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 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: May 16-22, 2011

Who: Yigal Azrouël Sample Sale
What: Over 50% off on men's and women's ready-to-wear and "cut25" collection. Ready-to-wear dresses $375 (was $1,240), tops $150 (was $495), pants $110 (originally $360). Men's ready-to-wear tees $70 (was $235), shirts $80 (was $270), and jackets $285 (was $945).
When: May 17-19, 2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 225 West 39th Street (b/n 7th and 8th Ave) 212-902-1194

Who: Nanette Lepore Sample Sale
What: Steep discounts on printed dresses, beaded sweaters, tops, suiting separates, knits, and handbags. Dresses $145 (was $398), jackets $195-$275 (was $448 to $698). Skirts, pants and tops $95 (was $298).
When: May 17-19,2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 225 West 35th S (nr 7th Ave) 4th floor. 212-594-0012

Who: Theory Men's & Women's Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off. Dresses are $109, jackets are 159, skirts are $89, and pants are $99.
When: May 17-21, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36th St (nr 8th Av) 2nd Floor 212-947-8748

Who: Bird Closet Sale
What: The owner of the beloved shop is cleaning out her closet. Past-season clothes and shoes by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Isabel Marant, Dries Van Noten, Tsumori Chisato, Rachel Comey, and more are marked down. Get 20% off on current season merchandise.
When: May 18, 2011. Wed 5pm-8pm
Where: 220 Smith St (at Butler St) Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. 718-797-3774

Who: Elizabeth Gillett
What: Stock and samples including current spring/summer scarves for $20-40, coverups $40-80, and flirty tops and dresses from by Francine for $30-70.
When: May 18-20, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 242 West 38th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave), 9th Floor

Who: Lela Rose Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off on dresses, knits, pants, jackets, costume jewelry and belts. Blouses $425 (was $795), skirts $295 (was $695), dresses $995 (was $1,595).
When: May 18-19, 2011. Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 224 West 30th St (nr 7th Ave) 14th floor. 212-947-9204 ext. 14

Who: Ali Ro and Donna Morgan Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on womenswear. Last sale included $40 Ali Ro Samples
When: May 18-20, 2011. Wed noon-5:30pm, Thurs-Fri 9am-5:30pm
Where: 530 7th Ave (nr 38th St) 14th floor.


Who: Onassis Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on men's Fall/Winter Items. 100% off the proceeds will be donated to Tsunami relief.

When: May 18-20, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm

Where: 375 5th Ave, 2nd Floor (nr 35th St)

Who: Derek Lam Spring 2011 Sale
What: Stretch-canvas peplum-back blazer $295 (was $1,090), Cotton-voile embroidered dress $395 (was $1,490), Stretch-cotton trench coat $275 (was $990).
When: May 19-20, 2011. Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-4pm
Where: 10 Crosby St (nr Grand St) 3rd Floor.

Who: Eberjey Sample Sale
What: Snag adorable and comfortable lingerie at over 50-70% off.
When: May 19-20, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-4pm
Where: 40 East 34th St (at Madison Ave), Suite 1215.

Who: Lenny Swimwear Sale
What: 60% off swimwear from a Brazilian line.
When: May 19-21, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Where: 580 Broadway (nr Prince St) Suite 1011

Who: Dolce Vita Warehouse Sale
What: Sandals start at $19, flats and oxfords start at $29, and boots and booties start at $59. Sale also includes apparel by Cynthia Vincent, Mink Pink, Sass and Bide, Blank denim, and more.
When: May 19-21, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-7pm
Where: 156 Ludlow St (n. Rivington St) 4th floor

Who: The News Spring Sample Sale

What: Collections for both men and women from Anniel, Common Projects, Shipley and Halmos, Cheap Monday, Eternal Child, R13, Sacai, and many more.

When: May 19-21, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 495 Broadway (nr Broome St) 5th Floor

Who: Want Agency Sample Sale
What: 50-75% off spring/summer 2011 collection samples from Acne, Filippa K, and Nudie Jeans. Great finds for men and women including jeans, dresses, suits, pants, outerwear, knitwear, shirts, shoes, and accessories. Cash Only
When: May 19-20, 2011. Thurs-Fri 11am-8pm
Where: 60 Grand St (b/n West Broadway & Wooster)

Ongoing Sample Sales:
Who: Armani Sample Sale
What: Ready-to-Wear and Accessorize Armani Sale. Exclusive deals will be available on women's and men's apparel from Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani and Armani Jeans.
When: May 14-18, 2011. Sat-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm Mon-Tues 9:30am-7:30pm Wed 9:30am-5:30pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave).

Who: Butter, Bettye Muller and Something Bleu Shoe/Stock Sample Sale
What: Sample shoes are just $60 and stock shoes are $100 (were $200-$400). CASH ONLY
When: May 13-18, 2011. Fri (10am-7pm), Sat (11am-6pm), Sun (closed), Mon-Wed (10am-7pm)
Where: Butter & Something Bleu Showroom - 307 7th Avenue (btw. 27th & 28th streets), Suite 2307

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

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!