Sample Sales NYC: June 25-July 1, 2012

Who: Richard Chai, Richard Chai-LOVE Sample Sale

What: Snag pieces from women's main collection, the women's contemporary collection Richard Chai-LOVE, and select pieces from men's. The sale will include a wide range of women's flirty dresses and blouses, and classic separates, with lots of color and bold prints, as well as select shirts and bottoms for men.

When: June 23-July 8, 2012. Mon-Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm

Where: 330 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003 (b/n 1st and 2nd ave)

Who: Ippolita Sample Sale

What: 65% off bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings. Credit Cards Only

When: June 24-26, 2012. Sun 9am—6pm, Mon—Tues 9am—7pm.

Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th and 9th Ave) 718-747-1656.

Who: BLUES by kyky Sample Sale

What: Discounts on handbags

When: June 26-27, 2012. 11am-5pm

Where: 265 W 37th St - 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Lilla P Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off womeswear.  Prices start at $10.  CASH ONLY

When: June 26-28, 2012. 8am-8pm. 

Where: 819 Washington St (b/n Gansevoort and Little West 12 St)

Who: Isaia Sample Sale

What: Up to 75% off Italian made suits, sport coats, shirts, ties, knits, trousers, accessories & more

When: June 26-29, 2012. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm

Location: 225 5th Ave

Who: Amanda Uprichard Sample Sale

What: 40%-60% off womesnwear

When: June 27-29, 2012. 11am-6pm

Where: 306 W 37th St - 2nd floor

Who: Colette Malouf Sample Sale

What: Up to 70% off accessories for hair and jewelry

When: June 27-28, 2012. 10am-8pm

Where: 549 Broadway - Unit 1216 (b/n Prince and Spring St)

Who: Yosi Samra Sample Sale

What: Discounts on footwear and accessories.  Bags are $60, flats $30, and flipflops $25.

When: June 27-29, 2012. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-3pm

Where: 333 Hudson St - Suite 204 (b/n Vandam and Charlton St)

Who: Rachel Zoe Sample Sale

What: Up to 60% off Fall 2011, Resort 2011 and Spring 2012 RTW and shoes.

When: June 27-30, 2012. Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm

Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Melissa Joy Manning Sample Sale

What: Up to 60% off jewelry

When: June 28, 2012. 9am-6pm

Where: 594 Broadway - Suite 612 (b/n Prince & Houston St)

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale

What: Up to 75% off shoes swim accessories for men and women

When: June 28-29, 2012. Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri 11am-6pm

Where: St. Patrick's Youth Center - 268 Mulberry St (b/n Prince & East Houston St)

Who: EVA NY End of June Sale

What: 35%-60% off select items

When: June 27th-July 1, 2012. 

Where: 335A Bowery (b/n 3rd & 4th St)

Who: United Bamboo Stock and Sample Sale

What:  Discounts on United Bamboo and other designers including Aki Goto, Alice Heart, and more.

When: June 28-July 1, 2012. Thurs-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Where: 217 Centre St - 6th Floor (b/n Grand and Howard St).

United Bamboo Fashion Cat Casting 2013

Ever think that your cat is so fashionable that the world should know?  NYC based label United Bamboo' cat calendars have been taking the world by storm since 2010.  And now they are casting for their 2013 calendar. 12 of the fanciest of felines out there will make it! Does your cat have the right meowww?

Photoshoot is scheduled for June 9th in NYC, day and time TBD.

Post your picture on the Facebook wall or tweet it to https://twitter.com/#!/UnitedBamboo with #catclub in order to enter.

Check out the video for a look at behind the scenes of last year's calendar.

Sample Sales This Week: December 5-11, 2011

Who: Showroom Seven and Erickson Beamon
What: Up to 60% off wholesale Issa London, Charlotte Ronson, Diane de Maria, Odd Molly, TwentyCluny, and Imitation of Christ, plus free drinks every night starting at 5pm
When: December 2-22, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Sun Closed
Where: 263 11th Ave, 3rd floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Who: J Rosen Showroom
What: 50-75% off swimsuits and coverups from Despi, Brette Sandler, Debbie Katz, and L Space; sandals from Cocobelle and Ipanema; and bags from Mar y Sol.
When: December 5-16, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Closed Weekends.
Where: 231 West 39th St, Suite 1101 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Pono Holiday Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off jewelry and accessories. The Sea Glass bracelet is $25 (was$95), the See Saw choker is $75 (was $250), and the Arctic Ice choker is $50 (was $165).
When: Dec 5-9, 2011. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 132 W 36th St - 8th floor  (b/n Broadway and 7th Ave). 212-216-0044

Who: Kas New York Sample Sale
What: Dresses, tunics, jackets, tops and skirts are $10-$80!
When: Dec 5-9, 2011. Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:30pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - Suite 1002 (near 8th Ave). 212-866-5999

Who: Beyond Vintage Holiday Sample Sale
What: 30-75% off on lace blouses, layering pieces, sweaters, silk skirts, silk and Holiday dresses from Spring and Early Fall collections. Full size run available
When: December 6-8, 2011. Tues-Thurs noon-7pm
Where: 275 West 39th St, 2nd Floor

Who: Gryson & Olivia Harris Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off  accessories.  The Gryson Maveric bag is $240 (was $795), the Olivia Harris Oversized Collar Stud Bad is $190 (was $625) and samples start at just $50.
When: Dec 6-8, 2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 180 Varick St (b/n King and Charlton) - suite 916. 212-462-6786

Who: Giuliana Teso Sample/Stock Sale
What: Discounts on luxury Italian fur coats, jackets and outerwear.
When: Dec 6-8, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 224 W 30th St - Suite 205 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: Lauren Merkin Sample Sale
What: Handbags, clutches and accessories up to 70% off! There's also bargain boxes with items starting at just $25.
When: Dec 6-10, 2011. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm
Where: 231 W 29th St - Suite 201 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-239-2459

Who: Current/Elliott, Joie & Equipment Sample Sale
What: 50%-75% off women's outerwear, sweaters, silk tops, tees and denim
When: Dec 6-10, 2011. Tues 9am-7pm, Wed-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St). 212-725-5400

UPDATED Sample Sales This Week: March 21-27, 2011

Who: 3.1 Philip Lim Sample Sale
What: Discounts on women's + men's RTW, kidswear, accessories and shoes. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross to provide relief for Japan!
When: Mar 24-25, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 260 W 39th St. 17th Floor (b/w 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Hermes Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off bags, scarves, ties and leather goods
When: March 23-27, 2011. W,F,S (9am-6pm), Th (9am-8pm), Su (1pm-5pm)
Where: 317 W 33rd Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Sirène Collection’s First Annual Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off designer swimwear and RTW.
When:Mar 25-26, 2011. Fri (12pm-7pm), Sat (12pm-5pm)
Where: 3 Femme Showroom - 250 W 39th St, Suite 507 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Felice Dee Eyewear Annual Sale
What: Frames from Alain Mikli, Lafot, Thierry Lasry and more up to 80% off. Frames will set you back $25-$800 (was $174-$1,595).
When: March 24-26, 2011. Thurs (11am-7pm), Fri (10am-6pm), Sat (11am-6pm).
Where: 69 E 71st St. (near Madison Ave). 212-717-7062

Who: Dannijo Sample Sale
What: Jewelry starting at just $10.
When: March 22, 2011. Tues 10am-7:30pmWhere: 423 West 14th Street, #3R (near Washington Street) 646-755-8909

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 90% off clothing for men and women, shoes, bags, and more with 100% of the proceeds going to tsunami relief.
When: March 22-23, 2011. Tues-Wed 11am-8pm
Where: 217 Centre St (b/n Grand and Howard St), 6th floor

Who: J. Press Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off on menswear
When: March 24-25, 2011. Thurs-Fri 11am-6pm
Where: 530 7th Ave (b/n 38th & 39th St) 29th Floor. 212-997-3600

Who: Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale
What; Discounts on ready-to-wear, intimates, shoes, bags and accessories
When: March 24-27, 2011. Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-1pmWhere: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St. (b/n 6th & 7th Ave) 4th Floor.

Who: David Yurman Family & Friends Sale
What: Specially priced men's and women's jewelry, timepieces and eyewear.
When: March 24-27, 2011. Thurs (3pm-8pm), Fri-Sat (10am-7pm), Sun (11am-5pm)
Where: The altman Building, 135 W 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: PPF Consignment’s "Philanthropic, Pretty and Fashionable" Sale
What: Following the success of last year's Haiti earthquake victims fundraiser, designer consignment boutique PPF Consignment is organizing a to benefit the victims of the recent Japan tsunami and earthquake disaster. Owner Alice Chan has rallied all her fashionista friends and contacts from her designer retail days to donate covetable designer items. They'll be priced between just $2 and $18 with all proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The shop will also be accepting donations anytime between 2pm and 7pm on or before Friday, April 1.
When: April 2-3, 2011. Sat-Sun noon-7pmWhere: 168 Ludlow St # A (nr Stanton) (212) 677-7973

Sample Sales this Week NYC: Jan 18-23, 2010

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 85% off retail
When: January 18-19, 2010, Mon & Tues 10am to 8pm
Where: 217 Centre Street, 6th Floor

Who: The Angel Sanchez Showroom
What: Angel Sanchez Couture eveningwear and bridal collections. Prices up to 85% off. Bryan Bradley Contemporary sportswear and Tuleh by Byran Bradley Day into evening dresses and separates. Prices up to 75% off.
When: January 17-19, 2010. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon & Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 148 West 37 Street. (b/n 6-7 Avenues) 7th Floor. 212.920.1211

Who: Oak NYC
What: Week 3 of the 3-week sale with 50% off this week! Clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women.
When: Final Week!
Where: OAK NYC, 28 Bond Street (at Lafayette Street) 212-677-1293
OAK Williamsburg, 208 North 8th Street (b/n Roebling St & Driggs Ave)718-782-0521
or Online.

Who: J.Crew, Madewell & Crewcuts
What: Clothing & footwear for Men, Women and children. Sample sizes only for men's & women's clothing. Limited stock of shoes: Womens shoes size 5-12, Men's shoes size 7-13. Madewell denim sizes 25-31.
When: January 19-23, 2010. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Where: Clothingline. 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor b/n 7th & 8th Ave

Who: Judith Ripka
What: 50-70% off Jewelry
When: January 21-23, 2010. Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Where: Carlton Hotel / Seville Room, 88 Madison Ave

Who: Cole Haan
What: Up to 75 off on women's and men's shoes and handbags . Women's Joana Air tall boot in chocolate stretch nappa now $199, orig. $498. Women's Phoebe large triple zip satchel in soft gold now $239, orig. $598. Men's Air Jarvis plain oxford shoe in coffee brown calf now $71, orig. $178.
When: January 23-27, 2010. Sat-Tues 9am-6:30pm, Wed 9am-6pm
Where:317 West 33rd - Soiffer Haskin (b/n 8th & 9th Aves)

Sample Sales This Week

Who:Issey Miyake
What: 80% Off Mens & Womens clothing from the designer’s runway collection as well as his Pleats Please, Issey Miyake Fete, Cauliflower, and HaaT collections
When: December 15-16,2008. Monday 8am - 8pm Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Where: 145 West 18 Street(b/n 6th & 7th Ave) Ground Floor. 212.226.1334 Ext 231

Who: Libertine
What: Everything at least 75% off - Blazers starting at $420 (originally $1690), T-Shirts $40 (originally $225), Cashmere Sweaters $300 (originally $1250)
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, (b/n Grand and Broome), 212.925.8445.
When: Dec 18-20, 11am-7pm

Who: Y-3
What: Samples & Stopck Up to 75% Off. Leather bags are $55 (originally $210), women's cotton pants are $65 (originally $260), men's sweaters are $55 (originally $185)
When: Dec 16-18, 2008 Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 610 Broadway, nr. Houston St., third fl.; Tues.–Thurs. (10–6).

Who: United Bamboo
What: Up to 85% Off. Bow-tie blouses ($110), tuxedo jackets ($200), and peacoats ($240)
When Dec 17-19, 2008. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where:217 Centre St., nr. Grand St., sixth fl. 212-925-3311

Who:Miguelina
What: Silk chiffon blouses and gorgeous floral-print dresses, normally $125 to $750, are marked down to $25 to $150.
When: Dec 18-19, 2008. 10am-6pm
Where: 20 W 36th St (nr. Fifth Ave), sixth floor 212-290-2996

Who: The News Showroom
What: 50-70% Off Cheap Monday, Clu, Millions of Smiles, and Sea
When: Dec 18-20, 2008, Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat 10am-5pm
Where: 495 Broadway(nr Broome St) fifth floor 212-925-9700

Who: James Perse
What: Up to 75% Off Mens & Womens classic cotton tees, cashmere sweaters, tops and more
When: Dec 18-20, 2008. Thurs 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sat 10am-8pm
Where: 145 W 18th St (nr Seventh Ave)

Who: Pink Tartan
What: Dresses, skirts, blouses, pants and coats will be 60% off
When: Dec 16-17, 2008. 8am-7pm
Where: 416 W. 13th St. (between 9th Ave. and Washington), Suite #303

Who: 80%20 & Page Sargisson
What: shoes & jewelry sample sale
When: Tuesday, December 16th, 12 noon- 8 pm
Where: 315 W. 39th St. #1405, between 8th and 9th Ave., NYC