Sample Sales NYC: August 12-18, 2013

Who: BaubleBar End of Summer Sample Sale
What: BaubleBar is cleaning out their studio with statement jewelry at a deep discount. Must RSVP at http://bbsohosale.eventbrite.com/
When: August 12-14, 2013. Mon-Wed 10am-8pm
Where: 131 Greene St (b/n Prince & Houston)

Who: ABC Carpet & Home Bronx Summer Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75% off retail prices on furniture, rugs, lighting, linens, and accessories.
When: August 10-September 8, 2013. Mon-Sat 10am—7pm, Sun 11am-6pm.
Where: 1055 Bronx River Ave (b/n Watson Ave and Bruckner Blvd) 718-842-8772

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

Who: Cynthia Rowley Summer Sample Sale in Montauk
What: Snag the NYC based designer's clothing at a great price. Crew Neck Sweaters were $295, now $109. Confetti Shorts were $145, now $99. Jeweled Collar Trophy Dress was $595, now $99. Double knit dresses are buy one for $99, get a second style for $49.
When: August 14-18, 2013. Wed-Sun 11am-8pm
Where: 696 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY. 631-668-8077.

Who: No. 6
What: Up to 70% off retail prices on vintage womenswear and shoes.
When: August 15-17, 2013. Thurs—Fri noon-7pm, Sat noon—5pm.
Where: 6 Centre Market Place (b/n Broome and Grand St). 212-226-5759.

Who: Scoop NYC Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 85% off retail prices on menswear and womenswear. Women's brands include Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, IRO, Alice and Olivia, Phillip Lim, Roberto Cavalli, Current Elliot, Alexander Wang, Ved, SEA, and Pierre Balmain. Men's brands include Gant by Michael Bastian, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Dsquared, John Varvatos, Martin Margiela and Etro.
When: August 15-September 2, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Where: 430 West 14th St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St) 212-633-6535. Also online at http://www.scoopnyc.com/sale.html

Who: Kisan Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on their Spring/Summer '13 collections. Women's brands: Vanessa Bruno, Tsumori Chisato, Giada Forte, Pas de Calais, Pedro Garcia, Jerome Dreyfuss and much more. For kids: Bonpoint, Bonbon, Simple Kids, Finger in the Nose and much more… Shop in store and online.
When: August 2-14, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm. Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 125 Greene St (b/n Prince St & Houston) 212-475-2470.

Ongoing Sales:
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 2-15, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Where: 78 Greene St (b/n Spring and Broome St) 212-625-1620

Who: Dalaga
What: 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

Upcoming Sales:
Who: The Bridal Garden
What: Take an extra 35%-50% off already-reduced bridal gowns. Prices range from $495 to $1495. Designers include Vera Wang, Ulla Maija, Junko Yoshioka, Angel Sanchez and Lela Rose. Proceeds benefit education for disadvantaged children in NYC. By appointment only.
When: August 22-23, 2013. Daily noon-6:30pm.
Where: 54 West 21st St (b/en 5th and 6th Ave), Suite 901. 212-252-0661.

Sample Sales NYC: June 17-23, 2013

Who: Nili Lotan Sample Sale
What: 70%-80% off womenswear
When: June 17-18, 2013. 11am-7pm
Where: 188 Duane St (b/n Hudson and Greenwich St)

Who: Go On USA Showroom Sale
What: 70%-90% off womenswear from labels including Cambio Jeans, Hackman and Repeat.
When: June 17-19, 2013. 9am-5pm
Where: 141 W 36th St - 7th floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)

Who: Ted Rossi Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off accessories including iconic cuffs, bangles, clutches and more.
When: June 17-21, 2013. 11am-6pm
Where: 15 E 30th St, Suite 300 (b/n 5th and Madison Ave)

Who: Label + Thread Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off.  Samples top out at $50.
When: June 18-20, 2013. Tues-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 312 E 23rd St - Suite 10C (b/n 1st & 2nd Ave)

Who: J. Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off menswear, womenswear (including Madewell), kidswear, shoes and accessories
When: June 18-23, 2013. Tues-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Lilla P Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off womenswear.  Prices range from $10-$60
When: June 18-23, 2013. Tues-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 402 W 13h St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Who: Stephen Dweck Jewelry Sale
What: 50%-80% off jewelry and accessories
When: June 19, 2013. 8:30am-7pm
Where: 21 W 38th St - 17th floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear and swimwear
When: June 19-20, 2013. Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - 4th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-719-3601

Who: Dannijo Sample Sale
What: Discounts on jewelry and accessories.  Purchases under $100 are cash only.
When: June 20, 2013. 5pm-8pm
Where: 423 W 14th St (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Who: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off women's RTW and accessories
When: June 20-22, 2013.  11am-9pm
Where: 376 Bleeker St (b/n Carles and Perry St)

Who: Eva Franco Sample Sale
What: Discounts on women's RTW
When: June 21-22, 2013. Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 420 W 13th St - #2NW (b/n 9th Ave and Washington St)

Upcoming Sales:
Who: Isaia Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off menswear
When: June 25-28, 2013. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm
Where: 225 5h Ave (b/n 26th & 27th St)

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: 50% off SS13 merch and up to 80% previous season merch
When: June 27-28, 2013. Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 268 Mulberry St (St. Patrick's Youth Center Gymnasium)

Sample Sales NYC: Jan 21-27, 2013

Who: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
What: Snag the Fall/Winter 2012 Collection up to 70% off. Plus there will be lots of one-of-a-kind production samples with dresses ranging from $50-$150.
When: Sale ends Jan 21, 2013. Mon 10am-8pm
Where: 376 Bleecker Street

Who: Nooka Clearance Sale
What: Up to 50% off on colorful watches
When: Jan 21 - Feb 4, 2013
Where: Online Only

Who: Scoop NYC Warehouse Sale
What: Snag discounts of up to 75% off on mens and women's clothing & accessories
Where: Scoop NYC Soho, 473-475 Broadway (b/n Broome & Grand)
When: Jan 18-Feb 3, 2013. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.

Who: Maggy Frances Sample Sale
What: 40-50% off on merch from the Fall/Holiday 2012 collection. Blouses from $95 (was $175), skirts/shorts for $100 (was $225), blazers $250 (was $475), dresses $150 (was $300), sweaters $75 (was $150
When: Jan 23-26, 2013. We-Sat noon- 6pm
Where: 41 Union Square West (entrance on 17th Street), Suite 1021

Who: Cocolico Sale
What: Get up to 80% off spring and fall shoes. The Kale denm wedge is $179 (was $390), the Olympia T-strap sandal is $159 (was $375), and the Tere platform sandal is $179 (was $389), and the Orwell black leather bootie is $159 (was $450).
When: Jan 24-25, 2013. Thurs 1pm—7pm, Fri 10am—6pm.
Where: 670 Broadway (b/n Bond and Great Jones St), suite 502.

Who: Halsbrook Sale
What: The luxury online retailer is clearing out merch at up to 80% off clothing, handbags, accessories, and jewelry from designers like MaxMara, Peter Som, Begg Scotland, Peter Hidalgo, Gerard Yosca, and more.
When: Jan 24-25, 2013. Thurs noon-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm. (Note to Like them on Facebook for entry on Thursday).
Where: 304 Hudson Street (b/n Spring & Vandam St)

Who: Taschen Book Sale
What: 50% to 75% off display and slightly damaged books.
When: Jan 25-27, 2013. Fri—Sun 9am—9pm.
Where: 107 Greene St (b/n Prince & Spring St). 212-226 2212

Runway Review: Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012

The runway show started and before I even see the clothes in person, huge screens are projecting the models as they walk from multiple angles providing an artful backdrop to the show. It's no wonder seating was arranged entirely on one side of an extra long runway.

The collection is inspired by mechanics and the idea of a overall that is so easy, effortless but also simultaneously tough and sexy.  Design details like zip fronts, buckle straps, button ups reference the garb that mechanics wear but the fabrications in silk, leather, denim, plaid and jersey and clusters of sequin patches suggest luxury instead of a garage.  It's not to say this collection was without any layering - turtlenecks looked great with sparkling DanniJo jewels that come so high up the neck that it makes me think of women pictured in National Geographic. 

Burgundy, Fire Orange, Chocolate, Olive, Denim, Indigo Blue and White comprised the sophisticated color palette for the collection.

The prints were most interesting.  Some reminded me of that swirly pattern you see in a puddle of oil while others looked tie-dyed in a way that a bright rag might look if a mechanic wiped their hands on it at the end of the day.  Others prints almost machine-like giving a robotic feel and others still look a bit like a burning flame.

The collection contrasted boxy easy tops or leather tee shirts with slip skirts and slim cut trousers with a slightly dropped crotch for a slouchy effortless look.

I loved how this collection stuck very closely to the theme but in a very non-literal and unexpected delivery while keeping true to Rowley's aesthetic of creating non-girly feminine clothes that are both comfortable and effortlessly stylish.

UPDATED Sample Sales January 9-15, 2012

Who: Obesity & Speed Sample Sale
What: Pick up pieces for as low as $35
When: January 12-14, Thurs-Sat noon-8pm
Where: Court, 178 Mulberry Street (at Broome Street) 212-925-1022.

Who: Showroom Seven at Clothingline
What: Now 75% off retail prices on brands like Odd Molly, Issa London, Bloch, Orla Kiely, Charlotte Ronson and more.
When: January 11, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: All Saints’ Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 70% off on men's, women's, and children's items. Brocade leather jacket $165 (was $550), Garcia dress $123 (was $410), men's Excavator shirt $39 (was $110).
When: January 11-16, 2011. Wed-Mon noon-8pm
Where: 76 Wooster St (nr Spring St)

Who: Max Mara Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off! Jersey tops $30 (was $100), Blouses $59 (was $195), Pants, skirts and sweaters $79 (was $225), Dresses and blazers $149 (was $450), Outerwear $299 (was $900).
When: January 10 -12, 2012. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 381 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor (b/n 35th & 36th St)

Who: Giuseppe Zanotti Sample Sale
What: Shoes are going for $225/pair or $395 for two pairs.  Boots are $295/pair or $550 for two.  Sizes range from 5-11.
When: Jan 10-12, 2012.  10am-6pm
Where: 381 5th Ave (b/n 35th & 36th St). 212-684-8622

Who: The Town Shop Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 90% off lingerie/intimates/swimwear.
When: Jan 11-13, 2012. 11am-6pm
Where: 2255 Broadway - Suite 314 (b/n 80th & 81st St).

Who: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off clothing and accessories including archive and sample pieces.
When: Jan 12-15, 2012. Thurs-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
Where: 376 Bleecker Street (b/n Perry and Charles St). 212-242-3803

Who: EVA Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off on womenswear from Diana Orving, Juma, Black Heart, and more
When: January 12-16, 2012. Thurs-Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm
Where: 55A Bowery (nr 3rd St) 212-925-3890.

Who: Mikimoto Employee Sale
What: Special reduced prices on pearls
When: January 18-20, 2012. Wed noon-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 680 5th Ave, 4th Floor (b/n 53rd & 54th St)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Extended. Jan 3-11, 2012. Daily 9am-9pm.
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Bird Winter Sale
What: Up to 50% off on brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang and more.
When: Now through - January 25, 2012.
Where: See here for store locations and hours.

Who: Rothman's Moving Sale
What: Score 40-70% off menswear from labels like Hickey Freeman, Cole Haan, Z Zegna, AG Jeans, Earnest Sewn, and more.
When: Now through - Mar 1, 2012. For Store Hours click here.
Where: 200 Park Avenue S