Sample Sales This Week: October 24-30, 2011

Who: Nexus Showroom Sample Sale
What: Fall/Winter merchandise by exclusive European designers up to 85% off.
When: October 20-28, 2011. Weekdays 10:30am-6pm (closed weekends)
Where: 39 West 56th St. 212-265-0856

Who: Hickey Freeman & Bobby Jones Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on men’s clothing, furnishings and sportswear. Credit Cards Only. No Strollers or children under 12.
When: October 23-27, 2011/ Sun 9am-6pm, Mon- Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Rena Lange Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off retail on women’s clothing from Fall/Winter 2011 and previous seasons. No Strollers, no children under 12. Credit Cards only.
When: October 23-25, 2011. Sun-Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 430 West 14th St, Suite 201. (b/n 9th & 10th Ave)

Who: MCM Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on handbags, totes, clutches, wallets, and small leather goods.
When: October 25-27, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: Flatotel, 137 West 52nd St (nr 7th Ave) 5th Floor. Suite B. 212-729-9069

Who: Adrienne Landau Sample Sale
What: 40% to 75% off retail prices on exotic skin & fine leather bags, clutches, and amazing gems! No Childeren or Strollers.
When: October 25-27, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 519 8^th Ave, 21st Floor (b/n 35^th & 36^th St). (212) 920-1211

Who: Global Fashion Fight Sample Sale
What: Sample Sale during Breast Cancer Awareness Week to benefit Fashion Fights Cancer Therapeutic Programs. Featuring some of the top names in fashion like Tadashi Shoji, Carmen Marc Valvo, Shoshanna and more...
When: October 25, 2011. Tues 6pm-10pm
Where: 25CPW, 25 Central Park West (at 62^nd St)

Who: Shelly and Renee Productions Designer Sale
What: Cocktails and Gowns starting at $99 by Marc Bouwer, Anne Bowen, Donald Deal, Pamela Roland,
Melissa Eng, Lela Rose, Heidi Weisel and more. European ready-to-wear designers starting at $99 for Valentino, D Exterior, Boss, Weil, Hotel and more.
When: October 25-27, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 519 8th Ave, 21st Floor (b/n 35th & 36th St)

Who: YSL Friends and family sale
What: Up to 75% off handbags ($600, was $1,550), shoes ($300, was $795), and accessories ($50). Jackets, pants, dresses, and sweaters for $150-$350.
When: October 26-28, 2011. Wed 5-8 pm, Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-5pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Post Card Sample Sale
What: 50-75% off on quilted, down, leather, fur trimmed, and fur lined coats for both men and women ffrom Italian company that specializes in warm, luxurious, ski-grade jackets, overcoats, pants, and ski accessories.
When: October 26-29, 2011. Wed-Sat 9:30am-7pm
Where: 225 5th Ave (b/n 26th & 27th St)

Who: Bonpoint Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off on fashionable baby and kids clothing. Sizes newborn to pre-teen.
When: October 26-27, 2011 Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs 9am-3pm
Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18 St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 5th Floor.

Who: Want Agency Semi-Annual Sale
What: Enjoy from 50 - 75% off Fall/Winter 2011 collection samples from Acne, Filippa K, Nudie Jeans, Want Les Essentiels de la Vie, and Swims. Great finds for men and women including jeans, dresses, suits, pants, outerwear, knitwear, shirts, shoes and accessories. Cash Only
When: October 26-27, 2011. Wed-Thurs 11am-8pm
Where: 262 Mott St (b/n Houston & Prince St)

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

More Sales This Week

Who: Acne, Filippa K, Nudie Jeans
What: Over 50% off denim and more.
When: May 5-7, 2009. Tues 11am—7pm. Wed & Thurs 11am—8pm.
Where: 290 Lafayette St at Jersey St (no phone). CASH ONLY

Who: Lewis Cho
What: Current samples and past-season stock priced from $20 to $75
When: May 6-7, 2009. 11am-8pm
Where: 225 W 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 701 (212-629-9329).

More Sales via Daily Candy:
What: LAFCO and Guhran
Why: Lovely jewels and toiletries at up to 75 percent off wholesale.
When: May 7 & 8. Thurs., noon-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 161 Sixth Ave., b/t Spring & Vandam StsWhat: J Rosen Showroom

Why: Vix and Lisa Curran swimsuits (all the way up to DD, ladies) start at $65; cover-ups start at $30; flip-flops start at $10.
When: May 5-22. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 250 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 510 (212-221-2349). Cash only.

What: Fred Perry
Why: Iconic polos, track jackets, and footwear for $40.
When: May 11-17. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 547 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves.

What: Tibi
Why: Terry strapless cover-ups for $40 (reg. $185), swimwear for $55 (reg. $190), dresses for $99 (reg. $380).
When: May 13-15. Wed., 1-7 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves.

What: Yigal Azrouël
Why: Gowns for $275, dresses for $125, tops for $100, pants for $75. Casual merch for men starts at $43.
When: May 13-15. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 7th flr. (212-302-1194).

What: Lela Rose
Why: Fifty to 75 percent off party dresses and RTW.
When: May 13-15. Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 224 W. 30th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 13th flr. Map It

What: John Robshaw
Why: Bohemian bedding, throw pillows, and linens are up to 75 percent off.
When: May 14-16. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 245 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 6th flr. (212-594-6006).

What: Steven Alan
Why: Cardigans and shirts for guys and girls, Matt Bernson shoes, and special gems from Sophomore to Rachel Nasvik.
When: May 14-17. Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 87 Franklin St., b/t Church St. & Broadway.

What: Robert Clergerie
Why: First-time sample sale has actual samples (about 200 pairs) in sizes 5.5-10 from the fashion closet. Chunky heels, clogs, and boots are $100-$150 (reg. $400-$900).
When: May 15 & 16. Fri. & Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 19 E. 62nd St., b/t Fifth & Madison Aves. (212-207-8600).

Also don't forget about other fab sales this week like Twinkle, Delman, Loeffler Randall, Botkier and more!

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!!!