NYC Sample Sales: June 23-29, 2014

Who: IPPOLITA sample sale
What: 60% off women's gold jewelry and other metals. Credit cards only. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 allowed in the sale
When: June 21-24 Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, M-T 9am-7pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33 Street (b/n 8th & 9th Avenues)

Who: DEEPA GURNANI sample sale
What: Hair accessories, belts, jewelry and bridal accessories. With a couture background creating beaded works for Alexander McQueen, Emanuel Ungaro, Fendi, this husband and wife team launched this company in 2005.
When: June 24-25, 2014. T-W 10am-7pm
Where: 35 West 35 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Avenues) Suite 1003, 212.221.1007

Who: JOY GRYSON sample sale
What: Save up to 75% off leather handbags and small leather goods from Gryson and Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson. Past seasons and current season, and one-of-a-kinds.
When: June 24-27, 2014. T-F 11am-7pm
Where: 106 Franklin Street (b/n Church Street & West Broadway)

Who: J CREW sample sale
What: Spring/ Summer merchandise from J Crew, Crewcuts and Madewell. Tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, shoes and jewelry. Up to 60% off retail.
When: June 24-29, 2014. T-Sat 10-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Where: Women's Sale 260 Fifth Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th Streets), Men's Sale 225 Fifth Avenue (b/n 26th & 27th Streets).

Sample Sales NYC: June 17-23, 2013

Who: Nili Lotan Sample Sale
What: 70%-80% off womenswear
When: June 17-18, 2013. 11am-7pm
Where: 188 Duane St (b/n Hudson and Greenwich St)

Who: Go On USA Showroom Sale
What: 70%-90% off womenswear from labels including Cambio Jeans, Hackman and Repeat.
When: June 17-19, 2013. 9am-5pm
Where: 141 W 36th St - 7th floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Ted Rossi Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off accessories including iconic cuffs, bangles, clutches and more.
When: June 17-21, 2013. 11am-6pm
Where: 15 E 30th St, Suite 300 (b/n 5th and Madison Ave)

Who: Label + Thread Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off.  Samples top out at $50.
When: June 18-20, 2013. Tues-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 312 E 23rd St - Suite 10C (b/n 1st & 2nd Ave)

Who: J. Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off menswear, womenswear (including Madewell), kidswear, shoes and accessories
When: June 18-23, 2013. Tues-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Lilla P Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear.  Prices range from $10-$60
When: June 18-23, 2013. Tues-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 402 W 13h St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Who: Stephen Dweck Jewelry Sale
What: 50%-80% off jewelry and accessories
When: June 19, 2013. 8:30am-7pm
Where: 21 W 38th St - 17th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear and swimwear
When: June 19-20, 2013. Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - 4th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-719-3601

Who: Dannijo Sample Sale
What: Discounts on jewelry and accessories.  Purchases under $100 are cash only.
When: June 20, 2013. 5pm-8pm
Where: 423 W 14th St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Who: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off women's RTW and accessories
When: June 20-22, 2013.  11am-9pm
Where: 376 Bleeker St (b/n Carles and Perry St)

Who: Eva Franco Sample Sale
What: Discounts on women's RTW
When: June 21-22, 2013. Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 420 W 13th St - #2NW (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Isaia Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off menswear
When: June 25-28, 2013. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm
Where: 225 5h Ave (b/n 26th & 27th St)

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: 50% off SS13 merch and up to 80% previous season merch
When: June 27-28, 2013. Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 268 Mulberry St (St. Patrick's Youth Center Gymnasium)

Sample Sale Report: J. Crew

Stopped by the the press preview tonight after work quickly and grabbed some pics of what's up for grabs at the J. Crew sale.  The sale is 2/3 women's and 1/3 mens so not a bad split.  Overall there's quite a bit of merch up for grabs and everything is grouped by type of merchandise (i.e. shirts, pants, Ts, blazers, sweaters) but not by style or size so be prepared for a bit of digging.  

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: June 13-19, 2011

Who: Richard Chai Sample Sale
What: Discounts on high quality men's and women's clothing
When: June 13-16, 2011. Mon-Thurs noon-8pm
Where: Odin, 750 Greenwich St (nr W 11th St)

Who: Tory Burch Sample Sale
What: Discounted womenswear, shoes and handbags
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Thur (11am-7pm), Fri (10am-7pm), Sat (10am-4pm)
Where: 261 W 36th Street - 2nd Floor (b/w 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: SHOP Sale
What: A Five day retail event offering sample sale pricing, full retail and selective discounts on 39 of NYC's fave brands. Featuring brands including Burkman Bros, A-Morir, Nicholas K, Loomstate, Anna Sheffield, Samantha Pleet, Public School, Siki Im, Rogan, Sena, Steven Alan, United Bamboo, Warby Parker and more
When: June 16-20, 2011. Thurs, Fri, Mon (5pm-9pm), Sat-Sun (1pm-7pm)
Where: 150 Varick Street - 6th floor (b/n Spring and Vandam St)

Who: J Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off women's, men's and kid's clothing, shoes and accessories.
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Fri (10am-8pm), Sat (10am-4pm).
Where: 260 5th Avenue (nr 28th St)

Who: Melissa Shoes Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off plastic shoes
When: June 15-17, 2011. Wed-Fri (12pm-8pm), Sat (11am-5pm)
Where: 520 W 27th Street (nr 10th Ave) - Suite 702

Who: Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale
What: 30%-50% off select styles at the first ever Nicole Miller Bridal Sample Sale! RSVP at NMSOHO@NicoleMiller.com
When: June 16-19, 2011. Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 77 Greene St (b/n Spring and Broome St) 212-219-1825

Who: Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off collection and swimwear
When: June 15-16, 2011. Wed (10am-6:30pm), Thurs (10am-6pm)
Where: 231 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) - Suite 422. 212-719-3601

Who: AKA New York Spring Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off womenswear. Prices range from $20-$100. CASH ONLY
When: June 14-15, 2011. 9am-7pm.
Where: 246 W 38th St - Suite 1109 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on handbags. The L.A.M.B. Malabo zip tote is $175 (was $448), the Lunette large hobo is $125 (was $368) and the Walderston satchel is $100 (was $298).
When: June 14-16, 2011. Tues (8am-8pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (8am-6pm)
Where: 144 5th Ave - 2nd floor (near 19th St)

Who: The Addison Story's Animal Lovers' Spring Sample Sale
What: Dresses are $60, tops are $45, bottoms are $35 and sweaters are $50. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the North Shore Animal League.
When: June 15-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 270 W 38th St - Suite 1602 (nr 7th Ave).

Who: La Perla Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off sleepwear, lingerie, swimwear and RTW.
When: Now through June 16, 2011. Mon-Wed (9:30am-6pm), Thurs (9:30am-7pm)
Where: 225 5th Avenue (b/n 26 & 27th St). 212-725-5400

Who: Life Curated Stockroom Sale
What: 50% of menswear, womenswear, accessories, furniture and home goods
When: June 17-19, 2011. Fri-Sat(12pm-8pm), Sun (12pm-6pm).
Where: 186 Grand Street - Williamsburg, Brooklyn (nr Bedford Ave). 347-689-9143

Who: Echo of the Dreamer & Mars and Valentine Sample Sale
What: Summer Jewelry sample sale
When: June 14-18, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 242 West 30th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 14th Floor

Who: Ben-Amun Sample Sale
What: Shop wholesale prices on one-of-a-kind accessories
When: June 15-16, 2011. Wed-Thurs noon-6pm
Where: 246 West 38th St (nr 8th Ave) Suite 12A

Levi's x Billy Reid Collection

Earlier this year, Billy Reid was named the winner of GQ's annual Best New Menswear Designer in America. Other designers which made it to the finals included Burkman Bros, Richard Chai, Vincent Flumiani (Caulfield Preparatory), Frank Muytjens (J. Crew) and Eunice Lee (UNIS). Along with Billy's victory, he took home $50,000 and was given the opportunity to collaborate with Levi's to create a limited edition collection. In general, I'm definitely a fan of all of the finalists GQ selected - so kudos to Billy.

Generally speaking, there is a definite shortage of designer collaborations for men but hopefully this will change for the better in the future. I love collaborations since you get stylistic elements of two designers in one item and quantities are always limited so once it's gone - it's gone.

The collection was inspired by a blacksmith's work apron made out of duck cloth which was littered with abrasions, rust and oil stains. Overall, the pieces tend to be worked over with different treatments and in the end, all tie back to that apron.

The men's tote bag is a prime example of how the blacksmith's apron was incorporated into the collection. Tote bag = apron folded in half! Simple yet ingenious.

A few items were kept untouched including a high-rise jean based off of a pair of 1947 Levi's and a denim shirt (as shown on Billy Reid's picture above).

If you're looking to grab some of this gear, the collection is set to debut at select Bloomingdale's stores this fall so watch out!