Sample Sales NYC: Feb 25-March 3, 2013

Who: Diptyque Sample Sale

What: Discounts on candles, perfumes, and more.

When: Feb 27-Mar 1, 2013. Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 9am-3pm

Where: 225 5th Ave (b/n 26th & 27th St)

Who: Frock Vintage

What: Select items are priced from $50-$100 from YSL, Thierry Mugler and more.  CASH ONLY

When: Feb 26-Mar 2, 2013. 12pm-7pm.

Where: 170 Elizabeth St (b/n Bowery and Spring St)

Who: Patrik Ervell Sample Sale

What: 50%-80% off menswear and womenswear

When: Mar 1-3, 2013. 12pm-6pm

Where: 35 Howard St - #4 (b/n Broadway and Lafayette St). 646-912-9083

Who: Baggu, Mociun and No.6 Sale

What: Discounts on boots, bags and jewelry

When: Mar 2-3, 2013. 11am-6pm

Where: 242 Wythe Ave (at N 3rd St) - Williamburg, Brooklyn

Ongoing Sales:

Who: What Goes Around Comes Around
What: Up to 90% off vintage and the WGACA collection with prices starting as low as $5, and thousands of vintage items under $30.
When: Feb 15-March 7, 2013. Mon—Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri—Sat 10am—8pm, Sun 11am—7pm. 
Where: 440 Lafayette St (at Astor Place) 646-370-6391.

Who: Morgan Le Fay Sample Sale

What: 70%-80% off

When: Feb 21-25, 2013.  11am-7pm

Where: 83 Wooster St (b/n Spring and Broome St)

Who: Earnest Sewn Sample Sale

What: Everything is priced under $100.  

When: Now through Feb 26, 2013. Mon-Tues 11am-7pm. 

Where: 821 Washington St (b/n W12th and Gansevoort St)

Dockers Designers Collection

Finally got a chance to stop by Bloomingdale's on 59th this past weekend to check out the Dockers Designer Collection. GQ's nominees for "Best New Designer" each had a chance to collaborate with Dockers to create one look to be produced and sold. Instead of having only the winner design a capsule collection (last year it was Billy Reid who created a collection with Levi's), this year all nominees a chance to work with Dockers.

Alexander Wang took home GQ's award this year and kept his look simple and in line with his T line. The utility pants are going for $200 and the T is going for $74.

For a more safari look - Michael Bastian's getup is bang on. The one pocket cargo pants are $200 and the 1/2 button up shirt is $175.

If you're going for a clean look - Miller's Oath has a great pair of cuffed pants ($200) and button up ($150).

If you're into pleats, Patrick Ervell created a pair of pants with tiny pleats at the waist line which are also going for $200 (accompanying shirt is $240).

For a more distressed look - Riviera Club has you covered (pants $200, top $150).

The last look (any my least favorite) is the getup designed by Rick Klotz (Warriors of Radness) - just personal preference I guess. The elastic bottom pants are going for $175 and the windbreaker is $175.

Overall, while I like the majority of the pieces - I think the pricing is a bit peculiar. Everything in the Dockers collection is priced relatively on par with each other - but when you look at the each of the designer's namesake collections, there is a definite divide in terms of price point (i.e. Michael Bastian being the highest and Warriors of Radness being the lowest). Also - A Wang's basic Ts retail for about $75 which is the same price as the dockers collab which again I find strange...

If you want to check out the pieces in person - head over to Bloomingdale's on 59th and Lexington.

Weekend Sales to Hit Up

Who: Patrick Ervell Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off FW menswear. Shirts are $75-100 (was $250-300), outerwear is $175 to $500 (was $700 to $1,500), and sweaters are $100 to $150 (was $350-500)
When: March 12-13, 2010. Fri-Sat noon-6pm
Where: 35 Howard St., nr. Crosby, No. 4B, buzzer 4 (646-912-9083); F–S (noon–6).

Who: Fenton/Fallon Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Wholesale and below prices on graphic, bold, edgy fashion forward jewelry.
When: March 12-13, 2010. Fri noon-7pm, Sat noon-6pm
Where: 187 Chrystie St (nr Rivington St) 212-477-1315

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Upcoming Sales:
Who: Lauren Merkin Sample Sale
What: Handbags, clutches and accessories up to 80% off. Louise Snake Taupe & Yellow was $200, now $100. Cassie Beach Totes was $125, now $50. Tatum Variegated Raffia Was $275, now $100.
Where: 251 West 29th Street Suite 201 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)
When: March 16-20, 2010. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm

Who:Issey Miyake Sample Sale
What: 80% off everything from this past season of Women's, Men's, Pleats Please and others. Diamond patterned Nylon Frame Coat $2,625 is now $525, Dual tone Wool/Cotton Jacket $1,395 is now $279, Dual tone Wool/Cotton Pants $675 is now $135
212-226-1334 ext 231
When: March 16, 2010, Tues 8am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18 Street, 4th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: J.Crew Sample Sale
What: Women's only sale on Spring samples & stock
When: March 16-19, 2010. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th St, 2nd Floor (B/n 6th & 7th Ave)