Sample Sales This Week: May 23-29, 2011

Who: Mackage Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on men's and women's outerwear and women's RTW.
When: May 24-25, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: Chelsea Market - 75 9th Avenue (b/n 15th & 16th St.)

Who: Yumi Kim Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off womenswear.
When: May 24-30, 2011. 12pm-8pm
Where: 234 Mulberry St (b/n Prince and Spring St).

Who: Rachel Nasvik Sample Sale
What: NYC designed and made leather handbags are on sale at the factory which they are made. Prices range from $25-199. Credit cards accepted but cash preferred.
When: May 23-25, 2011. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm
Where: Leatherworks by Arturo, 153 W 27th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave). Suite 709

Who: Best & Co Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off childrenswear.
When: Now through May 28, 2011. Mon-Fri (10am-6pm). Sat (9am-4pm)
Where: 260 5th Ave. (b/n 28th and 29th St)

Who: Be & D Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off handbags, footwear and small accessories. The Genesis bag in prailine is $495 (was $1,095), the Joe ballet flat in leopard is $175 (was $350) and the Woodstock homo in tiger is $795 (was $1,495).
When: May 23-25, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 260 W 36th St. - 8th floor (b/n 7th and 8th Ave).

Who: J Rosen Sample Sale
What: 50-75% off on fabulous designer swimwear, cover ups, flip flops, and jewelry sample sale. Some of the designer swimsuits include Debbie Katz, Despi, Brette Sandler, Cocobelle, and Tkees flip flops. Dressing rooms are available. Sizes include S-XL, 6-12; D and DD. Bathing suits and cover ups from $50-$110, Flip flops $20-$45, Jewelry $10-$40. Cash Only!
When: May 23-26, 2011. Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 231 W. 39th St. (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 1101. (212) 221-2349.

Who: Tracy Reese, Plenty and Frock! Sample Sale
What: One of a kind samples are $30-$50! The Tracy Reese black toile tiered gown is $150 (was$525), the Plenty by Tracy Reese floral inset strapless dress is $99 (was$258), and the Frock! Laurisa dress is $99 (was $228).
When: May 24-25, 2011. 9am-7:30pm
Where: 264 W 40th St - 8th floor, suite 801 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave).

Who: MCM Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off handbags, totes, clutches, wallets and more
When: May 24-26, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: Flatotel - 135 W 52nd St (near 6th Ave). 212-729-9069

Who: Colette Malouf Sample Sale
What: 70% off jewelry and hair accessories.
When: May 25-26, 2011. Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (10am-6pm)..
Where: 594 Broadway - suite 1216 (near Houston St)

Who: Dannijo Sample Sale
What: Jewelry is up to 75% off and materials start at $5!
When: May 24, 2011. 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: 423 W 14th Street - #3R (b/n 9th & 10th Ave)

Who: Tibi Sample Sale
What: Discounted womenswear
When: May 24-26, 2011. Tues (12pm-7pm), Wed-Thurs (10am-7pm)
Where: Happy Monkey Studio, 348 W 36th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Joseph Abboud Warehouse Sale (hosted by Soiffer Haskin)
What: Deep discounts on menswear including suits, sportcoats, trousers and tuxedos. CREDIT CARD ONLY!
When: Now through May 26, 2011. Mon-Wed (9am-7pm), Thurs (9am-5pm)
Where: 317 W 33rd St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave).

Who: Farylrobin Sample Sale
What: Shoes marked down to $10-90. Samples for $50. $10 shoes in size 6-7. Most shoes are sizes 7 and 8, limited selection in other sizes.
When: May 23-26, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Closed on Sat & Sun.
Where: 200 Park Ave S (at 17th S)t, suite 1610. 212-219-1211

Ongoing sales:
Who: Cardigan

What: First annual virtual sample sale! Snag clothing for men, women and accesories for up to 80% off. Plus free shipping!

When: Now through May 30, 2011.

Where: CardiganNewYork.com

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: Now through May 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: Now through May 27, 2011. Mon-Fri (10am-7pm).
Where: 199 Lafayette St - 4th floor, suite 4A-1 (nr Broome) 212-979-1735

Free Purses? Fantasy or Fiction

Is it just me or is everyone giving away purses lately? In case you didn't already know the Outnet.com is having a Christian Lacroix Clutch giveaway that ends in 3 days, Billion Dollar Babes is giving away a chance to win a Chanel Purse to anyone who is signed up or registered on their website for online sample sales before June 15, 2009. *Edit: Sorry I meant to type chance to win for the Chanel bag! A girl can dream*

And finally, Brooklyn-based handbag designer Rachel Nasvik is giving away 90 bags over the course of a week by leaving them in various places about the city and leaving clues where to find them on her Twitter page and her blog, full details on DailyCandy. Good luck and happy hunting :)