Originally Posted by Aluxe

TJ Maxx Bowie - Chloe Ellen tote in black with cards & dustbag - $899 (sells for $1499 at NM) & Fendi 2Bag Tote is $1099 (sells for $1799 at NM). There was also a small (very small) doctor-style bag from Fendi that was multicolored and patterned, but I didn't bother to check the price. I did manage to snag a Kate Spade haircalf zebra belt with bow for $20 I saw it 3 other times and kept saying "next time". Here's what it looks like and I have the perfect jumpsuit to pair it with heehee I found a pic at Polyvore, conveniently - http://www.polyvore.com/haircalf_all...ng?id=47380732 Enjoy memorial day weekend everybody!

Thought i should update and let anyone interested know that TJ Maxx Bowie has reduced the prices on the above-highlighted items. The Fendi is now $700 and the Chloe is now $635 (approximately). I honestly can't believe they are still there! There were about 4 other bags but I didn't have the time to look sadly.

Originally Posted by angsh

I think there were 2 YSL muses and a super cute fendi chameleon in yellow/straw at the TJMaxx in Washington DC! And a bright blue bottega. Dior shoulder bag. Lanvin shoulder bags as well. Don't follow BV Dior and Lanvin so I don't rmb the names!

OMG, that Bottega clutch is still there???? God, let it be there when I go into town on Sunday
Sorry to crash in on your convo...

Originally Posted by Aluxe

OMG, that Bottega clutch is still there???? God, let it be there when I go into town on Sunday Sorry to crash in on your convo...

Yup it is there. It is chucked on the shelf against the wall towards the back of the runway section. Second plank of the shelf. Light blue BV clutch as well as a small BV tote in the same color.. :) hope you find it!!

Originally Posted by SohoChic

All over NJ and New York, on weekends I visit the folks in NJ so Bridgewater, Paramus, Edgewater, I live in NYC and their are 5 runway stores my favorite is 57th street. The beginning of the year I feel the stock of designer bags was better and more plentyful. Now they get a trickle of bags. The next large shipment will be for fall I was told by a store manager.

Do you think it will be in August or September? I've also been checking out the NJ stores in hopes of finding something fantastic.

Originally Posted by angsh

Yup it is there. It is chucked on the shelf against the wall towards the back of the runway section. Second plank of the shelf. Light blue BV clutch as well as a small BV tote in the same color.. :) hope you find it!!

ooh, me too!!!! Thanks so much for the precise info TPFers rock!

soo, here's a 'check in' on merchandise at the TJ Maxx Runway store in Washington, DC, N.W.
- Lanvin Bag Daddy flap (lizard-like calfskin) - $980 on sale (so sad I didn't purchase this)
- YSL bi-color Roady - $559 on sale (approximately)
- Bottega Veneta clutch blue - $799 on sale (down from $1099 but was looking dirty)
- Valentino leather and satin small clutches (with chain strap) - $199 - $299 on sale (very beat up
- Jimmy Choo bag
- Fendi monogram small purse
- YSL Muse 2 pink and beige
- YSL Muse 2 red/blue/beige
- Dolce & Gabbana canvas pink giraffe print bag
- Dolce & Gabana black tote (medium)
- Dolce & Gabana brown leather tote (large)
- Lanvin Amalia bags in black, purple, brown (various sizes)
- Fendi wallets for men
- Fendi Fendilicious black wallet
- Christian Louboutin platform mules - $599
- loads of Tory Burch clothing, Cynthia Steffe, James Perse, Paige denim on sale...

TJ Maxx Bowie also has a yellow Balenciaga Clutch with RH - $799. If my observations are right, it will drop to approximately $499 or $399 in 3-4 weeks. Bags don't move in this store because people do not know they are there. Unless you have a keen eye though...

whew! I took pics of some of the bags but can't upload as I am beat and need to pass out. Just thought I'd let you all know.

Good night and happy 4th of July week for those of us in the US of A.

Originally Posted by Aluxe

soo, here's a 'check in' on merchandise at the TJ Maxx Runway store in Washington, DC, N.W. - Lanvin Bag Daddy flap (lizard-like calfskin) - $980 on sale (so sad I didn't purchase this) - YSL bi-color Roady - $559 on sale (approximately) - Bottega Veneta clutch blue - $799 on sale (down from $1099 but was looking dirty) - Valentino leather and satin small clutches (with chain strap) - $199 - $299 on sale (very beat up - Jimmy Choo bag - Fendi monogram small purse - YSL Muse 2 pink and beige - YSL Muse 2 red/blue/beige - Dolce & Gabbana canvas pink giraffe print bag - Dolce & Gabana black tote (medium) - Dolce & Gabana brown leather tote (large) - Lanvin Amalia bags in black, purple, brown (various sizes) - Fendi wallets for men - Fendi Fendilicious black wallet - Christian Louboutin platform mules - $599 - loads of Tory Burch clothing, Cynthia Steffe, James Perse, Paige denim on sale... TJ Maxx Bowie also has a yellow Balenciaga Clutch with RH - $799. If my observations are right, it will drop to approximately $499 or $399 in 3-4 weeks. Bags don't move in this store because people do not know they are there. Unless you have a keen eye though... whew! I took pics of some of the bags but can't upload as I am beat and need to pass out. Just thought I'd let you all know. Good night and happy 4th of July week for those of us in the US of A.

Oh aluxe! I would love that clutch..was it in good shape?

Originally Posted by kwikspice

Oh aluxe! I would love that clutch..was it in good shape?

To be honest, its subjective. I think for the price, its worth it, if you really have to have it. Because its made from cloth and not leather, it got dirty being in the store. You won't believe some of the damage to bags there But the manager is tres cool and will give you at least 10% off the sale price if you point out the dirt. I got 10% off a bag there just because it didn't have a dust bag once. And I won't tell you what 10% did for the Celine box I walked out with.

So, if you live in the area or have a friend/family member that can pick it up for you, consider it. You can return it if you change your mind (30 days). Alternatively, it may still be there in 3 weeks and will have an additional markdown by then. Unless someone snags it first. Will post a pic of the bag tomorrow for ya.

Originally Posted by Aluxe

To be honest, its subjective. I think for the price, its worth it, if you really have to have it. Because its made from cloth and not leather, it got dirty being in the store. You won't believe some of the damage to bags there But the manager is tres cool and will give you at least 10% off the sale price if you point out the dirt. I got 10% off a bag there just because it didn't have a dust bag once. And I won't tell you what 10% did for the Celine box I walked out with. So, if you live in the area or have a friend/family member that can pick it up for you, consider it. You can return it if you change your mind (30 days). Alternatively, it may still be there in 3 weeks and will have an additional markdown by then. Unless someone snags it first. Will post a pic of the bag tomorrow for ya.

Thank u do much aluxe ur the best

Originally Posted by kwikspice

Thank u do much aluxe ur the best

As promised, here is the Bottega Veneta clutch


It is the Turquoise Intrecciato Moire Stretch Knot (current season)
(super large pic, sorry)

I noticed at my TJ Maxx the designer items get beat up pretty fast once they enter the store ... i.e. broken straps, missing dust bags etc. Do you think customers do this on purpose so that they will get marked down??

Originally Posted by Jen123

I noticed at my TJ Maxx the designer items get beat up pretty fast once they enter the store ... i.e. broken straps, missing dust bags etc. Do you think customers do this on purpose so that they will get marked down??

It happens here to!!! I don't think so, I think a lot of the items are damaged in the first place and then they get tried on, chucked around, stretched, pulled and ripped. I went to the grand opening of a new Maxx store and was one of the first through the door and the first thing I saw was a stained D&G shirt and I have seen a lot of faulty items actually marked as "seconds"

Has anyone been to the Runway store in Boston? I'm looking for mainly handbags. Thanks!

Originally Posted by jamamcg

It happens here to!!! I don't think so, I think a lot of the items are damaged in the first place and then they get tried on, chucked around, stretched, pulled and ripped. I went to the grand opening of a new Maxx store and was one of the first through the door and the first thing I saw was a stained D&G shirt and I have seen a lot of faulty items actually marked as "seconds"

Haha oh my goodness that shirt looks awful!!! Makes me wonder if people actually buy it with hopes of removing the stain

Originally Posted by glamourous1098

Has anyone been to the Runway store in Boston? I'm looking for mainly handbags. Thanks!

The boston runway store is usually super crowded. Go during the week if you can to avoid congestion. Usually a decent selection of bags