*** Disclaimer: I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Chanel ballerina (also know as the Chanel ballet flats) but do not try to be or directly replicate the Chanel ballerinas. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

If you love that chic Parisian style, I am sure you have come upon the brand Sezane. Sezane is a French brand that makes beautiful, classic pieces and is a bit on the pricey side. Luckily for us fashionistas that like a deal Sezane has two archive sales a year- one in the winter and one in the summer. Read on to figure out what you need to know about Sezane’s archive sales.

What products go into the archive sales?

The archives sale are the items from the same season at least a year previous. So for example this winter 2022 archive sale (which it seems will be 2022 as Sezane announced they would start in January this year on their Instagram), will have items from fall/winter 2020 and older fall/winter collections. That means that any item that came out in fall/winter 2021 will NOT be in the winter 2022 archives sale. Also all the items that came out in fall/winter 2020 will not be in the archives sale, especially the popular items that sold out their

What is the discount?

The discount varies by how old the item is. Some of the more popular, newer items are barely discounted- sometimes only $10-$15. So for example if it is the winter 2022 archive sale the items with the least discount will be the sweater from 2020. The best discounts are on the older items- sometimes as much as 50% off. But for these items the stock is often very limited. (And the sizing on the older items is very different from the new sizing…which is a whole other issue!)

When do they start?

The start time of the archives vary every year so make sure to follow me on Instagram so you know when they are starting. Sezane has said that the winter archives for 2021 will actually start in January 2022. The summer archive sale normally starts in the end of June.

How do I access the archives sale?

The archive sale can be access from the App or the website. Both will shut down a couple hours before the sale and often do not work when the sale launches. Every year the Sezane app and website cannot handle all the people trying to shop so they routinely shut down. Be prepared to be frustrated. Also I try to access the sale on both the app and the website because I never know which is going to work!

So overall here is my advice…

Shop the sale but know that a lot of the hot pieces (which is likely what you want) will NOT end up in the sale. And even if they do those hot items will go quickly, probably before the sale even officially opens to people shopping the French version of the website. So if there is something you want on the website buy it now and save yourself the sleepless nights.

Want to read my tips and tricks for shopping the Sezane archive sale? Click here!

*** Disclaimer: I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best Prada loafer dupes for fall but do not try to be or directly replicate the Prada loafers. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

What makes the Prada loafer so hot this fall? It’s the chunky vibes that they gives off! Other brands have been producing loafers for years- think of the Gucci Princetown or Brixton loafers that have been around for ages or Chanel, who always steadily has at least one loafer out and about floating around. Prada’s loafers are unique in the facts that the chunky sole gives the shoe more of a street wear vibe than an office vibe. The Prada loafers allow you to embrace a trendy without being out of style in one seasons time making them a great addition to a wardrobe!

1- The Original
Prada
$975

If you can swing it the original chunky loafer from Prada is great quality and not a bad price point when you realize that Chanel loafers are in the $1,400 range. These are the ones I have an I am glad I invested in them. I ended up getting a 40.5. My normal designer shoe size is a 41/41.5 so I definitely recommend sizing down.

2- Similar But More Detail
ASOS DESIGN Macro metal detail loafers in black
$43

These dupes definitely have the right sole which conveys the sleek but chunky look. They also have the raised stitching detail which align nicely with the originals. What makes these different is they a wider metal detail on the upper part of the shoe.

3- The Mock Croc Dupe
River Island Branded Chunky Croc Loafer Shoe in Black
$70

Similar style with the chunky sole and triangle shaped details but this shoe is a mock croc and the band goes around the entire front of the shoe. The plaque is also a gold tone which differentiates it from the Prada original.

4- The Sleek Dupe
Sam Edelman Christy Loafer
$150

This loafer is a little sleeker and a little less chunky than the Prada original. But its great for someone who wants to try the chunky loafer trend but not go overboard on the chunky.

5- Similar But Less Detail
Steve Madden Kallen Black Leather
$89.98

These loafers are very similar in design to the Prada but do not have any metal detailing on them which makes them a little more understated. They also come in a pretty suede sand color.

Want to find more great designer dupes?

• Check out my post on Gucci Boot Dupes Here!
• Check out my post on BV Lug Boot Dupes Here!
• Check out my post on Hermes Oran Dupes Here!

If you have ever checked out my Instagram, you will know that I am obsessed with Sezane. If I could my entire closet would be just Sezane that is how much I love their pieces. But sadly the budget does not allow for a full Sezane wardrobe so that is where the Sezane Archives sale can help out! The Archives as Sezane calls them is their bi-annual sale where Sezane lists pieces from seasons past at a “gentle price”. The Winter Archive sale (that happens in late December/ Early January) is made up of pieces from past Fall/Winter collections. The Summer Archive sale (that happens in June/ July) is made up of pieces from past Spring/ Summer collections. Neither sale will have current pieces on sale. Below are my tips and tricks for how to shop the Sezane Archives sale!

Tips and Tricks

1. Be Prepared to Shop in the Middle of the Night: The archives start at 9:30 am Parisian time. That means its 12:30 am PST. Yes you read that right the sales starts just a bit after midnight! If you want the hot pieces you need to be ready to start adding to cart exactly at 12:30 am PST. If you sleep in and try to shop in the morning most of the pieces will be gone!
2. The Website and App Will Crash: No matter how many times Sezane hosts this sale (I personally have been shopping its since Spring/Summer 2019) both the website and app crash, even after the sale has gone live. The key to avoiding the website/app crashing on you and EMPTYING YOUR CART (yes it does that and its horrible) is to do orders that are big enough to get free shipping (over $200) but small enough that they wont get slapped with customs fees (with tax and everything under $800) and to check out fast. That means you need to check out with about 5-7 items and then do another order if you want more. You have to move fast and if you have all your information already saved in the account this helps. ALSO THE BIGGEST PRO TIP OF ALL: DO NOT DELETE ITEMS FROM YOUR CART! If you try to do that the website/app has a tendency to delete everything or almost everything from your cart.
3. The Website and App Will Let Certain People in Early: This normally happens for the people in France according to the Sezane group I am part of. They routinely get in 10-15 minutes early and thats why when us US people finally get to log on at 12:30 am PST (if you are lucky- more like 12:45 am PST) a lot of pieces have already sold out or are in another basket. If can be frustrating but just keep hitting refresh!
4. Watch Out- Not All Discounts Are Created Equal: Some items will only be $10-$20 off. The items with the lower discounts are often the items from the previous season. So for example items from Spring/Summer 2020 will be the least amount off in the Spring/Summer 2021 Archives sale. The older the item the more discounted it will be. I personally like to go for the items that are 40-50% off.
5. Known Your Size in French Sizes: Sezane has the alleged equivalents to French sizes in both US sizes and UK sizes listed on their site but I find the sizing is not at all consistent with US sizes. I wear a 2 to 4 in dresses, a small in tops and a 2/26 in pants. In Sezane I can wear tops in a 36-40, dresses in a 36-40, sweaters in a S-L and pants in a 36 or 38. Those sizes are equivalent in Sezane land to a 36(4), 38(6) and 40(8). I will say though I do have to somewhat size up for length (torso, arms and legs) so that might account for a bit of the size discrepancy. A lot of these items do not have a full size run
6. Second (and Even Third) Drops: Sezane never drops all the pieces they plan to sell during the Archives sale on the first night. Instead they do two to three drops spread a couple weeks apart. Each drop will have its own unique pieces or colorways that drop. The first two drops are normally the biggest drops with a couple more that follow. Sezane does not always announce when the other drops are happening so sometimes you just stumble upon them looking for restocks.
7. Restocks: Because Sezane never wants us to sleep (I kid but thats how it feels if you are based in the US or on any time zone that isnt close to Parisian time), they will randomly restock certain pieces every single night starting about a week or two after the first drop of pieces in the Archive sale. This can be a great way to get a piece that you could not get because stock was low or out in your size. People do return things because Sezane does have free returns from most countries and Archives items are eligible for returns. I have picked up some of my favorite pieces this way.

Have any more questions about how to shop the Sezane Archives sale? Feel free to DM me on Instagram!

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