Here’s the latest from the Barneys Warehouse Sale, which runs through Sunday. These (close to) final markdowns are summoning the city’s expert bargain-shoppers, and the place finally seems to be buzzing with some energy. Barneys Warehouse Sale – 255 W 17th St between 7th & 8th – 212-450-8400 – Map

Online, the salty knit specialists at Rogues Gallery are unloading remaining F/W merch at 60% off.

“This is great,” as Tony Bennett would say. “Just great.” Through Monday, our favorite L.E.S. boutique Gargyle is taking an additional 25% off already marked-down shoes from Common Projects, United Bamboo, and Surface to Air, among others. Get your fill online or in-store. We’re loving these brown suede Rachel Comey Trigger Derbey’s down from $300… Read more »

In the wake of the steepest markdowns in years, the International Herald Tribune asks whether big-brands can ever again charge full-price for luxury goods. The answer? No one knows, but experts are observing a fundamental shift in the way consumers value products. [IHT] “The longer [the recession] lasts, the better [consumers] will feel about a… Read more »

Forgot to get the ladies in your life something nice for Valentine’s Day? They’ll forget all about it when they hear about how you braved the blood-thirsty crowds at Fortunoff’s liquidation sale to bring home some belated bling. The ugly business begins today at 20 locations along the Eastern seaboard. [Crain’s via Racked] Fortunoff –… Read more »