A Few More Sample Sales

Who: Foley & Corrina
What: Private bag sale where bags are 50 to 75% off. Appointment Only, Call 212-529-2338
Where: 114 Stanton St between Essex and Ludlow St
When: While Supplies last.Daily noon—8pm.

Who: VPL by Victoria Bartlett
What: The spring collection by is 50-75% off, including swimwear, beachwear, lingerie, and knits.
Where: 39 W 38th St, nr 6th Ave. 6th Floor.
When: May 27-29, 2009. 11am-6pm. 646-912-6142.

Who: Nolita and Rare Sample Sale
What: Tops are $10, shirts are $15, skirts are $15, and pants are $20. Merch for men, women, and children.
Where:39 W 19th St, nr 6th Ave, Suite 610
When: May 27-30, 2009. 10am-7pm

Who: Emanuel Ungaro
What: 70-80% off retail for men’s, women’s, bridal and accessories from 2008 and 2009 collections.
Where:The Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th Street; 212.249.4090
When: Wednesday, May 27, 12pm to 7pm; Thursday, May 28th and Friday, May 29 from 9am to 7pm

Sale Report: Save Fashion Pop Up

As Lani previously wrote, The Save Fashion pop up shop is worth a visit. Here's a more detailed report of what I saw. The Save Fashion prices are the same as the designer's private sample sales and include lots of merch that if you frequent those sales you have likely seen before. It was still fun though because you get a look at multiple designers lines at one time! I would never normally have made it to all these sales! And if you have any shopping regrets that you failed to pick up, now is your second shot!

Most of the goods were in the definite affordable range, under 200.

3 Racks of Filippa K merch that was priced mostly in the $150 area.

2 Racks of VPL by Victoria Bartlett looked like the same merch as the previous sample sale and with color block cami tops in the $70-80 range.

Charlotte Ronson also had alot of merch leftover from their sample sale at $50 Denim Skirts, $30-50 for Tops and $45-80 for dresses

1 Rack of Catherine Holstein was around $110 for a Dress, $85 for a jacquard Skirt. This stuff was also sample sale leftovers, I was suprised they haven't reduced the prices as when I stopped by the sample sale it didn't really look like they had sold very much of. In fact the stock represented here is pretty similar to the amount of merch that was at the sample sal

1 Rack of Elise Øverland was still pretty pricey with a $900 leather jacket! Other pieces were pretty high to at $180-450 for other apparel.

One thing I was a bit confused by was I thought this event was supposed to mostly showcase emerging design talent, so I was confused by the representation of Madewell (J.Crew's Denim) and of Earnest Sewn.

Lots of sweet Melissa jellies ranged mostly in the 40 something to 50 something dollar range although there was one style of strappy shoes for 35! The pair of jelly loafers I saw were $57...I was heavily considering them as an alternative to rainboots!

Best deal? Probabaly the grungy tee stylings of R?ck Ow?n? They wouldn't spell out his name, but Rick Owens Lab merch was $19 for a short tank top to 28 for a longer version. Sweatshirts for $33. All in Black, White, Dove Grey, Blue Grey, Olive or Brick. They were bringing them in continuously as girl's were snatching up the goods in multiples.

Sorry boys, no merchandise for men that I could see...
But the Save Fashion Pop Up shop will last til the end of the month and be rotating designers every Friday!!!

VPL Sample Sale

VPL was founded in 2003 upon the desire to develop a new arena in the designer market to draw a new bridge between underwear and sportswear. VPL stands for Visible Panty Line.

What: 50-75% off retail on the cult brand.
Why: We want to see your panty lines.
When: 10/16-10/18, Thurs-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 39 W. 38th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 6th flr
*sale info via Daily Candy

*My take: it's a very small sample sale with only about 3 racks (1 rack has stock to choose sizes) and 2 boxes of merch. The cheapest thing is underwear for $15, Some tops at $49 - 85. Her signature cami's were about $70. Jackets, Sweaters and other were in the $200's. I did not see any leggings. Some cute stuff... but seems like most things are in the 50% off arena