Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Alexander McQueen
What: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN <3!!! 80% off Spring 09 & previous season men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and other accessories
Where: Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th St.
When: August 4-5, 2009. Tues-Wed 9am to 6pm

Who: LemLem
What: Model Liya Kebede's line of Ethiopian handwoven children’s and women’s clothing.
Where: 548 W 28th Street Suite 538.
When: August 3, 2009. 11am to 8pm.

Who: Mara Hoffman
What: Up to 80% off spring ready-to-wear and swimwear. Prices starting at $15.
Where: 120 W 28th Street, 4th floor.
When: August 6-8, 2009. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm Sat 11am-6pm

Who: Misorena Sample Sale
What: Men’s and women’s T-shirts, knits, skirts, sweaters, shoes for $29.99 or less. Includes brands like Miss Sixty, Energie, and Staerk
Where:260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (212-725-5400)
When: August 3-9, 2009. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat-Sun 11am-7pm

Who: Stuart & Wright sample sale
What: 30-75% Off men’s and women’s apparel from designers like Isabel Marant, Acne, Steven Alan, Vena Cava, and more
Where: 85 Lafayette Ave. near S. Elliott Place(718-797-0011)
When: August 6-9, 2009. Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm

Who: Sons & Daughters Closing Sale
What: Specialty store for fair-trade and organic merchandise is closing doors. All clothing and shoes are 50% off, and toys and books are 30% off.
When: Now through August 23, 2009. Mon-Tues noon–7pm, Wed–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am-7pm. 212-253-7797
Where: 35 Ave A (between 2nd and 3rd Sts)

Who: Rothman's Warehouse Sale
What: Warehouse sale on menswear. Converse by John Varvatos fitted polos are $49 (was $75), Theory charcoal-gray stretch suits are $499 (was $895), and Masons of Italy cotton khaki pants are $59 (was $145).
Where: 200 Park Ave South (at 17th St). 212-777-7400
When: August 3-4, 2009. Mon-Tues 10am–7pm

UPDATED: More Sample Sales

Who: The Row
What: MK & Ashley Olsen's take on tees and more
When: Dec 11, 2008. 3pm-9pm
Where: 132 Crosby St, 7th Floor
Who: AKA
What: Up to 80% Off Retail, Everything $20-100
When: Dec 11-13, 2008. Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm

Who: Rachel Comey
What: Fall 2008 Collection at up to 60% Off, Prices from $60-300
Where:335 W.35th St., nr. Ninth Ave., third fl.;
When: Dec 11-13, 2008. Thurs 5pm-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Who: Rag & Bone
What: Current Season of Denim and More 50-70% Off
Where: 425 West 13th St., 6th floor.
When: Dec 10-12, 2008. 1pm-8pm

Who: Sue London & Jussara Lee
What: Skirts, suits, sweaters from Jussara Lee and shoes from Sue London are 30% Off
When: Dec 10-14, 2008
Where: 11 Little W. 12th St., nr. Ninth Ave. (212-242-4128); Wed.–Sun. (2–8).

Who: Eugenia Kim
What: Hats, belts and headbands for Men & Women 50-70% Off
Where: 347 West 36th Street, Suite 502, between 8th and 9th Avenues, 212.674.1345.
When: Dec 9-12, 2008. 10am-7pm

Who: Lutz & Patmos
What: Increasing discount as the days go by off luxe cashmere and knits. 60% off the first day, 70% off the second day, then 80% off the third day.
Where: 425 West 13th Street, Ste 406, 212.463.9110.
When: Wednesday, December 10th - Friday, December 12th: 11am - 7pm.

Who: Staerk
What: 80% Off Dark Romantic, Modern Clothes & Leather
Where: 182 Mulberry Street (between Broome and Kenmare)
When: Dec 12-13, 2008. Fri 2-8pm & Sat 12-6pm

New Yorkers! Don't forget there are countless more sales this week!
Mackage, Soia & Kyo, Candela, Tracy Reese,Charlotte Ronson, Alexander Wang, Vivienne Westwood, Alice + Olivia, VPL, and so many others!