Through January, one of our favorite downtown bespecklers, Silver Lining Opticians, is taking 50% off new lenses when you purchase a new frame, and bring in a old one in good condition. The used frames will go to charity.
In the boutique and online, Alexander McQueen will be taking 40% off ready-wear, shoes, bags, and *accessories* through December.
This week, The Moment's High/Low column enjoys one of The Beggar's favorite pastimes: Scouring eBay for cheap and vintage Persol's. [The Moment]
Selima Optique sample sale - Bond 07 by Selima - 7 Bond St between Broadway & Lafayette - 11am-7pm daily - Map
Friday through Monday, 11/17, the renowned Selima Optique boutique will be hosting a sample sale featuring special selections from its vintage collection, along with rarely-discounted first-rate labels like Persol (pictured), Alain Mikli, Cazal, Dior, and Gucci, to name a few.
At 12 noon today, Paul Smith sunglasses go on sale at Gilt.com. The Beggar has your invite to the member's-only shopping site HERE.
Thursday through Saturday, get to the Robert Marc sample sale where you’ll find 50-90% off his prized eyewear. Lunor glasses reduced from $475 to $49; Gimme:Glasses down from $395 to $59 -- If you want these deals, get their early.Mark your calendars with the thickest Sharpie you can find. ***November 14th-17th***, the renowned and revered Selima Optique boutique will be hosting a sample sale featuring special selections from its vintage collection, along with rarely-discounted first-rate labels like *Persol*, Alain Mikli, Cazal, Dior, and Gucci, to name a few.
Through the end of the month, head over to either James Leonard Opticians on 2nd & 53rd, or 10/10 Optics on Madison & 26th for up to 85% off a mish-mosh of sunglasses and frames. [NY Mag]
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Here's some of what to expect from the sale (it's impossible to tell from a picture, but Perse's pieces are literally softer than a baby's bottom):
Yesterday, we told you about Gargyle’s brand new digs on Orchard St. Racked has some nice picks of the new joint. Now comes word that the classic-country club-inspired boutique is holding a two-day no-holds-barred clearance extravaganza on Thursday and Friday. Check it out.
Gargyle L.E.S. - 16A
We've just learned that Gargyle, the top-notch boutique mentioned earlier today, has literally just relocated from DUMBO to the
This is huge for the L.E.S., and anyone unwilling to traipse out to DUMBO. Even better, spring/summer wares are now 75% off.
Gargyle L.E.S. - 16A
The Pipeline investigates eBay’s tightening stranglehold on the vintage eyewear market. [Refinery29]Perfect for any literati soirée, the Menrad's above are going for just 99 cents with no bidders at the moment.
In just a few minutes, we dug up:
• Vintage wire-bottoms for $10
Today through Thursday, stock up on play clothes from Lower East Side boutique Live Fast for 20% off most stock, including existing sale items. [Racked]
Men’s Vogue Daily recently profiled eyeglass maker Julie Allinson and her Eyebobs label.
Like anything else, we do NOT recommend ordering Eyebobs' glasses online until you've tried them on, which you can do at any of these stores in the city:
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Come Monday, Oak is taking a full 40% off its summer stock of up-and-coming and established designers, at which point you can either go, wait until next Monday -- when it's taking another 10% off -- or not go at all. [Refinery29]
His messenger bags have been marked down for months. Now, Jack Spade is taking a full 50% off everything in the store except his mackintosh coats.
Jack Spade - 56 Greene St nr Broome - 212-625-1820 - Map
