The Net-a-Porter sale started yesterday and there are definite deals to be had–many pieces are 40% off or more. Here is an outfit comprised of great basics (I bought the sweater not on sale, sigh.) But I suggest you spend a bit of time digging in there–there are great bags, bathing suits, dresses, lots of good denim and other finds. Many of us haven’t been doing a lot of shopping of late, so getting something for a decent price makes a purchase worth it.
Bottega Veneta hoops, CO cardigan, Stella McCartney sandals, Galvan camisole, Khaite clutch, Acne Studio jeans.
Betsy says
Haha – I bought the sweater NOT on sale too! after seeing it on you! It’s still perfect so no regrets….
Elizabeth Velasquez says
Me too! Oh, well.
Lisa Macpherson says
Me three, after seeing it on Jennifer! I’m surprised NAP has any of this item left…
Dana D says
Jennifer, can you please explain something to me from a fashion insider’s POV?
That those CO pieces are wonderful and timeless. But when I go to Net-a-Porter and see the prices and THEN observe that they are “imported”, I do not know what to think.
I’m a big supporter of what you represent related to less waste and better production. But I can’t for the life of me figure out the price points of certain pieces when I am not able to determine where they are made (“imported” to me typically means China or a developing country).
Thank you for your help with this!
jennifer says
Hi Dana,
Your comment made me look at the label on my sweater and it is in fact made in China. And so is a Nili Lotan one I have. (Most of my sweaters are packed up and can’t check them.) That said, I am on the fence about this. Many luxury companies including some of the biggest names manufacture in China. Does that make the quality poor? Not necessarily. In fact when I designed handbags, many of the manufacturers and luxury companies in Italy, more specifically Florence where the majority of bags are made, set up shop in China. So quality-wise they can be made well–they learned from, and still probably employ, experts. However, if you don’t like buying things made in China, that is a different story and I understand why you may be inclined to feel this way. At this point, I believe many small (and big) fashion companies are in survival mode and not sure changes we might desire from them will happen soon.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I truly appreciate it.
x
Jennifer
Dana D says
And I appreciate you taking the time to respond…truly. I respect your insight.
And I understand that many of our “institutions” will never look the same again.
And I also sure as heck hope that a quality brand who does manufacture in China and charges top- dollar prices for their items is paying those Chinese employees VERY WELL. There has to be a reason for the huge mark-up.
Thanks again…