Sample Sales NYC: April 9-15, 2012

Who: Onassis sample sale
What: Menswear is up to 80% off. Tees $5, knits $15, woven shirts / pants $20 and outerwear $30.
When: April 9-13, 2012.  Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 375 5th Ave (nr 35th St) 2nd Floor

Who: Haute Hippie Sample Sale
What: Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer styles at steep discounts at the Haute Hippie Sample Sale. Dresses, sweaters, tops, bottoms, jackets, vests, and more.
When: April 9-13, 2012. Mon noon-6pm, Tues-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 336 West 37th Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave), 4th Floor

Who: Zwilling J.A. Henckels
What: Up to 70% off on cutlery & cookware
When: April 11-15, 2012. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:30pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: Clothingline Multi-brand Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear from brands Nanette Lepore / Improvd / San & Soni / Eva Franco / Funcktional / Prialle / Distinkt
When: April 10=12, 2012. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Jimmy Choo Sample Sale
What: Score discounts on the iconic shoe label
When: April 12-13, 2012.  Thurs 2pm-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavillion - 123 W 18th St. (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: D & G - Dolce & Gabbana Sale
What: Over 3,500 tops, dresses, outerwear, skirts, swimwear, suits, jeans, and pants in all sizes for both men and women. New items will be arriving daily and all is priced to sell at blowout prices. Price points from: $59-129
When: April 12-15, 2012. Thurs-Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 407 W 13th St (b/n 9th Ave & Washington)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Heike Jarick sample sale
What: Discounts on luxe womenswear. Inventory stock, one of a kind samples and designer vintage clothing & accessories. Up to 50% off retail.
When: April 2-27, 2012. Mon - Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 262 W 38th St, Suite 503

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Jacadi / Okaidi / Petit Bateau Sample Sale
Where: Discounts on classic French designs for Infants, Boys, and Girls
When: April 17-19, 2012.  Tues-Thurs 11am-6pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Elie Tahari - Men's, Women's, & Accessories Sample Sales
What: Up to 70% off on clothing/accesories for women and men. Prices $49–$279.
When: April 17-21, 2012. Tues-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Where: 501 5th Ave, 2nd Fl (b/n 41st & 42nd St)

Sample Sales This Week: January 3-8, 2011

Who: Triple Five Soul
What:Winter sample sale for men's and women's apparel. In addition to amazing deals, Triple Five Soul is excited to bring to you VANDAL EXPRESSIONISM VS. T5S, featuring the artwork of NYC artist Joseph Meloy.
When: now thru January 12th, 2012. Mon-Sun 1pm-8pm
Where: 153 Essex Street (right off the corner of Stanton)

Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Extended. Jan 3-11, 2012. Daily 9am-9pm.
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Bird Winter Sale
What: Up to 50% off on brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang and more.
When: December 29, 2011 - January 25, 2012.
Where: See here for store locations and hours.

Who: Shoe-Inn Annual Warehouse Sale
What: All boots are $39.99-$249.99, all shoes are $19.99-$99. Women’s designer shoe and boots by Tory Burch, Rachel Zoe, Cole Haan, Ugg Australia, Kids UGGs, Via Spiga, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Celine, Donald J. Pliner, Michael Kors, Kors, Stella McCartney, B Attwood, Converse, Frye, Stuart Weitzman, Kate Spade, Pedro Garcia, Zalo, Ralph Lauren, Cynthia Rowley, Calvin Klein, Converse, Lilly Pulitzer, D&G, Charles David, Aquatalia, Moschino, Steve Madden, Fontini, Baker, Andre Assous Minnetonka, Jack Rodgers, Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth and James, Sam Edelman, Fitflops, 1000 pair of waterproof boots, and many others
When: January 4-8, 2012. Wed-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Where: Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway (at 36th & Broadway)

Who: D&G and Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale
What: There are over 3,500 tops, dresses, outerwear, skirts, and pants in all sizes. New items will be arriving daily and all is priced to sell at blowout prices.
When: Jan 5-8, 2012. Thurs-Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 10 West 56th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Rothman's Moving Sale
What: Score 40-70% off menswear from labels like Hickey Freeman, Cole Haan, Z Zegna, AG Jeans, Earnest Sewn, and more.
When: Jan 6 - Mar 1, 2012. For Store Hours click here.
Where: 200 Park Avenue S

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)

A Few More Sales this Week

Who: Dolce & Gabbana
Deal: 70% off dresses, jackets, skirts, tops, pants, sweaters and much more for men and women
When: August 13-16, 2009. Thurs-Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—7pm.
Where: 109 Spring St between Mercer and Greene Sts (no phone)

Who: Frank Tell
What: Up to 80% off the designer's past-season dresses, tops and bottoms
When: Now Through August 14, 2009.Daily noon—8pm
Where:113 W 27th St b/n 6th and 7th Ave, 3rd floor (646-688-4836)

Who: Ted Baker
What: Markdowns on past season merchandise, including tees for $20 (was $90), skirts for $40 (was $175), and pants and denim for $60 (was $165 to $225)
When: Now through August 15, 2009.Daily 11:30am—7pm.
Where: 107 Grand St at Mercer St (212-343-8989)

Who: Tucker
What: Moving sale. Silk blouses are $50-$160 (was $265), camisoles are $40 -$100 (was $180), and dresses are $60 (was $160).
When: Now through 8/14. Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 13 Essex St., nr. Hester St. (212-777-8711)

Still ongoing: Richard Chai, Lauren Merkin and Cynthia Rowley

Next Week:
Who: Sergio Rossi
What: Up to 75% off shoes and handbags. Photo ID is needed to get in.
When: August 17-20, 2009. Daily 10am-6pm
Where: 160 Varick Street, 2nd Floor

Sample Sale Report: Dolce & Gabanna, D&G

I have family in town so I thought I wouldn't get a chance to hit up many sample sales this week...but apparently shopaholism is genetic. Forgoing museums and sights for sales, I also ended up hitting up Dolce & Gabanna/ D&G.

The sale requires you to check all bags upon entry but multiple staff in the coat room made it less painful.

The sale is divided into 2 areas, current season and old merch. Newer merch is all 60-85% Off retail but that $1200 jacket is still $480. Therefore I didn't spend much time on this side of the sale and opted to look on the otherside for bargains.

The older merch section is 85% off the lowest price so it include merch that is several years old even, passed down through the outlet stores and priced to clear.

Shoes were mostly in sizes 39, with few in 38. I did see one rare 36, but no 35s or 37s from what I picked up. They were around $320-360 for most part becoming $48-54! So if you are a size 9, GO!

Belts were around $240-375 = $36-56.25!

Lingerie Cami tops were $750 = $112.50

Chain trimmed tank was $775 = $116.50

I saw denim corset dresses for $450=$67.50
Chiffon dresses for $750= $112.50

Jeans from $227-400 = $34-60
Printed Tights or Mesh leggings $100-180 = $15-27

I mean merch is not fresh and doesn't really grab my attention. I didn't end up with anything because I was feeling a bit tired and didn't feel like looking too seriously at anything.

However, if you want something more classic there are some deals to be had. My brother snagged a wool pinstripe slim fitted D&G jacket for a mere $58.50! I also spotted some pinstripe woman's trousers for about $21! Sale ends tomorrow!

What: Dolce & Gabbana and D&G
Why: Get your nails did and claw at those silk leopard-print blouses we have come to love (were $695, now $350). Canvas Animalier totes were $1,350, now $675. Bags, suits, cocktail dresses, jeans, and men’s stuff topples the 70 percent mark.
When: June 16-21. Tues., Wed. & Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves

Trend: Smooth as Velvet

Guilty pleasure; I love Gossip Girl. Aside from Blair, my favorite character has to be Chuck Bass. His love of purple, neck scarves and other dandy fashion never fail to amuse me. I guess I'm not the only one who loves Chuck Bass as nothing screams Chuck better than Velvet that the Fall 2009 runways were chock full of. While this won't be a look for everyone, I don't despise it, as long as the pants are a tailored fabric instead of velvet and other apparel is masculine sleek, I think it could work.

Left to Right: Roberto Cavalli, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana

Left to Right: Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani, Burberry

Sample Sale Reminder

Who: Miss Sixty Sample Sale
What: Denim & Accessories 50-75% Off
Where:260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (212-725-5400)
When: Oct 27-Nov 1, Mon–Fri 10am–7, Sat 10am–6pm

Who: Kooba
What: Leather Handbags at 50-80% Off
Where: 141 W 36th St nr Broadway
When: Oct 28-Oct 30, 10am-8pm but closed from 2pm-3pm for lunch

Who: Dolce & Gabbana, D&G Sample Sale
What: Cocktail Dresses, Tailored Pants & Jackets, Bags, Shoes & Menswear will be up to 70% off
When: 10/27–10/31; Mon. (1–6), Tues.–Wed. (9–6), Thurs. (9–8), Fri. (9–5)
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth and fifth fl. (877-703-4872)

Who: Lewis Cho Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off. A rayon-jersey shift dress is now $50 from $209, and a wool-jersey belted dress is now $50 from $230
Where:225 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 701 (212-629-9329); 11–8.
When: 10/28–10/30, 11–8.

Who: Max Mara Sample Sale
What: Dresses & Separates up to 70% Off
Where: 145W 18th St
When:10/27–10/31 Mon. (1–8), Tues.–Thurs. (10–8)

Updates! Upcoming Sample Sales

Who: Castle Starr Sample Sale
What: 40-60% off romantic blouses & dresses in luxe fabric
Where: 494 8th Ave., 3rd fl., NYC
When: 10/23/08 – 10/24/08, Thurs-Fri, 9am– 9pm
Who: Elie Tahari Fall 2008 Sample Sale
What: 70% - 80% off Women's, Men's, Shoes and Handbags
Where: 510 5th Ave., NYC
When: 10/21/08 - 10/25/08, Tues-Fri, 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat, 10am-5pm

Who: Marchesa & notte by Marchesa
What: Up to 50-80% off samples & stock of gowns, cocktail dresses and separates
When: 10/21/08-10/23/08, Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 8am-6pm
Where: The Warwick Hotel, 65 W 54th St nr 6th Ave, 2nd Floor - Essex Suite

Who: Bblessing
What: Something for the boys. Up to 80% Off Preen, Rag & Bone, Surface to Air and more
When: 10/17/08-10/18/08, 12pm-7pm
Where: 5 Crosby St., nr. Grand St., Ste. 6D, 212-378-8005

Who: Sanyo Fashion House
What: Men's Outerwear in a blowout sample sale with all Men’s coats starting at $49. Sanyo is famous for their durable and darling raincoats and outerwear.
When: October 23-24, Th 8:30-6 F 9-5
Where: 525 Seventh Avenue, Suite 904 (nr 38 Street) 212.869.2990

Who: Dolce & Gabbana, D&G
What: Cocktail Dresses, Tailored Pants & Jackets, Bags, Shoes & Menswear will be up to 70% off
When: 10/27–10/31; Mon. (1–6), Tues.–Wed. (9–6), Thurs. (9–8), Fri. (9–5)
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth and fifth fl. (877-703-4872)