Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Marchesa and Notte by Marchesa
What: Up to 80% Off. Gowns, dresses and evening separates were $750 - $7,000, are now $200 - $2,650. Sizes 0 - 12. Cash and credit, no exchanges or refunds.
Where: The Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th Street, corner of 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor
When: March 24-26, 2009. Tues &Weds, 8am - 7pm. Thurs, 8am - 6pm.

Who: Sweet Tater Vintage Warehouse Sale
What: Twice a year we clean house and, ALL VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES $5-$50 & for the first time in the mix are select Sweet Tater Collection pieces for $50.
When: Starting Today! 12PM - 7PM Daily (closed Mondays)
Where: 280 Mulberry Street (b/n Prince & Houston)

Who: Emanuel Ungaro Sample & Stock Sale
What: Women's ready to wear, handbags, shoes and jewelry from the Summer 2008 Collection. Sizes 0-10. Prices now 75% off.
Where: 12 W 57 St(b/n 5th-6th Ave)212.247.2239
When: March 25-26, 2009. 10am - 7pm

Who: Sari Gueron
What: 80-90% off past-season dresses (resort and fall). Tops are $80 (was $650)
When: March 24-27, 2009. Daily 11am—7pm
Where: 133 W 25th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-792-2258)

Who: Anna Sheffield Jewelry Lines: Anna’s Bespoke, Bing Bang, and Fine Collections
What: Discounts including “a set of three Chain Egg bangles in brushed brass, yellow gold, and silver for $118 instead of $295, a Rosary bracelet of gunmetal chain, jet horn, and gunmetal beads and bullets for $39 instead of $195, an Anchor Drop necklace of sterling silver mixed chains and silver anchor with jet bead details for $106 instead of $265, and Open Oval earrings in silver for $48 instead of $120. Additionally, one of a kind, bespoke pieces will be available as well at discounted prices.”
When: March 26-27, 2009. 12pm-7pm
Where: 153 Lafayette Street, 4th Floor, at Grand Street, 212.925.7030

Who: DDCLab
What: 80-90% Off on the casual clothes
Wheb: Now Through April 4, 2009.
Where: 7 Mercer St., nr. Howard St. (212-226-8980); M–S (10–7), Su (12–6).

Sample Sales This Week: NYC

Who: Michael Kors
What: 75% Off on Women's Collection RTW, Dresses, Knits
When: March 20-21, 2009 - 9am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 West 18th Street between 6th & 7th Ave.

Who: Libertine
What: Everything under $100, including blazers, pants, vests, skirts, tees, overcoats, etc.
When: March 19-21, 2009. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm
Where: 187 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, between Grand and Broome, 212.925.8445

Who: Abaete
What: Up to 80% off on Fall 08, Holiday 08 and Resort 09
When: March 19-21, Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am - 6pm
Where: 560 Broadway, Suite 509, on the corner of Prince Street, 212.334.4755

Who: J.Crew
What: Up to 70% off on Women's (only) samples and accessories from J.Crew and Madewell.
When: March 17-19, 2009. 11am - 8pm.
Where: 261 W 36th Street, near Seventh Ave, 2nd Floor

More Sales via Daily Candy:

What: Lauren Merkin
Why: Softer-than-soft leather handbags ($150-$225), clutches ($40-$150), and accessories ($15-$25).
When: Mar. 17-21. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 201 (212-239-2459).

What: Lanvin
Why: For one day only, more than 400 pieces are 70 percent off (or more!). Trench coats for $560 (reg. $3,900) and minidresses for $325 (reg. $1,560).
When: Mar. 18. Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 230 Fifth Ave., b/t 26th & 27th Sts. (212-920-1211).

What: Me&Ro
Why: Up to 75 percent off silver and 10- and 18-karat gold jewels.
When: Mar. 19-21. Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 13 Crosby St., b/t Howard & Grand Sts., 2nd flr. (646-747-5900).

What: Saja
Why: Gowns, cocktail dresses, knits and sweaters at more than 75 percent off.
When: Mar. 19 & 20. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 250 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1601.

What: Only Hearts
Why: Up to 80 percent off ready-to-wear and lingerie from Only Hearts, Alice McCall, Madison Marcus, LAmade, and more.
When: Mar. 19-22. Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 230 Mott St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-431-3694).

What: Tucker by Gaby Basora
Why: Resort, vintage, and limited-edition pieces starting at just $50.
When: Mar. 19-22. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 13 Essex St., b/t Hester & Canal Sts. (212-777-8711).

What: Marchesa
Why: Stunning gowns, cocktail frocks, and evening separates (sizes 0-12) for 50-80 percent off.
When: Mar. 25 & 26. Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St., at Sixth Ave., 2nd flr.

What: Salon 9 Showroom
Why: Swimsuits by Red Carter, Zimmermann, and Brette Sandler at $40-$150.
When: Mar. 30-Apr. 3. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 241 W. 37th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 923.

Betsey Johnson Sample Sale, Marchesa Markdowns and Kate Spade F & F

Who:Betsey Johnson Sample Sale
What: Formal Dresses, Dresses & Separates at deeply discounted prices (Formal Dresses $120, Dresses $90,Separates $50)
When: Oct 22nd-24th, 10am-8pm
Where: Millenium Hotel (44th St nr Broadway)
Betsey Johnson is inspirational in that she doesn't take herself too seriously and always has fun with fashion and life. Her clothes are full of whimsy, charm, girly frills and a little bit of punk rock edge.

Go soon to get the best selection...but go back because although it's unadvertised, on the last day they often slash prices up to an additional 50% off!
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Speaking of which, for the last day, Marchesa & notte by Marchesa are slashing sample sale prices in half on gowns, cocktail dresses and evening separates in sizes 0 to 12. Prices now 80 to 85 percent off for the final day! Details here.


Price list as below:

MARCHESA Couture:
Stoles, retail $430, now $35
Pants, retail $775, now $100
Tops, retail $1,000, now $175
Dresses (yellow tag), retail $2,450, now $350
Gowns (red tag), retail $3,200, now $600
Gowns (green tag), retail $4,350, now $800
Gowns (blue tag), retail $5,400, now $1,033
Gowns (black tag), retail $6,500, now $1,225

notte by MARCHESA:
Jackets, retail $450, now $75
Short Dresses, retail $690, now $150
Gowns, retail $1,395, now $250
Oct 23-26 25% Off everything at Kate Spade including sale items!
For those of you who can't make it to the store, there is an online promo code attached!

Updates! Upcoming Sample Sales

Who: Castle Starr Sample Sale
What: 40-60% off romantic blouses & dresses in luxe fabric
Where: 494 8th Ave., 3rd fl., NYC
When: 10/23/08 – 10/24/08, Thurs-Fri, 9am– 9pm
Who: Elie Tahari Fall 2008 Sample Sale
What: 70% - 80% off Women's, Men's, Shoes and Handbags
Where: 510 5th Ave., NYC
When: 10/21/08 - 10/25/08, Tues-Fri, 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat, 10am-5pm

Who: Marchesa & notte by Marchesa
What: Up to 50-80% off samples & stock of gowns, cocktail dresses and separates
When: 10/21/08-10/23/08, Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 8am-6pm
Where: The Warwick Hotel, 65 W 54th St nr 6th Ave, 2nd Floor - Essex Suite

Who: Bblessing
What: Something for the boys. Up to 80% Off Preen, Rag & Bone, Surface to Air and more
When: 10/17/08-10/18/08, 12pm-7pm
Where: 5 Crosby St., nr. Grand St., Ste. 6D, 212-378-8005

Who: Sanyo Fashion House
What: Men's Outerwear in a blowout sample sale with all Men’s coats starting at $49. Sanyo is famous for their durable and darling raincoats and outerwear.
When: October 23-24, Th 8:30-6 F 9-5
Where: 525 Seventh Avenue, Suite 904 (nr 38 Street) 212.869.2990

Who: Dolce & Gabbana, D&G
What: Cocktail Dresses, Tailored Pants & Jackets, Bags, Shoes & Menswear will be up to 70% off
When: 10/27–10/31; Mon. (1–6), Tues.–Wed. (9–6), Thurs. (9–8), Fri. (9–5)
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth and fifth fl. (877-703-4872)