Stephanie Vigilante

Written for Broadsheet Melbourne

Kenzo
In-store
Parisian fashion house (established by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada) Kenzo is throwing its first ever Melbourne warehouse sale with up to 80 per cent off. Get that statement piece you’ve been wanting with discounts across womenswear and menswear from previous collections. Fingers crossed Takada’s signature tiger print will be on offer.

Fri October 19, 10am–7pm
Sat October 20, 10am–6pm
Sun October 21, 10am–5pm

Big Fashion Sale
In-store
The Big Fashion Sale returns this weekend with more than 10,000 items available at hugely discounted prices. Score up to 80 per cent off Australian and international designers including Jets Swimwear, Citizens of Humanity, Sol Sana, White Story, Tibi, Creatures of the Wind, Vanessa Bruno, T By Alexander Wang, Lanvin, Repetto, Opening Ceremony, Frame, Pierre Hardy, 3.1 Phillip Lim, A.L.C, Etre Cecile, Elizabeth & James, IRO, Karla Spetic, Phillip Lim, Anna Quan, The Row, Marni, Third Form, Benah, Kowtow, Studio Elke, Serpent & the Swan, Adidas by Stella McCartney, Pfeiffer, Elissa McGowan, Livia Arena, TLuxe Basics, Lois Hazel, Limb the Label, Macgraw, First Base, Matteau Swim, Isabel Marant, Gary Bigeni, The Upside, Raoul, Rachel Zoe, Halston Heritage, (more) Kenzo and more.

Thu October 18, 9am–6pm
Fri October 19, 9am–8pm
Sat October 20, 9am–6pm
Sun October 21, 10am–5pm

Kazari
In-store
An importer of Japanese antiques, art and textiles for almost 40 years, Kazari’s Cremorne warehouse is relocating, which means it’s sale time. Get discounts on chests, storage units, tables, stools and chairs, vibrant artwork, architectural pieces and doors, Japanese and Chinese ceramics, kimono fabric and more. Time for a refurb?

Until November 30.

KITX
In-store
Kit Willow’s sustainability-centric label KITX is discounting stock by up to 80 per cent. Get one-off samples and seconds and pieces from past collections at the warehouse sale this weekend. Expect lots of silk, draped and asymmetric cuts.

Fri Oct 19, 8am–7pm
Sat Oct 20, 9am–4pm

Finders Keepers
In-store
The Finders Keepers Market returns to Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building this weekend for its spring/summer edition. Stroll through more than 250 independent art and design stalls, listen to live music and enjoy bites from a number of food trucks. Expect jewellery, clothing, homewares, plants, babywear and more.

Fri October 19, 12pm–9pm
Sat October 20, 10am–7pm
Sun October 21, 10am–5pm

Growing Friends
In-store
Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens is hosting a spring plant sale to give a little love to your yard. Choose from a variety of plants including Australian natives, herbs, succulents and shrubs. The seasonal plant sale will be held on the Acmena Lawn, enter via gate E.

Sat October 20, 10am–4pm
Sun October 21, 10am–3pm

Sephora
Online
Beauty superstore Sephora is offering 15 per cent off its skincare range for Beauty Pass members over the next three days only. This includes products from 3CE, Clinique, Dior and more.

Until Sat 20.

Deb’s Boutique
In-store
Blairgowrie Community Centre is hosting beachside fashion store Deb’s Boutique’s huge outlet sale. With some stock archived for up to 10 years, get that perfect vintage piece for your wardrobe. Everything from locals like Zimmermann, Alice McCall and Akira Isagowa, to internationals Zadig et Voltaire, Nolita, Odd Molly, Misa, Equipment, from Sass & Bide denim, J Brand, M.i.H. and more is on sale. If you needed an excuse to head to the beach this weekend, here it is.

Sat October 20, 9am–5pm
Sun October 21, 9am–3pm

Alice McCall
In-store and online
Pastels, florals and bright colours are the go-to for Spring Carnival season. Luckily, Australian label Alice McCall has all of that and more on offer at up to 60 per cent off, right now. Expect frilled dresses, statement skirts, satin shirts and short shorts. We’re loving this embroidered mirage wildflower print gown in black and violet.

While stock lasts.

Leophil
Online
Score up to 40 per cent off ethically and sustainably produced knitwear and accessories from luxury womenswear label Leophil’s edition01 collection. Expect basics with sophisticated detailing and the label’s signature Crepe de Chine silk scarves, just like this one.

While stock lasts.

The Beach People
Online
It’s your last chance to get up to 50 per cent off round beach towels, travel towels, leather carriers and beach cushions by luxe seaside label The Beach People. With summer around the corner, now is the time to load up on beachside essentials.

While stocks last.