Sample Sales This Week: March 14-20, 2011 - UPDATED

Who: Lauren Merkin
What: Up to 70% off on handbags, clutches, and accessories. Louise bag $100 (was $200), Diana bag $98 (was $195), and small leather goods start at $40.
When: March 15-19, 2011. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 231 West 29th St (nr 7th Ave) Suite 201. 212-239-2459

Who: Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on costume jewelry, plus a $5 room!
When: March 16-18, 2011. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm,
Where: 524 Broadway (at Spring Street) 6th Floor. 212-334-6573

Who: Roberta Freymann Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off women's ready-to-wear, outerwear, jewelry and accessories all designed and discovered by Roberta in exotic destinations Near East and Far East to South America and Europe.
When: March 15-19, 2011. Tues (12pm-5pm), Wed-Fri (11am-6pm), Sat (11am-3pm)
Where: 260 5th Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th St.)

Who: The Sample Room NY Blow-out Sale
What: 40-75% off bridal gowns from Jenny Packham, Elie Saab, Valentino, Manuel Mota, Pronovia, Rosa Clara, Johnna Ho and Badgley Mischka. Prices will range from $700-5000. Average price at $1800
When: March 18-19, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 40 W 17th St, Suite 2B (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Hayden-Harnett
What Up to 80% off on colorful leather cuffs, handbags, clutches, apparel and more.
When: Now through March 31, 2011.
Where: 211 Franklin Street (at Freeman Street), Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 718-349-2247 or online at haydenharnett.com.

Who: Foley & Corinna
What: Deep discounts on handbags and RTW
When: March 17-20, 2011. Thurs-Sun noon-8pm.
Where: 114 Stanton St between Essex and Ludlow Sts (212-529-2338)

Who: James Perse Sample Sale
What: The sale continues this weekend on great basics and wardrobe staples.
When: March 11-13, 2011. Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 382 W Broadway (b/n Spring & Broome)

Who: Patrik Ervell Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off menswear. CASH ONLY
When: March 18-19, 2011. 12pm-6pm
Where: 35 Howard St, suite 4B - buzzer #4. (b/w Crosby & Broadway). 646-912-9083

Ongoing Sales
Who: International Playground
What: 20-70% off on men’s and women’s clothing. Plus Osborn shoes are $100
When: Now through March 13, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm.
Where: 13 Stanton St (nr Chrystie St) 212-228-2323

Who: Emilio Visconti Sample Sale
Who: Italian made Samples and clothing for men and women from designers like Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Bluemarine, Missoni, Chloe and more
When: March 1 - May 31, 2011, Mon-Fri 11am-6pm
Where: European Classic Ltd, 48 West 37th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 11 floor

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Hermès Sample Sale
What: Up to 40% off on bags, small leather goods, accessories, scarves, and ties
When: March 23-27, 2011. Wed-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (nr 8th Ave)

UPDATED Sample Sales This Week: February 28-March 6, 2011

Who: Suite Orchard's end-of-season sale
What: Snag deep discounts on merch by Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Lover, LnA, Soni & Cindy and more.
When: Ongoing Sale
Where: 145a Orchard St (at Rivington St) 212-533-4115 and online at suiteorchard.com

Who: Brooklyn Industries Sample Sale
What: Score “rock-bottom" prices on their men's and women's ready-to-wear.
When: March 3-5, 2011. Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm.
Where: 70 Front St (nr Main St); DUMBO, Brooklyn. Please RSVP: pr@brooklynindustries.com

Who: International Playground
What: 20-70% off on men’s and women’s clothing. Plus Osborn shoes are $100
When: Now through March 13, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm.
Where: 13 Stanton St (nr Chrystie St) 212-228-2323
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Who: Emilio Visconti Sample Sale
Who: Italian made Samples and clothing for men and women from designers like Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Bluemarine, Missoni, Chloe and more
When: March 1 - May 31, 2011, Mon-Fri 11am-6pm
Where: European Classic Ltd, 48 West 37th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 11 floor

Who: The Shoebox Warehouse Sale
What: For 6 days only enjoy prices starting at $39-$199 (some items may be slightly higher). Shop top designer shoe and handbag brands including Sergio Rossi, Guiseppe Zanotti, Cynthia Vincent, KORS, Casadei, Frye, Vince Camuto, Juicy, Kate Spade, and many more too numerous to mention.
When: March 2-6, 2011. Wed-Sun 10am-8pm
Where: 537 Third Avenue, (b/n 35th & 36th St) 212-937-5750

Who: BGN Paris Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on women's clothing. Blouses and tops $20-$70, Pants and skirts $25-$140, Dresses and jackets $30-$300, Coats $60-$350
When: Now through March 4, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 202 West 40th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 902. 646-702-3310

Who: Lindsey Thornburg and Sophomore Sale
What: Up to 80% off womenswear. T-shirts and dress start at just $40.
When: March 3-6, 2011. Thurs-Sun noon-8pm
Where: 178 Mulberry St (nr Broome St) 212-925-1022

Who: Buckler Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off Menswear from the 2010 fall & winter collection.
When March 4-6, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 13 Gansevoort St (nr Hudson St)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: United Nude Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off on architectural, comfortable, and timeless styles from the fall and winter lines.
When: February 21-28, 2011. Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 25 Bond St (at Lafayette St) 212-420-6000

Who: Barney's New York Warehouse Sale
What: 50-75% off designer clothing, shoes + accessories for men, women + children as well as gifts for the home
When: February 17 - March 6, 2011. Thursday February 17th - Friday February 18th @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Weekends @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Weekdays @ 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: 255 W 17th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

UPDATED: Sales This Week: February 14-20, 2011

Who: Kate Spade Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on Everything. Handbags from $49, Small Goods from $25, Jewelry from $29, Shoes from $75, Odds & Ends from $17
When: Now through February 18, 2011
Where: Online Only

Who: Jumelle Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off current and past season merch from Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Rachel Comey, Mayle, Dieppa Restrepo, A Detacher, and Bodkin—as well as special pieces from the owners' personal closets!
When: February 17-21, 2011. Thurs-Mon noon-7:30pm
Where: 148 Bedford Avenue (b/n North 8th & North 9th St), Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 718-388-9525

Who: International Playground
What: Up to 75% off plus mark downs on the entire selection of Osborn shoes to $100.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: 13 Stanton Street (b/n Bowery and Chrystie St) 212-228-2323

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As NYFW is still going strong, not much in terms of Sample sale action, but here are a few sales to quench your thirst.

Who: LF
What: 60% off fall merch
When: Now through end of month. Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun 12PM-6PM
Where: 149 Spring St

Who: Jumelle Winter Sale
What: Up to 75% off on clothing from designers like Alexander Wang, A.P.C., Isabel Marant and Rachel Comey.
When: February 17-21, 2011. Thurs-Mon noon-7:30pm
Where: 148 Bedford Ave (near North 9th St) Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 718-388-9525

Who: Filene's Basement Running of the Brides
What: Over 2000 gowns (sizes 2 to 26) are heavily discounted. Gowns start at $249 (originally up to $10,000).
When: February 18, 2011. Fri 8am-10pm
Where: 2232 Broadway, (nr 80th St) 212-873-8000

Who: Tourneau Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off! Credit cards only.
When: February 12-17, 2011. Sat-Thurs 9am-6:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin,317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Barney's New York Warehouse Sale
What: 50-75% off designer clothing, shoes + accessories for men, women + children as well as gifts for the home
When: February 17 - March 6, 2011. Thursday February 17th - Friday February 18th @ 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Weekends @ 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Weekdays @ 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: 255 W 17th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)