Elyse Walker tells us what fashion week is like for someone who decides what collection pieces make it into stores.
Tory Burch Deal: Roughly 60% off fall clothing, shoes and bags in what's always one of the craziest sales of the season When/Where: Thursday, December 9 through Monday, December 13. Thurs—Fri 11am;7pm, Sat—Sun 11am—4pm, Mon 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (no phone) Opening Ceremony Deal: 30% to 50% off labels like Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, and Proenza Schouler When/Where: Begins Friday, November 26; ongoing. Soho: Mon—Sat 11am—8pm, Sun noon—7pm. 35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby Sts (212-219-2688.) Ace Hotel: Sun—Tue 10am—9pm, Wed 11am—7pm, Thu—Sat 11am—10pm. 1190-1192 Broadway at 29th St (646-695-5680.) Bird Deal: 25% off fall 2010 merchandise from Suno, Swedish Hasbeens, Phillip Lim, APC, and more When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 28th. Mon—Fri noon—8pm, Sat noon—7pm; Sun noon—6pm. Cobble Hill: 220 Smith St at corner of Butler Street St (718-797-3774). Park Slope: 316 Fifth Ave between 2nd and 3rd Sts (718-768-4940). Williamsburg: 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves (718-388-1655).
Assembly New York Deal: 30% to 50% off all collections in-store and online When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Monday, November 29. Daily noon—9pm. 170 Ludlow St between E. Houston and Stanton Sts (212-253-5393) Stella McCartney Deal: 40% off ready-to-wear and accessories, including the camel chunky wool cardigan (was $1095, now $695) and the beige and black faux suede boots (were $1045, now $629) When/Where: Tuesday, November 30 through Sunday, January 9. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun 12:30pm—6pm. 429 W. 14th St between Ninth and Tenth Aves (212-255-1556) Blue & Cream Deal: Up to 75% off styles from Preen, Elizabeth and James, Rag & Bone, and 3.1 Phillip Lim plus another 20% all Black Friday merchandise online When/Where: Friday, November 26 through Monday, November 29. Daily 10am—8pm. 1 E. 1st St at Bowery
LOS ANGELES--From Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen to James Perse and Seven for All Mankind, stylist Elyse Walker has sold on-trend pieces and wardrobe staples at her namesake boutique in the Pacific Palisades since 1999. And with the recent launch of Elysewalker.com, her edit is now available to everyone. Thursday night’s party celebrating the new site was held in the 6,500 square foot shop, which contains five connected rooms, each showcasing a different aspect of the retailer's high/low mix. As we wandered through the store, J Brand jeans gave way to designer brands like Prada, while a pair of leopard print Giuseppe Zanotti wedges had us swooning in the handbag and shoe room. No wonder actresses like Jennifer Garner and Kate Beckinsale are such loyal clients. Add to that the impressive fact that Elyse Walker is one of the largest Balenciaga specialty store accounts in the country.