Slip-Ons

Happy Good Friday!  Are your finest bonnets ready for the Easter parade down Fifth Avenue this Sunday? Every year, I promise myself I’ll go. If the weather is nice, I’ll certainly be there this year. So what do I dream about today?

Balenciaga Coming at RueLaLa at 11 a.m.

Why?

Everybody’s darling (especially Kate Moss’) is the Motorcycle bag and it is growing on me, as well. I have to admit that the first time I saw it at Barney’s, I was doubtful regarding the leather quality. However, I’ve seen it aged and worn for years and it still looks better than new. Verdict: the Balenciaga Motorcycle bag is one of those things that gets better with age. What you heard about sex is not true, though. My only concern is whether Ghesquiere’s departure will send this style to the vintage closet. If so, I wonder what that’d do to the bag’s value.

She’s Got Good Jeans Starting at RueLaLa at 11 a.m.

Why?

Because there is nothing worth investing in more than a pair of really good jeans. And because jeans don’t cost what they used to. I remember a pair of jeans over $100 was considered extravagant in the ’90s. These days, you can easily pay more than $300 for your denim. It’s worth shopping the sale.

French Sole Starting at Gilt at 12 p.m.

Why?

I know the brand well. They have not one, but two locations within a two block radius on the UES. (I have to actually ask them why they need two locations.) I own a yellow pair of French Soles that I wore a lot last summer and I’m looking forward to getting a pair in another bright color. I am known to say that I love “happy shoes.”

Have a lovely weekend and enjoy your Easter, Passover or whatever else you celebrate. See you Tuesday.

WHAT: Vince Camuto Online Sample Sale @ Ideeli

WHY: Vince Camuto Footwear at a discount

WHEN: 3/29 – 3/30

WHERE: Ideeli

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www.ideeli.com/invite/mirelagluck

WHAT: French Sole FS/NY Online Sample Sale @ Gilt

WHY: French Sole FS/NY Footwear up to 60% off!

WHEN: 3/29 12pm – 3/31 12am

WHERE: Gilt.com

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Shop Top Designer Brands at up to 60% off retail on Gilt.com

WHAT: Barker Black Sample Sale

WHY: Men’s footwear at a discount at the Barker Black Sample Sale.

Merchandise includes discounted stock and samples. The sample sale is hosted once every 4 years.

• Boots: $500
• Lace-ups: $400-$425
• Slip-on dress shoes: $375
• Slippers and moccasins: $245

Barker Black is a British luxury footwear brand specializing in bench-made shoes for men. The Barker Black line is a subset of the English Shoe company Barker, which was founded in 1880 by Arthur Black. Launched in 2005 by creative director, Derrick Miller, the Barker Black brand quickly gained the attention of the fashion media, appearing in the premiere issue of Men’s Vogue in September 2005. Subsequent coverage in mens fashion magazines such as Details, Esquire, and GQ followed. In 2007, Barker Black was chosen by GQ magazine as one of the best new designers in America.

The shoes are made in the classic English “Good Year Welted” construction and have a modern design feel while still classic. Many design elements of the shoes are updated takes on classic techniques, toe punching in the shape of the skull and crossbones logo and hand applied tacks to the waist of the shoe give them their unique character. The collection also includes men’s accessories with a similar modern attitude.

Barker Black shoes are sold in its own boutiques in New York City and Los Angeles, as well in luxury department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Nieman Marcus. Its Elizabeth Street boutique in New York is listed on GQ’s 100, the magazine’s list of the best stores for men in America

WHEN: 3/27- 3/28; W-Th (noon-7)

WHERE: 198b Elizabeth Street
between Prince & Spring Streets
212.966.2166
www.barkerblack.com

SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com

For the complete list of today’s sales and sample sales check HERE