Updated Sample Sales This Week: May 2-8, 2011

Who: Thakoon Sample Sale
What: Discounted womenswear. CASH/CHECKS ONLY.
When: May 4-6, 2011. 8:30am-6:30pm
Where: 270 Lafayette St - suite 1005 (b/n Prince & Jersey St).

Who: Nancy Gonzalez Sample Sale
What: Luxe exotic skins handbags at over 50% off. Clutches now $750,Medium bags are 1150. Small bags $1000, Medium Size Bags $1250, Large bags $1450.
When: May 2-3, 2011. Mon 10am-7pm, Tues 10am-3pm
Where: Flatotel, 135 West 52nd Street (5th Floor)

Who: Jane Mayle Kamikaze Pop-Up
What: Up to 50% off her collection of limited-edition favorites, including rompers, dresses, handbags, and more. Standouts include a Clothilde romper in Zebra Fleur (now $475), Samira soft fold in Green Jacqueline (now $45), and Lala dress in Grey Gardens (now $375).
When: May 3-6, 2011. Tues noon-6pm, Wed-Fri noon-7pm
Where: 2 Great Jones Street (at Broadway)


Who: Botkier Online Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off on lightweight leather and exotic skin handbags. Snag classic styles in never before seen colors including the Trigger, Bianca, Sasha and more. Free shipping and gift with purchase.
When: May 3-6, 2011
Where: Online Only.

Who: Furla Sample Sale

What: Sale on Women and Men's bags, clutches, belts, key chains and more. Also pick up briefcases, totes, computer bags, duffle bags that would be great Mother's & Father's Day gifts! All sales final.
When: May 3-5, 2011. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), 2nd Floor

Who: Borghese Cosmetics Mother's Day Sample Sale
What: Cosmetics, skincare, and gift sets. High-end skin care at ridiculously low prices. Cash Only. Bring your own bag.
When: May 4-5, 2011. Wed-Thurs 10am-3pm
Where: 10 East 34th St (b/n 5th and Madison) 3rd Floor

Who: MiH Jeans Sample Sale
What: Shop wholesale prices on jeans, shirts, and jersey basics
When: May 4-6, 2011. Wed-Fri 9am-8pm
Where: 584 Broadway (b/n Houston & Prince St)646-374-1730

Who: Fashionhaus Sample and Stock Sale
What: Up to 80% off on merch by Matthew Ames, By Marlene Birger, Harvey Faircloth, and more.
When: May 4-6, 2011. Wed & Fri 9am-6pm. Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 58 West 40th St, 9th Floor (nr 5th Ave) 212-575-1500

Who: Dsquared, Maison Martin Margiela, MM6, Viktor & Rolf Sample Sale

What: Jackets starting at $200, pants $100-300, skirts and shirts $100-200.
When: May 5-7, 2011. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon05pm
Where: 220 West 19th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), 12th floor

Who: Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale
What: Spring/Summer merch from both the Catherine Malandrino line and the Malandrino Runway collection. Blouses were $395, now $95. Skirts were $275, now $65. Dresses were $525, now $155, leather jackets were $1200, now $295. For an addtional 10% off make sure you RSVP here.

When: May 5-8, 2011. Thurs-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm

Where: 155 5th Ave (b/n 21st & 22nd St)

Who: Comme des Garcon Shopping Festival
What: Up to 70% off on men's & women's clothing and accessories from all of their collections. NYC food vendors will be setting up shop to provide food and beverages. Entertainment will also be on hand.

When: May 6-9, 2011. Fri, Sat & Mon 10am-7pm, Sun noon-8pm
Where: Croatian Church, 502 W 41st St (b/n 10th and 11th Ave)

Ongoing Sales:
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

Sample Sales this Week NYC: October 11-17, 2010

Who: IT Sample Sale
What: 70% off men's and women's apparel from Gianfranco Ferre, Just Cavali, CNC, Galliano and Malo.
When: October 14-24, 2010. Mon-Sat 11-am-7pm , Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 17 Battery Place South - 5th floor (b/n West Side Highway and Washington St). 212-636-0865

Who: Fred Perry Sample Sale
What: 50%+ off of sportswear, shirts, pants, knits, jackets and shoes (mostly medium)
When: October 11-16, 2010. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm. CASH only.
Where: 547 W 27th St - 3rd floor (b/n 10th & 11th Ave). 212-736-3030

Who: Giuliana Teso Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on luxe fur and fur trimmed outerwear, ready-to-wear and accessories in Mink, Fox, Rex and more.
When: October 11-13, 2010. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm
Where: 224 West 30 St,(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 1101. 212-920-1211

Who: Goodman Couture Furs
What: One Time Inventory Liquidation Sale on Womens Furs, Clothing & Accessories. Get furs, fur-lined coats, fur accessories, and luxurious
fur-trimmed Italian cashmere knits are all for sale at prices below wholesale.
When:October 11-23, 2010. Mon–Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 224 West 30 St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 902. 212-244-7422

Who: Slane & Slane Sample Sale
What: 50%+ off jewelry. Fenestra diamond rings are $647 (were $1,295), Fenestra French wire and diamond earrings are $470 (were $940), column bangles are $300 (were $600) and large basket weave rings are $190 (were $380).
When: October 11-15, 2010. 9am-6pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th and 29th St)

Who: Gant by Michael Bastian and Gant Rugger
What: Up to 80% off on Fall/winter 2010 clothing and accessories. Oxfords, poplins, and blouses $25 (was $99 to $175), blazers $95 (was $695), lightweight cardigans and V-necks $45 (was $225)
When: October 12-15, 2010. Tues-Thurs 8:30am-6:30pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm
Where: 20 West 55th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 11th Floor. 212-230-1949

Who: Bindya Sample Sale
What: Hand painted, luxe cashmere and wool and silk blended scarves on sale for $35-$50 (originally $138-$163). An assortment of $10 scarves will also be available.
When: October 13-15, 2010. Wed 10am-7pm, Thur-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 49 W 38th Street - 9th floor (b/n 5th and 6th Ave)

Who: The Warehouse Sale (7 For All Mankind)
What: Men's and women's apparel. Jeans start at $65 on the first day, $55 on the second day and $45 on the third day.
When: October 15-17, 2010. 11am-8pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion - The Level (5th Floor). 123 W 18th Street (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Long Tall Sally Pop-Up Shop
What: British retailer whose clothing is made for women 5'8 and taller.
When: October 16-17, 2010. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Where: 13-15 West 28th St - 10th floor (b/n 5th Ave and Broadway)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Judith Ripka Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off on eighteen-karat-gold and sterling silver jewelry. Prices start at $250.
When: October 8-11, 2010. Fri-Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 11am-5pm.
Where: The Carlton Hotel, 88 Madison Ave (nr 28th St)

Who: Mayle Pop-Up Shop
What: Jane Mayle, owner of her namesake shop which shuttered its doors, is back: if only in pop-up form. Her fall '10 collection dubbed Kamikaze Full of Love, consists of printed blouses and vintage style dresses with ranges between $520 for a dress, a little less for tops, and around $800 for jackets.
When: September 30 - October 17, 2010. Daily noon-7pm
Where: 2 Great Jones Street (at Lafayette Street) 917-975-0801.

Who:Scoop Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% all Spring/Summer merch
When: September 29 - October 11, 2010. Daily, 9am-7pm
Where: 875 Washington St (at 14th St)212-691-1905

Who: Jane Mayle Micro Boutique
What: The cult designer (who shuttered her Elizabeth Street store in 2009) pops up, bringing her highly coveted fall 2010 capsule collection to the UES.
Why: New items arrive each week. Catch the exclusive boot collab between Mayle and Sigerson Morrison designers next week, and prepare to meet the coat of your dreams in week three.
When: Now through Oct. 14. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Sigerson Morrison, 19 E. 71st St., b/t Fifth & Madison Aves. (212-734-2100).

Updated Sample Sales this Week NYC: October 4-10, 2010

Who: Logan Dager Studio Sale

What: Discounts on mensear from the Spring/Summer and current Fall/Winter Collections. Plenty of sizes 38-44. Spring/Summer ranges from $40 tees-$200 blazers. Fall/Winter ranges from $75 tees-$900 coats.

When: October 7-8, 2010. Thurs-Fri 1pm-4pm

Where: 147 West 29th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Kooba Sample Sale
What: 40-60% off on leather bags and accesories
When: October 5-7, 2010. Tues-Thurs 10am-8pm (closed 2pm-3pm)
Where: 141 West 36th Street. 8th Floor (b/n Broadway and 7th Avenue)

Who: MixologyNYC & Elizabeth Gillett Joint Sample Sale
What: Discounts on statement jewelry. Wholesale & below on luxe wraps & scarves.
When: October 6-7, 2010. Wed-Thurs 10am-5pm
Where: 242 West 38th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 9th Floor

Who: Sobral Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on resin jewelry and home accessories.Most items are $120 or less.
When: October 7-10, 2010. Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri-Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 412 West Broadway(nr Prince St) 212-226-2710

Who: Judith Ripka Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off on eighteen-karat-gold and sterling silver jewelry. Prices start at $250.
When: October 8-11, 2010. Fri-Sun 10am-6pm, Mon 11am-5pm.
Where: The Carlton Hotel, 88 Madison Ave (nr 28th St)

Who: Vilebrequin Sale
What: 50-80% off on mens & boys swim/beachwear
When: October 6-7, 2010. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 160 Varick St (nr Vandam St) 2nd Floor.

Who: Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop’s coat sale
What: Shop vintage and designer labels including include Prada, Burberry, YSL, and more. Fur hats $45-$75, wool coats/jackets are $45-$200, embellished coats/ jackets/capes $75-$6500, leather gloves $20-$35.
Where: 1440 Third Ave (nr 82nd St) 212-535-1250
When: October 6-10, 2010.Wed–Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm

Who: Clothingline Sale
What: Sample & stock sale includes brands like Free People, Vakko, Bibelot, Jane Marvel, Imma, Milly & More
When: October 5-7, 2010. Tues 11am-7pm, Wed-Thurs 11am-6pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: Mayle Pop-Up Shop
What: Jane Mayle, owner of her namesake shop which shuttered its doors, is back: if only in pop-up form. Her fall '10 collection dubbed Kamikaze Full of Love, consists of printed blouses and vintage style dresses with ranges between $520 for a dress, a little less for tops, and around $800 for jackets.
When: September 30 - October 17, 2010. Daily noon-7pm
Where: 2 Great Jones Street (at Lafayette Street) 917-975-0801.

Who: Gianfranco Ferre, Brunello Cucinelli, Steilmann Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off samples & stock on womens ready-to-wear, designer handbags, shoes and jewelry. Sizes 0-14.
October 6-8, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 12 West 57 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) Suite 807. 212.247.2229

Ongoing Sales:
Who:Scoop Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% all Spring/Summer merch
When: September 29 - October 11, 2010. Daily, 9am-7pm
Where: 875 Washington St (at 14th St)212-691-1905

Who: Jane Mayle Micro Boutique
What: The cult designer (who shuttered her Elizabeth Street store in 2009) pops up, bringing her highly coveted fall 2010 capsule collection to the UES.
Why: New items arrive each week. Catch the exclusive boot collab between Mayle and Sigerson Morrison designers next week, and prepare to meet the coat of your dreams in week three.
When: Now through Oct. 14. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Sigerson Morrison, 19 E. 71st St., b/t Fifth & Madison Aves. (212-734-2100).

Who: The Bridal Garden's Fall Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off bridal gowns by Ulla Maija, Angel Sanchez, Judd Waddell and more.
When: Now through October 6, 2010. M, W-F (12pm-8pm), S-Su (11am-7pm). Call for an appointment.
Where: 54 W 21st St, Suite 907 (b/n 5th & 6th Avenues). 212-252-0661

UPDATED: Sales This Week NYC: September 27-October 3, 2010

Who: Tim Hamilton Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off Stylish gear including shoes, for both men & women.

When: October 1-3, 2010. Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm

Where: 526 West 26th St (b/n 10th and 11th avenues) Suite 5B, 5th floor

Who: Club Monaco Sample Sale
What: Steep discounts on clothing for men and women. Nothing over $35! $5 Ties, $10 Shirts, $15 Sweaters, $20 blazers, $25 Coats. Last round I picked up a wool blazer for $20 and a chunky crystal necklace for $10. Mostly sample sizing (men's medium/size 40 or women's medium/size 6-8)
When: September 27-30, 2010. Wed 9am-noon, 1pm-5pm. Thurs 9am-noon
Where: 601 West 26th St, (b/n 11th & 12th Ave) Suite 800

Who:Scoop Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% all Spring/Summer merch
When: September 29 - October 11, 2010. Daily, 9am-7pm
Where: 875 Washington St (at 14th St)212-691-1905

Who: DCK Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and hair accessories (cash only)
When: September 29 – October 1, 2010. Wed/Thurs: 5pm-7pm, Fri: 3pm-7pm
Where: 366 5th Avenue, Suite 803 (b/n 34th & 35th St.). 212-564-0217

Who: Jane Mayle Micro Boutique
What: The cult designer (who shuttered her Elizabeth Street store in 2009) pops up, bringing her highly coveted fall 2010 capsule collection to the UES.
Why: New items arrive each week. Catch the exclusive boot collab between Mayle and Sigerson Morrison designers next week, and prepare to meet the coat of your dreams in week three.
When: Now through Oct. 14. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Sigerson Morrison, 19 E. 71st St., b/t Fifth & Madison Aves. (212-734-2100).


Who: Nation LTD Piperlime Pop-up Store
What: Shoes, jewelry, clothing and accessories from over 100 brands. Receive a free limited edition tote bag with every purchase.
When: Now through October 3, 2010. 11am-8pm
Where: 93 Mercer St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: J.CREW Accesories Sample Sale
What: Footwear for Women & Men from the current and previous collections. Includes shoes, boots, heels, flats, loafers and more. Women's sizes 5 - 12, men's sizes 7 - 13. Bracelets, earrings, necklaces and a limited selection of selection of hats, scarves and gloves for Women.
When: September 28-October 1, 2010. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: The Bridal Garden's Fall Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off bridal gowns by Ulla Maija, Angel Sanchez, Judd Waddell and more.
When: Now through October 6, 2010. M, W-F (12pm-8pm), S-Su (11am-7pm). Call for an appointment.
Where: 54 W 21st St, Suite 907 (b/n 5th & 6th Avenues). 212-252-0661

Who: Housing Works fall preview sale
What: Discounted fashion, furniture and artwork. Marc Jacobs silver cowboy boots are $400 (were $1,800), Miu Miu maroon leather bag is $200 (was $800), an Alexander Wang jumpsuit is $125 (was $525) and Allegri men's fur hooded wool jacket for $200 (was $1,000)
When: September 8-30, 2010.
Where: For details on locations and hours, please click here