When it comes to shopping for luxury fashion, timing is everything. Knowing when to buy can help you score the best deals and make the most of your budget. Here’s a guide to the best times of the year to buy luxury apparel, handbags, and footwear.
End of Season Sales
Most luxury brands have two major sales a year, at the end of the winter and summer seasons. These sales typically start in January and July, and they’re a great time to score deals on items from the current season that are about to be phased out.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which fall at the end of November, are some of the biggest shopping days of the year. Many luxury brands offer significant discounts on these days, making them a great time to buy.
Post-Holiday Sales
After the holiday season in December, many retailers offer post-holiday sales to clear out their inventory. This can be a great time to find deals on luxury items.
Fashion Week
Fashion Week, which typically occurs in February and September, is when brands showcase their upcoming collections. While you won’t find sales on the new collections, you may find discounts on previous seasons’ items as retailers make room for the new arrivals.
Random Sales
In addition to these regular sales events, luxury brands sometimes have random sales throughout the year. Signing up for newsletters from your favorite brands or following them on social media can help you stay informed about these sales.
The BEST Time for Deals
So what's THE BEST season for deals? While you should be able to find great deals all year around, our favorite month is January. Every retailer is anxious to closeout their fiscal year (which are typically at the end of January) maximizing sales and reducing their inventory levels. This leads to major discounts on unsold holiday season merchandise, an influx of returned holiday gifts, as well as end of season inventory. Online discounts are significant, but early January offers an exceptionally good time to visit stores for discounts of 50-80% off luxe apparel, handbags and footwear. We always save some of our holiday shopping budget for January!
Remember, shopping for luxury fashion is all about patience and timing. By planning your purchases around these key times, you can maximize your budget and build a luxury wardrobe that you love.
Happy shopping!
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