NYC Sample Sales: September 10-15, 2013.

I apologize for the delay in my weekly sales round-up but I was out of town for a friend's wedding and spending time with family. Hope that these sales will have you excited to shop again as NYFW starts to wind down. Let me know if you stop by any of these sales. Bendon Intimates has been a long time favorite, the prices at Clothingline sound out of control and the Mulberry sample sale has me dying of curiousity! Hoping to make it to at least a few of these sales. Let me know if you happen to stop by and what you find.

Who: Marais USA
What: All pairs of women's shoes priced at just $30. Cash only.
When: September 14-15, 2013. Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-7pm
Where: 355A Bowery between E. 3rd and E. 4th Sts (no phone)


Who: Bendon Intimates Sample Sale
What: Snag lingerie from Stella McCartney Lingerie & Elle Macpherson Intimates, plus more brands
at 50-70% off. Shop bras, panties, sleepwear, robes and other great intimate apparel.
When: Sept 10-12, 2013. Tues 10am-7pm, Wed-Thurs 10am-5:30pm
Where: Bendon Showroom, 180 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street), Suite 1702, NY, NY 10016

Who: Mulberry Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on Women's handbags, belts, scarves, small leather goods and apparel. Also a selection of men's leather goods and accessories will be available. CREDIT CARDS only. No children under 12 and no strollers.
When: September 10-12, 2013. Tues-Thurs 9am-6:30pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (near 8th Ave). 718-747-1656

Who: Blowout sale at Clothingline
What: Everything for $10 sale. No designers can be named but they claim that some prices are 98% off retail
When: September 10, 2013. Tues 11am-8pm
Where: 261 W. 36th St (b/n 7th and 8th Ave)

Who: Artek Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off on lighting and accesories from designers like Alvar Aalto, Elissa Aalto, Eero Aarnio, Shigeru Ban, Enzo Mari and more
When: September 13-15, 2013. Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm
Where: 199 Lafayette St, Suite 5D, 212-219-0589


Who: Showroom Seven New York
What: Designers such as Issa, Charlotte Ronson and Liebeskind at deep discounts
When: September 3-October 4, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Sat 11am-6pm, Closed Sundays.
Where: 263 11th Ave - 3rd Floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Hermès Sample Sale
What: Discounts on luxury apparel and accesories
When: September 18-21, 2013. Wed-Sat 9am-6pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (near 8th Ave). 718-747-1656

NYC Sample Sales: August 5-11, 2013

UPDATE:
Who: Brooklyn Industries Sample Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's merchandise. Prices start at $10, and nothing is over $40.
When: August 7-8, 2013. Wed-Thurs 11am—9pm.
Where: 70 Front St (b/n Main and Washington St) Dumbo, Brooklyn

Who: The Dessy Group Sample Sale
What: Up To 75% Off dresses and accessories from Dessy Collection, Alfred Sung, After
Six, Lela Rose, Social Bridesmaids and more. Wedding dresses $75, Cocktail dresses $30, Full length dresses $40, Twist wrap dresses $40-$50, Ballet flats $5, Sandals $3, Handbags $5-$10, Men's sandals $3. CASH ONLY
When: August 6-8, 2013. Tues-Thurs 9am-6pm
Where: 118 West 20th Street, 3rd Floor
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Who: Seize Sur Vingt
What: Up to 80% off retail on menswear. Jackets now $150-$400 (was up to $2500), suits $200-$800 (was up to $3500), shirts $60-$90 (was $150-$400), sweaters $60-$160 (was $180-$380), pants are $80-$120 (was $240-$450), polo shirts $55 (was up to $130), ties are $45 (from up to $140), shoes are $120-$150 (from $340-$580). Full suits also available.
When: From August 2, 2013 ongoing through this week. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 78 Greene St (b/n Spring and Broome St) 212-625-1620

Who: Life:Curated
What: Up to 70% off retail prices for spring and summer merch. A Maison Scotch leather jacket $168 (was $420), Objects W/O Meaning tie dye dress $92.50 (was $185), a Liebeskind Tibby Studded Bag $75 (was $195).
When: Ongoing from August 1, 2013. Tues—Sat 12pm—8pm, Sun 12pm—6pm, Mon closed.
Wher: 186 Grand St (b/n Bedford and Driggs Ave), Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 347-689-9143

Who: Reem Acra
Was: Up to 80% off past seasons collections. Prices run from $100 to $3,000 and sizes range from 2 to 16.
When: August 5, 2013. Mon 10am—5pm.
Where: 240 West 35th St (between 7th & 8th Ave), 7th floor

Who: 2b Rych Stock Sample Sale
What: 2b Rych is having their last Stock Sample Sale where you can get clothing up to 95% off retail prices! Tops and Bottoms will be $15, and dresses and outerwear will be just $20.
When: August 5-9, 2013. Mon-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-3pm
Where: 1411 Broadway, 31st Floor (b/n 39th & 40th St)

Who: Dalaga
Deal: Up to 80% off retail prices on women's clothing and accessories. Designer brands on sale include Alexandra Grecco, Krystalrae, BB Dakota, and Ark & Co. Receive a free Dalaga-exclusive leather necklace handmade by owner Michelle Mangiliman with purchase of more than $100, August 9-11 only, or while supplies last.
When: August 9-31, 2013. Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-7pm.
Where: 150 Franklin St (b/n Kent St and Greenpoint Ave) 718-389-4049

Who: SMSKCC Thrift Shop
What: Celebrity stylist Jason Bolden is curating this year's Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Thrift Shop fall opening, where designer and vintage goods will be marked down. Brands include Judith Leiber, Manolo Blahnik, Balmain, Carolina Herrera, and more. All proceeds from the thrift shop benefit the SMSKCC Thrift Shop.
When: August 6-10, 2013. Tues 10am-7pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Thurs 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Where: 1440 3rd Ave (b/n East 81st and East 82nd St) 212-829-0002

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Lauren Merkin
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on handbags, clutches, and accessories. Sydney totes $225 (was $525), Mini Marlow denim and camel clutches $175 (was $325), and the Vivi Coral Shimmer Croco clutch is $125 (was $295). New small leather goods start at $15, and items in the bargain boxes start at $20.
When: August 13-15, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 231 W 29th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), suite 201, 212-239-2459

Sample Sale Report: Jen Kao July 2013

I have to admit that I know that I haven't been going to as many sample sales as I have in the past but most days after work I just want to go home to my husband than stalk clothing in random places around the city. However, there still are those sample sales that call my name and causes my heart rate to accelerate. Jen Kao is one of these sales and I willingly trudged my way down to Varick Street to see what I might be able to take home. I ended up getting there around 6:40pm with only a couple other shoppers I had the whole floor to leisurely shop. Even though the sale officially ended at 7pm, staffers kindly granted me an extra 15 minutes so I wouldn't have to rush too much. They ask you to check your bags but you are allowed your cell phone and wallet in the sale.

Note that all prices mentioned are an additional 20% off which is taken at check out. This is done since a lot of merchandise was left over from a previous sample sale, it gave staffers ease in marking down. In the top picture the polka dot dress is $255 while the striped dress with polka dots is $180.

While sizes at the sale varied from XS to Large, they tended to skew on the small side and I noticed most of the sale is a XS to Medium or a 0 to 6.


The oversized top was around $70 (I could be wrong), the embroidered sleeve top $215, the oversize tees $40.

If you are super tiny there are some sexy dresses that look worthy of a fierce celeb like Rihanna, are just $95, unfortunately my hips don't lie and I couldn't make it work. Unfortunately the largest size of the corseted dress above is a 2. A gorgeous beaded tank is $125. Linen jumpsuits are $50. At the high end of the spectrum there were a few leather and fur pieces.

Shoes are available in model sizes (probably 10 or 11) from the runway and are $100 for Python and $50 for all other shoes.

There are some great deals to be found at this sample sale and there is a rack of the Mah Na Mah Na collaboration that the designer did for the Made in Kind line at Anthropologie on sale for just $20 a piece. The knits from this collection are now going for just $15 a pop.  There is also a rack of clothing where many of the items are marked down to $15. These items include jersey harem pants, jersey shorts, oversized tees with teeth prints, mesh leggings and more. Many of the pieces on this rack there are only one or two of and much seems to be a size 4. You can find some $50 cardigans and $95 seamed body suits at the sale as well.

Here are a few more of the fun livelier designs by Kao available at the sale. I couldn't resist the sweater with blue and neon squares that was $60.

In the end I found myself wishing that I had more time to shop, I will most likely be back again tomorrow to see if there is anything that I missed. There are some definite steals worth looking for at this sale, especially if you don't need to have the newest collection on the market.

Who: Jen Kao
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on women's ready-to-wear, summer knits, and accessories from the spring 2013 and resort 2013 collections.
When: July 30-August 1, 2013. Tues-Thurs 9am—7pm.
Where: 160 Varick St (b/n Charlton and Vandam St), 10th floor. Please note that although the address is 160 Varick, the building is called 10 Hudson Square. Also if you walk to the elevator bank on the left a friendly girl at a desk will help check you into the building with ease.

Sample Sale Report: Cosabella

Our friends over at Cosabella wanted to share with you a quick peek at what is sexy and available at their sample sale. Cosabella's high quality Italian lingerie is now available at at a deep discount. Check out the rainbow of bras and babydolls you can snag. Babydoll's are now just $60, Soft bras $30 and hot pants $19. Although it may seem like an investment I've heard that Cosabella underpinnings last forever even with machine washing (in a delicates bag).  Last time the sample sale held a lot of 34B bras and size Medium hot pants, so I'm sure that sizing won't be too differently although there are also plenty of One Size options to discover as well. Let us know if you stop by this sale and find something pretty. Tomorrow is the last day!


Who: Cosabella Sample Sale
What: Stock-up on high quality Italian bright colored bras and swimsuits collection for prices up to 70% off. Items range from $13 to $80. Various Panties, Bras, Swimwear, Robes, Dresses, Babydolls, Camisoles, Skirts, and Dresses will be available! Visa, MC, and Amex ONLY. Click here to see what their last sample sale in April was like.
When: July 21-23, 2013. Sun 11am-6pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: 220 Lafayette Street, (b/n Spring & Kenmare)

Sample Sale Report: Eugenia Kim

The city is absolutely sizzling so when the time came for me to make the trek to Ninth Avenue I wasn't sure I was going to make it with the 90 degree heat. Call me a wimp but after traveling to the Pacific North West the other week, I wasn't ready for the summer heat.  Fortunately it was worth it and I scored some fun hats galore at the Eugenia Kim sample sale.  The sale was bustling with the after work crowd and there are only 2 mirrors but staffers are super friendly and willing to help.

The room itself is surrounded by white shelving with pretty decked out hats that range in price from $15 to glitzy headbands and current season goods that are $225. Tables are laden with straw hats that have intricate raffia and beaded creatures like lobsters, parrots for $175. The Genie by Eugenia Kim line offered lower prices with simpler silhouettes and detailing.

Under the tables you'll find the bins which hold bargains galore ranging from free, (yes really free!), to $45. There were plenty of $5 hats - mostly winter styles, some with small defects like a missing pom pom or a split lining.  There were also quite a number of $10 options especially if you are looking for a straw hat without the bells and whistles. Here you can find the base hats that don't have silk scarves or adornments for just $10-25! I scored some $10 goodies here that I plan on making future DIY projects with.

One of my absolute favorite fun pieces was this absolutely adorable cat ear hat but unfortunately for me it was out of budget at about $235. These will definitely make a statement!

Some the knitted hats ranged from $20 to $75 and had lots of glitter yarns and sequins to keep things pretty.

Silk scarves that wrap around the head in a luxe do-rag manner were $35-55. Here is a look at the free bin. Many of the hats were tattered, missing buckles or just too small for my head, but they were free. I heard that they may be replenishing this throughout the sale but it looked pretty picked over.

Since I couldn't get that sweet cat ear hat I found solace in getting mouse ear pom pom headbands that are reminiscent of Minnie mouse for just $20 a pop. They had black, cream and fuschia. I opted for black so it would blend in with my hair for a subtler look.
These slick straw hats with military appeal were priced at $85.

There were also some awesome mens hats that ranged in price from $45 to $95. I ended up finding a Mr. Kim hat for just $15 that I took home with me.

Overall if you're looking for some easy way to add swagger to your outfit stop on by for some fedoras galore. If you're looking for a Pretty Woman floppy hat, you'll find it here too. If you've always wanted cat ears or mouse ears, this is also your sale. So basically if you're looking to up your head wear wardrobe there is definitely some fun options at a wide price range. They even gave me a coupon that might entice me back for an additional 15% my Thursday/Friday purchases if I return. Oh how I've missed sample sales.

Sample Sales NYC: July 15-21, 2013

I apologize for being a little MIA lately but as Jeff shared a couple weeks ago, I just got married a few weeks and between the wedding and my honeymoon, I've been very, very distracted. Now that the big day is over, I'm back and ready to shop once more. As always let us know if you stop by a sale and find anything good.

Who: Qi and Ainsley Sample Sale
What: Save 50-75% off all womenswear. Look for the $25 rack.
When: June 12-15, 2013. Sat, Mon 11am-10pm. Sun noon-6pm.
Where: 181 Orchard Street (b/n East Houston & Stanton Street). 646-669-9348

Who: Eugenia Kim Sample Sale
What: Shop super cute hats at a discount. The last time I went to her sale I scored a super cute headband.
When: July 16-19, 2013. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm. *Friends and Family: Mon, July 15th 6pm-8pm
Where: 347 West 36th Street (b/n 8th & 9th Ave, Suite 501)

Who: Melange Home Sample Sale
What: Leather and industrial style furniture, poufs, pillows, throws, bed linens
When: July 16-18, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-6pm
Where: 230 5th Avenue (b/n 26th & 27th St) Suite 1207

Who: Kooba and Hayden-Harnett Sample Sale
What: Handbags and accessories at up to 80% off from past seasons and one-of-a-kinds.
When: July 17-19, 2013. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 10 West 33 Street, (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) Suite 306. 212-328-1560


Who: Cosabella Sample Sale
What: Stock-up on high quality Italian bright colored bras and swimsuits collection for prices up to 70% off. Items range from $13 to $80. Various Panties, Bras, Swimwear, Robes, Dresses, Babydolls, Camisoles, Skirts, and Dresses will be available! Visa, MC, and Amex ONLY. Click here to see what their last sample sale in April was like.
When: July 21-23, 2013. Sun 11am-6pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: 220 Lafayette Street, (b/n Spring & Kenmare)

7/17 Update: Just heard about another sale.

Who: Emm Kuo 

What: Up to 75% off bold, exotic handbags and champagne

When: July 17-19. Wed & Thurs 12pm-7pm, Fri 12pm-5pm

Where: 146 W 29th St 3N. Cash & Credit only

Sample Sale Report: Lee Angel

If I seem a little M.I.A. lately I have been. It's just 9 days until I get married so I've been filling my time with anything but sample sales and crafting up a DIY storm in my spare time. However as history has taught me some sample sales are too good to be missed and I stopped by the Lee Angel Sample Sale in Soho last night to find great prices on the signature collection in addition to bargain basement pricing on a plethora of other accessories. Winning!

The Lee Angel signature collection which usually tops $150 per piece was at the best price that I can remember seeing it with necklaces for $20, Bracelets for $15 and Earrings for $10. At a sale when nothing tops $20, you can afford to get carried away.

The Lee Angel collections featured had a black heavy group, a multi color ethnic group, a frosted silver heavy group, a glittering gold group and a pearl group.

As for everything else at the sale? The world is your oyster with most everything from necklaces, earrings and bracelets at just $5 a pop.

Statement bib necklaces in smoked crystal beads, faux pearl baubles and chain link items that are made for the likes of "Loft", "J.Crew" and "Gap" are now just $5 each. Most items are not marked but in the rare case that you find a tagged item, they snip the tag before purchase.
If  $5 a pop is too steep, they have even cheaper offerings available with items from American Eagle at 2 for $5! Seriously it doesn't get much better than this. I ended up buying some fun baubles to use for my wedding's photobooth that had a "Great Gatsby" feel, including glittery headband and a feather necklace here.

Who: Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Save up to 70% off. $5 Bins with bangles, earrings necklaces from J. Crew and many other brands.
When: June 19-21, 2013. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 524 Broadway (nr Spring Street) 6th Floor