NYC Sample Sales: July 28-August 3, 2014

Who: Yumi Kim
What: Up to 80% off on new markdowns and summer styles.
When: Now through July 31, 2014. 11am-7pm daily
Where: 40 Prince St (b/n Mulberry & Mott St)

Who: Hengst
What: Up to 80% off on Dresses, jump suits, tops, bottoms in beautiful pastels. Cotton, linen, silk, cashmere. Clean lines, easy pieces to wear. Prices from $20 to $100.
When: July 25-31, 2014. Fri-Thurs 12pm-8pm
Where: 70 East 1st Street (b/n 1st & 2nd Ave), 212.375.1549

Who: Katherine Hooker London
What: 40-50% off on Spring/Summer 2014 and Fall/Winter 2013 sample coats and jackets in a huge variety of fabrics and sizes. Cash, checks and major credit cards accepted.
When: July 29-30, 2014. Tues-Wed 10am-7pm
Where: Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue (b/n 50th & 51st St)

Who: Viyet
What: Select group of home accessories at over 50% off and available for pick up only in their NYC office. Designers include Jonathan Adler, Lillian August, Dopnghia, Blenko, Twos Company, Gunnar Nylund, Nils Thorsson.
When: July 28-August 29, 2014. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 684 Broadway (b/n West 3rd & 4th St), Suite 408

Who: Succarra Showroom
What: Discount on accessories. Rings are $10, earrings are $15, bracelets are $20, necklaces are $25, and handbags are $40.
When: July 29-31, 2014. Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm.
Where: 152 West 36th St (b/n Broadway and 7th Ave), Suite 502.

Who: Byron Lars Beauty Mark
What: Discounts on womenswear, jewelry by Morra Designs, and scarves by Shades of Gray.
When: July 29-31, 2014. Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm.
Where: 241 West 37 St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), Suite 401A.

Who: Auden, Jennifer Behr
What: Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings from Auden. Hair accessories and headbands from Jennifer Behr.
When: July 29-31, 2014. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm.
Where: 262 West 38th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), Suite 1405.

Who: Bottega Veneta
What: Deep discounts on ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes and bags.Prices will be very low. Sunglasses $25. Shoes $100. Handbags $250. Clothing $50. Credit cards only.
When: July 29-30, 2014. Wed 11am—7pm, Thurs 9am-6pm.
Where: 125 W 18th St (b/n 6th and 7th Aves), 4th floor.

Who: Sievering
What: 50-75% off on evening and bridal gowns, cocktail dresses and separates in chiffons, silks and satins by German designer Brigitte Schwenner. Cash and credit cards accepted.
When: July 30-31, 2014. Wed 12pm-6pm, Thurs 8:30am-12pm
Where: Fashion Group International, 8 West 40 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Avenues), 7th Floor, 914.358.5336

Who: Tess Giberson
What: Up to 80% off womenswear.
When: July 30-August 3, 2014. Wed-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 97 Crosby St (b/n Spring and Prince St), 212-226-1932

Who: Designer Collective Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off clothing and accessories from Lindsey Thornburg, Collina Strada, Suzannah Wainhouse, Obesity & Speed, Cold Picnic and Dusen Dusen.
When: July 30-August 3, 2014. Wed—Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.
Where: 114 Stanton St (b/n Essex and Ludlow St)

Who: Bridal Reflections
What: Discounts on wedding gowns from Ines Di Santo, Eve of Milady, Lazaro, and Jim Hjelm. Prices range from $350 to $895 (from $2,500-$7,000). The sale is by appointment and cash only.
When: Thursday, July 31, 2014.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave (b/n 28th and 29 St), 212-764-3040.

Who: OF A KIND
What: Snag goods from emerging designers from this online retailer. Spring/Summer inventory from Welcome Companions, Loup and Christine Alealay. Prices 50 to 75% off.
When: July 31, 2014. Thurs 1pm-9pm
Where: 139 Fulton Street, Suite 810

Who: Seize sur Vingt
What: Up to 60% off menswear. Jackets are $150 to 400 (from $2500), pants are $80 to $120 (from $240 to $450), polo shirts are $55 (from $130), suits are $200 to $800 (from $3500),
shirts are $60 to $90 (from $150 to $400), sweaters are $60 to $160 (from $180 to $380), shoes are $120 to $150 (from $340 to 580), and ties are $45 (from $140).
When: July 31-August 10, 2014. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 78 Greene St (b/n Broome and Spring St), 212-625-1620

Who: Jennifer Ouellete
What: Top milliner Jennifer Ouellette's hats for mens and womens. Also womens headbands, ponys and small accessories. Prices 50% off.
When: August 1, 2014, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 1181 Broadway (b/n 27th & 28th Streets), 5th Floor, 212.927.7451

Who: Pamela Love
What: Up to 75% off on modern and bold jewelry collection of earrings, rings, cuffs, necklaces. Sold at Opening Ceremony, Shopbop.
When: August 2, 2014. Saturday 12pm-6pm
Where: 143 West 29 Street (b/n 6th & 7th Avenues), 5th Floor

NYC Sample Sales: April 7-13, 2014

This week sample sales abound! My top pics are the Marissa Webb, Elizabeth & James, Zero + Maria Cornejo and the Nicholas Kirkwood sale. I'll keep you posted if I snag anything awesome! Let me know what you find and if any of the sales are worth going to. Happy shopping!

Who: Loro Piana
What: Discounts on women's and men's cashmere knits, outerwear, accessories, and clothing. Credit cards only.
When: April 6-10, 2014. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (nr 9th Ave)

Who: Alexia Crawford Sample Sale
What: Buy novel pieces designed for the private labels at stores such as Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Isetan in Japan, and David Jones in Sydney at 80% off retail price.
When: April 7-11, 2014, Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 8 West 36th Street, 7th Floor

Who: Rena Lange Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off suits, separates, knits and outerwear made of the finest fabrics and in the best spring colors
When: April 6-9, 2014. Sun-Wed 9am-5pm
Where: 430 West 14 Street, Suite 201(b/n 9th & 10th Avenues)

Who: Minnie Rose
What: Discounts on women's clothing and cashmere.
When: April 8-11, 2014. Tues-Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 264 West 40th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: White + Warren
What: Cashmere starting at $75, cotton sweaters starting at $40, t-shirts starting at $15.
When: April 8-10, 2014. Tues-Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 8am-2pm
Where: 80 West 40th St, 3rd Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Elizabeth and James Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off women's apparel, eyewear, and jewelry.
When: April 8-13, 2014. Tues-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th and 29th St)

Who: Elie Tahari Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off women and men's clothing and accessories.
When: April 8-12, 2014. Tues-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-6pm.
Where: 501 Fifth Ave, 2nd Floor (b/n 41st and 42nd St)

Who: United Nude
What: Up to 80% off past season shoes.
When: April 8-12, 2014. Tues-Sat 9am-7pm
Where: 146 West 29th St, Suite 9W (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Nicholas Kirkwood Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off women's shoes.
When: April 9-10, 2014. Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 8am-8pm.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, 4th floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Sferrra
What: Up to 70% off luxe bedding and linens.
When: April 9-13, 2014. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th Ave)

Who: Marissa Webb
What: Discounts on the Fall/Winter 2013 collection, including a range of stylish, effortless separates that are easy to mix and match, such as menswear-inspired shirting and outerwear, leather moto pants, feminine dresses, and silk blouses. Liya Leather Pants, Originally $1795, Now $450. Sabrina Dress, was $1398, Now $398, Alina Cut-Out Bootie, Originally $498, Now $198.
When: April 10-12, 2014. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat noon-6pm.
Where: 60-62 East 11th St, 6th floor (b/n Broadway and University Place)

Who: Tess Giberson
What: Up to 80% off women's clothing.
When: April 10-13, 2014. Thurs-Fri noon-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 97 Crosby St. Unit #1, (b/n Spring and Prince St)

Who: Zero + Maria Cornejo
What: Up to 80% off women's clothing from the 2013 collections. The sale will include RTW, shoes, accessories, and one-of-a-kind samples.
When: April 11-12, 2014. Fri-Sat 11am-6pm
Where: Triple A Loft, 359 Broadway, 4th Floor (b/n Leonard and Franklin St)

Who: Pixie Market
What: Serious discounts on women's clothing and accessories. Everything priced at $20, $40, or $60. Cash only.
When: April 11-13, 2014. Fri-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: 100 Stanton St (b/n Ludlow and Orchard St) 212-253-0953

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Tusk Semi-Annual Sample Sale
What: Save more than 50%-70% OFF select fine Italian leather bags & accessories for women, men and travel. Enjoy 15% OFF REGULARLY-PRICED merchandise in our retail store during the sale. And to sweeten the deal, receive a free canvas tote! Women’s Leather Wallets: $40 (was $98), Men’s Leather Billfolds: $30 (was $70), Travel Items: $25-50 (was $40-120), Women’s Leather Totes: $150 (was $350), Gift Items: $25-35 (was $65-75).
When: April 4-12, 2014 11am-7pm Daily, Closed Sunday April 6.
Where: 242 West 26th St, (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-242-8485

Sample Sales NYC: July 23-29, 2012

Who: Cosabella Sample Sale
Wat: Up to 60% off lingerie and loungewear (sample sizes) at the Cosabella Sample Sale. Prices ranging from $13 to $80.
When: July 22-24, 2012. Sun 11am-6pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: 220 Lafayette Street (b/n Spring and Kenmare St) 212-405-1190

Who: Jen Kao Sample Sale - CANCELLED due to building restrictions
What: 50% off wholesale on clothing and shoes for the modern woman. Knits $60-$200, Dresses $50-$350, Shoes $50-$150, Runway items $100-$350.
When: July 23-27, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.
Where: Cancelled

Who: Tess Giberson Sample Sale
What: Snag women's tops, jackets, dresses, skirts, knitwear and pants for up to 85% off.
When: July 23-28, 2012. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm
Where: 97 Crosby St (at Prince St)

Who: JF & Sons Final Sample Sale
What: JF & Sons have uncovered loads of old samples and pieces from prior collections. Not to be missed this will be their biggest sample sale to date! All women’s clothing starting at $100 and as low as $20.
When: July 23-28, 2012. Mon-Sat noon-8pm
Where 56 University Place (nr East 10th St)

Who: Helmut Lang / Theory
What: Women’s and Mens spring Summers Merchandise. Regulars and Irregulars
When: July 23-26, 2012. Mon 11am-8pm, Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th St, 2nd Fl (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Paige Novick Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off retail.
When: July 24-26, 2012. Tues 10am-7pm. Wed-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 20 West 22nd St (nr 5th Ave) Suite 1602.

Who: Osklen Men's and Women's Sample Sale
What: Snag men's and women's clothing and accessories discounted up to 70% off. Men's jeans was $277, now $110. Women's dress was $597, now $179. Women's sandal was $349, now $104.
When: July 25-August 1, 2012. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: Osklen, 97 Wooster St (b/n Prince & Spring St) 212-219-8250

Who: Kimberly Ovitz Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off retail on Resort and Spring 2012 merchandise. Jackets $165, dresses $129, Sweaters $109, Bottoms $99, T-Shirts $45. Additional specialty pieces - prices as marked.
When: July 25-29, 203. Wed-Sat 10:30am-7pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 95 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Sample Sale Report: Tess Giberson

In case you don’t know who Tess Giberson is, I highly recommend that you check her collection out. The RISD design grad launched her signature line in 2001 but took a break in 2005 to become TSE’s head designer before re-launching her label last Spring. She actually won the Ecco Domani 2002 and was a critics darling.

I checked out the Tess Giberson Sample sale on my way home tonight. The first thing you will notice is that the surroundings are really nice considering it is a sample sale. You might almost forget in the spacious brightly lit room that seems to be super clean and well organized.

Staffers are patient, knowledgeable and working hard to lend a hand to shoppers or otherwise keep clothes looking their best. In the same token, you have breathing room and don’t feel like you are being watched/hovered over either. There is a large mirror to review purchases and a fitting area in the back.

As this is a true sample sale, everything is a sample size (4-6, with some bottoms in size 2). Almost everything is current Fall’10 season with the exception of 2 racks on the very end that are archival and date back the designer’s early days in the beginning of the 2000s. I am walking around and feeling the fabric and everything feels buttery soft and amazing against the skin.

Some of my favorite pieces from the sale were the sheer/sweater combinations. These are both priced at 50% off at $125 each.

Other pieces to note are the sheer knits that range in price from $50 for a wispy grey loose knit sweater to $70 and up to $125. The pointelle knit leggings are and incredibly soft silk/wool blend and priced at $80 a pair.

I also was was drawn to the statement making laser cut blazers that are marked down to $450. The asymmetrical zip charcoal jacket is now $295, down from $650.There is a small section for sweaters and scarves and the prices ranged from $50-125 for scarves and hats.

If you are looking for some bargains, you will find them in the archive racks. I spotted a lace/canvas peacoat for just $35. Also noticed some checked paints and skirts for $35. Side zip pants with contrast panels for $95. A super couple super cute satin flouncy skirts for $50.

If you are a size 2-6 and in the market for some very modern and intellectual pieces, I suggest you hurry over tomorrow. The staffers told me that as it was the 3rd day of the sale a lot of the merch has already been sold but the sale is running through Sunday.

Who: Tess Giberson
What: Up to 70%off the designer’s cashmere coats, leggings, dresses, and accessories.
When: November 10-14, 2010. Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
Where: 97 Crosby St (b/n Prince & Spring St)

More Sample Sales This Week!

If all these sales weren't enough, there are even more sales to satiate your appetite. Let us know what sales you hit up and your sale highs and lows! xo

Who: Heutchy and Nomia Sample Sale
What: Scoop up merch starting at 50% off from both shoe collections at this Friends & Family sale.
When: November 10, 2010. Wed 5pm-8pm
Where: Aikaz Showroom, 545 8th Avenue, Suite #845, (b/n 37th and 38th St) 347-944-8503.

Who: Honey in the Rough Sample Sale
What: Get Fall and Spring merch at 50-70% off on designers like Surface to Air, Tsumori Chisato, Emma Cook, C.neeon, Thread Social, Alexandrea Herchcovitch, Mociun, United Bamboo, and Peter Jensen.
When: November 12-21, 2010. Fri-Sun noon-8pm
Where: 129 Rivington St (b/n Norfolk and Essex St) 212-228-6415.

Who: Julie Haus
What: 40-85% off on current-season samples and production merchandise from the main line and J/J by Julie Haus
When: November 10-12, 2010. Wed-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 39 West 38th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 6th floor. 212-239-4100

Who: Kathryn Amberleigh Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on stacked-heel boots and colorful suede pumps at Kathryn Amberliegh’s first-ever sample sale. Cash only.
When: November 8,10,12, 2010. Mon, Wed, Fri 3pm-8pm
Where: 195 Chrystie St (b/n Stanton & Rivington St) Suite 809G.

Who: Tess Giberson
What: Up to 70%off the designer’s cashmere coats, leggings, dresses, and accessories.
When: November 10-14, 2010. Wed-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
Where: 97 Crosby St (b/n Prince & Spring St)

Who: Archetype Showroom
What: Deep discounts on Iro knits, LnA goodies, Won Hundred shoes, and more clothing and accessories.
When: November 12-13, 2010. Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-6pm.
Where: 676 Broadway (b/n Bond & Great Jones St) 2nd floor