NYC Sample Sales: August 19-25, 2013

Who: Alexander Wang

What: Up to 70% off retail prices for men's and women's apparel, shoes, bags, and accessories.
When: August 20-24, 2013. Tues-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm.
Where: 131 Greene St (b/n West Houston and Prince St)

Who: Ruia Crazy Warehouse Sale
What: Snag shoes from exclusive European designers for up to 75% off. Find brands like
Missoni, Loriblu, Baldan and many more for $100-350.
When: August 19-September 1, 2013.
Where: 65 Mercer St (b/n Spring & Broome St). 646-449-8464

Who: Sachin + Babi
What: Up to 80% off retail and stock items for women.
When: August 21-22, 2013. Wed-Thurs 9am—5pm.
Where: 225 West 39th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave) 4th floor

Who: Charm & Chain
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on jewelry. The Alexis Bittar Cordova Necklace is $495 (from $995), the Dannijo Tullia Necklace is $447 (from $745), the Jules Smith Viva Glam Cuff is $40 (from $100), the Lulu Frost Immortality Necklace is $170 (from $285), and the Tom Binns Electric Color Earrings is $225 (from $375).
When: August 21-22, 2013. Wed-Thurs 10am—7pm.
Where: 611 Broadway (betwee/n Bleecker and Houston St), Suite 816

Who: Lee Angel
What: 70% off retail prices for accessories. $5 bins.
When: August 21-22, 2013. Wed-Thurs 11am—7pm.
Where: 524 Broadway (b/n Spring and Broome St), 6th floor

Who: Hunter Dixon by Hunter Bell
What: Womenswear from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection is priced from $50 to $75, Fall samples are $50, and older merchandise is $25.
When: August 21-22, 2013. Wed-Thurs 10am—7pm.
Where: 152 West 36th St (b/n 6th and 7th Ave), Suite 801

Who: Ted Rossi
What: Up to 75% off retail prices on cuffs, bangles, and clutch handbags.
When: August 21-23, 2013. Wed-Fri 11am—6pm.
Where: 15 East 30th St (b/n Madison and 5th Ave), suite 300

Who: Bird Warehouse Sale
What: 40-70% off retail prices on womenswear. APC color denim biker jeans are $59 (from $250), the Demylee cashmere Rory striped boatneck sweater is $79 (from $270), and an Étoile Isabel Marant star jean jacket is $119 (from $435).
When: August 23-25, 2013. Fri-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Where: 316 5th Ave (b/n 2nd and 3rd St). 718-768-4940.

Who: Honey In The Rough Closing Sale
What: Up to 70% off retail prices for womenswear, and 20%-50% off retail prices for jewelry.
When: Now through Sunday, August 25, 2013. Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Where: 161 Rivington St (b/n Suffolk and Clinton St), 212-228-6415.

Who: The Bridal Garden
What: Take an extra 35%-50% off already-reduced bridal gowns. Prices range from $495 to $1495. Designers include Vera Wang, Ulla Maija, Junko Yoshioka, Angel Sanchez and Lela Rose. Proceeds benefit education for disadvantaged children in NYC. By appointment only.
When: August 22-23, 2013. Daily noon-6:30pm.
Where: 54 West 21st St (b/en 5th and 6th Ave), Suite 901. 212-252-0661.

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Scoop NYC Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 85% off retail prices on menswear and womenswear. Women's brands include Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, IRO, Alice and Olivia, Phillip Lim, Roberto Cavalli, Current Elliot, Alexander Wang, Ved, SEA, and Pierre Balmain. Men's brands include Gant by Michael Bastian, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Dsquared, John Varvatos, Martin Margiela and Etro.
When: August 15-September 2, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Where: 430 West 14th St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St) 212-633-6535. Also online at http://www.scoopnyc.com/sale.html

Who: Dalaga
What: Up to 80% off retail prices on women's clothing and accessories. Designer brands on sale include Alexandra Grecco, Krystalrae, BB Dakota, and Ark & Co. Receive a free Dalaga-exclusive leather necklace handmade by owner Michelle Mangiliman with purchase of more than $100, August 9-11 only, or while supplies last.
When: August 9-31, 2013. Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Where: 150 Franklin St (b/n Kent St and Greenpoint Ave) 718-389-4049

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

NYC Sample Sales: April 1-7, 2013

Who: Tibi Sample Sale
What: Save up to 70%.
When: Sale ends April 1, 2013.
Where: Online only

Who: Paula Varsalona Sample Sale
What: Save up to 75% off on bridal gowns, evening gowns, cocktail dresses and mother-of-the bride dresses.
When: March 29-April 13, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Where: 552 7th Ave (b/n 39th & 40th St), Suite 602, 212.221.5600

Who: Rent The Runway Sample Sale
What: Up to 95% off retail on retired, gently used dresses and accessories from designers including Shoshanna, Badgley Mischka, David Meister, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor and many more.
When: April 1-7, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th St), 212.725.5400

Who: Maker & Company Sample Sale
What: Men's clothing at a deep discount. Sport shirts in size M-L $20-$40. Pants in size 34 $10-$20. Swim in size L $10-$20. Sportcoats in size 40R $40-$100. Sweaters in size M-L $40-$100.
When: April 1-5, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 35 West 36 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) Studio 10W

Who: Only Hearts Annual Tent Sale
What: Save 50-80% off women's clothing and lingerie. Lace dresses $64 (was $154). Metallic wrap dresses $68 (was $168). Silk with lace insets $79 (was $198).
When: March 30-April 13, 2013. Mon-Sat 11:30am-7:30pm, Sun 11:30am-6:30pm
Where: 230 Mott Street (b/n Spring & Prince St)

Inside the Twinkle by Wenlan & Friends Sample Sale

UPDATE: For the last day of the sample sale, prices are now slashed by 20% so if you were thinking of going and didn't make it over yet, hurry!  New prices are now all from $32 to $150.

Twinkle by Wenlan tunic $148, Hunter Dixon rainbow colored shorts $78, Twinkle by Wenlan stripe sweater dress $78 (was $168)

Thanks to the lovely folks at Twinkle by Wenlan, we have a good idea of what’s inside their sample sale and the prices before making the trip to midtown.  Typically sizes for at the Twinkle by Wenlan sale run from 0 to 10 with a huge coup of size 2 samples.  If you need your nautical fix, Twinkle by Wenlan has an assortment of striped styles.  If art and architecture is your thing instead there are a few prints that have a Chrysler building Art Deco feel and a Van Gogh Starry Night kind of feel.  Pieces from Pinkyotto appear to be soft romantic eyelet and draped jerseys that would be great for layering.  Hunter Dixon has an amazing variety of colorful shorts in every possible color.  Prices start at $40 and nothing at the sale tops $188.  Click after the jump to see more of what’s at the sale.

Sample Sales This Week: November 28-December 4, 2011

Who: Autumn Cashmere Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off cashmere apparel and accessories.
When: Nov 28-Dec 2, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - suite 1111 (near 7th Ave)

Who: Katherine Kwei, Hunter Dixon, Marysia Swim Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off select items
When: Nov 29, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 611 Broadway - Suite 742 (near Houston St). 646.476.7665

Who: J. Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off merchandise for men/women/children.  Daily restocking and through the sale!
When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St). 212.725.5400

Who: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers' Sample Sale
What: Discounts on fall and winter handbags.  CREDIT CARD ONLY!
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. Tues 8am-8pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 8am-6pm.
Where: 347 W 34th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Qi and Ainsley Sample Sale

What: Cashmere sweaters/dresses start at $50 and coats are $75-$125.

When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

Where: 261 W 36th St (near 7th Ave).

Who: Derek Lam Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear. The gold silk-lame blouse is $450 (was $1,490), striped flannel trousers are $250 (were $790) and the crinkle wool tank dress is $335 (was $1,090).
When: Nov 30-Dec 1, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 76 Mercer St (near Broome St)

Who: Botkier Online Sample Sale
What: Score up to 60% bags including styles like Trigger, Bianca, Brinks, Misha and more.  Plus - "Like" Botkier on Facebook and receive an additional 10% off!
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011.  Starts at 9am on Wed Nov 30.
Where: Online

Who: Nicholas K Sample Sale
What: Score discounts on menswear and womenswear.  Samples are priced between $40-$180 while overstock merch is 60+% off.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs 10:30am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Where: 809 Washington St (b/n Gansevort and Horatio St).

Who: Theory (Men's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off menswear.
When: Dec 7-Dec 10, 2011. Wed 12pm-8pm, Thurs-Fri (8am-8pm), Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 139 5th Ave - 2nd floor (b/n 20th & 21st St). 212.398.2777

Who: Theory (Women's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off womenswear.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Where: 261 W 36th St - 2nd Floor (near 7th Ave)

Who: Gilded Age Sample Sale
What: Score 60-75% off menswear and accessories.
When: Nov 30-Dec 3, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm
Where: 580 Broadway - 9th Floor, Suite 912 (near Houston St)

Who: Be&D Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off. Convertible messenger styles are cut from $945 to $340, vintage carryalls with chain-link straps are $250 (usually $550) and braided-leather fold-over looks are chiseled from $398 to $180.
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 260 W 36th St - 8th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 212-290-1211

Who: Lela Rose Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off womenswear and accessories
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011. Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 224 W 30th St - 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Shipley & Halmos Sample Sale

What: Deep discounts on menswear (this is the brand's first men's sample sale!). The Ruska Leather Jacket is $300 (was $850), the Harrison Cotton Blazer is $175 (was $415) and the Obama Chambray Woven Shirt is $75 (was $190).

When: Dec 1-3, 2011. Thurs-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat-12pm-4pm.

Where: 8 Greene St (near Canal St) - 2nd floor.

Who: Archetype Showroom Sample Sale
What: 20-40% off labels including Iro, Surface to Air, The Reformation and Veda
When: Dec 1-3, 2011. 10am-7pm
Where: 676 Broadway - 2nd floor (near Bond St)

Who: Alexis Bittar Sample Sale
What: Deals on stylish jewelry.  CASH ONLY.
When: Dec 2-3, 2011. 9am-6:30pm
Where: 125 W 21st St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Amanda Uprichard Sample Sale
What: Discount on womenswear.  Silk dresses are $70 and silk blouses are $50.
When: Dec 2-4, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where:  5 Rivington St (at Bowery St).

Sample Sales This Week: September 19-25, 2011

Who: Fall Designer Sample Sale
What: Samples and Stock from Valentine, Plein Sud, Cavalli, D'Exterior, Anne Bowen,Marc Bower, Donald Deal,Pamela Roland and more. Sizes 2-12. Also Krizia's complete fall collection in all sizes available.
When: September 20-22, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: Flatotel, 135 West 52nd St, 5th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave). 212-920-1211

Who: Clothingline Sale
What: Samples and Stock on brands like Milly, Smitten, Bibelot, DESIGNhistory, kokun, and Michael Simon.
When: September 20-21, 2011. Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-6pm
Where: 261 West 36th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), 2nd Floor

Who: Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on Lee Angel + a $5 Room! Desiree Pearl and Rhinestone Ring was $75, now $45. Safina triple strand gold bracelet was $140, now $98. Martine Gold and Pearl Earrings was $80, now $48.
When: September 21-23, 2011. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 524 Broadway, 6th Floor (at Spring Street) 212-334-6573

Who: Malia Mills Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on separates, tankinis, and one-pieces
When: September 21-23, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 263 West 38th St, 16th Floor (nr 7th Ave)

Who: Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off at Zadig & Voltaire's first ever sample sale! Featuring Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter women's, men's and childrens clothing/accesories.THE “TRUSTY DELUXE” T-SHIRT TOP COVERED WITH SEQUINS IN RED OR BLACK was $415, now $139.THE “VONA” BLACK VELVET/COTTON JACKET WITH DETAILING was $540, now $119.
When: September 21-25, 2011. Wed 3pm-7pm, Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St) 212-725-5400

Who: Dear Fieldbinder, Sample Sale
What: Discounted prices on under the radar designers
When: September 22, 2011. Thurs 6pm-9pm
Where: 198 Smith Street, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Who: Hunter Dixon and Marysia Swim Trunk Sale
What: Snag wholesale prices on Fall 2011 apparel and swimwear.
When: September 22, 2011. Thurs 5pm-8pm
Where: 185 Grand St (nr Mulberry St), 3rd Floor

Who: Lovely People Sample Sale
What: Shoes and boots from the Fall 2011 collection are just $30-65!
When: September 22, 2011. Thurs 5:30pm-8pm.
Where: 1385 Broadway (near 38th St), 5th Floor

Who: Hermes Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on the label's luxurious attire, scarves, bags, shoes, accessories, and more.
When: September 22-24, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9-8pm, Sat 9-6pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th and 9th Ave), 2nd Floor

Who: Sobral Sample Sale
What: Get up to 70% off on hand-crafeted unique jewelry, accessories and home decor
When: September 22-25, 2011. Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 412 West Broadway (b/n Prince & Spring St) 212-226-2710

Who: Cooper-Hewitt Sale
What: Up to 80% off on design objects, accessories, and books
When: September 23-25, 2011. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 2 E. 91st St (at 5th Ave) 212-849-8355

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Showroom Seven Fall Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on designer names like Issa, Thierry Mugler, Odd Molly, Erikson Beamon, Bloch and more.
When: September 6-30, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Closed Sundays.
Where: 263 11th Ave (b/n 27th & 28th St) 3rd floor, New York

Who: Designer Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off labels like Armani, Valentino, Missoni, & More
When: September 2-22, 2011. Mon-Sun 10am-7pm
Where: 16 West 56 St (nr 5th Ave) 3rd Floor. 212-333-4270

More Sample Sales This Week!

Who: Scosha Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Up to 50% off over 50 silver and brass styles and up to 20% off gold styles. Stock up on woven bracelets for both him and her and nab past collection items and one-off samples.
When: April 28-May 1, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 64 Grand Street (b/n Wythe and Kent Ave) Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 718-387-4618.

Who: BGN Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on Dresses, suits, tops, and pants
When: Now Through May 31, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 202 West 40th, Suite 902 (nr 7th Ave)

Who: Missoni, Valentino, Red Valentino Sale
What: Get up to 80% off on spring/summer items, including clothes, outerwear, bags and shoes.
When: Now through May 6, 2011. 10am-7pm, Daily
Where: 41 West 57th St, 5th Floor (nr 5th Ave) 212-935-2670

Who: Hunter Dixon
What: Snag feminine separates and dresses like $50 samples as well as dresses from $75-150, blouses from $50-125, and shorts from $35-50.
When: April 26-27, 2011. Tues-Wed 6-8pm
Where: 70 Irving Place (b/n 18th and 19th St) buzzer 2B

UPDATED Sample Sales This Week: January 10-16, 2011

Who: Obesity & Speed Winter Sample Sale
What: Grunge inspired current and past season styles starting at $10. Highlights include long sleeve layering dresses (now $50), T-shirts (now $40), pleated skirts (now $10), and graphic sweatshirts (now $40).
When: January 13-15, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-8pm
Where: Court, 178 Mulberry Street (b/n Broome and Kenmare St) 212-925-1022

Who: Jodi Arnold

What: 60-70% off on Fall/Winter Merch

When: January 12-16, 2010. Wed-Sun 11am-7pm

Where: 56 University Place (at 10th St) and online with the code samplesale

Who: Hunter Dixon/Roarke Sample Sale
What: Over 50% off on their most popular styles. Tess Blouse was $275, now $95. MoMo Top was $218, now $75.
When: January 12, 2011. Wed 6pm-9pm
Where: 135 West 36th St(b/n 6th and 7th Ave), 15th Floor

Who: Improvd Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on Fall/Winter 2010 inventory. Prices start at just $15 for t-shirts and denim, $59+ for knits, and $119+ for winter coats, and only $149+ for leather pieces, with nothing over $335.
When: January 12-29, 2011. Daily, 11am-8pm
Where: 819 Washington St(b/n Gansevoort St & Little West 12th St)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Life:Curated Post-Holiday Sale
What: 50-70% off on men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from Lorick, Buckler, VPL, and more
When: Now through February 1, 2011. Tues-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-6pm.
Where: 186 Grand St (nr Bedford Ave) Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 347-689-9143

Who: BGN Paris
What: 30-70% off on current season womenswear. Blouses and tops $20-$70, Pants and skirts $25-$140, Dresses and jackets $30-$300, Coats $60-$350.
When: Now through January 31, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. Sat by appointment only
Where: 202 West 40th St(b/n 7th & 8th Aves) Suite 902. 646-702-3310

Who: Jacardi & Petite Bateau
What: Up to 70% off on boys, girls, and ladies apparel. Dresses $30, Pants $20
Sweaters and hoodies $25/35, Sweatshirts $25, Cotton stretchies $20, Knit stretch hoodies $40, Overalls $25, Raincoats $35, Wool coats $55 other coats $45
When: Now through January 20, 2011. Mon-Thurs 9:30am-7:30pm, Fri 9:30am-2:30pm
Where: 605 5th Ave,(b/n 48th & 49th St) 6th Floor