Sample Sale Report: Yigal Azrouël

Stopped by the Yigal Azrouël sample sale last night just before closing and had a look around. Unfortunately staff did not let me take any photos but they did offer to send me some...so perhaps Lani or I can upload if we get the chance.

This sale is really well worth your visit. It's really high end designer merch at prices that really make sense to me. It's actually 75% off so while still not super cheap it's very reasonable for pieces that are worth investing in.

Price List:
Jersey Dresses $125
Novelty Dress $195
Pants/Skirts $75
Tops/Blouses $80
Kimono/Vest/Bolero $100
Scarves $60
Gown $225
Outerwear $150
Leather $225
Y Yigal Leather $150
Bag $200

The scarves were really quite nice and I was eyeing the soft tie dye versions and some gorgeous lazer cut silk circle textural scarf that's bound to pop any dull outfit. There were 2 or 3 buckets of these scarves.

Sizes ranged from 2 to 12 but really the bulk of what is left is 4-10. Size 6 being the most prominent.

There is no change room but the atmosphere is very civilized and calm. There is one large mirror in which ladies were trying on in front of.

The Y Yigal cropped leather jackets in sizes 2 to 10 were in both a putty color and black and a bargain at $150. There were some white leather motos for $225. I also spotted some leather shorts!

Beautiful dresses started at just $125 and were plentiful. I saw bandage wrap versions of chiffon/mesh that were a bit reminiscent of Alexander Wang a few seasons back.

Tuxedo pants, Embroidered Kimono Tops, Soft Sheer Jersey Tees, Gorgeous shredded jersey tanks, lovely embroidered tops, color block silk, Tribal/Ethnic motifs and beading were some of what I can recall

There were 2 racks of men's clothing but I didn't look too carefully.

They also had about 5 styles of shoes available in various sizes. 1 for men (approx size 9-10), 4 for women (approx size 7-8).

To note there was 1 sample rack that had items that looked to be in very great condition and in sizes 2-4 were available. It included some interesting tribal print leggings, loads of long sleeve lamé tops, a wonderful little crepe sheath dress with a cut out neck.

Prices for this rack were:
Dress $90
Skirt $50
Pant $50
Tees $30
Gown $150
Cardigan $60

I'd def recommend checking out this sale if you are looking for some designer investment pieces at very reasonable prices, a size 2-8, or looking for a killer scarf!

Who: Yigal Azrouel Sample Sale
When: May 18-20, 2010. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 225 West 39th Street, 7th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Sample Sale Report: Yigal Azrouël

Did a quick run by of the Yigal Azrouël Sample sale around noon today to find it moderately crowded but still managable. Men's side was an organized 5 racks of merch with a single male shopper, while the women's section with about 13 racks of merch (1 rack skirts, 1 1/2 Pants, 1/2 Shorts, 3 Evening, 1 Knits, 2 Dresses/Cocktail, 1 jackets + rest assorted merch) had women all over the place and getting down to their skivvies to try things on. There is no change room, only a big mirror.

I actually went to check out the Yigal x K-Swiss Collaboration Sneakers cause I thought a couple of the high tops were really cute. Unfortunately although they had shoes available for both men & women, but unfortunatley the shoes ran pretty big. Women's shoes are size 7 to 9 1/2 only while men's shoes are mostly size 10 to 11.

Accessories Prices are as follows:
Bags $200
Leather Clutches $100
Scarves $30
Cashmere Scarves $100
Jersey/Chiffon Scarves $80
Belts $50
Necklaces $50
Cuffs $25

There was a few tribal wrapped looking necklace pieces (chain but no clasp?) by the cash for $15. An other beaded knit bracelets? for $5. Random funny piece I found in the scarves? A silver pair of lace bootie shorts!

Some of my fave pieces incorporated 3-D texture like this awesome shrug and jersey dress!

Women's Price List:
Jersey Dresses $120
Day Dresses $180
Cocktail Dresses $220
Gowns $150
Skirts $90
Novelty Skirts $80
Pants $50
Jackets (tailored) $120
Leather Jackets $210
Coats $120
Blouses $80
T-Shirts $30
Shorts $50
Boleros $100
Cardigans/Knits $80

Shoes $50-100

Some of the pricing doesn't quite make sense to me, but the real bargains are the gowns for $150! Guess they aren't as practical and priced accordingly but significantly cheaper than buying a day dress or a cocktail dress. Also at $120 coats are a steal. Interestingly the novelty skirts are cheaper by $10 than the regular skirts.

Menswear section was quiet and consisted of rugged leather jackets, plaid shirts, pleated pants and cashmere sweaters.

Mens' Prices:

Pants $130
Shorts $65
Jackets (Tailored) $200
Leather $300
Vests $80
T-Shirts $40
Shirts $65
Knitwear $90
Shoes $75

All in all a great range of merch for reasonable prices, I would avoid the lunch rush if I were to go back. Also, remember this is not a ladies only sale but there is no changing area so dress accordingly with leggings & tank tops!

Who: Yigal Azrouël
What: Up to 70% Off Womenswear, menswear, YYigal items, and accessories. Tops $125 (was $430), dresses $235 (was $790), and knits $170 (was $575)/
When: November 18-19, 2009. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm.
Where: 225 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) (212-302-1194)