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Make Your List: The Outnet Lanvin Sale Goes Online Tuesday

Christina Perez — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:53:15 PDT

>> It's really happening. Starting April 10, the chicest Lanvin pieces of recent seasons hit theoutnet.com - at fractions of their original prices. That means asymmetric silk dresses that were originally $2,390 are now $837, frame-wedge sandals that were once $1,950 are now $975, and leather portfolio bags that were once $1,890 are now just $620. Click through to preview a selection of items from the sale - and start making your plan of attack now.

Photo: Lanvin Fall 2012 Backstage; Greg Kessler

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Shopping: Spring-Ready Bargains from Marc Jacobs at the Outnet.com

coutorture — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:02:26 PST

Clockwise from left all Marc Jacobs from The Outnet: Embellished jersey dress was $2,100 now $525, Heart-print silk dress was $950 now $332, Halterneck jersey jumsuit was $995 now $248, Silk jacquard dress was $975 now $341,Silk satin rose skirt was $995 now $248, Silk satin tulip skirt was $850 now $255, Cashmere blend sweater was $895 now $313, Glitter resin bangle was $380 now $95.

Marc Jacobs' spring 2009 collection presented a mash-up of of American themes-from the New Frontier to Nineties grunge-all paired with piled on accessories and armfuls of bangles. We've selected some of the most wearable looks to be discounted at the Outnet this week, inspired by the Valentine's Day weekend and ready for the spring season.

The Outnet's Louboutin Inventory Almost Sold Out In One Hour

coutorture — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:04:02 PDT

From left: Marilou woven sandals Original $605 Now $348, N. Prive fabric slingbacks Original $760 Now $532, Rodita zip platforms Original $835, Now $584

It's been less than an hour since The Outnet launched into their Christian Louboutin sale and already, most of the inventory is gone. If women will buy anything online it's shoes--especially heavily discounted shoes with eponymous red soles. Above, three styles still available for purchase.

Shopping: Best Of The Outnet's First Offerings

coutorture — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:47:02 PDT

Clockwise from top left: Anna Sui Bird Print Blouse Was $239 Now $146.50, Aquascutum Pippa cocktail dress Was $1,620 Now $810, Todd Nynn Trixter trench coat Was $2,920, Now $1,752, Celine Sheer Organza blouse Was $690 Now $276, Christian Louboutin N. Prive fabric slingbacks Was $760, Now $532, Nina Ricci Cropped satin jacket Was $3,650 Now $1,825

In honor of the launch of The Outnet, we couldn't resist creating a shopping spread with our favorite pieces. So far the inventory lives up to Net-a-Porter standards, however, the sizes are limited. Thankfully, like Net-a-Porter, you can avoid disappointment and search by size. Above, six off-price items that we think are are "forever" pieces without being too safe.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 04/16/09 The Outnet Launches & More

coutorture — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:45:32 PDT

Net-a-Porter's off-price e-commerce venture, The Outnet, launched this morning. ..

Rachel Roy has designed a diffusion line for Macy's, called Rachel Rachel Roy, poised to debut this fall.

Uniqlo has announced that it will launch an online store in China with the help of China's e-commerce giant Taobao.

The New York Times asserts that the next must-have lifestyle item is an expensive dutch bicycle.

fashionologie — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:49:35 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE -Net-a-Porter's designer outlet site The Outnet is launching this weekend, featuring over 200 brands marked an average of 40 to 60 percent off, and Vogue Daily has some specifics about what pieces will go for what price. The Chloe Ines box clutch is going for $690 (originally $1,380), the Jill Stuart Lindsay cherry print dress for $232 (originally $465), and Marni Green elasticated band ballet flats for $253 (originally $507). [Vogue Daily]

UPDATE: Different outlets are reporting different launch dates - Refinery29 says it's tomorrow morning. [The Pipeline]

The Outnet Prepares for Launch in April 2009

fashionologie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:16:22 PDT

>> While $11,410 Balmain jackets are still selling out in less than 24 hours on parent site Net-a-Porter, The Outnet is preparing for launch next month by taking members, although no specific launch date has been announced yet.

Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet promises a lineup of more than 200 luxury brands including Christian Louboutin, Alberta Ferretti, Chloe, Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg, and Herve Leger when the proverbial doors open, a mix of merchandise from past seasons, classic pieces, and bestsellers resurrected from designers’ archives, all with average discounts of 40 to 60 percent. For customers, “It’s going to be about ‘the find,’ and giving them what they may have missed buying in previous seasons,” Massenet said, adding that the company also plans to give some items away for free.

The site will offer one-off “pop-up sales” as a kind of online outlet for smaller labels like Temperley London, and fresh stock - in the categories of ready-to-wear, accessories, lingerie, and swimwear - will be added weekly.
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fashionologie — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:56:05 PST

>> IN PRODUCTION -Natalie Massenet is pulling a Topshop on us and pushing back the launch of her designer discount site, The Outnet, from February to April. Instead of discounting pieces that didn't sell on sister site Net-a-Porter, Outnet will "snap up ready-to-wear clothes that have been ordered - and then cancelled - by department stores as the recession bites. Brands will be placed on special offer on different days, and surplus stock will be sold at up to 80% off." [Times UK]

fashionologie — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:34:17 PST

>> IN PRODUCTION -Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-Porter, has been promising her off-price "outlet for Net-a-Porter” site, The Outnet, since April. She's been coy with details so far, except to promise designer goods at heavily reduced prices, but it looks like we've finally got a launch date: February 2009. Until then, the site is up for those who want email updates. [Telegraph UK]

sample sale 2.0

philleif — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:07:00 PDT

>> Even online, sample sales create a frenzy. In order to keep up with the proliferation of online sample sale sites like Gilt Groupe and HauteLook, Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet announced today that she is launching TheOutnet.com (which I assume is a play on "outlet"), a high end designer sale site that is set to go live by the end of the year. Let the games begin.