious jewelry is 60%-70% off. 12/12-12/14; 10-6; 259 W. 30th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 801.

Perlina's leather handbags are now under $100. Through 12/14; 9-6, 9-3 Fri.; 10 W. 33rd St. (5th & Broadway).

4 comments

Anonymous said...

Please tell me I haven't missed the Daryl K sample sale.

Anonymous said...

Has anyone been to the Tory Burch sale recently? I was there early but I was hoping they might drop prices later in the week. When I was there sweaters were $95, sequins were $225...any updates??

Thanks!

Cheryl said...

jo, no word yet on Daryl K. Last year it was in January, so stay tuned...

Anonymous, Tory Burch prices are now 30% off for clothing, flats are $75-$99, boots are $150-$195, bags are $150-$175.

Anonymous said...

Excellent, I am there after work today! Glad I waited...many thanks.