NYC Sample Sales: April 28-May 4, 2014

Who: LPD New York - SALE EXTENDED plus an additional 50% sale price!
What: Up to 75% off women's and men's American streetwear style t-shirts, jerseys and parkas. Best known for their collection featuring football jersey-inspired tees sporting the names of the industry’s best and brightest designers. Philo, Wang, Tisci – which team will you choose?
When: April 25-29, 2014. Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm. Mon-Tues 11am-6pm. Now taking phone orders at 212-226-6728.
Where: 84 Wooster (b/n Spring & Broome St), Suite 304

Who: Hanro of Switzerland

What: Up to 75% off men's and women's underwear and loungewear. Sizes include XS/S for women, M for men and limited availability of other sizes.
When: April 29-30, 2014. Tues 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-5pm.
Where: 358 5th Ave (b/n East 34th and East 35th St), 6th floor

Who: MCM
What: Up to 70% off women's and men's handbags, totes, clutches, wallets, and more.
When: April 29-May 1, 2014. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm.
Where: 150 34th St (b/n Lexington and Third Ave), 3rd floor. 212-729-9069

Who: Fashionhaus Showroom Sale
What: Discounts on women's and men's clothing. Allude: German cashmere sweaters for men and women. By Malene Birger: Danish collection RTW, knits and accessories. Harvey Faircloth: cashmere cardigans, dresses and colorful flannel pieces. Jean Paul Knott (Featured Photo): Belgian designer, worked with YSL for 13 years. Le Mont. St. Michel: French sweaters, RTW, scarves, hats and outerwear. M. Patmos: luxury knitwear. 0039 Italy: European shirting. Rene Lezard: German designer collection of leather jackets, suiting, shirting, knits and dresses. Rene Lezard for Men: suits, overcoats trousers, sportcoats and ties. Roseanna: pants, jackets, lingerie.
When: April 29-May 2, 2014. Tues-Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-6pm.
Where: Fashionhaus, 50 West 40th St (b/n 5th and 6th Aves), 9th floor

Who: Zadig & Voltaire
What: Up to 80% off on women's, men's, kids, and accessories.
When: April 29-May 3, 2014. Tues 9am-8pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm
Where: 260 Fifth Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Gemma Kahng
What: Up to 70% off glamorous, post punk womenswear from a designer who's dressed sexy style icons like Madonna and Sharon Stone.
When: April 30-May 2, 2014. Wed-Fri 10am-7:30pm
Where: 270 W 38th St, 20th Floor

Who: Botkier Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off plus snag one-of-a-kind samples from one of Sugar Rock Catwalk's favorite handbag designers.
When: April 30-May 4, 2014. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 225 Fifth Ave (b/n 26th & 27th St)

Who: ICB by Prabal Gurung, J. Press, York Street
What: Snag discounts on women's RTW from ICB  at up to 85% off plus menswear from J. Press and York Street at up to 70% off.
When: April 30-May 2, 2014. Wed-Fri 11am-6pm
Where: 530 7th Ave (b/n West 38th and West 39th St), 29th Floor

Who: Vivienne Tam
What: Up to 75% off women's RTW and past season archive pieces.
When: April 30-May 2, 2014. Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm.
Where: 260 West 39th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), 11th floor

Who: Multi-Designer Sale
What: Mostly womens merchandise, with limited mens available. Free People, Paper Denim & Cloth, American Vintage, Torn by Ronny Kobo, 360 Sweater, Cecilia de Bucourt, Numph. Cash and credit cards accepted.
When: April 30-May 4, 2014. Wed-Sat 10:30am-7pm, Sun 10:30am-5pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: Melissa Joy Manning
What: Up to 75% off retail on jewelry.
When: May 2-3, 2014. 11am-7pm
Where: 12 Wooster St

Sample Sales NYC: June 25-July 1, 2012

Who: Richard Chai, Richard Chai-LOVE Sample Sale

What: Snag pieces from women's main collection, the women's contemporary collection Richard Chai-LOVE, and select pieces from men's. The sale will include a wide range of women's flirty dresses and blouses, and classic separates, with lots of color and bold prints, as well as select shirts and bottoms for men.

When: June 23-July 8, 2012. Mon-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm

Where: 330 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003 (b/n 1st and 2nd ave)

Who: Ippolita Sample Sale

What: 65% off bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings. Credit Cards Only

When: June 24-26, 2012. Sun 9am—6pm, Mon—Tues 9am—7pm.

Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th and 9th Ave) 718-747-1656.

Who: BLUES by kyky Sample Sale

What: Discounts on handbags

When: June 26-27, 2012. 11am-5pm

Where: 265 W 37th St - 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Lilla P Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off womeswear.  Prices start at $10.  CASH ONLY

When: June 26-28, 2012. 8am-8pm. 

Where: 819 Washington St (b/n Gansevoort and Little West 12 St)

Who: Isaia Sample Sale

What: Up to 75% off Italian made suits, sport coats, shirts, ties, knits, trousers, accessories & more

When: June 26-29, 2012. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm

Location: 225 5th Ave

Who: Amanda Uprichard Sample Sale

What: 40%-60% off womesnwear

When: June 27-29, 2012. 11am-6pm

Where: 306 W 37th St - 2nd floor

Who: Colette Malouf Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off accessories for hair and jewelry

When: June 27-28, 2012. 10am-8pm

Where: 549 Broadway - Unit 1216 (b/n Prince and Spring St)

Who: Yosi Samra Sample Sale

What: Discounts on footwear and accessories.  Bags are $60, flats $30, and flipflops $25.

When: June 27-29, 2012. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-3pm

Where: 333 Hudson St - Suite 204 (b/n Vandam and Charlton St)

Who: Rachel Zoe Sample Sale

What: Up to 60% off Fall 2011, Resort 2011 and Spring 2012 RTW and shoes.

When: June 27-30, 2012. Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm

Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Melissa Joy Manning Sample Sale

What: Up to 60% off jewelry

When: June 28, 2012. 9am-6pm

Where: 594 Broadway - Suite 612 (b/n Prince & Houston St)

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale

What: Up to 75% off shoes swim accessories for men and women

When: June 28-29, 2012. Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-6pm

Where: St. Patrick's Youth Center - 268 Mulberry St (b/n Prince & East Houston St)

Who: EVA NY End of June Sale

What: 35%-60% off select items

When: June 27th-July 1, 2012. 

Where: 335A Bowery (b/n 3rd & 4th St)

Who: United Bamboo Stock and Sample Sale

What:  Discounts on United Bamboo and other designers including Aki Goto, Alice Heart, and more.

When: June 28-July 1, 2012. Thurs-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Where: 217 Centre St - 6th Floor (b/n Grand and Howard St).

More Sample Sales This Week!

Who: Tracy Reese Sample Sale
What: Dresses, tops and skirts from Tracy Reese, Frock, and Plenty.
When: December 1-2, 2010. Wed-Thurs 9am-7:30pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th and 29th St) 2nd floor

Who: Eberjey
What: 50-70% off on camisoles, pajamas, undergarments and swimwear
When: Decemeber 2-3, 2010. Thurs 8:30am—7pm, Fri 9am—5pm.
Where: 231 West 39th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave) suite 1102

Who: Haute Hippie
What: Leather Waist Ponte Knit Pants was $465 now $163. Felted Wool Chain Jacket was $465 now $163. Pleated Jouse Blouse was $395 now $138
When: December 4-10, 2010. Sat noon-7pm, Sunday 10am-7pm, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 225 Fifth Avenue ( between 26th and 27th Street ) 212.725.5400.

Who: Melissa Joy Manning Sample Sale UPDATED pricing
What: 30%-75% off accessories. Sterling silver blue chalcedony five drop earrings was $375, now $80. Sterling silver five drop earrings with lemon topaz and beer topaz mix was $250, now $45. Sterling silver 16" chain necklace with labradorite and grey moonstone was $225, now $45.
When: December 1, 2010. 11am-8pm
Where: 594 Broadway, suite 612 (b/n Prince & Houston St.)

Who: Satya Jewelry sample sale
What: Up to 80% off on rings, earrings, and bracelets. Carnelian Tassel Mala necklace $45 (was $185), gold Mandala pendant $45 (was $168), turquoise stretch bracelet $15 (was $48).
When: December 1-5, 2010. Wed-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Where: 64 North Moore St (nr. Hudson St)

Who: Charlotte Ronson Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on Fall 2010 merch. Long wool coats $200 (as $550), deep V-neck sweaters\ $80 (was $175), over-the-knee boots $120 (was $350)
When: December 1-3, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 1071 6th Ave (b/n 40th & 41st St) Suite 301. 212-789-9606

Who: Tocca Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off on women’s clothing, beauty products and children’s items.
When: December 1-3, 2010. Wed-Fri 11:30am-7pm
Where: 542 West 22nd St (nr 10th Ave.) 3rd floor

Who: W29 Showroom Sale
What: Shop clothing and accessories from Iosselliani, The Local Firm, Alexander Koutny and more.
When: December 1-4, 2010. Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat noon-4pm
Where: 208 West 29th St (nr 7th Ave) Suite 201. 212-563-0163. Also for the Online Sample Sale Click Here.

Who: Rag & Bone Sample Sale
What: Men's & Women's merch from Fall 2010. Woolly jackets and blazers $250, blue jeans $95. Women's Driving Coat $350 (was $985)
When: December 2-5, 2010. Thurs-Fri 10:30am-8pm, Sat noon-7pm, Sun noon-5pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue (b/n West 15th and West 16th St)

Who: Michael Angel friends & family
What: Up to 90% off, Visa/Mastercard or cash only
When: Fri 12/3 10:30-7:30PM, Sat 12/4 11-5PM, Sun 12/5 11-5PM
Where: 65 Greene St (between Broome & Spring, above William Bennet Gallery), 3rd floor. RSVP to RSVP@MICHAELANGEL.NET. 212 933 1674

Upcoming Sale

Who: Brian Atwood Sample Sale
What: Sexy celeb worthy heels. Martay Platform Pump $445(was $635)
When: December 6, 2010. Mon 9am-6pm
Where: 3 Squares Salon, 444 West 17th St(b/n 9th & 10th Ave) 917-847-3384.

Sample Sales This Week: November 29 - December 5, 2010

Who: Botkier Sample Sale
What: 50-70% off shoes and handbags
When: December 3-5, 2010. Fri (11am-8pm), Sat (12pm-7pm), Sun (12pm-6pm)
Where: 421 West Broadway (b/n Prince & Spring St)

Who: Giles & Brother Sample Sale
What: Discount on jewelry. Rhinestone bangles are $40 (were $125) and the enamel snake bracelet is $75 (was $215). Cash Only.
When: December 2-3, 2010. 11am-6:30pm
Where: 147 W. 29th Street - 5th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Be & D Holiday Sample Sale
What: 30-50% off handbags, shoes & accessories
When: November 30-December 3, 2010. Tues-Thurs (9am-7pm), Fri (9am-5pm)
Where: 35 W 36th St., 10th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave).

Who: Gryson and Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson Sample Sale
What: Friends and family event
When: November 30, 2010. 6pm-9pm
Where: 180 Varick St., suite 916 (b/n Charles & King St)

Who: Tucker Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off retail pricing
When: December 2-4, 2010. Thurs (11am-7pm), Fri (9am-7pm), Sat (10am-6pm)
Where: Tucker Studio - 413 W 14th St., suite 403 (b/n Avenue 9th & 10th Ave)

Who: Paula Varsalona's Bridal Sample Sale
What: Discounted wedding dresses
When: November 29 - December 4, 2010. Mon-Fri (10am-6pm), Sat (10am-3pm)
Where: 1375 Broadway - 5th floor (near 37th St.).

Who: Simon Showroom Sample Sale
What: Select items from Aaron Ashe, Bailey 44, Citizens of Humanity, Goldsign, Iro and Kenny on sale
When: December 2-3, 2010. 10am-7pm
Where: 95 5th Ave (@ 17th St)

Who: Qi Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear and accessories
When: December 2-3, 2010. 10am-6pm
Where: 260 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212.238.8880

Who: Vena Cava Sample Sale
What: Sale on select merchandise
When: December 2-4, 2010. Thurs-Fri (10am-7pm), Sat (10am-5pm)
Where:457 Broome St - 2nd floor (near Mercer St.)

Who: Christopher Fischer Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off cashmere knitwear for men and women. Cashmere blended sweaters are $40-$179 (were $195-$895).
When: December 2-5, 2010. Thurs-Sat (10am-7pm), Sun (11am-6pm).
Where: 80 Wooster St. (near Spring St.)

Who: Bindya Sample Sale
What: Discounts on hand painted, cashmere & silk wool blended scarves. Scarves will be $35-$60 (were $160).
When: December 1-3, 2010. Wed (10am-7pm), Thurs-Fri (10am-6pm)
Where: 49 W 38th St. - 9th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave).

Who: Aysha Saeed Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off retail prices. Items start at $25. Students receive an additional 10% off with a valid studed ID. RSVP required (events@ayshaeed@com)
When: December 2-3, 2010. 9am-7:30pm
Where: 109 W 38th St., suite 301 (b/n 6th & Broadway).

Who: Carlos Falchi Moving Sale
What: Up to 75% off handbags
When: December 1-2, 2010, 10am-6pm
Where: 80 W. 40th St., 8th floor

Who: Simon Spurr Sample Sale
What: First ever Simon Spurr sample sale with the majority of pieces below wholesale. Melton wool duffle coats are $705 (was $1,605), leather police jackets with shearling collars are $508 (was $1,395) and reverse-stich cashmere roll-neck sweaters are $370 (was $895).
When: December 1-3, 2010. 9am-6pm
Where: 210 11th Ave - suite 903 (b/n 24th & 25th St.) 212.796.5431 x 21

Crafternoon Tea with Doo.Ri

I had a chance to sit down with designer Doo-ri Chung and jewelry designer Melissa Joy Manning at the Doo.Ri studio. It’s time for Crafternoon Tea! It was a much needed escape in the midst of a hectic week where I was joined by a few lovely fellow bloggers (including The Coveted, Fasshonaburu, Dream Sequins, White Lightening, Geometric Sleep, On the Racks) mini tea sandwiches, tea, lovely hydrangea & rose flowers, Magnolia cupcakes and piles of embroidery thread in an assortment of lovely colors.It’s fashion week therapy, restoration for my soul and honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present (last Wednesday was my birthday)! All my worries, stresses and concerns melted away for a delicious couple of hours.

The first thing I noticed that Doo-ri’s hair was down and not in her signature braids that she so often wears when she’s “on-the-job”. Today will be about something different. Today will be about building relationships and having fun. It was my first time meeting Melissa Joy Manning, and I actually first noticed her because of her great necklace!

MJM giving us a demo. Doo-ri's bracelet is in her school colors!

So what were we crafting? We went back to the days of summer camp while making friendship bracelets! In my NYC busyness, I so often forget how creating jewelry used to be such a hobby of mine! I shared with the ladies how for a period in my life I was also obsessed with using embroidery thread to create decorative hair wraps! Now that I think of it, perhaps I may resurrect this for a day in the nearby future. We also talked about previous childhood memories like Fimo, Friendly Plastic and Barbies!

Even a designer's tape dispenser is not safe! My friendship bracelet.

Many of us were fuzzy on how to create friendship bracelets although we cranked out quite a few in the past - so Melissa took the time to patiently instruct each of us in the ways of spiral staircase and how to finish off using a slip knot.

I also had the chance to view the delicate/organic feeling pieces that DRC & MJM collaborated on for Spring 2011 available for viewing. With the slightly dull pewter finish and delicate pieces of chain delicately interwoven throughout the collection, I wasn’t sure what to make of it when I saw it on the table. However, the instant I picked up the pieces, I knew differently. The way they wrap around your fingers and hands, the jewelry becomes alive and becomes an extension of your very being. About the collaboration MJM says, “Doo.Ri has a wonderful aesthetic that combines minimal, tailored looks with more feminine draping, and we’re hoping that the organic nature of our designs will play off of this for a compelling contrast.“ The pieces are so sexy and while I can’t share images just yet, I’ll definitely be sharing sometime soon.

Doo-ri Chung & Melissa Joy Manning

I asked the ladies how they first met and Doo-ri instantly says, “Texas!” and quickly explains that they met while doing a trade show together and soon became fast friends. This isn’t the first time they have collaborated, DRC, also used MJM’s pieces alongside her Resort collection. MJM shared how she used an organic compound called Precious Metal Clay to create the original pieces and after a kiln firing, the compound burns away and pure silver is left. This material is then molded further and a cast is set to create the finished pieces. This is crafting taken to a whole new level.

I also commented how Doo-ri seemed so serene but she attributed it to utter exhaustion! It has only been 3 days since her show on Friday. After weeks and maybe even months of working from 9am-1am, it’s amazing to see her still functioning. I can only say that she is an amazing woman, because after a weekend of rest, she is already starting to think of what will come next. She actually used to show closer to the end of NYFW, but after feedback from her sales staff, they made a shift to show in the beginning. Like any true perfectionist, she can only appreciate her own work in retrospect because most of the time it’s too close and too personal. Fashion stops for no one.

In utter sincerity, Doo-ri shares that when she finishes a collection, the last thing she wants to look at or think about is clothes. “I want to watch sports”, she exclaims to the amused surprise of everyone in attendance. She can’t bring herself to watch reality TV. Her favorite seasons to design are actually the pre-collections because they are about designing clothes that she knows her clients want to wear. Her inspirations are never trend driven. Perhaps aside from watching sports, she’s a woman after my own heart. I can see her wisdom, her honesty and her humanity.