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Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of July 13, 2015

July 15, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

Fashion Reverie seeks to keep its loyal readers informed of great samples sales. Just remember, product disappears quickly, so it is important to get there early. Also, some sample sales won’t let you try on garments, so know your size. Happy Shopping!!

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BRANDS: Byron Lars Beauty Mark Stock and Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/14 – 7/16; Tue-Th (11-6)

WHY: Up to 75% women’s Spring/Summer 2014 stock and samples at the Byron Lars Beauty Mark Sample Sale.

WHERE: 41 West 37th Street, bet. Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Suite 401A

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BRANDS: The Limited Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/15–7/16; Wed.-Thurs. (8am–5pm)

WHY: Prices start at $5 at The Limited Sample Sale. Cash only. Must show picture ID to enter.

WHERE: 400 Lafayette Street, 3rd floor, bet. East 4th Street and Astor

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BRANDS: Lady Grey, Upstate, and Courtshop Studio Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/16–7/17; Thursday (6am–9pm), Friday (2pm–7pm)

WHY: Women’s clothing and jewelry at up to 80% off retail prices

Where: 37 Greenpoint Avenue, bet. Franklin and West Streets
3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY

—Staff

Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of July 6, 2015

July 8, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

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Brands: Alexia Crawford Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/6–7/10; Monday–Friday (9am–7pm)

WHY: New Jersey warehouse closing. Everything must go!!

WHERE: 8 West 36th Street, 7th Floor

BRANDS: Tangerine Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/6–7/10; Monday–Friday (9am–6pm)

WHY: Spring samples of Hop silk tank tops, blouses, dresses, and skirts; prices starting at $40.

Where: 260 West 36th Street, bet. Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Second floor

BRANDS: Magaschoni Sample Sale

WHEN: 7/9 –7/10; Thursday–Friday (9am–5pm)

WHY: Discounts on women’s cashmere, cotton sweaters, blouses, pants, jackets, and dresses; sample sizes only.

WHERE: 525 7th Avenue, 21st floor, bet. 38th & 39th Streets

—Staff

Beauty Pick: Get Bright Eyed for NYFW: Men’s with Adorlée

July 7, 2015 by admin 1 Comment

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With New York Fashion Week: Men’s being less than a week away, editors, journalists, stylists, and fashion industry will descend upon New York City looking for that next great menswear designer, as well as luxuriating in household brands that we have come to know and love. Though this inaugural fashion week is all about menswear, don’t forget that there will be a lot of photos taken, and not just of the spring 2016 menswear collections. It is important to look bright eyed and bushy tailed as you scuttle from one collection or menswear presentation to the next. Granted this inaugural menswear season will be far less hectic than New York Fashion Week and international fashion weeks in London, Milan, and Paris; still, it is best to put your best face forward.

Next week promises to be very humid, all the humidity and heat exhaustion can to do havoc on your skin, particularly around the eye area. Add that to the hectic pace of witnessing over 40 plus menswear shows and presentations, and you could look pretty haggard in those Instagram and selfie pictures.

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Fashion Reverie has just the solution. Adorlée’s Youth Reviving Eye Cream can give you that bright-eyed youthful look in under five minutes. Adorlée’s formula of key scientific and natural ingredients come together to reduce puffiness, increase lymphatic circulation and improve your skins firmness and elasticity. With a state-of-the-art technological process using only the finest and most precious ingredients and elements, Adorlée has created an exclusive line of luxury elixirs with intensive rejuvenating and repairing properties that will enhance the luminance and radiance of your eyes veiled over time.

The key ingredients in the rejuvenation eye cream are white tea, prized for its incredibly potent antioxidant and anti aging properties; ginseng, rich in vitamins and minerals for skin health, toning and improving complexion; aloe vera, containing phytochemicals and other nutrients beneficial to skin repair; caprylic, derived from coconut oil, an excellent skin repairing ingredient, and last, but not least, hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule that hydrates the skin and increases its bounce. And believe me the product is a godsend; I have tried and it works!!

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And don’t forget male models, dark circles and puffy eyes don’t book campaigns. Why should Sean O’Pry, Lucky Blue Smith, and Ian Sharpe keep getting all the work!!

For more information, go to adorlee.ca.

—William S. Gooch

New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring 2016 Editors’ Essentials

July 7, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

You are running late for a runway show; where can you charge your Smart phone; you need a quick snack to give you energy; if you could only take a better photo from your I-Phon. These are all concerns that pop up for editors and industry professionals during Fashion Week as they scurry from runway shows to presentations to industry events. With all the hustle and bustle, it is essential to have the right products that make your busy day less hectic and more organized. (I mean who wants to take a bad photo or have their Smart phone run out of steam during an important call.)

So what’s an editor to do? You guessed it, Fashion Reverie to the rescue. Remember, we never disappoint our readers, we’ve assembled some great products to get you through this hectic week of men’s show in spite of the heat and humidity of New York City.

OK, you are running from presentation to runway show to fashion event, and those puppies are going to get quite tired. How about some stylish shoes to bring some comfort and easy mobility through the week?

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Clarks has some stylish canvas shoes that promote comfort and ease of movement. Remember this is summer in New York City: leave the tight wingtips at home!!

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Need a quick snack and energy boost. Well, 360 Chocolates will do just the trick!! Get that energy boost and satisfy your sweet tooth with sugar-free 360 Chocolate Energy Chews and 360 Chocolate’s Thermoburst chocolate bar. 360 Chocolates are a unique blend of antioxidants, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory ingredients. And it taste good, too!!

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Don’t miss important calls because you Smart phone died. Keep your phone charged with Fab.com’s Apple Luxe Bank. An apple a day keeps your phone charged and juicy—if its a Luxe Apelpi Power Bank, a delightfully fruity tech accessory that will make keeping your smartphone or tablet powered up as easy as … pie. Four lights on the front of the charger indicate battery charge levels, so you can tell how long you have to go at a glance.

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You’re late; you’re late for a very important date!! Enough of that; solve your time management issues with Fab.com’s MVMT watches. MVMT Watches are starting a movement, and they implore you to join them. The wrist game is white hot and no wrist deserves to be left out in the cold. This sleek, monochromatic watch has a leather band and quartz 3-hand face, but enjoys a pop of color with these red hands.

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Hey editors, don’t forget about your skin!! Chocolate facials and skin regimens are all the rage. But it’s more than a trend; it really works. And Karin Herzoghas all your skincare needs covered with a complete range of products from lip balm to night cream to facial cleansers and moisturizers.

Chocolate is an intensive, vitamin-rich facial moisturizer with avocado and wheat germ oil. This nourishing treatment recharges the hydro-lipidic film of the epidermis to restore optimal moisture and plump the skin. Regulates the skin’s hydration levels to maximize the benefit of the oxygen creams.

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Though fashion week coverage is a lot of work, you still have to be on trend a lot stylish, that also includes your accessories and tech products. San Francisco-based Octovo creates tools for travelers—beautiful, long-lasting, custom-made wallets, notepads, bags and more to help ease your path on your daily journeys. Keep your tablet in tip-top condition with Fab.com’s iPad Sleeve with its minimal leather exterior and lush nubuck lining that cleans your screen every time you slide it in or out. It’s a compact, versatile travel companion.

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Revolutionize smartphone photography with this slim case for the iPhone 6 from Fab.com. Made by iZZiGadgets, this case features five interchangeable lenses that allow you to take professional quality photos and videos from a range of perspectives. Switch easily between the fish eye, macro, wide angle, and zoom lenses to capture everything from a stunning cityscape to a tiny flower. Your Instagram feed has never looked so stellar.

—Staff

Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of June 22, 2015

June 24, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

BRANDS: American Knitting Company Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/23 – 6/25; Tuesday–Thursday (10am–5pm)

WHY: Knitwear and accessories at a discount at the American Knitting Company Sample Sale, includes sweaters, scarves, knit ties, and sunglasses. Cash or credit accepted.

WHERE: 140 58th Street, Unit 5H-4, South entrance, building B, Brooklyn, New York

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BRANDS: Deepa Gurnani Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/24 – 6/25; Wednesday–Thursday (10am–7pm)

WHY: Discounts on jewelry

WHERE: 35 West 35th Street, Suite #1003

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BRANDS: LoveShackFancy Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/24 – 6/25; Wednesday–Thursday (10am–7pm)

WHY: Shop new arrivals and 80% off past seasons and one-of-a-kind samples

Where: LoveShackFancy Studio, 433 West 14th Street, Suite 435-R

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BRANDS: Misha Nonoo Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/29 – 7/01; Monday–Wednesday (9am–8pm)

WHY: Discounts on women’s clothing

WHERE: 209 West 38th Street, Suite 312 (Third Floor)

—Staff

Editors’ Pick: Sunglass Hut Electrifies Your Summer

June 23, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

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OK, Summer is officially here and its time to show off the rocking body that you’ve worked so hard on during the cold winter months and show off your great sense of style. Remember, this is the season of tastefully sheer fabrics and silhouettes. So, show off those hard-worn muscles and curves, but keep it tasteful.

Still, all that calorie counting and blood, sweat and tears in the gym, will get lost in the shuffle of hot bods if your style is out of step. Celebrate Summer 2015 with bold color, sizzling silhouettes and bold shades in every style, shape and pattern from Sunglass Hut.

Chanel Iman, Georgia May Jagger, and Tyson Beckford at Sunglass Hut "Electify Your Summer" launch event in NYC. Images courtesy of Jono Waks PR

Chanel Iman, Georgia May Jagger, and Tyson Beckford at Sunglass Hut’s “Electrify Your Summer” launch event in NYC. Images courtesy of Jono Waks PR

To celebrate Summer 2015, Sunglass Hut has launched the ELECTRIFY YOUR SUMMER campaign featuring global brand ambassador Georgia May Jagger with her model friends Chanel Iman and Nick Fouquet (aka The Mad Hatter). Shot in the Bahamas by renowned fashion photographer Mariani Vivanco, the three friends explore all summer has to offer including the beach, swimming, music and having fun in style!

Sunglass Hut is on trend with a variety styles from prints and patterns, funky statement makers to round frames and translucents. Also, Sunglass Hut carries shades from some the top household name brands in the industry—Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, Burberry, Prada, Coach, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Emporium Armani, Tory Burch, Bvlgari, Versace, and a host of others.

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You can Electrify Your Summer with shades from Sunglass Hut by making a bright pair of sunglasses the focal point of your outfit by wearing neutral colors and toning down other accessories. Just like you have more than one pair of shoes, it’s worth investing in building a sunglass wardrobe. This should include a classic aviator, glam shapes in black or tort, and one pair that really expresses your personal style, try a pop of color, an interesting detail, or the “it” sunglass of the season which is ROUND. Lastly, build a wardrobe of sunglasses with different shapes, colors and styles so that you have something for every season. It’s about finding your style and your sunglasses are the perfect accessories to bring together your look.

Hey, have some fun, frolic in the sun, and like chic, mysterious and stylish with trending shades from Sunglass Hut.

—Staff

Editor’s Pick: Father’s Day Unique Gifts 2015

June 18, 2015 by admin 1 Comment

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It’s that time again!! Forget the pocket-handkerchiefs, socks, and endless ties that you keep giving that special male in your life. It is time to up the ante and come up with some new, interesting gifts for that guy on his special day.

While your guy may not be a biological Dad, he still deserves special treatment on this celebration of maleness. Fashion Reverie has come up with a few unique, out-of-the-box gift ideas that not only shows your guy that you really care about him, but that you also knows what he needs and what he looks good in.

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Acustom Apparel

Does your guy complain that standard clothes in the store don’t really fit him properly and he always has to get something tailored or put in a special order? Well, he is not alone. Most off-the-rack clothes don’t fit a lot of men properly. Fashion Reverie has just the solution.

Using 3D technology that scans your body and comes up with exact measurements, Acustom Apparel gets the fit exactly right every time. Using the latest 3D measuring technology to gather over 200,000 data points to produce your 3D body model in a matter of seconds.

This data from your scan, along with your fit preferences, is fed into Acustom’s proprietary Digital Bespoke algorithms and allows us to create your personal patterns for any of our products. Digital Bespoke drastically cuts the time and financial cost of a traditional pattern maker.

And I know that it works because I tried the 3D scanning process and Acustom Apparel produced to dress shirts for me that fit like a glove. (Unfortunately, I recently lost some weight, so the shirts are a little big now.)

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MBARQGO Tote

If your guys travels a lot then the travel and tote bag from MBARQGO just might fit the bill. In collaboration with MBARQGO, Barber by Design, and Gornik&Drucker, this tonsorial tote in calfskin leather is the perfect gift for the world traveler who wants to look smart and stylish at all times.

Traditionally, a bag of this nature would be used to carry everything needed for grooming and the tonsorial arts. Nowadays this timeless piece can also be used to carry any array of items that you deem worthy to bring along for the journey.

Rich caramel colored calfskin, silky woven taupe liner, thick elastin trappings, gunmetal zippers and buckles make the Tonsorial Tote the quintessential travel accessory for the most discerning individual.

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Menaji Skincare

We all know that age ain’t nothing but a number; however, the numbers add up to an unflattering visage if you are not taking care of your skin. Good skincare is no longer the domain of the ladies; there are a lot of men’s skincare lines that are following suit.

Founded in 2000, Menaji Skincare line has been worn by some of who’s who of the entertainment industry. And founder Michele Probst and even boast President Barack Obama as one of her clients. Michle Probst believes that men should always “put their best face forward … And that face is the first thing you notice…”

With products ranging from eye gel, lip balm to face and body scrub and deep cleansing mask, your guy will always look bright eyed and bushy tailed, literally. And their new CAMO Undetectable Concealer is get to cover up dark circles, blemishes and shaving nicks.

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JUNGWON Outerwear

Even though summer is a few days away, if you live on the East Coast you might feel like you having living through the rainy season. Don’t let your dude suffer in silence, he can look fashion forward and chic in JUNGWON outerwear.

JUNGWON designs contemporary yet timeless jackets offering a chic twist on classic outerwear. The minimalist garments offer a high quality finish that are waterproof, windproof, wrinkle free and breathable.

Inspired by living and working in a city the brand provides stylish yet functional, light yet resilient raincoats, trenches and capes in neutral, vibrant and pastel hues. With a continued focus on sustainability and fair trade practices JUNGWON integrates recyclable materials.

—William S. Gooch

Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of June 15, 2015

June 17, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

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BRANDS: Nanette Lepore Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/16 – 6/18; Tuesday–Thursday (9am–7pm)

WHY: Sample and stock merchandise at a discount

WHERE: 225 West 35th Street, 5th floor, bet. 7th and 8th Avenue

BRANDS: Helmut Lang Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/17 – 6/21; Wednesday–Saturday (10am-

–7pm), Sunday (10am–5pm)

WHY: Men’s and Women’s collections up to 60% off

Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue, bet. 15th and 16th Streets

BRANDS: Cruciani Sample Sale

WHEN: 6/18 – 6/19; Thursday–Friday (10am–7pm)

WHY: Up to 75% off men’s and women’s knitwear

WHERE: 41 West 57th Street, bet. 5th & 6th Avenues, 5th Floor

—Staff

Wednesday Sample Sale: Week of May 13, 2015

May 13, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

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BRANDS: Hache and Ter et Bantine Sample Sale

WHEN: 5/12 – 5/14; Tuesday–Thursday (10am–5pm)

WHY: Women’s ready-to-wear up to 70% off

WHERE: 50 Greene Street, bet. Broome and Grand Streets, 2nd floor

BRANDS: Band of Outsiders Sample Sale

WHEN: 5/12 – 5/14; Tuesday–Thursday (10am–5pm)

WHY: Up to 80% off production merchandise and true samples from all seasons at the Band of Outsiders First Sample Sale.

Where: 70 Wooster Street

BRANDS: Patrik Ervell Sample Sale

WHEN: 5/15 – 5/17; Friday–Sunday (11am–6pm)

WHY: Up to 90% off men’s and women’s sportswear, suiting, shoes, and accessories at the Patrik Ervell Sample Sale

WHERE: 35 Howard Street, bet. Broadway and Crosby Street
Fourth floor, Buzzer #6

—Staff

Editor’s Pick: Henri Bendel’s “Suite 712” Eau de Parfum

May 8, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

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“Do I smell freesia?” asked Miranda Priestly to Andie Sachs in the iconic fashion film “The Devil Wears Prada.” Well, if you purchase Henri Bendel’s new delicious fragrance, “Suite 712,” you will smell blue freesia, white sandalwood, Italian bergamot, sparkling mandarin blossom, iris, cashmere musk, and a host of other wonderfully syncretized ingredients.

And though Miranda Priestly didn’t care for freesia, as one of the main ingredients in “Suite 712,” freesia is exactly the correct middle note that gives this new fragrance its luminous quality. “The middle notes or the core fragrance of this fragrance is built around fressia,” explains Yves Calderon, a perfumer for L Brands. “That was Pina Ferlisi’s idea, the creative director of Henri Bendel. We collaborated on this fragrance together. We wanted to create a luminous floral which includes freesia.”

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Suite 712 elegantly embodies iconic New York’s sophisticated affluence and understated extravagance. The fragrance rouses the senses as if stepping into the brand’s storied townhouse, or lounging in the backseat of a chauffeured luxury car. Its scent, distinctive and sexy, encompasses floral and woody notes such as freesia and suede. More than homage, it is a celebration. “Suite 712″pays tribute to the brand’s rich heritage and to generations of Bendel girls.

This deliciously subtle fragrance from Henri Bendel is totally in accord with what the iconic brand has become known for, elegance, sophistication, and charm. Exactly one hundred years ago Henri Bendel was one of the first American designers to launch a signature fragrance, “Un Peu D’Elle.” And though the iconic brand has been launching fragrances for 100 years there is no need to fear that “Suite 712” will smell like your grandmother’s Victorian strong, powdery perfume. Not at all, this new fragrance is light, effervescent with a hint of whimsical frivolity.

“When we started working on this project, Pina said to me ‘Imagine that you driving up to your townhouse in Manhattan,’” detailed Calderon. “That is the mood we wanted to evoke with this perfume combined with whimsical fun.” And that inspiration works beautifully for this fragrance in that “Suite 712” is named after the New York City Henri Bendel townhouse store address.

A little secret tip, this fragrance is so light and non-gendered that guys could get also wear it. Remember, in the 21^st Century men are redefining the traditional mode of masculinity!! (The May issue of Vogue speaks to this.) And it has launched right in time for Mother’s Day, retailing for $98.

Miranda Priestly may not have liked the smell of freesias in “The Devil Wears Prada,” but I would bet that she would love “Suite 712.” Freesia indeed!!

—William S. Gooch