Sample Sale Report: The WANT Agency

I stopped by the WANT Agency sample sale today to just the occasional shopper and plenty of well priced merch, especially in the backroom that might go unnoticed at first glance. By that what do I mean? I snagged an ACNE dress for just $50 and ACNE boots for $50! Sure not everything at the sale is this cheap and the dress is a couple years old, but at that price who is complaining?
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In the main room of the sale I saw tote bags from Want Les Essentiels de La Vie for $195, $245 for a leather zip portfolio, Just $50 for a plethora of men’s shoes, primarily by Swims.

These boat shoe style Swims were $60 a pop. In addition, there were a couple pairs of $50 spectator shoes and quite a few pairs of lace up boots. Some cable knit sweaters on a rack were around $150 by Maison Kitsune.

For menswear $50 plaid shirts, a $50 nubby sweater and $20 plain and graphic tees were available from Maison Kitsune.

I spotted $25 long sleeve striped shirts, $150 skirts and a $200 romper for women.

Outerwear was $500, a fox embroidered cardigan was $200, textured blouse $100, $125 for the striped button up shirt.

Another $100 shirt, $500 coat, $250 sweater.

The backroom which I didn't even notice at first because you have to walk down a hallway yielded all sorts of goodies with prices topping out at $100 for leather, $50 for dresses and outerwear, $50 for leather boots, $40 for sneakers, $25 for jeans! Crazy! There are rack upon rack of mostly jeans and the ladies section winds around in a even further hidden back room where I saw a few oversized trenches, interesting body suits, tops and dresses amongst a larger selection of ACNE and Nudie jeans. For shoes the sizes ranged but I saw plenty of 36 or 37 for most part. There were these beautiful nude stacked heel booties, curved heart pumps,lace up booties, sandals and assortment of other shoes.

Overall a sale worth dropping by. Staffers are super friendly but you need to make sure that you have cash or else you'll be dashing out to the Duane Reade a couple blocks away.

Who: The WANT Agency Sample Sale
What: Shop brands like WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie, Maison Kitsune, Nudie Jeans Co, Swims, Arc'Teryx Veilance and old stock from Acne.
When: December 4-5, 2013. Wed-Thurs 11am-8pm

Sample Sales NYC: May 21-27, 2012

Who: Aloha Rag Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off Rick Owens, ALC, Balmain, Thomas Wylde, Guiseppe Zanotti, Carven, The Row, Margiela and Adam Kimmel
When: Now through May 25, 2012. 12pm-6pm
Where: 545 Greenwich St - Suite 2A (b/n Charlton & Vandam)

Who: Joseph Abboud Sample Sale
What: Discounts on menswear
When: May 21-24, 2012. Mon-Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: LaTique Sample Sale
What: Leather & vinyl totes, hobos, satchels and wallets.  CASH ONLY
When: May 22-23, 2012. 10am-3pm
Where: 10 W 33rd St - Suite 210 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Cynthia Steffe Sample Sale
What:  This is one of Erin's personal favorite sales but not for the faint of heart.  Be prepared dig through the racks and share mirrors with strangers.
When: May 22-23, 2012. Tues-Wed 9am-5pm
Where: 323 West 39th St, Street Level

Who: Rogan & Loomstate Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off.  Sweaters are $15-$30, dresses $20-$40, jackets $30-$50 and tees start at $10.
When: May 22-24, 2012. Tues-Wed 12pm-8pm, Thurs 12pm-6pm
Where: 330 Bowery (at Bond and Bowery)

Who: Lela Rose Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear and accessories
When: May 23-24, 2012. Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 9am-6pm
Where: 224 W 30th St - 14th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Tracy Reese and Plenty by Tracy Reese Sample Sale
What: Discounts on stock and spring merch.  Samples are priced between $35-$50.
When: May 23-25, 2012. Wed- Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 264 W 40th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: WANT Agency Sample Sale
What: Discounts on labels including Maison Kitsune, Nudie Jeans, WANT Les Essentiels De La Vie, Arc'Teryx Veilance and Swims. CASH ONLY
When: May 24-25, 2012. Thurs-Fri 11am-8pm
Where: 127 Grand Street (b/n Broadway and Canal).

Who: Helmut Lang Women's Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off Retail
When: May 31-June 3, 2012. Thurs-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)

Who: Sachin + Babi Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off select styles and one of a kind samples
When: May 22-27, 2012. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (near 28th St). 646-725-5400

Who: AvaMaria Spring Sample Sale
What: Up to 95% off womenswear.  All items are $50 and include Christian Louboutin Brown Lattice Leather Slingbacks, Marc by Marc Jacobs Violet Patent Leather Peep Toe Sandals with Titanium Heel, Paul & Joe Sister Blush Polka Dot Strapless Silk Dress, Stella Forest Leather Jacket and more.
When: May 27-28, 2012. Sun 12pm-6pm, Mon 11am-7pm
Where: 107 Crosby St (b/n Houston and Prince)

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: WANT Agency Sample Sale
What: Acne, Nudie Jeans Co., and Filippa K. at deep discounts. NO CREDIT CARDS
Where: 267 Elizabeth St. (b/n Houston and Prince)
When: October 27-28, 2009, Tues-Wed 11am-8pm

Who: Carlos Falchi
What: Up to 70% off. Cash & credit cards accepted
Where: 260 W 39th Street, 7th floor
When: October 28-29, 2009, Wed-Thurs 10am-7pm

Who: Max Mara, Sportmax, Max & Co.
What: Up to 85% off handbags, coats, and dresses
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave (b/n 15th & 16th St)
When: October 28-November 1, 2009, Wed-Sun 10:30am-7pm

Who: Clothingline Sale
What: Discounts on Chilewich, Jane Marvel, Free People and Design History etc.
Where: 261 W 36th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
When: October 27-29, 2009, Tues & Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-6pm