Sale fatigue: You’ve heard of it, we’re sure? It’s when the markdowns are so fabulous, that you get overwhelmed, a little disoriented and maybe even miss out on something that’s got your name all over it. In the interest of smooth sailing, we are sharing some of our half-yearly favourites—which we have organized into easy-to-navigate stories.
LE CRUESET
Deals on the world famous casserole dishes at it’s one day Melbourne warehouse sale on Saturday, June 1 – with up to 70 per cent the distinctive, French cast-iron and enamel cookware made since 1925. All categories will be on sale from cast iron, stoneware, enamel on steel, stainless steel cookware, toughened non-stick bakeware, bright crockery, kitchen accessories, tools and Wine accessories. Bring your Amex, Visa or Mastercard, too – no cash will be accepted on the day. Agricultural Hall, Melbourne Showgrounds (entry via Gate 5 at Langs Road). From 9am to 5pm. www.lecreuset.com.au
ORIENT HOUSE
This is a really good opportunity to refresh your interior with beautiful cut-price baskets, bowls, woven furniture and elm pieces. Less 20 to 30% off its entire range of stock hand-picked in China, Africa, India, and Indonesia – with new shipments just-in. A designer favourite, so you know you won’t go wrong. Until June 9. www.orienthouse.com.au
CULT
That hotbed of contemporary design has it’s warehouse sale next week Friday, May 31, with up to 80% off powerhouse brands including Magis, Emeco, Extremis, Cassina, HAY, Poltrona Frau, Gubi, Carl Hansen, Louis Poulsen and more. Everything from big boy furniture to lighting and accessories to elevate your pad. Unit 17, 30-32 Beaconsfield Street, Alexandria, Open Fri, Sat, Sun until sold. Also 20 per cent off all furniture and lighting orders in-store between May 2 and June 8. Inquiries, www.cultdesign.com.au
IKEA
Head to Ikea for inexpensive designer-look buys in great styles, looks, and finishes, including Aleskar kitchen mixer tap with spray, now $239 (was $299), Hurdal linen cabinet in green vintage-look paint finish, $319 (was $399), Sejling sheepskin $70 (was $99), stock up on Intagande glass tumblers, now $1.99, (were $2.99), Vardagen teapot, $7.99, (was $9.99), Vardagen milk jug, $3.99 (was $4.99). These are all things we would happily have in our own pad. Until July 31. ikea.com.au
MR & MRS SMITH
Jetsetters on the hunt for luxury boutique accommodation, get ready. Designer hotel hub Mr & Mrs Smith is running a winter sale for Australian and New Zealand stays. Score up to 25 per cent off rooms at Mornington Peninsula’s Jackalope, Byron Bay’s picturesque Blackbird retreat, The Spire, and many more, including breakfast. Also, 15 to 20 per cent off two-day stays mid-week at favourites such as Halcyon House, the Alex, QT Wellington, and lots more. Get packing. Until June 30. www.mrandmrssmith.com
NET A PORTER
Don’t miss Net-a-Porter’s online sale with coveted pieces up to 50% off, including some of our fave statement pieces that go beyond the trademark fashion and accessory items around. netaporter.com
PARLOUR X
Australia’s best round-up of luxury international fashion brands is now on sale with 30 per cent off new season to 80 per cent off previous season including favourite names such as Balenciaga, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant, JW Anderson, Celine, Loewe, Fendi and Chloe. Note brands like Celine, Loewe and Chloe are usually the first to go. Express shipping. Parlour X ’The Church’ 261 Oxford St in Paddington or, nationally online. parlourx.com
Parlour X Sale in-store and online, including Chloe, discounted pouch, $625 was $935, parlourx.com
FREEDOM
Scoop up 50 per cent off its entire range of bargain-priced furniture – sofas, tables, chairs, rugs, lighting, art, beds, media units, kitchens, wardrobes, laundries. Even blinds, (romans, rollers and venetians) or curtains that come in a variety of classic materials and weaves (cotton, metal or timber) that you can tailor to your own needs, with frames in nickel-plated tubing and tabletops in timber veneer (wenge or oak), glossy lacquer. www.freedom.com.au
