Friday, June 20, 2014

Sample Sale Report: Nicholas K

UPDATE JUNE 20, 2014: If you haven't had a chance to drop by the Nicholas K sale before or if things were slightly out of your budget before, now is the time to go back. Prices have been further reduced for the last days of the sale! Check out the revised price list below:

OVERSTOCK DESCRIPTION
WAS
NOW
LEATHER JACKETS
360
275
COTTON JACKET
250
175
HEAVY SWEATER
225
175
LIGHT SWEATER/SWEATSHIRT
160
125
SILK SYNTHETIC DRESS
175
150
COTTON DRESS/ SKIRTS
150
125
SHIRTS
120
99
T-SHIRTS
80
50
PANTS/SHORTS
85
75
HIGH BOOTS
180
99
SHOES
140
99
FUR SCARVES
110
99
SCARVES
35
25
BRACELETS
40
40
EARRINGS/NECKLACES
30
30
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION


JACKETS
175
150
SWEATERS
125
99
DRESSES
100
75
TOPS
80
70
SWEATSHIRTS
75
60
PANTS/SKIRTS
50
40
T-SHIRTS
40
35
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Original Post June 13, 2014
I stopped by the Nicholas K and Cardigan joint sample sale in Soho earlier today. The vibe of the sale was very laid back with super friendly staffers who leave you to your own business. There were a fair number of shoppers but the space was large enough to feel comfortable in your own space. Sizes ranged from XS to XL but they the quantities tended to skew towards the smaller sizes for women.

The sale is broken into about 3 main sections with Nicholas K men's overstock on the left, some knit pieces by Nicholas K and Cardigan straight down the middle, Nicholas K women's overstock and vintage/sample racks to the right.

As much as I like Nicholas K for women, I am always so impressed with how they handle menswear. Below are some of my favorite pieces for men at the sale. Perhaps you can freshen up the wardrobe of the special man in your life!
 These drop crotch knit shorts with utility pockets are so stylish and priced at $85. This unique take on a plaid shirt is really eyecatching but wearable and will set you back $120.

This cotton voile pop-over shirt with stand collar is very sleek and also $120. This mixed material jacket which is perfect for the city is $250.

For women's overstock, here are my favorite pieces.
I'm a sucker for tie dye so this fluttery dress with easy tie wast is a natural. This long drapey dress is perfectly vampy. Dresses are priced $150-175.
I always love the amount of detail in Nicholas K outerwear pieces and this short sleeve utility jacket would look great over just about anything and will cost $250. If I was feeling a bit more casual, this drapey sweatshirt hoodie is a really elegant take on a basic and costs $140.

Overstock Price List
Leather Jackets $360
Cotton Jackets $250
Heavy Sweaters $225
Light Sweaters $160
Sweatshirts $140
Silk/Synthetic Dresses $175
Cotton Dresses/Skirts $150
Shirts $120
Designed T-Shirts $80
Basic T-Shirts $50
Pants/Shorts $85
High Boots $180
Shoes $140
Fur Scarves $110
Scarves $35
Glasses
$50
Bracelets $40
Earrings/Necklaces $30

Cardigan did not appear to have a set price list and pieces were marked on the tags or rack. I saw some cute sweaters for $60, previous season lightweight sweaters for men for $60, some adorable striped shorts in a bin for $40. A snake print sweater for $90.

For the real bargains, the rack of Nicholas K samples hold the best prices. Here are some examples of what you can find.
 Draped plaid shirt $80. Flowing maxi dress $100.
Draped plaid shirt $80. Suede trim shorts $50.

Aside from this, there is a small selection of purchased samples from other designers available with prices as marked, including this DVF blouse for $40 and this Millau high/low flounce skirt $50.

Last but not least, if vintage is your thing, there is a rack of vintage samples with all pieces selling for $50 a pop.

At the back there were piles of shoes including some runway samples and a few designer shoes by Christian Louboutin and Jill Stuart that appeared only mildly scuffed on the bottom or in some cases unworn. Oddly unlike other sales where these are typically in model sizes (40-41), some of the shoes were in size 36.

At the back there were piles of shoes including some runway samples and a few designer shoes by Christian Louboutin and Jill Stuart that appeared only mildly scuffed on the bottom or in some cases unworn. Oddly unlike other sales where these are typically in model sizes (40-41), some of the shoes were in size 36.

Other shoes present were overstock shoes priced at $140 and high boots $180. The shoes are not only at the back of the sale but in the front by the window as well.

If you're a fan of Nicholas K or Cardigan shop early for the best selection. The sale continues for another week so perhaps later on they may drop.

Who: Nicholas K & Cardigan
What: Sample sale on Nicholas K men's & women's clothing that will appeal to the downtown set! Up to 80% on overstock pieces and runway sample pieces. Plus womenswear from Cardigan that includes knits and cardigans. Cardigan is 80% off retail, now from $30 to $150.
When: June 11-22, 2014. Weekdays 10am-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 435 Broome St (b/n Broadway & Crosby St)

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