Sample Sales NYC: September 23-30, 2013

Who: Botkier
What: Up to 75% off leather handbags from current and past seasons, as well as classic styles and exclusives.
When: Sept 25-28, 2013. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm.
Where: 225 5th Ave (b/n 26th and 27th St) 212-725-5400

Who: Hudson Jeans
What: Up to 70% off men's and women's denim.
When: Sept 25-29, 2013. Wed—Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th and 29th St) 212-725-5400

Who: Beretta Sample Sale
What: Hunting apparel and accessories for men and women at up to 70% off retail prices. Credit cards only. All sales final. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: September 24-26, 2013. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (near 8th Ave). 718-747-1656

Who: David Glazer Sample Sale
What: Sartoria Partenopea handmade suits from $1300, jackets from $850, and shirts. Valentini trousers from $125. Roda silk and cashmere printed scarves, shirts and accessories from $75. Tintoria Mattei stone washed shirts $100. Nicky Milano ties and pocket squares.
When: September 5-27, 2013. Daily 11am-5pm, By appointment
Where: 230 Fifth Avenue (at 27 Street) Suite 1209, 212-582-0042

Who: Sferra Sample Sale
What: Sheet sets, duvet cover sets, bed linens, cotton towels, robes, blankets, throws, decorative pillows, baby blankets, table linens, and more at up to 70% off.
When: September 25-29, 2013. Wed-Sat 10am-7pm Sun 10am-5pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue (b/n 15-16 St)

Who: The Limited Sample Sale
What: Shop womens clothing, handbags & shoes. Tops, bottoms $5. Jackets, blazers, shoes and handbags $10. Sizes Small, Medium, 0, 2, and 8. Plus sizes from 12-26 from their Eloquii line. Picture ID required to enter. Checks and cash only. No credit cards. No children under 12.
When: September 25, 2013. Wed 8am-7pm
Where: 400 Lafayette Street. (at East 4th Street) 3rd Floor

Who: Loro Piana Sample Sale
When: Men's & women's clohting and accesories. Cashmere knitwear, ready-to-wear, outerwear and accessories. Cashmere and wool fabrics by the bolt, also available. Credit cards only. All sales final. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: September 29-October 3, 2013. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (near 8th Ave). 718-747-1656

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Showroom Seven New York
What: Designers such as Issa, Charlotte Ronson, Pier Antonio Gaspari, Monica Chiang and Liebeskind at deep discounts
When: September 3-October 4, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Sat 11am-6pm, Closed Sundays.
Where: 263 11th Ave - 3rd Floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

NYC Sample Sales: May13-19, 2013

Who: Comme des Garcons Archive Sale
What: Up to 70% off items from all the Comme des Garcons lines.
When:  Ends May 13, 2013. Mon 10am-7pm
Where: 127 W 30th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Christian Louboutin Sample Sale
What:  Discounts on the infamous red soled shoes.  The sale is by invite only and one of the hardest to crash.  Here's a recap of the last sale.
When: May 13-17, 2013. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 306 W 38th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Multi-label Childrenswear Sample Sale
What: Discounts on childrenswear from 100+vendors with sizes from infant to 14
When: May 13-17, 2013.  Mon-Fri10am-5pm
Where: 34 W 33rd St - 3rd, 9th and 12th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave).
What: Up to 70% off women's RTW

Who: Buccellati Sample Sale
What: Womens jewelry, watches and silver including giftware, holloware, tableware, flatware and one-of-a-kind pieces. Credit cards only. No strollers allowed.
When: May 14-16, 2013. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

It's No Secret, Victoria

image courtesy of Bendon Lingerie

Is it just me or does it feel like there aren't that many options for affordable but pretty intimate apparel? I often admire Natori & Agent Provocateur, but usually most pieces are out of the stratosphere of making everyday purchases.

Sure there is Victoria Secret, but the quality isn't great. One time I had a coupon for a free pair of underwear and I washed them once and they started falling apart, before I even wore them a single time! I thought no wonder they were free, and the promotion had the opposite effect, instead of attracting customers it made me want to avoid buying from them!

Move over Victoria Secret, on November 3rd, 2008 The Limited will be bringing the Bend On. Actually Bendon Lingerie, a 60 year old New Zealand based lingerie company, in a joint partnership with The Limited, will launch Intimates by Bendon for The Limited.

While you may not have heard of Bendon Lingerie, I'm sure that you have heard of the 2 famous lincenses, Elle Macpherson Intimates and Stella McCartney Intimates. Intimates by Bendon for The Limited will retail between $35-38 for bras, and $14-16 for underwear, much cheaper than either of the licenses but hopefully the same quality and equally pretty!