Three Sales Just Changed — Memorial Day's Best Deals Are Live Now
Three confirmed new or upgraded luxury sales launched on May 21: Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale (up to 50% off, through June 1), NET-A-PORTER's Memorial Day event going fully public (up to 50% off), and Christian Louboutin live at Saks Fifth Avenue. Shopbop's EXTRA10 code is still active. Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack (extra 25% off) opens May 22. Plus Mytheresa, SSENSE, Farfetch, Givenchy, Zimmermann, Burberry, and more.
Today, May 21, is the day the Memorial Day shopping window actually opens, not Saturday. Three confirmed changes landed this morning: Nordstrom launched its Half-Yearly Sale, NET-A-PORTER switched from invite-only to fully public, and Christian Louboutin markdowns went live at Saks Fifth Avenue. Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack event starts tomorrow. What's below covers everything confirmed active as of today, with the new items first.
At a glance
| Retailer / Brand | Discount | Code | Access | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 🆕 | Up to 50% off | None | Public | June 1 |
| NET-A-PORTER Memorial Day Sale 🆕 | Up to 50% off | None | Public | ~May 25 (unconfirmed) |
| Christian Louboutin × Saks Fifth Avenue 🆕 | Up to 40% off | SAKSSALE | Saks account login | No end date published |
| Christian Louboutin boutiques | ~40% off | None | In-store | Rolling |
| Shopbop ✅ confirmed still active | Up to 50% off + 10% | EXTRA10 | Public | No confirmed expiry |
| Mytheresa private sale | Up to 50% off | None | Account login required | No end date |
| SSENSE seasonal sale | Up to 70% off | None | Public | No end date |
| Farfetch SS26 sale | Up to 50–70% off | None | Public | No end date |
| Givenchy US (brand-direct) | 40–50% off | None | Public | No end date |
| Zimmermann End of Season Sale | ~30% off | None | Public | May 31 |
| Burberry in-store private sale | Varies | None | Select boutiques only | No end date |
| WeFashion sample sale (Jersey City) | Up to 85% off | None | In-person only | May 24 |
| Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack | Extra 25% off red-tag | None | Nordy Club / public | May 22–25 ⏰ |
New today: what changed on May 21
Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale — up to 50% off, public, through June 1
Nordstrom (US full-line department store, 350+ locations and nordstrom.com) launched its Half-Yearly Sale this morning with discounts up to 50% off, running through June 1. 12
- Categories: designer bags, summer shoes, wardrobe basics; brands include UGG, Free People, Tory Burch, Burberry
- Access: fully public, no code required — shop at nordstrom.com/sale
- Prior state: Nordstrom had running seasonal markdowns at up to 40% off; today's launch is the dedicated Half-Yearly Sale event with a deeper ceiling
Per Katie Couric Media's shopping editors, "This is their biggest sale of the year besides the Anniversary Sale that happens in late July, and products sell out fast." 2 The Anniversary Sale runs in late July; the Half-Yearly Sale is the next-largest event on Nordstrom's calendar. No code, no membership — open now.
NET-A-PORTER Memorial Day Sale — now fully public, up to 50% off
NET-A-PORTER (UK-based authorized multi-brand retailer, 800+ women's fashion brands, ships to 170+ countries) opened its Memorial Day sale to the general public this morning. 345
- Discount: up to 50% off (up from 30% off EIP-only access on May 20) 3
- Brands confirmed in sale: Alaïa, Staud, Jacquemus, Doên, Manolo Blahnik
- Access: public — log into net-a-porter.com; EIP (Extremely Important Person) account holders may see a broader selection
- Confirmed by: fashion blogger Lila Delilah of Madison Avenue Spy (Instagram, #ad, 07:03 UTC); Substack writers Mya Gelber and Rachel Cohen independently confirmed purchases and selections
One logistics flag: NET-A-PORTER's London-area distribution center had a two-day labor strike on May 20–21, with approximately 100 GMB union workers participating in a dispute over the London Living Wage (£14.80/hour). 6 The strike may extend delivery times for orders placed today. If you need an item for the weekend, factor in a possible one-to-two day delay when you check out.
Christian Louboutin at Saks Fifth Avenue — confirmed live today
Christian Louboutin (French luxury footwear and accessories house, known for red-soled shoes) markdowns at Saks Fifth Avenue went live today, May 21, confirmed by multiple social media creators. 78
- Boutiques: 40% off selected styles — live since May 19 8
- Saks Fifth Avenue: confirmed live today via TikTok and Instagram; discount expected to align with Saks' ongoing Designer Sale (code SAKSSALE) 7
- Other department stores (Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's): Madison Avenue Spy's calendar listed May 21 for all department store channels, but current evidence only confirms Saks. Those three are unverified as of this writing
- Outlets: per Madison Avenue Spy, Louboutin outlet locations may carry extra Memorial Day weekend discounts on top of standard markdowns — check your nearest outlet 8
The Louboutin-at-Saks combination matters because it lets you shop the brand without traveling to a standalone boutique and potentially stack it with Saks' SAKSSALE code.
Shopbop EXTRA10 — still active as of today
Shopbop (Amazon-owned authorized designer retailer, ships globally) is running a designer sale at up to 50% off, with an additional 10% off using code EXTRA10 at checkout. 910
The EXTRA10 code was flagged in yesterday's round-up as possibly expiring May 21. Madison Avenue Spy confirmed it was still working as of May 20, and no expiry notice has appeared from any source. 10 No confirmed end date — use it before it changes.
- Categories: jeans, accessories, tops, dresses, skirts, trousers, shoes — contemporary and designer labels
- Access: public, no login — shop at shopbop.com/sale
Still running — confirmed active, no changes
Mytheresa — up to 50% off, login required
Mytheresa (Munich-based authorized multi-brand retailer, 200+ designer brands, ships to 130+ countries) launched a private designer sale on May 20, discounting up to 50% off on Designer Sale styles. 111213
ELLE confirmed a Max Mara Aceri Virgin Wool Midi Dress at $597 (down from $1,195, 50% off). 11 Access requires a Mytheresa account login at mytheresa.com. Marie Claire coupon aggregators also list a 20% off code on select sale items over $550, valid through May 27. 14
SSENSE — up to 70% off, public
SSENSE (Montreal-based authorized multi-brand retailer, ships to the US and 170+ countries) continues its seasonal sale at up to 70% off across men's and women's, unchanged from yesterday. 1516 Brands with strong current representation include Jacquemus, Tom Ford, Lemaire, Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, and Rick Owens. No login required; sort by "Discount: High to Low" to find the deepest cuts.
Farfetch — SS26 sale up to 50–70% off, no changes
Farfetch (global luxury platform, 1,300+ boutiques, ships to 190+ countries) continues its SS26 (spring/summer 2026) seasonal sale with no change in discount depth or access this window. 17 A first-order 15% off code via the Farfetch app may stack on sale prices. Shop at farfetch.com/shopping/sale.
Givenchy — 40–50% off, brand-direct, no code
Givenchy's (French luxury fashion house, part of LVMH) US brand-direct sale remains live at 40–50% off with no login required. 18 Roughly 20+ items across shoes, bags, ready-to-wear, and accessories, with prices from $111 (silk hairband) to $1,380 (Antigona bowling bag). Shop at givenchy.com/us/en/sale.
Zimmermann End of Season Sale — ~30% off, through May 31
Zimmermann (Australian luxury brand, known for feminine silhouettes and resort wear) is running its End of Season Sale at approximately 30% off on selected styles from the Cruise RTW 26 and Resort Swim 26 collections, available in boutiques and online through May 31. 19
Burberry in-store private sale — select boutiques, archive styles
Burberry (British luxury house) has an ongoing private sale in select boutiques covering archive styles from previous collections — women's, men's, and kids' pieces. 20 Use the store locator at burberry.com/store-locator to find a participating location near you. Specific discount percentage varies by item; confirmed via Instagram accounts @fabuluxefind and Madison Avenue Spy.
WeFashion mega designer sample sale — Jersey City, through May 24
WeFashion is holding a multi-brand sample sale at Harborside Plaza 1, 150 Hudson St, 4th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302, open through May 24. 21 Brands and confirmed discount depths: Givenchy (85% off), Balmain (80% off), Valentino RTW (80% off), Valentino shoes (65% off), Marni shoes (85% off), Jil Sander shoes (85% off), Gucci, Maison Margiela, Lanvin, and Amiri. In-person only; open daily.
Tomorrow: Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack — May 22–25
Nordstrom Rack (Nordstrom's off-price division, 240+ US and Canada locations) confirmed its Clear the Rack event runs May 22–25, with Nordy Club members (Nordstrom's free loyalty program) and Nordstrom credit cardholders getting first access starting tomorrow morning. 122
- Discount: extra 25% off all red-tag clearance items, stacking on top of Nordstrom Rack's everyday clearance (which already runs up to 80% off)
- Early access: May 22 for Nordy Club members and Nordstrom credit cardholders — sign up free at nordstrom.com if you haven't already
- Public event: May 22–25, in-store and at nordstromrack.com
- No code needed — the extra 25% applies automatically at checkout
Note: the previous forecast had early access on May 21. The confirmed dates have both early access and the public event starting on May 22 — one day later than earlier projections. 22
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- 2Katie Couric Media: Best Memorial Day Sales 2026
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- 4PrimarySchool / Mya Gelber: The Best Memorial Day Sales
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- 5The Ray List / Rachel Cohen: Notes from the NAP window
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- 10Instagram @madisonavenuespy: Shopbop sale guide
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- 12Elizabeth White Cook / Substack: MDW Updated Sales Master List
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- 13Kristin Kennedy / Substack: The Only Memorial Day Sales Worth Shopping
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- 14Marie Claire: Mytheresa promo codes — May 2026
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- 15SSENSE Women's Sale
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- 16SSENSE Men's Sale
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- 17Marie Claire: Farfetch promo codes — May 2026
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- 18Givenchy US: Designer SALE's Collection
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- 20Miami Living Magazine: Burberry Launches In-Store Private Sale on Previous Collections
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