Fashion and the Steal

Dolce & Gabbana Starts a New Trend - All Access to The Creative Process

Leave it to the dynamic duo to start a trend (hopefully) ... to share the whole creative experience that goes into presenting a runway show.

How nice and refreshing to see the process. It's like you get a glimpse into the real person behind the designer label.

There are a series of preview videos (the latest one below) on You Tube's Dolce & Gabbana Chanel (in addition to the Press Conference video).

FTV also provided exclusive footage of the show. This footage not only includes the live show, but also great behind the scenes activity. I was transfixed while watching the designers speak with the press including Tim Blanks and Suzy Menkes, and the makeup & hair process with pictures of Scarlett Johansson mounted on the mirrors --just a hint at the presentation.

The footage switched from backstage to arrivals until it was just before showtime. Then it focused mainly on last-minute quick fixes before going to the runway show. As they say in the press conference, the show, in one word, is Latin. It's very theatrical and the fabrics are lush and exotic.

I was in a fashion coma yesterday with all of this exclusive access coming straight to my TV ... pure heaven.

Online Designer Sample Sales

ideeli (US)

Monday:
Cino - Up to 71% off
Havaianas (shoes) - Up to 55% off
Sondra Roberts (bags) - Up to 59% off

Tuesday:
Phillip Bloch Sale - Up to 67% off
City of Others (denim) - Up to 65% off

Wednesday:
M.I.N.S RTW - Up to 49% off
Nine West Outerwear 0 Up to 69% off

Thursday:
VaVa by Joy Han RTW - Up to 77% off

Friday:
Forte RTW - Up to 69% off
Vera Wang Lavender Label

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli

ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)

A glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week include:

Monday:
Moschino (clothing, jewelry & watches)
Sergio Rossi

Tuesday:
Yohji Yamamoto
Sofia Cashmere
Mary Norton

Wednesday:
The ProportionofBlu
Giambattista Valli
Marc by Marc Jacobs (shoes)

Thursday:
Emmanuel Ungaro
D.l. & Co. (home decor)
Alessandro Dell'Aqua (shoes)

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Monday - BCBG
Tuesday - Grace Chan for Indulgems
Wednesday - LNA
Thursday - Nicole Apostoli for Presh

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)

Monday:
Z. Bigatti (beauty)

Wednesday - Kid's Special:
Egg by Susan Lazar
LAmade Kids
OiOi

Friday:
Ferd
Kaplan MD
Ray- Ban & Tom Ford (sunglasses)

To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes

HauteLook (US, CA)

Here are the hot sales coming to HauteLook:
Monday:
VaVa by Joy Han
Alanna Bess (jewelry)

Tuesday:
Rachel Pally
Fusion (beauty)

Wednesday:
Kasil
Christian Audigier (jewelry)

Thursday:
Jim Barnier (shoes)

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Rue La La (US)

Monday:
Cole Haan (Men's & Women's Outerwear)
Oscar Blandi (hair)

Tuesday:
Theory
Horny Toad (Men & Women)

Wednesday:
Diesel
J. Lindberg (Men)

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La

Editor's Closet (US)

Monday - Charissma Bijoux (jewelry)
Tuesday - Triumph (watches)
Wednesday - Whiting & Davis
Thursday - Huit8 (lingerie)
Friday - Betsey Johnson
Saturday - Blowout Sale

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

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Emporio Armani Show Live from Milan Fashion Week

Armani's PR guru sent me this hot news yesterday afternoon. You can watch the Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2010 show live from the front row of your computer. The live stream of the show begins at 1:15pm Saturday, Milan time - early in the morning for those on the other side of the pond, but totally worth it.

Watch the live stream at: Live stream of Emporio Armani

Designer Profile: Marijoli

Marijoli was one of the emerging designers participating in the Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Accessories Exhibition ... The label's unique display pieces were sold out by mid-week.

The high-end hand-made jewelry is quite eye-catching. The hand-crafted shapes are exquisitely abstract. And it's not restricted to jewelry ... There is also a collection of shoes and tassels for bags, mobile phones, etc.

Word of Marijoli is getting around. Both Madonna and Miss Universe 2007, Riyo Mori both have Marijoli pieces. The brand also has attracted the attention of Margo Stilley, Kate Moss, China Forbes.

The designs are the brain child of Marielle Byworth. Marielle has a degree in Industrial Design from Ecal, Switzerland's school of art and design, in Lausanne.

She told me her latest collection was primarily inspired by when lava meets water before it solidifies. Just look at the striking cuff bracelet and the first picture of earrings to see this influence.

Marielle also explained that chandeliers influenced the design of the beautiful, one-of-a-kind drop earrings.

She has worked alongside some of the most renowned artists in Europe; including Matali Crasset, Ronan Bouroullec, Radi Designers, and Sebastian Bergne. She has also collaborated with LVMH and the Y&R agency. In addition, she's been featured in several European and Asian magazines.

The jewelry and accessories are sold at exclusive boutiques in the US, London & Tokyo, but you can now shop online as well.

To learn more and shop, go to: Marijoli

More Hot Sample Sales - Update

Savvy Online

Tuesday:
Bodhi Bag Sale
Starting @ 9am EST

Go to: Shop Savvy

DSUK Sample Sale (London)

Want knits, cashmere, jackets or boots? You might want to check out DSUK. They promise to have bargains from Westwood, DSquared2, Biba, Sara Berman, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloe, Missoni, Valentino, Romeo Gigli, Martin Margiela, etc.

Discounts up to 90% off retail.
Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2009
The Boilerhouse
152 Brick Lane, London, E1

Transport
Nearest tubes:
Aldgate East
Liverpool St.

Entry
£3/£2 Conc.
Credit/Debit cards subject to £2 surcharge
American Express not accepted

Yoox

I've got to say this The End Sale is CRAZY!
We're talking up to 85% off Plus Free Shipping.

I couldn't resist, and submitted to some boots, and a bag (plus a couple more items) ... the sale is good and I've always loved their international flavor.

Plus, if you order an item that has to ship from their Italian warehouse, it still ships for free.

The M Missoni top on the right was $354, but is now $125.

The Ermanno Scervino bag was $1465, but is now $490.

To shop The End Sale, go to:

Free Shipping on all orders on yoox.com today!

This Week's Online Designer Sales at Sample Sale Websites

Estile (Int'l)

Now:

Daniela Orlando
Domeniki (bags)

Coming Soon:
Karen Walken (eyewear)
Andrea and Joen (swimwear)
Nicole Fendel (jewelry)

To join, go to: Shop Estile

Vente-Privee (EU)

Today:
Calvin Klein
Bodium (home)

Tuesday:
Agatha (jewelry)

Wednesday:
Wolford

Members, just click on the link: Vente-Privee.

To join, use the referral email, yolanda@fashionsteals.com and click on the above link.

Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)

Monday:
Jacquie Aiche (jewelry)
Mara Hoffman
Meghan Fabulous

Wednesday:
Liz Lange
Ox (Kids)

Friday:
Michelle Roy (jewelry)
Tysa

To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes

ideeli (US)

Monday:
Bedhead (loungewear) - Up to 59% off
Antik/Taverniti (denim) - Up to 73% off
Gustto (bags) - Up to 60% off
Aviva Stanoff (home) - Up to 61% off

Tuesday:
Contemporary Shoe Sale - Up to 69% off
Carmen Marc Valvo - Up to 70% off
ABS by Allen Schwartz - Up to 65% off

Wednesday:
Tommy Bahama (home) - up to 70% off
Re-Sound - Up to 80% off

Thursday:
Linea Pelle (bags) - Up to 60% off

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli

ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)

A glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week include:

Monday:
Yohji Yamamoto
Trentorn (Men)
Costume National (clothing & shoes)

Tuesday:
3.1 Phillip Lim
Lauren Merkin (bags)
Nina Ricci
Costume National (Men)

Wednesday:
Marc Jacobs Collection
Gianfranco Ferre
Delman (shoes)

Thursday:
John Varvatos (Men)
Volupsa (home decor)
Sofia Cashmere
Furla (bags)

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Monday -Earnest Sewn
Tuesday - Kendra Scott
Wednesday - French Connection
Thursday - Priveleged

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

HauteLook (US, CA)

Here are the hot sales coming to HauteLook:
Monday:
American Apparel
Fitflop (shoes)

Tuesday:
Gucci (watches)
Robert Rodriguez - Nice styles, quality fabrics
Wax Works (beauty)

Wednesday:
Nest (Girls)

Kalorik (home)

Thursday:
Diesel (shoes)
Michael Stars

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Rue La La (US)

Monday:
Joan Vass
Ebel (Men's & Women's watches)
Bellino (home)

Tuesday:
J Brand
Carlos Falchi (bags)
Lunt (home)

Wednesday:
Casadei (shoes)
Patz & Hall (wine)

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La

Editor's Closet (US)

Monday - Skaagen (watches)
Tuesday - Lois Hill (jewelry)
Wednesday - Elie Tahari
Thursday - Versace (sunglasses)
Friday - Amrita Singh (jewelry)

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

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Watch the Burberry Show Live

Hot News: Burberry Prorsum Fashion Show Simulcast

Yep, I just got the link from Burberry and, naturally, had to share with you. You can watch the show live next week from London Fashion Week.

It starts 6:30pm - London Time
Tuesday, 22 September

To view the show, just go to: Live Burberry

Boutique Open Just for Fashion Week & $100 Giveaway Winner

Fashion Week Boutique

Rowenta Fashion Week Boutique
The boutique opened over the weekend to media and the public – just across from the Bryant Park tents. Check out Celebrity stylist Jorge Ramon who will be on-site through Wednesday, offering fall style and garment care tips.

And the Winner of the Fashion Steals $100 Giveaway is ...

Laurie, of Clarks Summit PA

Congrats Laurie!!!

Private Sale @ Bag Borrow or Steal

Bag Borrow or Steal is having a Save Five Ways in Five Days Private Sale

September 14-18
6am - midnight each day

Cliick Here to Shop the Private Sale

MON SEP 14
60%-70% OFF “EXOTIC” & “EDGY” HANDBAGS
Python, croc, ruffles, pleats from Chanel, BE&D & more

TUE SEP 15
UP TO 70% OFF PRECIOUS & GEM STONE JEWELRY
Stunning, colorful styles from Kara Ross, Stephen Dweck & more
Click here to shop the private sale

WED SEP 16
75%-80% OFF BRIGHTS & WHITES CLEARANCE
Hot finds on hot handbags from Furla, Dior & more

THU SEP 17
75%-80% OFF SELECT END-OF-SEASON SUNGLASSES
Hurry! The sun is setting on deals from top names!

FRI SEP 18
60%-70% OFF STERLING SILVER JEWELRY
You’ll shine! Casual to elegant Pianegonda & more

Emerging Designer Profile: MinnaK

MinnaK is one of the hot, emerging luxe designer labels that will be showcased next week at the Luxe Collective Runway Show at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York. Minna Kao, the founder of MinnaK, is someone to watch. Her evening and bridal designs are garnering much attention these days including MarthaStewart.com and the Fall/Winter '09 issue of Brides New York Magazine.

Minna will show ten creations (Minna was kind enough to share one of her designs that might be featured ... She hasn't finalized her show yet.) at Nolcha; a mix of bridal and evening dresses. The elegant movement of dance, more specifically Ballanchine, was the initial inspiration for this collection, named "Symphony in C".

The bridal pieces are flowing, floaty creations of georgette and charmeuse, while the evening dresses are more structured. Her style is what I'm instinctively drawn to; understated sophisticated, flattering and comfortable styles with a slight edgy touch.

I had the pleasure to speak with Minna recently. Here's a peak into the woman behind the label:

Minna is obviously a doer as well as a dreamer. She fell in love with fashion as a teenager ... She caught the bug from reading fashion magazines. After college, she decided to take a fashion apprenticeship in Paris and then went on to further her craft at Parsons, in New York.

Minna's favorite piece is the dress that was featured in Brides New York. It was her ideal wedding gown, hence very personal.

Events & Sample Sales - Possibly Near You

Emerging Artists, Anna Sui & Target

Own a piece of one of the world’s most famous neighborhoods, Times Square

Target is taking fashion and recycling to new level this fall. They're featuring commissioned art from emerging artists like Michael Anderson and Josh Goldstein on Target's Times Square billboards. When the art exhibit ends, the billboards’ vinyl will then be transformed into 1,600 limited-edition, upcycled bags.

The bags are to be designed by fashion maven Anna Sui, merging her love of art and fashion. Each bag is made of 90% recycled flex bulletin vinyl, and features rock-and-roll details like black enamel studs.

The tote bags are destined to be the eco-friendly “it” bag of the season.

To select which artist’s work you prefer to have recycled into a tote bag, go to Target Billboardbag. The bags will be shipped in early January.

Sample Sale
What: Upcoming Sample Sale/Flea Market
When: September 14 through the 21
Where: Openhouse Gallery
201 Mulberry Street, NYC Take the 6 train to Spring Street

The top level will include men's and women's clothing and shoes at discounted prices. The lower level will include hats, jewelry, artwork, and other fun miscellanea.

Online Designer Sales at Sample Sale Websites

Rue La La (US)
This is the week of Final Sales at Rue La La. Check them out:

Monday:
Final Sale (bags & more)

Victorinox (Men's Outerwear)

Tuesday:
Final Sale (Women)

Slane & Slane (Women)

Wednesday:
Final Sale (Men)
Ellen Tracy

Thursday:
Final Sale (shoes & boots)

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La

Vente-Privee (EU)
Today:
Cacharel (Men, Women & Kids)

Monday:
Triumph
Quicksilver (Men)

Members, just click on the link: Vente-Privee.

To join, use the referral email, yolanda@fashionsteals.com and click on the above link.

Estile (Int'l)
Now:
Woodford & Co

Monday:
Nookie

Coming Soon:

Daniela Orlando
Karen Walken (eyewear)
Nicole Fendel (jewelry)

To join, go to: Shop Estile

Billion Dollar Babes (Int'l)
Monday:
Current/Elliott
Oliver Peoples
Trina Turk

Wednesday:
7 For All Mankind
Chaiken

Friday:
Danielle Stevens Jewelry
Toute la Nuit Loungewear

To join, go to: Join Billion Dollar Babes

ideeli (US)
Monday:
Kate Spade - Up to 64% Off
Pashma (scares) - Up to 40% Off

Tuesday:
Tocs (watches) - Up to 47% off

Wednesday:
Alexis Hudson (bags) - up to 64% Off
Re-Sound - Up to 80% Off

Thursday:
Shae - Up to 73% Off

Friday:
Lacoste - up to 63% Off

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli

ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)
A glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week include:

Tonght:
L.A.M.B. (watches)
Last Call Summer Shoes - includes designers Banfi Zambrelli, Dana Davis, Dian von Furstenberg, Frye, Edun, Converse by John Varvatos & Trovata

Monday:
Matthew Williamson
Elie Tahari (Men)
PPD Paige Premium Denim

Tuesday:
Tory Burch (clothing & bags)
Jacob & Co (Jewelry)
Cole Haan (Men's shoes & bags)

Wednesday:
Burberry (shoes)
Alph Industries & Vale Project (Men)
Vera Wang Collection

Thursday:
Michael Kors (Men)
Mochino Cheap & Chic
White + Warren

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Monday -Sass & Bide
Tuesday - Whiting & Davis
Wednesday - Juicy
Thursday - AV Max

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Haute Look (US & CA)
Monday:
decadestwo
Lorac (makeup)
Qi

Tuesday:
Calvin Klein (clothing & sunglasses)
GOSMilLE

Wednesday:
Luca Luca
Swiss Legend (watches)
Cozy Down (home decor)

Thursday:
C&C Company
Soia & Kyo

To check out all of Haute Look's sales:

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Editor's Closet (US)
Monday - Andrew Hamilton Crawford (jewelry)
Tuesday - Bill Blass (bags)
Wednesday - Ted Baker (watches)
Thursday - Whiting & Davis (bags)
Friday - Kata (sunglasses)

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

Click on the link below to join Editors' Closet:

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Estile (Int'l)
Now:
Mogil

Coming Soon:
Nookie
Daniela Orlando
Nicole Fendel (jewelry)

To join, go to: Shop Estile

Vente-Privee (EU)
Monday:
Diesel (Kids)

Members, just click on the link: Vente-Privee.

To join, use the referral email, yolanda@fashionsteals.com and click on the above link.

ideeli (US)
Tuesday:
Victorinox - Up to 76% Off
Honeydew (lingerie) - Up to 60% Off
Patricia Hurley (jewelry) - Up to 55% Off
Suzi Chin - Up to 64% Off

Wednesday:
Mackage (Men & Women) - up to 50% Off

Thursday:
BCBG - Up to 51% Off

To join ideeli, go to: Join ideeli

ideeli members, go to: Shop ideeli Sample Sales.

Gilt (US)
A glimpse at some of their hot sales for the week include:

Monday:
Tibi
Thread Social

Tuesday:
Trina Turk
Tumi (Men's & Women's luggage/bags)
Ralph Lauren Black Label
Doo.ri
Hunter (boots)

Wednesday:
Alexander McQueen (Accessories)
Lai (Accessories)
Herve Leger

Thursday:
Dolce & Gabbana
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Carlos Falchi

Friday:
Thom Browne (Men)
Just Cavalli (Men)
Earnest Sewn
Cole Haan (Women's Shoes)
Ralph Lauren (shoes)

Some of Gilt Fuse's Sales:
Monday - 80%20 (shoes)
Tuesday - Michael Stars
Wednesday - Corpus
Thursday - A Squared by Alex & Ani
Friday - Gold Hawk

To check out all of the sales:

Members, go to: Shop Gilt Groupe

To join, go to: Join Gilt

Editor's Closet (US)
Monday - Nepali by TDM Design (scarves)
Tuesday - Jenlari (jewelry)
Wednesday - TImbuk2 (bags)
Friday - Calvin Klein Collection (bags)

Members, go to: Shop Editor's Closet

Click on the link below to join Editors' Closet:

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Haute Look (US & CA)
Monday:
Boy Meets Girl

Tuesday:
Lagos (jewelry)
Matt & Nat (bags)

Wednesday:
Stitch's (Men & Women)
Maya Brenner (jewelry)
Tea Collection (Kids)

Thursday:
LnA
Mike & Chris
D.L. & Co. (home decor)

To check out all of Haute Look's sales:

Haute Look members, go to: Haute Look.

To join, click on the link: Join Haute Look

Rue La La (US)
Here are the hot sales:

Monday:
Nicole Miller
Kenneth Cole (Men's Outerwear)

Tuesday:
Via Spiga

Wednesday:
Portolano (Men & Women)
Loomstate

Thursday:
Charles David (shoes)
Anichini (home decor)

To check out all of their sales:

Members, go to: Shop Rue La La

To join, use referral email: yolanda@fashionsteals.com and go to: Join Rue La La