Barney's LA Sale - any reports?

[blofeld]

At the convention center this year...anyone been yet? Wondering if it's worth heading down there...

 

[rogerm]

I was at the San Francisco one...Do yourself a favor and save your money for something else. It was in San Fran for two weeks and was picked over. It is so full of crap merchandise i just walked. My .02 cents.

 

[cairomerta]

I just came back from the LA one. Not good at all. LA convention center south hall. $12 parking. Really messy crappy merchandise. I saw a $1500 cashmere armani sweater all mangled under all other types of cheap sweaters. Nothing is taken care of and there really isnt that great of a sale. I always say that the last 2 days are the best becasue they usually mark down most items an additonal 40%. So might as well wait for the last 2 days and see if you can catch an item or two.

 

[orthofrancis]

On the chance of screwing myself out of suits in my size I saw a bunch of Isaia, Battestoni, and Lanvin suits. Other suits like Zegna, Hickey Freeman were abundant.

The Lanvin I like - does anyone have any experience with them - they seem quite well made.

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by orthofrancis

On the chance of screwing myself out of suits in my size I saw a bunch of Isaia, Battestoni, and Lanvin suits. Other suits like Zegna, Hickey Freeman were abundant.

The Lanvin I like - does anyone have any experience with them - they seem quite well made.

How much were the Isaia's and Battestoni's going for? Both suits and sportcoats? Basic colors/patterns? I believe Lanvin's are well regarded, but not sure if they are fully canvassed and extent of the handwork.

 

[stylesmurf]

There's an Official Sales Alert thread in the streetwear forum that you should probably follow.

 

[orthofrancis]

All were going around 1000 or so. I'm going this week end, when they should be down to 75% off