Max Mara Atelier: Fall/Winter 2012 collection

Dress coat with travel pillow collar in goose down, kimono sleeves with maxi cuffs



Linear egg-shaped frequent flyer coat in pure double face cashmere, with matching small bon ton mink collar

MaxMara Atelier is a special project focusing on the coat. The above coats are my least and most favorite from the Fall/Winter 2012 collection.  In that order.

MaxMara Sample Sale, April 26-29

MaxMara, Max&Co., Sportmax. 'S MaxMara, Marina Rinaldi and Weekend - Prices up to 70% off retail

when:
Sunday, April 26th 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Monday, April 27th 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday, April 28th 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday, April 29th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

where:
Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
(Between 6th - 7th Avenues)

why:
Elegant, timeless, ready-to-wear pieces synonymous with this venerable Italian fashion house. Look for tailored suits, the perfect LBD (little black dress), swimwear and accessories such as handbags, belts, scarves and jewelry.

examples:
MaxMara Black Double-breasted Long Raincoat - originally $1262.40, sale $379
MaxMara Sleeveless Grey Silk Top - originally $320, sale $96
MaxMara Black Linen Drawstring Pant - originally $470.40, sale $142
Weekend Black Cotton Long Pant - originally $242.40, sale $73
Max&Co. Dress - originally $175.26, sale $53.00

Good Sales: Woodbury Commons & Betsey Johnson

From today's New York magazine's Best Bets Daily:

NEW TODAY
Hit upstate over the long weekend and save an additional 10 to 50 percent on already reduced Escada, MaxMara, and Michael Kors at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
When: 10/5–10/8; call for hours.
Where: 498 Red Apple Valley Ct., Central Valley, N.Y. (845-928-4000).

STARTING TOMORROW
Fun party frocks are up to 80 percent off at the Betsey Johnson warehouse; sequined strapless dresses were $375 but are now $95.
When: 10/4 and 10/5 (10–8).
Where: 263 W. 38th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-391-6495).