NYC Sample Sales: May 12-18, 2014

Sample sales abound this time of year and there are plenty to fit the need of just about any shopper this week. My free time has been close to non-existent the past few weeks and so I really hope that it will slow down this week so I can make it to a sale or two.

If you are a bride-to-be, there is no better sale to look forward to than Brit designer Jenny Packham.

Other picks are the Adam Lippes for knitwear, Ter Et Bantine for luxe architectural womenswear, Veda for the perfect leather jacket, The New and W29 showroom for a variety of great labels. As always, if you shop a sale, let us know how it goes!

Who: Ports 1961
What: 65%-75% off menswear.
When: May 11-14, 2014. Sun 11am—6pm, Mon 10am—7pm, Tues—Wed 10am—6pm.
Where: 37 West 57th St (b/n 5th and 6th Ave), 9th floor

Who: Oscar de la Renta
What: Up to 80% off women's apparel and accessories, including handbags and furs, children's apparel and a limited selection of men's apparel. American Express, Mastercard or
Visa only. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: May 12-14, 2014. Mon 10am—6:30pm, Tues 9am—6:30pm, Wed 9am—5pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Linda Richards Showroom, Bettye Muller
What: Markdowns on Bettye Muller shoes. Sizes range from 35-41. Lots of samples available in size 37.
When: May 12-16, 2014. Mon-Fri 9am—5pm.
Where: 209 W. 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Aves, Suite 505, 212-382-2257

Who: Fleur du Mal
What: Up to 75% off on women's RTW and lingerie. Pleated iris skirts are $150; silk lame cocktail dresses are $200; and hiphuggers, thongs and panties are priced from
$25.
When: May 13-14, 2014. Tues 4pm—7pm, Wed 8am—6pm.
Where: 138 Baxter St #6W (b/n Grand and Hester St)

Sample Sales NYC: July 30-August 5, 2012

Who: Osklen Men's and Women's Sample Sale
What: Snag men's and women's clothing and accessories discounted up to 70% off. Men's jeans was $277, now $110. Women's dress was $597, now $179. Women's sandal was $349, now $104.
When: July 25-August 1, 2012. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: Osklen, 97 Wooster St (b/n Prince & Spring St) 212-219-8250

Who: Openhouse Gallery Nolita Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail on skirts, dresses, jeans, blouses, pants, sweater, swimsuits, accessories, handbags, ties and jackets. Designers include Tailor Byrd, Custco, Edun, Dolce Vita, 2B Rych and many more. Prices ranging from $10 to $90.
When: No through August 15, 2012. Daily 11am-8pm
Whre: 201 Mulberry Street (nr Houston)

Who: Jack Rogers Summer Sale
What: Up to 80% off on shoes & handbags
When: July 26-August 5, 2012. Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm
Where: 1198 Madison Ave (nr 87th St)

Who: Cinzia Rocca Sample Sale
What: If you are a size 6 in women's snag Fall/Winter coats and Spring coats at a discount. Children's Coats in size 6T only.
When: July 27 - August 3, 2012. Mon-Thurs 10:30am-5pm, Fri 9:30am-5pm
Where: 30 Central Park South (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Designer Loft Sample Sale
What:50-80% off select wedding gowns from Jenny Packham, Paloma Blanca, Rosa Clara and more.
When: Now through July 31, 2012. By Appointment Only. 212-944-9013.
Where: 226 West 37th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave) 2nd floor

Jenny Packham Fall 2011

The Jenny Packham show has a special place in my heart as for many years I tried to fill the man void on Valentine’s Day with fashion!  Unfortunately, much like my love life, a Valentine’s Day fashion show always alluded me.  Seriously I would have a packed schedule the day before and/or after but never a single Valentine’s day invite.  This year the tides turned and found both a show and a Valentine to share the day with!

I first discovered the Brit designer’s stunning dresses on the racks of Harrod’s as my friend told me that she was hopeful of Kate Middleton choosing Jenny Packham to be her wedding dress designer.  I found myself soon in awe and wonderment of all the sparkly and fanciful creations.  Yes, I have magpie syndrome and any sparkly thing catches my eye.  Fortunately Ms Packham does the job right and her creations are not only sparkly but they are also sexy and classy in the same breath.

For Fall 2011, It was all about Glitter & Gold!  Gold Lamé, gold shingle-like sequins and gold tone panné velvet hit the runway for strong impact.  The other strong message was nude.  Nude tones were also a strong message. Both nude and black with the addition of gunmetal and crystal spider web beading looked fresh. I especially loved how it looked in the form of leggings that created a disco leg effect on the runway.  Lengths of dresses varied between tunics, micro-minis and maxi lengths. Sheerness was also important in the collection and definitely added to the sexy factor as did the masterfully draped plunging cowl necks. Some of the cowl necklines had an almost architecturally engineered quality to them that made them look very modern again.

Unfortunately due to a personal loss, Ms Packham wasn’t able to attend the show or greet us during the runway finale.

If you haven’t heard of Jenny Packham before expect to hear her name again in the near future.  Gorgeous.