Sample Sale Report: Libertine

Stopped by the Libertine Sample Sale after work yesterday. It was pretty quiet while I was there, only 1-4 other people were there while I was, surroundings were bright and spacious, but no change rooms and only 2 mirrors that were slightly distorted.

Merch was primarily from the Fall 2008 collection. Plenty of plaid/tartan blazers and shorts. Quite a few women's vests in herringbone, pinstripe, satin and crepe with bloody hand print lining, kind of disturbing but kind of very cool too. Some printed thermals and hoodies (mostly in size small). Loved the prints of the sailboats, multicolor skulls and romanticized portraits. Very few printed blouses and sweaters. Pretty good assortment of Woven button up shirts.

There was about 3 racks of blazers, 2 racks of woven shirts, 1 1/2 racks of tops and 1 1/2 racks of bottoms/shorts. There were about 3 racks of vintage samples at the back of the sale. Also, there was 1 rack of overcoats at the front. Sizes were mostly small and large in womens. There were some medium sizes but hardly any extra small. Finally, there were some screen tees and totes on the table at the front of the sale, predominantly white with black screens in either ribbed tank or jersey cami.

As for the men's clothing about 4 racks but it was slimmer pickings as the racks seemed sparser. 1 rack of coats, 1 rack button up shirts, 2 racks mixed merch like sweaters, sweatshirts and printed tees or swarovski polos. 1 rack of army jackets at the back.

Really great prices overall. Not great if you're and XS but if you're a S, M or L, worth checking out if you like the romantic gothic punk look with polish.

Army Jackets $45
Shirts $35
Vests $35
Skirts $40
Pants/Shorts $40
Cashmere $60
Overcoat $100
Tanks $10
Totes $15
Tees $20
Long Sleeve Tee/Thermal $25
Hoodies $30
*w/ Swarovski Crystals extra $10

Who: Libertine
What: Everything under $100, including blazers, pants, vests, skirts, tees, overcoats, etc.
When: March 19-22, 2009. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, between Grand and Broome, 212.925.8445

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Michael Kors
What: 75% Off on Women's Collection RTW, Dresses, Knits
When: March 20-21, 2009 - 9am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 West 18th Street between 6th & 7th Ave.

Who: Libertine
What: Everything under $100, including blazers, pants, vests, skirts, tees, overcoats, etc.
When: March 19-21, 2009. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, between Grand and Broome, 212.925.8445

Who: Abaete
What: Up to 80% off on Fall 08, Holiday 08 and Resort 09
When: March 19-21, Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am - 6pm
Where: 560 Broadway, Suite 509, on the corner of Prince Street, 212.334.4755

Who: J.Crew
What: Up to 70% off on Women's (only) samples and accessories from J.Crew and Madewell.
When: March 17-19, 2009. 11am - 8pm.
Where: 261 W 36th Street, near Seventh Ave, 2nd Floor

More Sales via Daily Candy:

What: Lauren Merkin
Why: Softer-than-soft leather handbags ($150-$225), clutches ($40-$150), and accessories ($15-$25).
When: Mar. 17-21. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 201 (212-239-2459).

What: Lanvin
Why: For one day only, more than 400 pieces are 70 percent off (or more!). Trench coats for $560 (reg. $3,900) and minidresses for $325 (reg. $1,560).
When: Mar. 18. Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 230 Fifth Ave., b/t 26th & 27th Sts. (212-920-1211).

What: Me&Ro
Why: Up to 75 percent off silver and 10- and 18-karat gold jewels.
When: Mar. 19-21. Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 13 Crosby St., b/t Howard & Grand Sts., 2nd flr. (646-747-5900).

What: Saja
Why: Gowns, cocktail dresses, knits and sweaters at more than 75 percent off.
When: Mar. 19 & 20. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 250 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1601.

What: Only Hearts
Why: Up to 80 percent off ready-to-wear and lingerie from Only Hearts, Alice McCall, Madison Marcus, LAmade, and more.
When: Mar. 19-22. Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 230 Mott St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-431-3694).

What: Tucker by Gaby Basora
Why: Resort, vintage, and limited-edition pieces starting at just $50.
When: Mar. 19-22. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 13 Essex St., b/t Hester & Canal Sts. (212-777-8711).

What: Marchesa
Why: Stunning gowns, cocktail frocks, and evening separates (sizes 0-12) for 50-80 percent off.
When: Mar. 25 & 26. Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St., at Sixth Ave., 2nd flr.

What: Salon 9 Showroom
Why: Swimsuits by Red Carter, Zimmermann, and Brette Sandler at $40-$150.
When: Mar. 30-Apr. 3. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 241 W. 37th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 923.

Sample Sales This Week

Who:Issey Miyake
What: 80% Off Mens & Womens clothing from the designer’s runway collection as well as his Pleats Please, Issey Miyake Fete, Cauliflower, and HaaT collections
When: December 15-16,2008. Monday 8am - 8pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Where: 145 West 18 Street(b/n 6th & 7th Ave) Ground Floor. 212.226.1334 Ext 231

Who: Libertine
What: Everything at least 75% off - Blazers starting at $420 (originally $1690), T-Shirts $40 (originally $225), Cashmere Sweaters $300 (originally $1250)
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, (b/n Grand and Broome), 212.925.8445.
When: Dec 18-20, 11am-7pm

Who: Y-3
What: Samples & Stopck Up to 75% Off. Leather bags are $55 (originally $210), women's cotton pants are $65 (originally $260), men's sweaters are $55 (originally $185)
When: Dec 16-18, 2008 Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 610 Broadway, nr. Houston St., third fl.; Tues.–Thurs. (10–6).

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 85% Off. Bow-tie blouses ($110), tuxedo jackets ($200), and peacoats ($240)
When Dec 17-19, 2008. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where:217 Centre St., nr. Grand St., sixth fl. 212-925-3311

Who:Miguelina
What: Silk chiffon blouses and gorgeous floral-print dresses, normally $125 to $750, are marked down to $25 to $150.
When: Dec 18-19, 2008. 10am-6pm
Where: 20 W 36th St (nr. Fifth Ave), sixth floor 212-290-2996

Who: The News Showroom
What: 50-70% Off Cheap Monday, Clu, Millions of Smiles, and Sea
When: Dec 18-20, 2008, Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10am-5pm
Where: 495 Broadway(nr Broome St) fifth floor 212-925-9700

Who: James Perse
What: Up to 75% Off Mens & Womens classic cotton tees, cashmere sweaters, tops and more
When: Dec 18-20, 2008. Thurs 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 145 W 18th St (nr Seventh Ave)

Who: Pink Tartan
What: Dresses, skirts, blouses, pants and coats will be 60% off
When: Dec 16-17, 2008. 8am-7pm
Where: 416 W. 13th St. (between 9th Ave. and Washington), Suite #303

Who: 80%20 & Page Sargisson
What: shoes & jewelry sample sale
When: Tuesday, December 16th, 12 noon- 8 pm
Where: 315 W. 39th St. #1405, between 8th and 9th Ave., NYC