Most people don't realize that both TJMaxx and Marshalls carry famous designer overruns, and not just past season or damaged merchandise (and by "designer," I don't mean Juicy Couture, though you'll find a fair amount of that as well. Think more along the lines of Marc Jacobs, Valentino, and Missoni, plus tons of premium denim, and- gasp!- Prada.) Literally, goods are cut and sewn for high-end boutiques or department stores and if there are order cancellations or extras, TJMaxx and Marshalls scoop them up. Need an example? These two models went shopping last week and bought exactly the same outfit with exactly the same labels. One spent $711.96 at a big not-to-be-named dept. store, while the other scored the same duds at TJMaxx and Marshalls for a not-so-grand total of $376.95. My advice? Hit TJMaxx or Marshalls FIRST, before you go to the department stores. It's amazing, and particularly in this economy, more and more of the best stuff is in TJMaxx and Marshalls because the higher end stores aren't moving their inventory and are canceling orders from manufacturers at the last minute-- and Stylehive knows where that inventory is going!
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myvogue says
I absolutely agree with everything in this post. I know most people hate Marshalls and TJ Maxx, but I love shopping in these stores and my only reason is: I want to have a lot of different clothes, not just a few expensive ones. For example yesterday I bought from Marshalls really nice WINTER jacket for $15! And also I have many designer pieces at ridiculous prices from TJ Maxx. That's just my point of view.... Different outfit every day, I don't care about the labels :)
11 months ago
katjabee says
Marshalls and TJ Maxx are FANTASTIC. Personally I really like to shop...but I really like nice things. So it is a one-thing-five-minute experience at most stores for me. But I can find so MUCH for my money at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Great selection, great prices and really, really good labels. Those labels mean the finest fabrics and workmanship. I learned to browse in boutiques and Bloomies...but BUY in TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Bonus: They have awesome handbags (why would you spend so much more elsewhere???) and great pre-packaged gift sets for the Holidays. (+) Totally Agree :x Love It! :x Love It! :x Love It!
11 months ago
skernk2 says
Well I hate to deflate your bubble but most of the closeouts that TJMaxx and Marshalls carry are from styles that didn't sell well or was left over from a prior season. True, some are store cancellations but the majority of branded labeles are actually made up for TJMAxx and Marshalls using inferior fabrics and made in factories that are not as good as from their regular line. I used to work for one of the designer brands that sold them and major business was done that way. There are codes you can identify showing whether it is a true closout or was made up specially for them. Also, they make much of their merchandise directly from Asia and other countries using many differnet labels so customer thinks it is a bargain.
4 months ago
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