Sample Sale Report: Elizabeth & James, La Rok & More!

I previewed the Elizabeth & James, Textile Elizabeth & James, La Rok and Patterson J. Kincaid Sample Sale yesterday and I had chance to snap a few pics including the price lists for the merch available.

The brands are divided up into 3 distinct little “rooms”, while overrun of Elizabeth & James shared space with Elizabeth & James Textile (menswear with a rugged feel and plenty of plaid). There were only about 3 racks of menswear.

2 Mirrors are set up for viewing, but they easily became crowded. There are no change areas, just tables in the centers of some of the “rooms” that you can throw your merch on while you try on. Bringing a friend is highly recommended.

One of the greatest bargains I spotted was with the La Rok fur. Though be wary as there are a few faux fur pieces in the mix. There was something that felt like a real mongolian lamb vest for $150! A bargain if you consider that at J.Crew a little Mongolian Lamb collar runs $98! I also spotted and picked up one of the La Rok skirts made of ostrich feathers that was a bargain at $50.

There is also plenty of heavily embellished metal bead jackets at $75 a pop. They remind me a bit of Michael Jackson, and so I love! I picked up the sole vest for myself.

This sale featured plenty of luxe looking girly frocks at La Rok for $80-100. For great printed daytime dresses, Patterson J. Kincaid had an abundance. I was particularly fond of a tribal print (not pictured) in an easy to wear dress for $70.

I spotted a leather biker jacket at Elizabeth and James and great boyfriend type winter wool coats with snaps for $250. Also a leather bustier dress for $150 and some great lace and silk tees for $40(?)

Sizes seemed to vary but I mostly spotted XS-M.

Who: Elizabeth & James, Textile Elizabeth & James, La Rok and Patterson J. Kincaid Sample Sale
What: Sample Sale. Cash & Credit Cards Only
When November 17-19, 2010. Wed & Fri 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 1384 Broadway 18th Floor (b/n 37th & 38th St)

Sample Sale Report: La Rok, Elizabeth & James, Patterson J. Kincaid

Stopped by the Elizabeth & James, La Rock and Patterson J. Kincaid Sample sale over lunch. It was starting to get really packed when I dropped by at 12:15. On the plus side the sale spans 2 rooms and there wasn't too much bumping into anyone while in the first room.

On the down side the prices were quite high on La Rok and E&J while PJK was more reasonable and the 2nd room had a large pattern table that became the change station for the world so it was really quite hard to navigate around the hords of changing women who used the table as a dumping ground. I did find some cute things hidden on the table but it was a bit chaotic. There was only one large mirror to examine yourself it but it was a bit hectic navigating to it and much easier to rely on the good judgment of a trusted friend.

So the apparent deal was sweater vests by La Rok and E&J starting at $30 & $50 respectively but honestly I did not find any that were really worth taking. The chunky knits on the other hand were mostly E&J and plentiful in soft irregular yarns mostly size 4 but a bit pricey at $150.

There were plenty of cute skirts and shorts but at $75 a pop they seemed a bit pricey. I esp loved the tribal/ikat printed versions.

Outerwear was $200 and the best deal was on the faux fur like coats but there weren't very many of them and mostly they were floating in the arms of various shoppers.

The $10 bin was truly damaged items often with holes, safety pins and writing so beware! I did manage to find a silk E&J dress for $10 but I think it was about the only thing in reasonable condition!

Note: although they said they had men's clothing I think the selection must have been limited to 1 rack because I didn't even notice it!

I wasn't a huge fan of this sale and I think if prices were 25% lower it would have been more worthwhile however if you want some E&J and LaRok worth some digging. There was one corset top w/ bias strips that was pretty hot but alas I couldn't fill it out :(

Who: Elizabeth & James, La Rok and Patterson J. Kincaid
What: Clothing marked down for both men and women from Spring 2010 and beyond.
When: May 19-21, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 250 West 39th St, Suite 1701. (b/n 7th& 8th Ave)

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Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Be & D
What: 30-75% off Handbags, Shoes, Belts and More! Includes celeb faves the GARBO and KAN KAN and some ONE-OF-A-KINDS!
Examples: Crawford: Was $995; now $200 Cosette: Was $995; now $325 Kan Kan Portfolio: Was $595; now $200 Greta Clutch: Was $595; now $125
Where: 35 W 36th Street, b/n 5th & 6th Ave
When: May 13-14, 2009. 9am - 7pm

Who: Devi Kroell
What: Shoes from $50 and bags from $120
Where: 55 5th Ave, 17th Floor 212.228.3201
When: May 13-15, 2009. 8:30am to 6:30 pm

Who: La Rok
What: Blow-out sample sale, up to 90% below retail!
Examples:
Shrug Dress, Retails $348, Sample Sale Price $40 Check Me Out Skirt, Retails $198, Sample Sale Price $20 Level Mini Skirt, Retails $168, Sample Sale Price $20
Where: 70 Wooster Street (b/n Spring & Broome Streets)
When: May 15-17, 2009. Fri-Sat, 11 - 7pm. Sun, 12 - 6pm.

Who: Temperley London
What: 50% off on Cruise 08/09 and Spring/Summer 08/09 items!
Where: Temperley London Boutique, 453 Mercer Street (at Broome Street), 2nd Floor
When:May 16th, 11-7pm

Who: Yigal Azrouël
What: 60-80% Off Current In-Store and Past Season Men's & Women's Merchandise. Gowns for $275, dresses for $125, tops for $100, pants for $75. Casual merch for men starts at $43.
Where: 225 W 39th Street at 7th Ave, 7th Floor
When: May 11-14, 2009. Friends & Family Private Sale May 11, 2009 3pm-8pm. Public Sale May 13-14, 2009 9am-3pm

Who: Thread Social
What: Summer sale featuring dresses, tops, and more
Where: 26 W. 17th St., nr. Fifth Ave., third fl. (212-414-8844 ext. 24)
When: May 14-17, 2009. Thurs-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun noon–4pm

Who: Archetype Showroom
What: Men's and women's collections from Fremont, Hengst, Lorick, Shipley & Halmos, Digby & Iona, and more at up to 50% off retail.
Where: 676 Broadway, nr Great Jones St., 2nd fl. (212-529-1407)
When: May 14-16, 2009. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm. Sat noon-6pm

Who: Fred Flare Sample Sale
What: Deals on Dresses, jewelry, books, toys, and swimwear. Necessary Objects dresses are $10 (originally $64), Paul Frank swimwear is $10 (originally $76), and sunglasses are $5.
Where: 131 Meserole Ave., at Leonard St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn (718-349-1257);
When: May 17, 2009. 11am–5pm.

Who: Theory Men's Sample Sale
What: Business-casual clothes for under $200. Blazers are $179, pants are $99, sweaters are $89, and button-down shirts are $49.
Where: 139 Fifth Ave., nr. 20th St., second fl. (212-398-2777)
When: May 15-18, 2009. Fri 8am–8pm, Sat-Mon 10am–6pm.

Who: Theory Women's Sample Sale
What: Women's blazers are $139, dresses are $99, pants are $89, and shirts are $75.
Where: 261 W 36th St. nr Seventh Ave. 2nd fl. (212-947-8748)
When: May 16-21, 2009. Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–5pm, Mon–Thurs 11am–7pm.

Don't forget about previously posted sales: Fred Perry, Tibi, Lela Rose, John Robshaw, Steven Alan (featuring Matt Bernson shoes, and special gems from Sophomore to Rachel Nasvik), Robert Clergerie.

Upcoming Sample Sales

Who: Rafe New York
What: Sale on leather purses, shoes & accesories
When: Dec 3-5, Wed 1pm-7pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: Rafe New York Showroom, 85 Fifth Avenue, 12th Floor

Who: DDC LAB
What: 80-90% Off Simple, Classic, but in High Tech Fabrics
When: Nov 26-Dec 2, 2008. M-S 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: La Rok and Elizabeth & James
What: Up to 70% off retail
When: Dec 4-6, 2008. Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 145 W 18th street (between 6th & 7th avenues)

Still Ongoing
What: Rogan and Loomstate
Why: Past-season overstock, rare samples, and one-offs are up to 75 percent off.
When: Nov. 29-Dec. 7. Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 91 Franklin St., b/t Broadway & Church St., behind the Rogan shop (646-827-7554).