NYC Sample Sales: October 22-28, 2012

Who: Shelly & Renee Multi-Designer Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear from Sonia Rykiel, Krizia (at up to 80% off), snag merchandise from Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Rochas, Gunex and Cavalli Class. No children/strollers permitted.
When: Oct 21-23, 2012. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 37 West 57th Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 9th floor, 212-920-1211

Who: Montblanc Sample Sale
What: Discounts on writing instruments/accessories.  Sale is invite only and not sure how lax the door policy is.  Purchases are limited to a maximum of 5 items.
When: Oct 22-23, 2012. Mon 9am-5:30pm, Tues 9am-5pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: YSL Sample Sale
What: Discounts on the French fashion lux label.
When: Oct 23-25, 2012. Tues-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-3pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave).

Who: Club Monaco Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on menswear/womenswear/accessories
When: Oct 23-25, 2012. 11am-8pm
Where: 261 W 36th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)
 
Who: Beyond Vintage Sample Sale
What: 50%-80% off retail
When: Oct 23-26, 2012. 10am-6pm
Where: 275 W 39th St - 2nd floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

More Sample Sales in NYC

Who: All Saints Warehouse Sale
What: At least 70% off on all styles
When: May 3-8, 2012. Thurs-Tues 11am-8pm
Where: 76 Wooster St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Raoul Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off on flirty skirts, tailored pants, shorts, and printed blouses from the latest Fall, spring, and cruise collections
When: May 1-4, 2012. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 601 West 26th St, Suite 1745 (b/n 11th & 12th Ave)

Who: John Robshaw Textiles
What: Patterned bedding and duvets, pillows, printed scarves and robes, and Moroccan poufs.
When: May 2-4, 2012. Wed-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-3pm
Where: 245 West 29th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Manolo Blahnik
What: The biannual sale usually offers shoes priced between $96 to $500.
When: May 3-4, 2012. Thurs 12pm-4pm, Fri 9am-2pm.
Where: The Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th St (at 6th Ave)

Who: Paul Smith Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off men's suiting, sportswear, shoes and all accessories. Sale also features women's collections, books and gifts.
When: May 3-5, 2012. Thurs-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm.
Where: 468 West Broadway (b/n Prince and Houston St)

Sample Sale Report: Paul Smith

Last night I had the chance to stop by the Paul Smith sample sale down in SoHo. I got there around 6:15pm with no lineup outside. The space is fairly large with three levels of merch (lower level for womenswear/kids, main for menswear and upper men's shoes). Like most sample sales, no change rooms are available but there were also no mirrors! If you have an iPhone 4 this is where the reversible camera definitely comes in handy!

While there is womenswear and kidswear, the emphasis is definitely on menswear. The sale actually has quite a bit of merch so it takes some time filter through everything. While the sale is fairly neat, things aren't organized the best so prepared to dig around for sizing.

In terms of pricing, suits are $350, sportscoats $200, casual jackets $100, shirts $60, knits $70, jeans/sweatshirts $50, Ts/ties $20 and scarves $30.

There were a couple tables of shirts in addition to several racks housing paisley, striped and solid colored button downs. In terms of sizing, there was a fairly good mix of sizes from S through XL. About 1/2 of the shirts on the racks were French cuffed shirts which ain't really my thing but if you like sporting cuff links it might be worth checking out.

In terms of the sportscoats, there were were a few racks which included tweeds and plaids. There was a great green and blue plaid blazer that had a good range of sizing. In terms of suiting, there were a few racks (mostly black and navy) but sizing is fairly limited. While there were a few 38-42s, the bulk of the suits were size 44.

The upper level of the sale was filled with shoes. Shoes on tables, beneath tables, and all around the perimeter of the walls. Sneakers are going for $60 while dress shoes are going for $120. Sizing is fairly random and nothing is organized by size just like the clothing - so again, be prepared to dig. There was a great pair of leather dress shoes with purple laces but I didn't have time to look around for my size.

Knitwear included v-necks, cardigans and heavy/fine gauge knits with bold colors - true to form for Paul Smith. T's were a bargain for $20 although sizing is fairly limited with the majority of items being M.

If you're a fan of Paul Smith and have some time to sort through things to find your size then this sale might be worth hitting up.

Who: Paul Smith Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off men's and women's clothing, shoes, accessories and books.
When: April 28-30, 2011. Thurs - Sun (11am-7pm).
Where: 382 W Broadway (near Spring St)

Sample Sales This Week: April 25-May 1, 2011

Who: Fred Perry Sample Sale
What: 50% off men's and women's clothing including Fred Perry by Raf Simons and the Fred Perry Stussy Delux collaboration.
When: April 25-30, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm
Where: Avalon Group Showroom. 547 W 27th St.- 3rd floor (b/n 10th & 11th Ave). 212-736-3030

Who: Assembly New York Basement Sale
What: Up to 80% off men's and women's clothing. The A Detacher silk puffer is $155 (was $778), Arielle de Pinto crocheted chain necklaces are $89 (were $448) and Robert Gellar paperbag shorts are $89 (was $445).
When: Now through April 27, 2011. 12pm-9pm.
Where: 170 Ludlow St (near Houston). 212-253-5393

Who: Vivienne Tam Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off Spring merchandise. The silk flutter print chiffon tunic is $120 (was $375), the rainbow butterfly racerback tunic is $95 (was $295) and the crochet tank is $150 (was $285).
When: April 27-28, 2011. Wed (9am-8pm), Thurs (10am-7pm), Fri (10am-6pm).
Where: 260 W 39th St. - 11th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: Paul Smith Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off men's and women's clothing, shoes, accessories and books.
When: April 28-30, 2011. Thurs - Sun (11am-7pm).
Where: 382 W Broadway (near Spring St)

Who: Aeffe USA Sample Sale
What: The Moschino high neck silk sable dress is $650 (was $1,595), the Cacharel cotton poplin pleated dress is $195 (was $470) and the Jean Paul Gaultier basket weave tuxedo jacket is $831 (was $1,995).

When: April 27-29, 2011. Wed-Fri (10am-6pm), Sat (11am-5pm).

Where: 30 W 56th St (near 5th Ave). 212-632-9300

Who: Zero + Maria Cornejo and Repetto sample sale
What: Up to 80% off on shoes & womenswear. Grass-print Mara skirt $75 (was $389), silk-charmeuse Nella dress $150 (was $499), twill Simple Jenga pant $75 (was $467). More than 10 years worth of archive samples start at $50.
When: April 28, 2011. Thurs 11am-5pm
Where: 84 Wooster St, 6th Floor (nr Spring S) 212-925-3849

Who: Sang A
When: Up to 75% off designer handbags
When: April 29-30, 2011. Fri-Sat noon-8pm
Where: 524 Broadway, 2nd Floor (at Spring St) 212-564-4433

Who: Matt Bernson Spring Sample Sale
When: Sandals, boots, and wedges start at $40
When: April 29-May 1, 2011. Fri-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 450 Greenwich St (nr Vestry St)

Ongoing Sale:
Who: Jil Sander
What: Up to 80% off on past-season clothing and accessories
When: April 25-30, 2011. 10am-6pm Daily.
Where: 8 Crosby St, 4th Floor (b/n Howard and Grand St)