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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