The Choosy Beggar

Word is that Prada boutiques citywide have quietly begun pre-selling F/W ’09 stock. We’re talking ready-to-wear at 50% off, and shoes and bags at 30% off. Due to the sensitive nature of the info, we suggest using a little discretion when inquiring about the markdowns. [Madison Ave. Spy]

Prada – 841 Madison Ave at 70 – 212-327-4200 – Map
Prada – 45 E 57th St between Park & Madison – 212-308-2332 – Map
Prada – 724 5th Ave between 56 & 57 – 212-664-0010 – Map
Prada – 575 Broadway at Prince – 212-334-8888 – Map

Friday through Sunday, 11/20-11/22, Oak, BBlessing, and Seven are conjoining at their respective hips for a sample sale three-way featuring 70-90% off present and past seasons’ stock. Cash only. Technically, Friday is a private sale and requires a password. Really, though, if you’re cool enough to wear this stuff, you’re cool enough to crash a little sample sale. No?

Oak, BBlessing, Seven Sample Sale – Nouveau PR – 150 Spring St between W Broadway & Wooster – #3 – Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-8pm – Map

Madison Avenue Spy just got wind of a “VIP” sale going down tonight, 11/18, at Rogan HQ, and featuring 30% off all stock. [MAS]

These guys host plenty of sales, often in the 75% off-range, but there’s something to be said for what is sure to be a large selection. We don’t imagine security being too tight, but you might want to RSVP with Gina at 646-827-7567, or send an email to rsvp@rogannyc.com.

Rogan – 330 Bowery at the corner of Bond St – 5am-9pm – 646-827-7567 – Map

Writes one gracious tipster: “I was at Barneys last night (Tuesday, 11/17), and the sale is mostly on, especially on Co-op … 40% off a lot of stuff … They said APC would just be a one day sale for Thursday, otherwise the markdowns will stick … Band of Outsiders won’t be marked down until after Thanksgiving.”

Barneys – 660 Madison Ave at 61st – 212-826-8900 – Map
Co-Op – 2151 Broadway
between 75th & 76th – 646-335-0978 – Map
Co-Op – 236 West 18th St between 7th & 8th – 212-593-7800 – Map

Thursday and Friday, 11/19-11/20, Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting a Gucci watch & jewelry friends and family sale featuring up to 90% off present and past seasons’ stock.

Warning: Without fail, watch sales attract big crowds.

Gucci watch & jewelry sample sale – Metropolitan Pavilion – 123 W 18th between 6th & 7th – 4th Floor – 10am-8pm Daily – Map