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
