I dropped by the Marimekko sale tonight at 260 SampleSale to see what I could rustle up. Being a long time fan of the Finnish design company's eye-catching graphic aesthetic, I super excited for their first ever sample sale. There was a short line when I got to the sale that moved rather quickly. Like all sales at this location, you're required to check your purse and your coat.
Once inside I headed straight for the shoes and bedding. Here you can shop for sneakers in vibrant prints for just $30 a pair. And so the crowds were pillaging the boxes as staffers struggled to pull out new stock from under the tables and get it organized. I spotted size 3 (5 for women) all the way up to a 9.5 Mens. Some of the sneakers were separated from the other half but if you looked around a little, you could find the match without too much difficulty.
As for sheets, the sheet sets were just $20, while duvet covers were $40. They pretty much blew out of the sale and at least every other person in line seemed to be holding sheets in some form or other. There were pretty much 3 main patterns at the sale. The Lumimarja in taupe was only available in King size. I spotted some Kevatesikko print pillowcases for King beds and shower curtains (for $30, but the same shower curtain can be found at Crate & Barrel for $13). Kaivo Percale Duvets were available but only in King size. I spotted some Kivet's but only for long Twin size. I overheard the staffer say that they anticipate more bedding to arrive on Thursday.
