Shopping Haul and Recap: VIP Gilt City Warehouse Sale - May 2014

The Gilt City New York Warehouse Sale was back this weekend, with a kickoff VIP shopping party last night at The Altman Building. 

Guests enjoyed a night of shopping with up to 90 percent off retail on clothing, shoes, accessories and home decor. The 2-hour shopping event included complimentary signature cocktails from New Amsterdam Vodka and a selection of Dark Horse wines, sparkling water from Perrier, chilled espresso beverages from Illy Issimo, KIND Bars, Farmer's Crate Mango Thins, Mini Makeuppers and brow waxing by Benefit Cosmetics, Costume-style jewelry by greenbeads by Emily & Ashley available for purchase and Music by DJ Jow Lopez of SounDecisions.

There were a few notable changes this time around, like upon entering we were handed a card that listed further color coded discounts for an additional 10-40% off. We also received a tote to put all items in, which is so much better then having to carry everything around. Also, I noticed that the racks were organized by dresses, tops and pants, making it easier to sort through merchandise. I did, however, notice that there were more irregular and damaged merchandise and unfortunately there was a lack of size 5 shoes. 

None of the items I purchased had the additional % off, but I did get a few noteworthy pieces at great prices, including a Boy by Band of Outsiders Macrame Crewneck Pullover for $79 (MSRP: $535), Design History V-Neck for $45 (MSRP: $127.60), Yummie Tummie Angela Micro Slip for $9 (MSRP: $68) and Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad cases for $5 each (MSRP: $42). 

Boy by Band of Outsiders Macrame Crewneck Pullover

 

- Kim Weling

Shopping Haul and Recap: VIP Gilt City Warehouse Sale

Zac Posen and Thom Browne

On November 8th, I attended VIP night of the bi-annual Gilt City Warehouse Sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th Street). New this year, gilt.com has partnered with Infiniti to offer all-new 2014 Q50 sedans designed exclusively by Zac Posen and Thom Browne. This was actually the best of the Gilt City Warehouse Sales I had been to. The first hour included a reception, in which guests were able to preview the custom tailored vehicles and meet with both Zac Posen and Thom Browne. These two custom designed vehicles will be available for purchase exclusively on Gilt at www.gilt.com/InfinitiQ50 on December 12, 2013 at noon EST. 

After the reception, guests were able to shop top brands for women, men, kids and home - all at up to 90% off retail prices. I was amazed at how good the deals were at this sale, especially since there was an additional 40% off all white tag items!

I've never left the Gilt City Sale empty-handed, and probably found the most apparel this time around. See images below of my shopping haul.

Zac Posen Designer Infiniti Q50

Thom Browne Design Infiniti Q50

Above images courtesy of Gilt City

Here are some images I took during the event:

Interior of the Zac Posen Designer Infiniti Q50 with stingray detailing

Interior of the Thom Browne Design Infiniti Q50 with racing stripe and contrast stitching details

With Zac Posen

Shopping haul: Rebecca Taylor leopard cowl neck sweater for $59, originally $295

Love & Liberty sweater for $75, originally $216

Helmut Lang oxide print star dress in bruise multi - $89 plus 40% off: $53.40, originally $360

Magaschoni shirt dress (that I can use as a layered jacket) - $89 plus 40% off: 53.50, originally $374

BCBGMAXAZRIA "Alexa" skirt in camel combo for $29, originally $198

L.A.M.B. sweater dress - I didn't end up getting this one but I think it was around $55. I also got a canvas iPad case for $5.

Plenty of shoes in size 5/35

Was so tempted to get this Paul Smith duffel for sale at $250, plus 40% off

Men's shoes

Manicures and massages courtesy of exhale 

- Kim Weling

Gilt City Warehouse Sale

It's time for the bi-annual Gilt City Warehouse Sale, taking place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, on November 9th and 10th. This spectacular two-day event features Gilt's top brands for women, men, kids and home as well as one-of-a-kind Infiniti Q50s tailored by Thom Browne and Zac Posen. 

Shop up to 90% off retail prices, including Helmut Lang, Missoni, Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera and Rachel Roy for women and John Varvatos, Paul Smith, and GANT for men. Check out my recap and shopping haul from the Gilt City Warehouse Sale May 2013. 

Get your tickets for the Gilt City Warehouse Sale here, before they sell out!

- Kim Weling