Okay…quick thoughts on today’s private sale. It was held from 12pm to 6pm. I arrived at the location around 5pm.
There was security at the closed entrance. When I got to to door, there was one other person asking about the hours and protocol for tomorrow. Security only stated that today you needed an invitation and that they’re not sure how people will be let in tomorrow. The person asked if she should start waiting in line at 6:30am, to which security replied in a non-committal yes/no. Security saw me and I said I have the email. He told me to quickly come through and check in. So I did, stating my name and then checking in my bag and taking with me only my phone and wallet.
Two flights of stairs took me to the show floor. Women and men’s shoes lined the perimeter on one side; jewelry lined the opposite side; silks, hats, swimsuits and RTW occupied the center.
The selection — definitely from two years ago.
Shoes: By the time I got there, the shoe selection had been picked through and there was nothing in my size range that made my eyes pop. I saw some sneakers, no orans, other strappy sandals, and some ankle boots.
Silks: A decent selection of 90s, mainly Animapolis and Equateur. There were side bins of random 45s and 55s. One box had maybe less than a handful of maxi cut Twillys, twillys, and twillons. There were at least two displays of 140s. The men’s selection yielded a few large losanges and pocket squares. Purchase was limited to 3 for each size, I think.
Jewelry: The leather items were very random. Almost picked up a gris mini dog clous rond. Enamels were decently represented - divided in sections of silver, gold and RG. There were many bangles in varying widths, with Animapolis being the dominant design. No Clic H. There was an assortment of hinged bracelets, primarily Animapolis and Feline Tendresse. The single color hinged bracelet available that I saw was rose candeur. Purchase was limited to 2 per style.
RTW: Women’s knit - very limited (almost non-existent). There was a moderate selection of dresses and coats/jacket. Men’s RTW looked a little more robust.
Miscellaneous: Cute hats and gloves selection.
Check out was smooth. No drama and absolutely no pictures allowed (that I saw).
Overheard: Yes, the sale continues the next 2 days open to everyone. There won’t be much restocking said one person ( but who knows if that’s true) and everything already displayed today must go!
Not a bad experience - I finished in under an hour and rushed out. The people involved in this sale were very professional and nice. I saw items constantly refolded and restacked for a maximum clean presentation. Someone even said “Goodbye (insert my name)” as I left. Not sure who that was but may have been someone from my home store.
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Equateur maxi Twilly, Animapolis twillons, Hinged enamel bracelet in rose candeur, Chaines d’ancre bicolor short sleeved dress.
