Above the Fray

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Our spy arrived at the Vena Cava sale early, noticed the lack of line, and went to Bloomingdale's for a bathroom break. When she got back, there was suddenly a huge crowd. She reports that there's currently no wait to get in—the sale admitted everyone at once—but that it's packed and the $20 samples are nearly gone. [RackedWire]