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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Opens to Public as Designer Bags and Shoes Fly Off Shelves

Rare, steep discounts on current‑season designer handbags are driving urgent buying and fast sellouts that change how shoppers shop the event.

Overview

  • Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, which opened to the public on Saturday, July 18, runs through August 9 after tiered early access for Nordy Club members.
  • The sale includes unusually deep markdowns on luxury handbags with many reductions of $500 or more and select styles approaching $1,500 off.
  • Editors and readers report shoes and popular wardrobe staples are selling out fastest, prompting advice to wishlist items and checkout quickly to secure sizes and colors.
  • Beauty and skincare sets offer strong value but experts warn to avoid bundles that include sample items you will not use because those reduce the set’s practical worth.
  • Parents and registrants can find major savings on kids’ and baby gear — some items up to about 50% off — and the high demand plus limited restocks may push shoppers toward resale markets or quick, decisive buys.