More Sample Sales This Week

Who: Gar-De Sample Sale
What: 60-90% off brands like 80%20, Hyden Yoo, Totem jewelry, and Contego Eyewear, plus the in-house line. Gar-de leather jackets are $295 (from $825), wool coats are $195 (from $550), dresses are $110 (from $320), and sweaters are $85 (from $220).
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-3pm
Where: 135 W 36th St, 14th Floor (b/n Broadway & 7th Ave), 212-967-8289

Who: Mavi Sample Sale
What: Denim pants are $35, denim jackets are $30, skirts and dresses are $25, woven tops and shorts are $20, and T-shirts are $15
When: Dec 14-15, 2011. Wed-Thurs 10am-5pm
Where: 550 7th Ave, 23rd Floor (b/n 39th & 40th St), 212-502-5885

Who: Nautica Sample Sale
What: Get sporty clothes for men and women at steep discounts.
When: Dec 14-16, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St, 5th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave), 212-463-0200

Who: I Don't Like Mondays Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off labels like Alexander Wang, Cheap Monday, and Jeffrey Campbell
When: Dec 15-17, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-7pm
Where: 157 Bowery (at Broome St)

Who: Suno Sample Sale
What: 60—90% off on Suno's Resort 2011 and S/S 2011 collections, as well as markdowns on other brands like Carlos Campos, Dieppa Restrepo, and Illesteva.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun Noon—6pm.
Where: 76 Wooster St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Tucker
What: Markdowns on dresses and more. Prices will range from $50 to $250.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri 9am—7pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm.
Where: 355 West Broadway (b/n Broome and Grand St)

Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Dec 16-27, 2011. Daily 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas Day
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Proenza Schouler
What: Prices range from $82.50 to $1035 on clothing and shoes originally priced at $275 to $3450.
When December 17, 2011. Sat 9am-9pm
Where: 495 Broadway, 3rd Floor (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Alain Mikli, Starck Eyes, and Mikli eyewear.
What: Classic frames that were $200-$700 are now marked as low as $45-$150.
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat 9am-5pm
Where: 236 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince)

Who: Adrienne Landau Fur Blowout
What: Snag discounts on fur jackets, shearlings, scarves, earmuffs, home goods, throws and pillows
When: Dec 18-21, 2011. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-4pm
Where: 519 8th Ave, 21st Floor (b/n 35th & 36th St) 212-920-1211

Sample Sales this Week: June 6-12, 2011

Who: Son of John Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off T-shirts and tanks with sequins pockets, printed tops, shorts, and more. Prices range from $10 to $75.
When: June 3-10, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
Where: 270 West 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 7th floor (212-216-0602)

Who: Ralph Lauren Warehouse Sale
What: Apparel and accessories from cruise, spring and summer collections. Credit cards only.
When: June 6-9, 2011. Mon-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-54pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave).

Who: Autumn Cashmere Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on summer-weight cashmere, cotton, and linen apparel and accessories for men and women. Cashmere animal-print cardigans $115 (was $264), sailor-sripe crew sweaters $115 (was $253), cotton V-neck cardigans $65 (was $154).
When: June 6-10, 2011, Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 231 West 39th St (nr 7th Ave) Suite 1111

Who: Kimberly Taylor Sample Sale
What: 50% off all merchandise at the Kimberly Taylor Spring Sample Sale. Sale merchandise includes cocktail and day dresses, versatile silk tops and easy summer shorts.Dresses originally retailing for $185 - $295 are now $90 - $150. Silk Tops originally $195 are $95. Shorts originally $195 are $50. All samples are marked down to $75 (dresses) and $50 (tops, bottoms).
When: June 7-8, 2011. Tues-Wed 10am-7pm
Where: 110 West 40th St (b/n 6th Ave and Broadway), Suite 705.

Who: James Jeans and James Icon Sample Sale
What: 50%-80% off bootlegs, skinnies, jeggings and flared denim.
When: June 7-10, 2011. Tues (9am-7:30pm), Wed (10am-6pm), Thurs (10am-7:30pm), Fri (10am-2pm).
Where: 500 Greenwich St (b/n Spring and Canal St) - Suite 202. 212-221-4603

Who: DVF Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 collections.
When: June 7-10, 2011. Tues (9am-6:30pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (10am-7pm), Fri (9am-3pm).
Where: 260 5th Ave (near 28th St)

Who: Alain Mikli, Starck Eyes, and Mikli Sample Sale
What: Chic eyeglasses that normally retail for $200-$700 are slashed to $65-$150.
Also, bring the receipt for any of your past years purchase and receive a free case and cleaning cloth (one per customer please.)
When: June 8-11, 2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:45pm, Fri 9am-5pm.
Where: 435 Broome St (at Broadway)

Who: Theory Men's Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% Off. All Sizes in Stock. Full Fitting Rooms Available.
When: June 9-12, 2011. Thurs-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Where: Prive Space @ Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (nr 15th St), Ground Floor

Who: Convent Closing Sale
What: Everything is now up to 80% off
When: June 10-12, 2011. Fri-Sun noon-8pm
Where: 179 Stanton St (nr Clinton St) 212-673-0233

Who: Opening Ceremony Summer Sample Sale
What: 60-90% off on clothes for men and women. Snag brands like Acne, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, Rachel Comey, and more.
When: June 10-12, 2011. Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: 148 Lafayette Street (b/n Howard and Grand St)

Who: Mara Hoffman
What: Dresses are $25 to $200 and bikinis are $25 to $85.
When: June 10-12, 2011. Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-5pm.
Where: 236 Elizabeth St (nr Prince St)

Who: La Perla Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off sleepwear, lingerie, swimwear and RTW.
When: June 12-16, 2011. Sun (1pm-5pm), Mon-Wed (9:30am-6pm), Thurs (9:30am-7pm)
Where: 225 5th Avenue (b/n 26 & 27th St). 212-725-5400

NY Sample Sale Report: Alain Mikli

There's only a few hours left on this sale, but if you're looking for a pair of glasses and have a lot of patience, you may want to stop by the Alain Mikli sale on Wooster street before 5pm today.

Patience and determination will be key for this sale. There are over 2,200 pairs of glasses, and they're all in little baggies so it will take some digging.

Signature Alain Mikli-style frames.

I loved these, but my nose is far too flat to support these. If you're daring, there were lots of fun patterned frames.


And look, foldable glasses! So awesome! They're a pair from Issey Miyake, and they're not being made anymore. If you're a fan, this could be your chance to stock up. I saw one man pick them up in green and dark red because he was so excited.

There were some sunglasses as well, but most reminded me too much of the 90s... in a bad way.

However, I did spot a a few fun oversized styles like this pair in gray, cream, white and red.

Who: Alain Mikli International Sample Sale
When: til 5pm today
Where: 28 Wooster Street(Corner of Wooster & Grand Streets)

UPDATED: A Few More Sales This Week

If all these sales weren't enough here are a few more for your shopping leisure! Let us know what sales you hit up and what you liked!

Who: The News Sample Sale
What: Band of Outsiders, BOY by Band of Outsiders, Clu, Cheap Monday, Sacai, Common Projects, Shipley & Halmos, KZO, Wayne, R13, Creative Growth for Everybody.
When: May 20-22, 2010. Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 495 Broadway @ Broome, 5th Floor (212) 925-9700

Who: Alain Mikli International Sample Sale
What: Over 2200 frames on sale (glasses and sunglasses) priced to sell at $60-95 (was $200-700). Btw Lani is a huge fan!
When: May 18-21, 2010. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:45pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 28 Wooster Street(Corner of Wooster & Grand Streets)

Who: Derek Lam
What: The star-printed silk blouse $295 (was $450), the shell-print silk tank-dress $695 (was $1,190), and the stretch cotton trouser $295 (was $490)
When: May 20-21, 2010. Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 601 West 26th St (nr 11th Ave) 17th Floor. Suite 1730

Who: Fred Flare Sample Sale
What: Clothing and shoes are $10, books and toys are $5, and sunglasses are $5. 25% off New arrivals.
When: May 23, 2010. Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 131 Meserole Ave (at Leonard St) Greenpoint, Brooklyn. (718-349-1257)

Who: Carlos Campos Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off Men and Womens spring/summer dresses, tops, cropped blazers, suits, tailored jackets, and more. Not sure what this means, but they say early birds can enjoy complimentary Prosecco!
When: May 19-21, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 248 West 35th St, 9th floor (nr. 8th Ave) (212-244-2377)

Who: Boutique on 57 Sale
What: Up to 75% off on Chloe, Marni and Gucci
When: May 19-21, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where:12 West 57 Street (b/n 5-6 Avenues) Suite 807 (212.247.2229)

Who: Elizabeth & James Sample Sale
What: Olsen twin’s Elizabeth & James line is marking down select clothing for both men and women from Spring 2010 stock as well as past season.
When: May 19-21, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 250 West 39th Street, Suite 1701 (b/n 7th and 8th avenues) 212-382-1780

Who: J.Lindeberg and William Rast Sample Sale
What: Classic menswear, denim, and ready-to-wear at deep discounts.
When: May 18-20, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm.
Where: 57 East 11th Street, 8th floor (b/n Broadway and University Place)

Who: Lyell Closing Sale
What: Cult brand Lyell is closing shop. Grab some Spring 2010 and other remaining stock at up to 60% off.
When: Now through stock runs out or May 31, 2010.
Where: 173 Elizabeth Street (at Spring Street) 212-966-8484.

Who: W29 Showroom Sample Sale
What: Designer sale on Ashish, Rodebjer, Dagmar, Margarita Saplala, The Local Firm, Fin, and Alexander Koutny.
When: May 21-24. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun noon-4pm, Mon 10am-6pm
Where: 208 West 29th Street, Suite 201, (b/n 7th and 8th avenues) 212-563-0163.

Who: 3.1 Phillip Lim
What: Up to 50% Off clothing and accessories for women, men and children.
When: May 19-20, 2009. Tues-Wed 10am-5pm
Where: 260 W 39th St b/n 7th & 8th Ave, 17th floor

Sales this Week NYC: March 8-14, 2010

Who: Steven Alan Post-Winter Sale
What: Additional 25% off on already reduced prices
When: March 8-14, 2010.
Where: New York & Los Angeles Sale.
New York: 465 Amsterdam Ave. 212.595.8451
L.A.: 1937 1/2 Hillhurst Ave. 323.667.9500

Who: Steve Fabrikant
What: Sample & Stock sale on designer knits, great jackets, separates, dresses and eveningwear, all below wholesale prices. When you purchase two outfits, save 50% off on the third. Cash only.
When: March 10-12, 2010. Wed 4pm-8pm, Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am
Where: The Regency Hotel, 540 Park Avenue(at 61st St)

Who: Flatotel Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off Carol Kauffmann jewelry, Pamella Roland eveningwear, MCM handbags, Cassin furs, and more
When: March 9-11, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 135 West 52nd St, 5th floor(nr 6th Ave) 212-920-1211

Who: Liberty of London for Target Pop-Up Shop
What: Shop the collection before it debuts nationwide
When: March 10-13, 2010. Wed 11am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 9am-8pm
Where: 1095 6th Ave (at 42nd St)

Who: Fenton/Fallon Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Wholesale and below prices on graphic, bold, edgy fashion forward jewelry.
When: March 12-13, 2010. Fri noon-7pm, Sat noon-6pm
Where: 187 Chrystie St (nr Rivington St) 212-477-1315

Who: Felice Dee Eyewear
What: 40-80% off on eyewear from Alain Mikli, Mykita, Thierry Lasry
When: March 11-13, 2010. Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 69 East 71st St (nr Park Ave) 212-717-7062

Who: Escada Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% on jackets, pants, cocktail dresses, gowns, shoes, and handbags.
When: March 7-10, 2010. Sun-Tues 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-5pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Dolce & Gabbana and D&G Sample Sale
What: Reduced Prices on last seasons collections on cocktail dresses, tailored pants, jackets, bags, shoes
When: March 11-14, 2010. Thurs-Sat 9am-7pm. Sun 9am-6pm
Where: 125 West 18th Street (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Infants and Kids Sample Sale
What: Clothing for boys and girls from infant to size 12 from Jacadi, Kule, Marie Chantal, Rachel Riley, Imps & Elfs and Kids Case and Dante Beatrix
When: March 8-10, 2010. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor(b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

More Sales This Week: NYC

In case you didn't have enough from my previous post this week. Here are a few more:

Who: Alain Mikli International Sample Sale
What: Metal or plastic, they have an enormous array of colors and styles to choose from. More than 2,200 frames (optical and sunglasses) will be offered at this sale. The 25-year veterans chic frames sell at his elegant Madison Avenue stores for $200 to $700, now you will be able to acquire them for $60 to $95 at this event.
When: May 19-22, 2009. T-Th 9-6:45 F 9-5
Where: 28 Wooster Street(at the corner of Wooster & Grand)

Who: Strenesse
What: 70% Off on modern and minimilist women’s wear. Complete European women's collection of sportswear, outerwear and evening.
When: May 19-20, 2009. T-W 10-6
Where: 50 W 57 Street (b/n 5-6 Avenues) 8th Floor 212.485.1755

A few more sales via Daily Candy:
What: Tocca
Why: Sari dresses and sweaters are up to 80 percent off. Stock up on candles at $20 a pop.
When: May 18 & 19. Mon. & Tues., 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 542 W. 22nd St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves.

What: Prairie New York
Why: Printed and tie-dyed dresses for $65, skirts and tops for $40.
When: May 18-21. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 306 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., 2nd flr. (212-967-8166)

What: Selima Optique
Why: Prada glasses were $350, now $50-$75; Chloé specs were $300, now $150; Selima Optique frames were $300, now $100.
When: May 18-20. Mon.-Wed., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 899 Madison Ave., b/t 72nd & 73rd Sts.

What: Luca Luca
Why: Up to 90 percent off fancy cocktail dresses.
When: May 20-22 & 26-29. Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30 & 31. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 19 W. 36th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-644-5568)