Sale Report: Plum Store Closing & Sally Tseng

Lower East Side boutique Plum will be closing at the end of this week, Friday 4/30. Plum fans, not all is lost! There's a good closing sale in action, and Plum will continue as online at plumstyle.com.

One of my favorite young designers, Sally Tseng, will also be closing shop for a bit, so she is selling her remaining pieces at Plum until Tuesday, 4/27. While I was there I spotted a handful of signature blazers including my favorite Ellington Tailcoat, picture above from Gen Art. It's a two in one, with a removable tail in back! Other noteworthy pieces in Sally's collection included a four in one silk top, ikat print tops and dresses, button down shirts, and drop crotch trousers.

There were some great pieces at Plum this weekend from NY designers like Amanda Uprichard and Octopi, another one of my favorites. Just look at all of the fun colorful pieces on this rack - so perfect for spring and summer! Prices ranged from $25 to $150 for apparel. I found that most pieces were not super cheap, but they were indeed deeply discounted at 50+% off.

Of course most my favorite pieces were the most expensive. Both the romper and this dress were $150. If the romper looked better on me, I may have taken it home. I don't think I do well in ruffles. And I loved the back of this dress/tunic, but I'm too clumsy to own anymore white.

There was a stellar collection of accessories including this metallic speckled clutch from Cammie Hill, now $98 (retail $188). And if you're a fan of two-finger knuckleduster rings or statement jewelry, you must go. There were a lot of bold, investment worthy pieces for $100-$200.

The cheaper items were blouses and such like this one, which was selling for $50 (retail $148). And the deal of the day were these waxed leather (or possibly pleather) boots for $20!


And as with many store closing, if you're in the market for furniture, Plum is selling some great antique pieces.

Who: Plum Boutique & Sally Tseng
What: store closing & sample sale, 50%+ off apparel & accessories
When: Now through Friday, 4/30
Where: Plum 124 Ludlow between Delancey and Rivington. 212-529-1030

Weekend Sales to Hit Up

Who: Buffalo Exchange
What: In honor of Earth Day, this recycled clothing shop has $1 racks to benefit the Humane Society’s Don’t Trash Wildlife campaign, will go to the Don’t Trash Wildlife campaign of The HSUS, and three HSUS wildlife centers that rescue and rehabilitate wild animals.
When: April 24, 2010. Sat 11am–8pm.
Where: All Locations! See online for a store near you or if you're in NYC: 504 Driggs Ave at North 9th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-6901) • 332 E 11th St (b/n First and Second Aves) 212-260-9340

Who: Sally Tseng and Cammie Hill sample sale, Plum store closing
What: Deep discounts on apparel and handbags
When: Saturday, April 24th 1-6pm
Where: Plum 124 Ludlow between Delancey and Rivington. 212-529-1030

Who: Frette Sample Sale
What: Save up to 80% off fine Italian linens. Save up to 80% off on bed sets, duvet covers, light quilts and bedcovers. Save up to 60% off robes and tabletop. All sales final. No strollers please.
When: April 25-29, 2010. Sun 1pm-5pm Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 4 West 58 Street(b/n 5th-6th Ave) 9th Floor. 212.920.1211

Who: Hickey-Freeman/ Bobby Jones
What: Hickey-Freeman: A huge selection of classic and sophisticated suits, sport coats, top coats, trousers, dress shirts and ties. Knit and woven shirts, sweaters, trousers and outerwear. Suits start at $499.99 (was $1,395 -$3,295), sport coats $299.99 - $699.99 (wasl $995 - $2,495) dress trousers $139.99 (was $225 - $295), and dress shirts start at $69.99 (was $150 - $225). Bobby Jones: Signature knit and woven sport shirts $59.99 (was $150 - $195), sweaters start at $59.99 (was $175) and trousers $49.99 - $149.99 (was $135 - $375). Assorted sizes from all seasons. All sales final. No exchanges or returns. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted. Credit cards only.
When: April 25-29, 2010. Sun 9am-6pm, Mon-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: 317 West 33 Street (b/n 8th-9th Ave) 718.747.1656

Still Ongoing:
Who: Kooba Sample Sale
What: Great prices on handbags
When: April 20-23, 2010. 10am-8pm daily (closed b/n 2pm-3pm for lunch)
Where: 141 West 36th Street, 10th Floor (b/n 7th Ave & Broadway)

Who: eDressMe
What: One day prom sale up to 90% off designers like Mori Lee, Jessica McClintock, Betsey Johnson
When: April 24, 2010. Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 325 West 38th St (nr 8th Ave)

Who: It USA
What: Gianfranco Ferré gowns for $200 (was $2,000), Just Cavalli jeans for $75 (was $250), Malo cashmere sweaters for $70–$90 (was $790–$900) and C’N’C Costume National denim jackets for $165 (was $550).
When: April 19-25, 2010. Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm.
Where: 17 Battery Place South (b/n Washington and West St) 5th floor (212-413-4421, itsamplesale.com)

Who: Blumarine
What: Up to 80% off feminine frocks! Lace minidresses was $1100, now $200, multicolored leopard gowns now $395 (was $2,100) and bright satin lingerie was $1400 now $290
When: Now through April 29, 2010. Daily 10am-6pm
Where: 37 W 57th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, ninth floor (212-920-1211, blumarine.com)

Who: Hayden-Harnett's Cheap Thrills pop-up
What: 20-80 percent offpieces from such indie designers as Yegang Yoo, Sarah Yu and Hayden-Harnett. Eskell checkered cotton rompers are trimmed from $200 to $100, and flowing Hayden-Harnett silk dresses are $82 (were $325).
Where: Manhattan, 253 Elizabeth St between Houston and Prince Sts (212-334-2247) Mon–Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–6pm
Brooklyn, 211 Franklin St at Freeman St (718-349-2247). Tue–Sat noon–7pm, Sun noon–6pm.
When: April 1–26, 2010. Hours as listed above

Who: Zachary's Smile Attic Sale
What: Vintage merch for great prices. Dresses (now $5-30), tops and skirts (now $10), coats (now $10), boots (now $20), and accessories (now $2).
When: Sale extended through Friday, April 30
Where: Zachary's Smile Attic Sale, 317 Lafayette Street (enter at 303 Mulberry Street); 212-965-8248.

Gen Art Shop NYC 2009

Last week I attended my second Gen Art Shop NYC. This year's event felt more like a trade show compared to last year.
The models were breaking down right as I got there, so I was only able to snap a shot of the menswear. I was really bummed because I saw some pretty amazing evening wear gowns and avant garde pieces.

I was really into the accessories at this year's Shop NYC. Sugar Rock Catwalk favorite, Hayden-Harnett was there with their amazing collection of handbags and leather goods.
Will you look at those studs and geometric designs? Love! I anxiously await the day when I have enough money saved up to get a second Hayden-Harnett bag.

New for me, but something that's been on Erin's radar for while, Gemma Redux was one of my favorite finds of the night. This line by Rachel Dooley embodies everything I look for in jewelry - bold, unique, colorful, and feminine without being dainty. Her pieces achieve the perfect balance of sophistication and edge, using beautiful natural stones and mixed metal chains.
My friend Katherine and I tried on (and played with) the Omne, which is one of Gemma Redux's most versatile pieces. It also happens to be one of the most affordable pieces as well, ranging from $98 to $158. There's a magnetic piece inside the web of chains, so you can wear the piece in different ways and various lengths. If you think about it and do the math, the Omne is kind of a deal.


My other favorite accessory find of the night was B-side by Ken and Dana Design. I literally stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the display of rings. I'm totally obsessed with chunky jewelry and knuckle rings, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw these!
They also had some great earrings and necklaces. My friend Katherine bought the necklace on the left. If you're looking for a geometric statement piece, B-side is definitely worth checking out.

My favorite apparel line at Gen Art was Sally Tseng. The collection was young, modern and sleek. My favorite pieces from Sally's line were her menswear inspired shirts and jackets - really nice cuts and tailoring.
This is Sally, wearing her own pieces including the amazing Ellington Tailcoat. The tail in the back is removable; 2 in 1!

Isn't she so cute?! She's a young designer, but her line has already been out for five years and some of her pieces have been worn by celebs like Charlize Theron. Quite impressive!
Here are a few of the pieces that I liked. I ended up buying a peach-nude version of the silk buttondown on the left and the two-toned oxford shirt below. I felt so guilty for wanting both, but my friend Katherine agreed they were both good finds, fun and versatile.

Overall, Gen Art Shop NYC was a great event, and I'm really glad I went because I'm not sure I would have found some of these other designers otherwise.