NYC Sample Sales: December 9-15, 2013

This week brings sample sales aplenty and as much as I tell myself to stop shopping, I know I won't be able to help myself. I am personally excited for the DL1961 sale, the CFDA Incubator sale, the Eberjey Sale, Amanda Uprichard and Rachel Comey. As always let us know what sales you hit up and if it's worth stopping by!

Who: Nicole Miller Bridal Sale
What: Up to 70% off on previous seasons. Full size range available. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Call for an appointment at 212.919.1825
When: December 9-15, 2013.
Where: Nicole Miller Soho, 77 Greene St.


Who: DL1961
What: Jeans with 4-way stretch for men and women for just $40 a pair.
When: December 10-11, 2013. Tues-Wed 10am-6pm
Where: 530 7th Ave, Suite 1505

Who: CARDIGAN Sample Sale
What: 50%-85% off women's clothing. Sweaters that were originally $595 are $90, and sweaters that were originally $295 are $60.
When: December 5-15, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 91 Grand Street (b/n Mercer & Greene Streets)

Who: SKECHERS Sample Sale
What: Boys and girls outerwear - Boys 4-20, Girls 4-16. Prices up to 80% off, from $20 to $35. Cash only.
When: December 9-13, 2013. Mon 11am-6pm, Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 250 West 39 Street(b/n 7th & 8th Ave), Suite 207

Who: STEPHEN DWECK Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off on rings, necklaces and much more with semi-precious and rare stones. Classic pearls to trendy bold pieces.
When: December 10-11, 2013. Tues-Wed 8:30am-7pm
Where: 73 Spring Street (b/n Broadway-Lafayette), Suite 501, 212.764.3030

NYC Sample Sales: May 20-27, 2013

Sample sales galore continue! I wish I could make it to more but I'm moving next weekend and think I will find myself buried packing boxes for the next few days. If you stop by a sale that's awesome or awful, let us know!

Who: Lisa Perry Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off. Original samples up to 90% off. Crepe dresses $200 (was $995). Knit wool A-line dresses for $200 (was $895).
When: May 16-28, 2013. Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
Where: 988 Madison Avenue (b/n 76th & 77th Streets), 212.334.1956

Who: Christian Siriano Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear
When: May 19-22, 2013. Sun 11am-5pm. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Adrienne Landau Home Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off on fur or faux fur throws and pillows. All sales final. No children or strollers allowed.
When: May 19-22, 2013. Sun 11am-5pm Mon-Wed 10am-6pm
Where: 37 West 57 street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 9th Floor.

Who: Joseph Abboud Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off menswear overstock sportswear and tailored clothing including suits, sport coats, jackets, trousers, pants, sweaters, knits, sport shirts, dress shirts and more. All sizes. CREDIT CARD ONLY.
When: May 19-23, 2013. Sun 9-6 Mon-Wed 9-7 Thurs 9-5
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33 Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Jennifer Tyler Sample Sale
What: 60-80% off on knitwear from Spring and winter. Bolero cashmere sweater with camisole in four colors $100 (was $750).
When: May 20-23, 2013. Mon 4pm-8pm Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: The Surrey Hotel, 20 East 76 Street (at Madison Avenue). 212.288.3700

Who: Bauble Bar Friends & Family Sale
What: Snag one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces at up to 70% off. Space limited, must sign up via EventBrite for a time slot.
When: May 20-22, 2013. Mon-Wed 10am-8:30pm
Where: 230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 610

UPDATED: Sales this Week NYC: July 26- Aug 1, 2010

Who: Opening Ceremony

What: End of season summer sale means discounts up to 70% off on merch from designers like Alexander Wang, Patrik Ervell, Chloë Sevigny and more.
When: Now through July 31, 2010. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat noon-7pm
Where: 35 Howard St (nr Crosby) 212-219-2688

Who: Designer Loft Sample Sale
What: 30-80% off on bridal gowns
When: Now through July 31, 2010. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 226 West 37th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor. 212-944-9013

Who: Veda Sale
What: Find 40% markdowns on their spring 2010 line as well as a selection of one-of-a-kind vintage items.
When: Now through August 1, 2010. Mon-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: Veda, 132 Ludlow St (at Rivington St) 646-448-4926

Who: Diesel Warehouse Sale
What: 10,000 Items for Denim, Male and Female Apparel, Leather, Swimwear in a full range of sizes.
What: July 27-29, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 220 West 19th St, 2nd Floor

Who: Bing Bang Sample Sale
What: 35-75% off select styles. Vivienne choker $99 (was $355), Fleurette stud earrings $65 (was $150), Egg bangles $20-75 (was $45-75)
When: July 27-30, 2010. Tues-Fri noon-7pm.
Where:153 Lafayette St (b/n Howard and Grand St) 4th Floor

Who: Matta Sample Sale
What: 60-80% off all merch. Batik silk dresses $88 (was $248), handwoven cotton wrap dresses $72 (was $212), handmade leather sandals are $25 or less (was $88).
When: July 28-29, 2010. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 60 Mercer St (b/n Broome & Grand St)

Who: Space NK Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% of on discontinued & current beauty brands
When: July 29-31, 2010. Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm
Where: 99 Greene St (b/n Prince & Spring St) 212-941-4200

Who: Eva Khurshid Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off retail. Plus meet the designers behind Eva Khurshid and receive personal wardrobe consultations!
When: July 30th, 2010. Fri 4pm-8pm
Where:Showroom New York, 262 West 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 506

UPDATES:

Who: Yumi Kim Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Flirty dresses & adorable rompers!
When: July 30-August 1, 2010. Fri-Sat

Where: 105 Stanton St (b/n Ludlow & Essex St)

Upcoming Sale:

Who: Alexander Wang Sample Sale
What: Apparel & Handbags up to 80% off
When: August 5-8, 2010. Thurs 2pm-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 93 Mercer St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Sample Sales This Week NYC: June 28-July 4, 2010

Who: J.Crew Sample Sale
What: Women, Men & Kids summer apparel, footwear and swim. Huge selection of women's but limited assortment of Men's & Children's wear
When: June 28-July 1, 2010. Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: Clothingline. 261 West 36th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave)2nd Floor

Who: Bendon Sample Sale
What: 50-75% off lingerie from Bendon Sport, Elle McPherson Intimates, DimitySO and Fayreform.
When: June 29-30, 2010. Tues 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-5pm
Where: 180 Madison Ave (b/n 33rd & 34th St) Suite 1702

Who: Borghese Sample Sale
What: Top of the line high-end cosmetics and skincare at ridiculously low prices!
When: June 29-30, 2010. Tues-Wed 10am-3pm
Where: 10 East 34th Street(b/n 5th Ave & Madison)3rd Floor

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: 50-60% off all merchandise including Womens Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, and Mens Shoes. Farer's Suit in Wicker Dots was $414, now $205. Alvaro Shoe was $322, now $160
When: June 30, 2010. Wed noon-8pm.
Where: 335 West 35th St(b/n 8th and 9th Ave) 7th Floor

Who: Christian Francis Roth
What: Cute and colorful spring dresses by the ’90s prodigy are 40-60 percent off.
When: June 17-29, 2010. Mon-Fri & Sun 11am-8pm. Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 464 Columbus Ave (b/n 82nd & 83rd St) 212-787-1980

Who: OAK NYC 30/40/50 Sale
What: 3 week sale of Clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. The discounts are now 40% off for wk 2 and starting July 2, will be 50% off.
When: Now through July 9, 2010.
Where: OAK NYC, 28 Bond Street (at Lafayette Street) 212-677-1293
OAK Williamsburg, 208 North 8th Street (b/n Roebling St & Driggs Ave)718-782-0521

Who: DCK Sample Sale
What: Costume jewelry - earrings, necklaces, beacelets, rings, hair accessorie and more. Merch will include pieces that are currently selling at Diva, Freedom and TopShop. Deals like 3 for $10 and 80% off select TopShop and Macy's styles
When: Thurs July 1 5-8pm, Fri July 2 noon-5pm, Sat July 3 10am-4pm
Where: 366 5th Ave, Suite 803 (between 34th & 35th St) 212-564-0217

Who: Tom Scott Sample Sale
What: Knitwear designer's spring 2010 offers samples and one-of-a-kind items at discounted rates of $50-200 (was $380-900
When: June 28-29, 2010. Mon-Tues 10am-8pm.
Where: 209 West 38th Street(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 304

Who: Diesel Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on men's & women's denim and separates.
When: June 29-30, 2010. Tues-Wed 10am-6pm.
Where: 220 West 19th St (nr 7th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: Fendi
What: Women's ready-to-wear, handbags, small leather goods, and fur
When: June 29-July 1, 2010. Tues 3pm-8pm. Wed 8am-8pm, Thurs 8am-3pm.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Boutique on 57 hosts Cavalli, Pucci, Blumarine & More Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off Spring/Summer collections of women's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags and jewelry. Sizes 0-14. Special bargain rack starting at $25.
When: June 29-July 1, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 12 West 57 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) Suite 807. 212.247.2229

Diesel Only the Brave presents Common tickets

Who: Diesel Only The Brave and Macy's
What: The first 500 customers to make a Diesel Only The Brave purchase over $117.50 at select Macy's locations will receive TWO tickets to and intimate live performance at Capitale with Common on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009.
When: Beginning August 10th, 2009
Where: Macy’s Herald Square, Rego Park, Kings Plaza, Garden State Plaza and Cross Country

UPDATED: More Sales This Week

Who: Tashkent by Cheyenne Sample Sale
What: Shoes on sale for $10-150
When: April 17-19. Fri-Sat 11am-5pm. Sun 12 Noon-5pm.
Where: 939 8th Ave, NYC (b/n 55th & 56th St)

Who: Fifth on Main Sale
What: Pop-up store holding a Fall/Winter & Resort Sample Sale + Spring Preview Sale, 40-60% off retail prices. Brands like Abaete, Alvin Valley, Brian Reyes, Badgley Mischka, TIBI, Twelfth Street, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, Mint by Jodi Arnold, Theory, Chaiken and more! RSVP to lauren@rich-pr.com and get an additional 10% off your purchase
Where: 109 Spring Street, between Greene Street and Mercer Street
When: April 17-19, 2009. Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm

Who: IT Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off retail on all women's and men's ready-to-wear, designer handbags, shoes, hats and gloves, other accessories, cashmere knitwear, and more. All sizes and lots of accessories available. Designers include Just Cavalli, C'N'C Costume National, Galliano, GF Ferre, Gianfranco Ferre, and Malo.
• Women's & men's denim jeans now $40-$90.
• Women's & men's cashmere sweaters now $50-$75.
• Evening gowns and dresses now $75-$200.
• Designer handbags now$90-$200
When: April 15-25, 2009. M-Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 17 Battery Place South, 5 Floor. West Side Highway-Washington Street
212.636.0865

Who: Diesel
What: 30% off all merch, except "Only the Brave" fragrance, during their "Black Friday" event
Where: April 17-19, 2009. All New York City locations.

Who:Lia Kes Sample Sale
What: Tops, blouses, dresses, and more for up to 80 percent off. Prices range from $20-80
When: April 16-17, 2009. 11am-7pm
Where: 325 W. 38th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 701 (212-564-8161)

Who: agnès b.
What: Basics up to 70% off.
When: Now Through April 17, 2009. 10am-7pm Daily
Where: The Red Bag 250 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-719-0001, ext. 11)

Who: Ali Ro, Modo Eyewear
Deal: Up to 70% off Ali Ro dresses and Modo sunglasses Featuring Derek Lam
Alice Ro
Fuschia Silk Crepe de Chine Tank Jumper - was $226, now $78
Floral Silk Jersey V-Neck Dress - was $325, now $115
Battenberg Lace Shift Dress with Silk Crepe de Chine Lining - was $275, now $99

Modo Eyewear
‘Umberto’ Aviator Shape Titanium Frames - was $285, now $99
‘Serena’ Large Jackie-O Square Frame - was $285, now $99
When: April 15-16 Wed 8am—8pp. Thurs 10am—8pm.
Where: 145 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (949-515-7711)

More Sales via Daily Candy:
What: Psycho Bunny
Why: A spirited collection of scarves, ties, hats, and polo shirts for lads and lassies are 50 percent off.
When: Apr. 16 & 17. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Leffot, 10 Christopher St., at Gay St. (212-989-4577).

What: Bindya
Why: No-brainer. Spring scarves in ikat prints and plaids starting at ten bucks (reg. $80). Plus, tunics at 65 percent off.
When: Apr. 16 & 17. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 49 W. 38th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 9th flr.

What: Rod Keenan
Why: Dapper driving hats and fedoras for men in straw, felt, fur, and fabric are up to 70 percent off. Ladies, it may be worth trying them on for size.
When: Apr. 16-18. Thurs. & Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 366 Fifth Ave., b/t 34th & 35th Sts., ste. 916.

Trend Watch: Harem/Carrot Pants

Harem/Carrot pants aren't anything new they've been around for years but never truly made it to the mainstream. Something about them seems to always be perceived as a little mysterious and a little avant garde, but not so easily understandable to the masses. Perhaps things may change this coming spring? Diesel showed the left & center look in voluminous soft fabric as well as in faded denim. Phillip Lim (right) showed a more wearable pared down version for his Spring 2009 collection. This has me a little excited, as I'm dying to wear my new vintage YSL.

Is this a look you would wear? Or do you think it's best left to the runways?

Diesel XXX Party

At this very moment, Diesel is celebrating it's XXX (read 30th) anniversary in Tokyo. Today in 17 cities, Diesel is throwing down parties with 80 live acts all over the world. It's insane.


In New York, M.I.A., N.E.R.D., and Hot Chip are scheduled to perform later tonight at Pier 3 in Brooklyn. There were rumors throughout the week about Britney Spears being added to the roster, but let's be real, Diesel is too cool for Britney. There were various giveaways throughout the week, but the main way to get tickets was to stand in line at the one of the two Diesel stores in Manhattan and buy a pair of their $50 limited edition jeans.


I stopped by the Union Square location 15 minutes before store opening, and as expected, the line was absolute mayhem. $50 Diesel jeans, steal. M.I.A., N.E.R.D., and Hot Chip, amazing. I wouldn't expect anything less from New Yorkers. If you got tickets, I'm jealous and I hope you have a fantastic time tonight.

The anniversary jeans were also available online, but without the promise of concert tickets, I had no interest in buying them. Distressed jeans are cool and all, but there is such thing as overkill. I did like the small embroidered dates on the sides though.

Because it's 2008 and the future, you can watch the international broadcast at diesel.com. And if you don't have virgin ears, search the internet for Diesel's XXX Anniversary video. It's outrageously hilarious.