Inside Designer Sketchbooks FW 2010

I honestly don't like to pay too close attention to the news on a daily basis (excluding the fashion & food world) because most of the time it it can be a bit depressing. I do randomly look at daily papers while I commute so I won't be completely clueless about the world.

The other day was just one such morning I was glad I looked! am New York featured some illustrations by various designers that showed a peek of what is to come starting today + some quotes about their inspiration. I love looking at illustration sometimes even more than looking at photos. There is so much feeling and thought with each line and I love how illustrations often reflect something about the designers themselves or their ideal woman.

To note, I love how Erin Fetherson's figure even resembles her! Jill Stuart & Herve Leger look to be sexy with an attitude. Vivienne Tam and Brian Reyes looks similarly sculptural and simplified, I'm interested in seeing the different execution of the real garmnts. The Tibi girls look to be funky and adorable. DKNY appears to be New York glam and cool but her figure looks a little shy and humble too. Pamela Roland and Edition by Georges Chakra look elegant, mysterious and untouchable. Do these sketches speak to you?

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Melissa...A Lani Fave ;)
What: 50%- 70% off merch including collaborations with Vivienne Westwood and Alexandre Herchcovitch
Where: 520 W 27th St, Suite 601
When: June 24-28th, 2009. 12-7pm

Who: Fendi
What: Annual warehouse sale on Ready-to-wear, leather goods, furs, and handbags.
When: June 23-24, 2009. Tues 8am-8pm. Wed 9am-3:30pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, b/n 6th & 7th Ave. Credit Card only. No cash.

Who: Roberto Cavalli
What: First official sample sale in over 3 years. Ready-to-Wear & Couture for 70-80% Off for both men & women.
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18 Street b/n 6th & 7th Ave
When: Private Sale: June 22 Mon 4-8pm. Public Sale: June 23-25 Tues-Thurs 11-8

Who: Alice + Olivia
What: Up to 70% off retail prices.
Where: alice + olivia Bryant Park Store, 80 W 40th Street. Telephone: 212-840-0887
When: June 23-26, 2009. Tues-Fri 8am-8pm.

Who: Kenneth Cole and Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole
What: Footwear for Men & Women. Men's sizes 7 - 13, Women's sizes 5 - 11. Kenneth Cole all styles for $40 each, or ANY 3 FOR $99. All gentle souls styles $60 each, or ANY 2 FOR $100.
When: June 22-25, Mon-Thurs, 11am-7pm.
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor

Who: Derek Lam
What: Spring 09/Resort 08 sample sale, crepe jersey cropped pant $300 down from $990. Cash and credit cards only.
Where: 601 West 26th Street, Suite 1750
When: June 25-26, 2009. Thurs-Fri, 10am-6pm.

Who: Brian Reyes
What: Friends and Family Sale
Where: 304 Hudson Street, 5th Floor, NYC
When: June 22-23, 2009. 8am-7pm

Who: Only Hearts
What: Summer Sample Sale, Up to 80% on Lingerie
Where: 230 Mott Street, NYC
When: June 25-28, 2009. Thurs-Sat noon-8pm. Sun noon-7pm.

Who: Inven.Tory
What: 80%20 Shoes for over 50% Off. Stop by June 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the shop's official launch party.
Where: 237 Lafayette St, at. Spring St. 212-226-5292
When: June 20-28, 2009. Mon–Sat noon–8pm, Sun 11am–7).

Who: Bulga
What: In House & Online Sample Sale. Sappa Hobo Shoulder Bag was $795, now $350. Bunt Bag was $795, now $350. Garcon Shoulder Bag was $800, now $250
Where:145 West 18th Street b/n 6th & 7th Ave or Online.
When: In Store June 24-25, 2009. Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm
Online June 24-27. (Noon on the 24th-Midnight the 27th)

Who: Noir
What: Up to 75% off jewelry
When: June 23-25, 2009. Tues-Thurs, Daily 10am—7pm.
Where: 350 W 38th St b/n 8th and 9th Ave, 5th floor (212-244-4846).

Who: Elizabeth Gillett
What: Knitwear, scarves and evening wraps priced from $20 to $100
When: June 23-24, 2009. Tues-Wed, Daily 10am—5:30pm.
Where: 242 W 38th St b/n 7th and 8th Aves, ninth floor (212-629-7993).

Still not over:
What: Hugo Boss
Why: Up to 70 percent off duds (in lots of sizes).
When: June 20-24. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves.

What: Matta
Why: Cotton wrap dresses for $92, batik silk dresses for $108, handmade leather sandals for $30, and 50 percent off home accessories.
When: June 23-25. Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 286 Lafayette St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts. (212-343-9399). Cash only.

What: Amanda Uprichard
Why: Perfect summer silk tunic dresses in bright colors are $60. All jersey dresses are $45. Bargain bins start at $25.
When: June 24-26. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 226 W. 37th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 3rd flr

UPDATED: More Sample Sales

Who: Triple 5 Soul
What: Sample Sale on Fall and Holiday '08 collections
When: Dec 4-21 2008. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
Where: 290 Lafayette St, Manhattan. 145 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

Who: Thread Social
What:Party dresses up to 85% off
When: Dec 3-5,2008. 9:30am–9pm
Where: 26 W. 17th St (nr 5th Ave) Suite 301, 212-414-8844

Who:Luca Luca
What: Up to 75% off
When: Dec 4-7,2008, Friday 8:30am–6:30pm, Sat–Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 19 W. 36th St (nr 5th Ave), 4th Floor 212-644-5568

Who: Edun
What: Organic & Fair Trade Cotton, Linen & Silk Clothing. The first sample sale in 3 years!
Where: 86 Franklin Street, between Broadway and Church, 5th Floor, 212.274.1521
When: Thursday, December 4th - Friday December 5th: 11am - 7pm

Who: Brian Reyes
What: 80 to 90% off everything (tops for $100, dresses for $200)
Where: 101 Fifth Ave between 17th and 18th Streets, Ste 10a, 212.488.3800
When: Tuesday, December 2nd - Thursday, December 4th: 9am - 7pm.

Who: Giambattista Valli
What: At least 50% off everything
Where: 2109 Broadway at 73rd Street, Ste 9157, 646.422.0210
When: Wednesday, December 3rd - Thursday, December 4th: 10am - 7pm

Who: Derek Lam
What: Huge savings on DEREK LAM sexy chic clothes!
Silk Georgette Ruffle Neck Dress was $990 now $370,Roman Stitch Draped Dress was $1890 now $690,Long sleeve Silk Ruffle Blouse was $890 now $330, Pico Embroidered Blouse was $1390 now $490, Stretch Twill Riding Pants was $790 now $295,Vintage Felt Zippered Jacket was $1990 now $745
Where: 601 West 26th Street, Suite 1745, between 11th and 12th Aves, 17th Floor
When: Thursday, December 4th - Friday, December 5th: 10am - 6pm.

Who: Archetype Showroom
What: Wholesale or less on brands like Lorick (read: Gossip Girl), Shipley & Halmos, Fremont, 80%20, Eskell, Quail, Tankus, Digby & Iona and many more
Where: 676 Broadway, 2nd Floor
When: Thursday, December 4th - Saturday, December 6th: 10am - 7pm.