It is looking bleak out there, friends. Despite generous discounts around town, people just aren't shopping like they used to. Over lunch, we dropped by Greene Street boutique Kirna Zabête, where today only all fall merchandise is 40% off. We expected a frenzy, but the place was quiet (maybe we missed an early morning rush)?
Label:Daryl K Deal: Election sale, with 50% off all fall merchandise When/Where:Tuesday, November 4th through Sunday, November 9th. Tue—Sat 11am—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. 21 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette Sts (212-529-8790).
Yesterday's recession-proof jeans are fine if you're going for a casual impending-depression look, but what if you want to commemorate the plunging Dow in a more formal way? Thank goodness for Daryl K, whose recession dress references not only the millions of dollars lost in the past couple weeks, but also an earlier era of hard times. "The dress is oh-so-nineties," says Nylon, "especially its strappy top and the winding seam down the bottom, rendered in a blue hue that's so dismal it's chic." It can be yours from Barney's Co-op for a mere $620.
· Recession Special: Jean Shop's Encouraging Sign [Racked]
· The Recession Dress [Nylon]
If you're out hitting sales this weekend, let us know your shopping-related thoughts, comments, observations, and such in this open comments thread. The more specific you can be about pricing, labels, lines, characters, crowd-scenes, etc., the better. Sales we're interested in hearing about this week: Daryl K and In God We Trust.
Downtown
· In God We Trust: Saturday, Sunday 11am—6pm. 265 Lafayette St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-966-9010).
· Daryl K, Kerrigan: Saturday 10am—7pm; Sunday 11am—6pm. 21 Bond St at Lafayette St (212-529-8790).
· Devotte: Saturday noon—4pm. Suite Orchard, 145a Orchard St at Rivington St (212-533-4115).
· J. Lindeberg: Saturday 11am—7:30pm; Sunday noon—7pm. 126 Spring St at Greene St (212-625-9403).
Label:Daryl K and Kerrigan Deal: S/S merchandise further sliced to 75% off When/Where:Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd. Sat 10am—7pm; Sun 11am—6pm. 21 Bond St at Lafayette St (212-529-8790).
Label:Oak Deal: Major markdowns on the boutique's hip collection of wearables from brands like Alexander Herchcovich, Daryl K, Helmut Lang and Ksubi; cash only When/Where:Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th. Daily 11am—8pm. 28 Bond St at Lafayette St (212-677-1293). Sale merchandise is also available on the store's website.
Downtown
· Temperley: Saturday 11am—7pm; Sunday noon—6pm. 453 Broome St at Mercer St, second floor (212-219-2929).
· United Bamboo: Saturday noon—7pm. 217 Centre St between Grand and Hester Sts, sixth floor (212-925-3311).
· Staerk, Fluxus, Ya Ya Aflalo, The Smooth Company: Saturday, Sunday noon—8pm. Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry St between Kenmare and Spring Sts (no phone).
· Stella McCartney: Saturday 11am—7pm; Sunday 12:30—6pm. 429 W 14th St at Washington St (212-255-1556).
· Alice Roi: Saturday 3—8pm; Sunday 2—6pm. 27 Canal St between Ludlow and Essex Sts (212-673-5753).
· Alexander Wang: Saturday 10am—7pm. 386 Broadway between Walker and White Sts, third floor (212-532-3103).
Label:Daryl K and Kerrigan Deal:35% off select Spring and Summer merch When/Where:Going on for "another month and a half." Mon—Sat 11am—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. 21 Bond St at Lafayette St (212-529-8790) and Online.
Just when other store windows were starting to make us a little depressed with their desperate sales. and prep for war, we fortuitously ambled across this bit of attitude at the Daryl K. store at 21 Bond Street by Lafayette. "F--K THE RECESSION" indeed, as Daryl K.keeps prices high and holds tight during the economic downturn like someone waiting out a tornado in a mobile home.
· Daryl K. [Official Site]
· Recession Special: Business Sucks on 8th Street [Racked]
· Sign of the Times: Recession Sale in Dumbo [Racked]
Label:Daryl K Deal:Up to 70% off the edgy label's 2007 Fall/Winter Collection, 2007 Resort Collection, and sample pieces When/Where:Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th. Daily 9:30am—7pm. 21 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette St (212-529-8790).
Label:Daryl K Deal:30% off everything in the store, including resort When/Where:Through Thursday, November 22nd. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. 21 Bond St between Bowery and Lafayette St (212-529-8790).
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