Sample Sale Report: Suno

Last night I stopped the Suno Sample Sale the after work crowd was quiet and respectful as they navigated the racks ans there was room to move. Racks crept their way around half the room, there were a few bins for tees and swimwear, a table for shoes by Loeffler Randall with boxes of shoes below and a couple boxes of sweater knits.

Prices were good and cheaper than previous sample sales. There was an assortment of merchandise from over the last few years, evident by the plethora of pattern and color of the fabrics from Kenya and India.

The sale topped out at $175 for outerwear, $150 for Loeffler Randall platform sandals, $125 for silk dresses, $100 for jackets and cotton dresses. Everything else was priced below.

Sizes for shoes in the Loeffler Randall platforms with wooden wedge heels ran from 6-10, however the 6 ran small and I found I could fit it on my size 5 foot. There were a just a couple pairs of sneakers in the showroom that ran for $40 a pop but despite saying size 5, felt more like a 6 or 7.

Tops are $75, skirts/pants $65, shorts, swim and scarves are $50, gold jewelry and hats $40 and finally tees for $35. Sizes ranged for most part between XS-L but I noticed more Smalls than any other size. For number sizes I noticed something as tiny as a 0.

Swimwear included predominantly one-piece bathing suits as far as I could tell in signature Suno prints. They didn't have any soft cups inserted but one of the styles had nice ruching over the bodice.

If you are a Suno fan or like lively colors that will make a statement, the sale is worth stopping by. One of my favorite pieces were these yellow silk pants that had me wishing I was just a little bit taller. Guess that is what those Loeffler Randall wedges are for.

Sample sale season is gearing up before Thanksgiving with a multitude of sales to choose from. I hope to make it to Suno, Portolano, Samantha Chang, Mackage, Theyskens' Theory and Loeffler Randall. What sales are you looking forward to? As always let us know if you hit one up.

Who: Showroom Seven Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off on designers like Erickson Beamon, Issa London, Charli London, Twenty Cluny, B-low The Belt, Liebeskind, Monika Chiang, Pier Antonio Gaspari, and more. Cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
When: November 11-December 20, Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 263 Eleventh Ave (b/n 27th & 28th Streets) 3rd Floor, 212.643.4810

Who: Jachs Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off on Fall collections.
When: November 11-24, Mon-Sun 10am-8pm
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Avenue (b/n 15th & 16th Streets)

Who: Portolano Sample Sale
What: Luxe Italian leather gloves, their gloves are available with both silk and cashmere lining in basic and fancy designs. Pashmina shawls from Nepal, handbags, small leather goods, handmade Italian silk ties, cashmere sweaters, plush shawls and coordinating hat, glove and scarf sets.
When: November 11-22, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 15 West 37 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Avenues) 2nd Floor, 212.719.4403

Who: Legwear Loft Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off on leggings, tights, slippers, mukluks, basics and socks.
When: November 15-20, 2013. Mon-Wed 9am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
Where: 381 Fifth Avenue (b/n 35th & 36th Streets) 6tg Floor

Who: Giorgio Armani Sample Sale
What: RTW and accessories from Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Armani Jeans. Credit cards only. No strollers or children allowed in the sale. All handbags checked at coat check.
When: November 16-20, 2013. Sat-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm, Mon-Tues 9:30am-7pm, Wed 9:30am-5:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin Showroom, 317 West 33rd Street (b/n 8th & 9th Avenues)

Suno x Uniqlo Designer Invitation Project

I am a huge fan of Suno New York. Since 2008 the womenswear label, by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty, has been churning out amazing prints with production from Kenya, India, Peru and its home base of New York for a truly global fashion collection. Now Suno New York is partnering with Uniqlo as part of the Designer Invitation Project initiative.

The collection that will hit stores and online on May 20, 2013 is an East-meets-West design approach taken with mixed print dresses, striped tops and floral patterned jeans dubbed "Japanese Americana".

More Sample Sales This Week

Who: Gar-De Sample Sale
What: 60-90% off brands like 80%20, Hyden Yoo, Totem jewelry, and Contego Eyewear, plus the in-house line. Gar-de leather jackets are $295 (from $825), wool coats are $195 (from $550), dresses are $110 (from $320), and sweaters are $85 (from $220).
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-3pm
Where: 135 W 36th St, 14th Floor (b/n Broadway & 7th Ave), 212-967-8289

Who: Mavi Sample Sale
What: Denim pants are $35, denim jackets are $30, skirts and dresses are $25, woven tops and shorts are $20, and T-shirts are $15
When: Dec 14-15, 2011. Wed-Thurs 10am-5pm
Where: 550 7th Ave, 23rd Floor (b/n 39th & 40th St), 212-502-5885

Who: Nautica Sample Sale
What: Get sporty clothes for men and women at steep discounts.
When: Dec 14-16, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St, 5th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave), 212-463-0200

Who: I Don't Like Mondays Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off labels like Alexander Wang, Cheap Monday, and Jeffrey Campbell
When: Dec 15-17, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-7pm
Where: 157 Bowery (at Broome St)

Who: Suno Sample Sale
What: 60—90% off on Suno's Resort 2011 and S/S 2011 collections, as well as markdowns on other brands like Carlos Campos, Dieppa Restrepo, and Illesteva.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun Noon—6pm.
Where: 76 Wooster St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Tucker
What: Markdowns on dresses and more. Prices will range from $50 to $250.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri 9am—7pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm.
Where: 355 West Broadway (b/n Broome and Grand St)

Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Dec 16-27, 2011. Daily 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas Day
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Proenza Schouler
What: Prices range from $82.50 to $1035 on clothing and shoes originally priced at $275 to $3450.
When December 17, 2011. Sat 9am-9pm
Where: 495 Broadway, 3rd Floor (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Alain Mikli, Starck Eyes, and Mikli eyewear.
What: Classic frames that were $200-$700 are now marked as low as $45-$150.
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat 9am-5pm
Where: 236 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince)

Who: Adrienne Landau Fur Blowout
What: Snag discounts on fur jackets, shearlings, scarves, earmuffs, home goods, throws and pillows
When: Dec 18-21, 2011. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-4pm
Where: 519 8th Ave, 21st Floor (b/n 35th & 36th St) 212-920-1211

Lani Loves Prints, Especially Mixed

I had no idea who Nicola Roberts was until a couple months ago; She's well-known in the UK for being in pop group Girls Aloud. She won me over with this song and music video. It's no secret I'm obsessed with prints and mixing them.

If you haven't done it before, wearing two or more prints might seem intimidating, but it's actually quite easy and super fun. I've put together a video with a few "how to" tips.

I actually recorded this video last summer, but my computer died shortly after so the files disappeared into the digital abyss. I only recently recovered the movie files to put together this video.

Now that you've got the know how, here are some pieces for inspiration and mixin'.



Boxing Kitten "Sue Cutout Dress", 249.00This black and white number would look great with a colorful belt or patterned scarf worn as a belt.


Nicole Miller x Indego Africa "fabric wrap bracelets", $25.00


Nicole Miller x Indego Africa "wrap skirt", $65.00
I'm loving Nicole Miller's collaboration with Indego Africa, which supports artisan co-ops of Rwandan women. The colors are bright and playful, just asking to be mixed and matched.


Suno "buttondown shirt", $177.50 sale ($355.00 retail)
Suno is one of my favorite lines right now. They are the masters of prints. This top would look great tucked into a tan or pastel floral skirt.


MinkPink "Call of the Wild Maxi Skirt", $98.00
I love leopard and stripes, individually and worn together. This leopard print skirt would look great with a navy & white striped top.

Sample Sale Reports: Suno, May 2011

Update: Omg everything is an additional 50% off marked prices. Get there before 8pm tonight.

During Lunch I had a chance to pop by the Suno New York where I was one of the first five ladies up the elevator at noon. The sale was cheerfully lit with prints galore making my eyes feast on all the glorious colors and prints. The staffers as well as the music were incredibly chill and in spite of some of the slightly frenzied shoppers the shopping experience was pretty relaxing. While there is no fitting room and changing behind racks was forbidden, there is a very large mirror for your perusal. I would recommend donning the Sample Sale Uniform of leggings and a cami for this one as one of the staffers is male. Granted he didn't seem particularly interested in looking but just a warning if you are shy. Sizes at this sample sale run from an XS to a Large, there seemed to be a fair distribution of sizes.

At the low end of the spectrum there were some super ruffled jersey tees for $20 a pop in heather grey or black. I tried one on but since it made me feel very boyish, I passed. The material was incredibly soft however. Then stepping it up a notch were an assortment of tanks in solid jersey paired with chiffon for $40 a pop. Tres cute.

I also spotted some adorable vests and short sleeve jackets in the $70-80 range and some chiffon metallic clip jacquard blouses for $92.

At the $100 mark you can find heavily beaded hats, sequined fingerless gloves or leopard print frill hem shorts or even choose from a handful of sun suits.

$110 will get you a great ikat print tunic with chain embellishment that I couldn’t’ keep my eyes off of – the print was so magnetic and so Suno.

The peplum printed skirt is $129, the paper bag waist graphic print skirts are $138 and super cute print and layer ruffle skirts are $150.

If you want some sparkle, Suno has some options too. Sequin disco pants for $275, Metallic Zip Front Panel Pants $130, Full sequin vest $150.

Printed pants $170, Feather Print Wrap Maxi Dress $310, Mix Print Blazer $258

Mxed print dot zip jacket $220, Beaded Jacket $254, Triangle Jacket $180

Printed cotton shirt dress was $372, printed cotton blouse $162 and skirts were $245.

This sale is great for eye popping statement prints and pretty summer pieces that are sure to get you noticed in a good way. If you are a mixed print novice, Suno takes the guesswork out of it for you as they often combine multiple prints in a single design. While there is a huge range of prices nothing seemed to top $400 and most items were in the $120-220 price category.

Suno is not only beautiful but dedicated to a sustainable and socially responsible business practices. When you buy Suno, you are buying clothes that not only look good but should make you feel good as well.

Who: Suno Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear
When: May 11-13, 2011. 12pm-8pm
Where: 242 W. 38th St - 3rd floor

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Sample Sales This Week: May 9-15, 2011

Who: Rachel Roy Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off Spring/Summer merch.
When: May 10-12, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th St - 2nd floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-947-8748.

Who: Showroom Seven Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off clothing/accessories by Charlotte Ronson, Ericson Beamon, Issa, Odd Molly, Bloch and more.
When: May 9-27, 2011. Mon-Fri (10am-7pm), Sat (11am-6pm)
Where: 263 11th Ave - 3rd floor (near 27th St). 646-417-8302

Who: Gant Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off spring/summer 2011 clothing and accessories for men and women. Samples and size runs of warehouse stock available. For menswear - Gant, Gant Rugger and Gant by Michael Bastian will be available.
When: May 10-13, 2011. Tues-Thurs (8:30am-6:30pm), Fri (8:30am-5pm)
Where: 20 W 55th St - 11th floor (near 5th Ave). 212-230-1949

Who: Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
What: Snag some handbags and other accesories at deep discounts. The studded Rocker bag is $182 (was $330) and the Matinee bag is $327 (was $595).
When: May 11-14, 2011. Wed-Sat (10am-7pm), Sun (11am-5pm)
Where: 155 5th Ave (near 22nd St.)

Who: The Bridal Garden Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off wedding dresses from Ulla Maija, Junko Yoshioka, Judd Waddell, Rosa Clara and more.
When: May 12-26, 2011. M,W,F (12pm-8pm), Thur (3pm-8pm), S,Su (11am-7pm). By Appointment ONLY.
Where: 54 W 21st St.- Suite 907 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-252-0661

Who: Nolita and RA-RE Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off men's, women's and kids' clothing.
When: May 13-27, 2011. Mon-Fri (10am-7pm).
Where: 199 Lafayette St - 4th floor, suite 4A-1 (nr Broome) 212-979-1735

Who: BGN Paris Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear
When: Now through June 3, 2011. Tues-Fri (10am-6pm)
Where: 202 W 40th St. - Suite 902 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: The Hive Showroom Sample Sale
What: 50%-70% off men's and women's RTW and accessories. Featured brands include Herion, alldressedup, Benedetta Novi leather jackets and Cristiani.
When: May 10-13, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 544 W 27th St - 6th floor (b/n 10th & 11th Ave). 212-644-5077

Who: Sobral Sample Sale
What: 40%-50% off eco-friendly accessories and goods
When: May 12-15, 2011. Thurs-Sat (11am-8pm), Sun (11am-7pm)
Where: 412 West Broadway (b/n Spring and Prince St)

Who: Bonpoint Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% of kidswear from newborns to preteens
When: May 11-12, 2011. Wed (9am-7pm), Thurs (9am-3pm)
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion - 123 W 18th Street - 5th floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: POSH Fashion Sale
What: Find items from Hermes, Lanvin, YSL, Margiela, Prada and Chanel.
When: May 12-14, 2011. Thurs-Fri (9am-6pm), Sat (11am-5pm)
Where: The Plaza - 1 W 59th St (nr 5th Ave)

Who: Ladies Shoe Sample Sale
What: 400 pairs of Ladies spring/summer shoes from the best European designers. 70% off Prada, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta, Marni and many more. They have also have limited quantities of Tory Burch, Nina Ricci, Manolo Blahnik, Lanvin, and many more as well a handful of Christian Louboutin. They will also have a limited selection of Burberry and Coach ladies jackets and current Gucci handbags all substantially discounted.
When: May 4-13, 2011. Sun-Thurs 11am-7:30pm, Fri 11am-4:30pm
Where: 605 5th Ave (b/n 48th & 49th St) 6th Floor

Who: Suno Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear
When: May 11-13, 2011. 12pm-8pm
Where: 242 W. 38th St - 3rd floor

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Yigal Azrouël Sample Sale
What: Over 50% off on men's and women's ready-to-wear and "cut25" collection
When: May 17-19, 2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 225 West 39th Street (b/n 7th and 8th Ave) 212-902-1194