Sample Sale Report: Siwy Denim

I stopped by the Siwy sample sale and was surprised by how small the sample sale was. I have been to all sorts of sample sales in my life but the two lonely racks at Siwy may have been one of the smallest sales I've been to. Despite this there were quite a few lunch time shoppers trying to snag some sexy denim at 40% below wholesale.

Sizes ranged from 24-27 with most selection in the size 24/26 range. As far as I could tell each item was marked on a tag with selling price and seemed to be about $80-87 per item.

So if you're a huge Siwy fan and in the size 24-27 range, it's worth stopping by but there isn't very much stock so go soon. Otherwise it's a rather small sale that may not be worth the effort.

Who: Siwy Denim Sample Sale
What: Prices now 40% below wholesale
When: June 11-12, 2013. Tues-Wed 10am-5pm
Where: 231 West 39 Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 302

Sample Sale Report: MiH April 2013

Last night I stopped by the MiH sample sale in Soho. MiH is the British brand that has been creating leg lengthening well fitting jeans since 1969. It sells at high end retail channels like Net-a-Porter and Barneys New York. I arrived to a spacious room that was filled with rack upon rack of skinny and flare jeans in a rainbow of colors. The prices are really great! Jeans are just $40 a pop, which is a steal considering that they normally retail for around $200+. I'm not going to lie, these jeans make my butt look pretty darn perky and I bought a few pairs to prove it - The Oslo in particular is my personal go-to with it's slim leg and mid rise, there is some feeling of security because it covers up some of the softer stomach bits.


There were a few shoppers perusing but I didn't have any trouble navigating the racks that surround the room and are organized by size. Sizes range from a 24 to a 32 but if you are a size 26, you will have by far the largest selection of jeans to choose from. Aside from blues in every shade possible, there were some pastel flares in mint and soft pink that were perfect for Spring in addition to deep orange, browns and blues that will take you into Fall. I didn't notice any "waxed" denim or leather pairs but there were some interesting fabrications, including one that gave you the look of grey flannel. There were a few pairs of shorts at the sale including some silk pairs for $45 and some adorable scallop linen ones for just $25. With hot weather on the way, I wish I had the chance to give these a closer look but I ran out of time. Although the sale technically ended at 7pm, staffers didn't give us the boot right away and I had an extra 15 minutes or so to wrap up my browsing and check out.

If you are a fan of velvet or corduroy try your luck at a table that holds various sizes and styles in both skinny and flare because these pants are all now only $20 a pair! In baby pink, brown, tan, ivory or electric blue these would look great for next Fall. These velvets are what I ended up picking up a couple pairs of because I figure they will be a good no denim alternative for the casual workplace and the price is right.

Aside from bottoms, there were some great woven shirting options at $30, as well as some tee shirts for $15, but let's be real, the jeans are what bring you to this sale. I did spot 1 amazing shearling gillet that is a steal at $120 but since it was a large, it didn't make the leap from the rack to my closet.
Who: MiH Jeans Sample Sale
What: 60-80% off on the British denim brand. High-waisted denim $40 (was $198). Silk tuxedo blazers $65 (was $285). Stretch skinny jeans $45 (was $189).
When: April 17-19, 2013. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 584 Broadway (b/n Houston & Prince St) Suite 609

Sample Sales NYC: Feb 4-10, 2013

NYFW is on our doorstep and as usual it means that there is not much going on in the sample sale sphere - but as always here are a few sales to help you get through the week.

Who: Kleinfeld Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off on wedding dresses, headpieces, veils, and shoes from top bridal designers. No appointment necessary, first come, first served. Prices for gowns will start at $899 while headpieces, jewelry, & shoes will start at $99. Click here to see more of what to expect.
Where: 110 West 20th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)
When: Feb 5, 2013. Tues 3pm~7pm

Who: R13
What: Snag luxe denim that is loved by celebs for a deep discount
When: Feb 5-7, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 261 West 36th St, 2nd Floor. (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: JLM Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off gowns from brands like Lazaro, Alvina Valenta, Tara Keely, and more. The sale will also include mother of the bride and bridesmaid dresses, as well as evening gowns.
When: Feb 10-12, 2013. Sun noon-5pm, Mon-Tues 10am-6pm
Where: 525 7th Ave (b/n 38th & 39th St) 212-920-1221

Who: Cavalli Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off at the Cavalli Spring/Summer sample sale. At this sale you will also find a great selection of clothing and accessories for men and women from Versace, D&G, Valentino and many more.
When: Now through Feb 11, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm.
Where: 39 West 56th St, 3rd & 5th Floors. (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Delicate Raymond Valentine's Day Sample Sale
What: Jewelry & Watches up to 70% off retail prices & $5 Vintage Jewelry. Over 500+ pieces of Vintage 80′s costume jewelry only $5. Mini Cutout Initial Necklaces: $15 (orig. $45). Vintage Monogram Necklaces: $50 (orig. $165). Graceful Heart Necklaces: $20 (orig. $65).
When: Feb 1-4, 2013. Fri-Mon noon-7pm
Where: 73A Orchard Street

Who: Branco Pelle High-End Shearling Outerwear Sample Sale
What: Designer creations of exclusive shearling coats, jackets for women & men up to 70% off retail prices.
When: Now through Feb 6, 2013. Mon-Fri noon-7pm, closed weekends.
Where: 214 West 39th Street, Suite 606 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 212-302-8900

Who: Ciao Milano Sample Sale
What: Up to 85% off retail on designer coats, jackets, furs and activewear. NOw priced from $20-80. Sizes from XS to XL.
When: Feb 1-20, 2013. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Closed weekends
Where: 214 W 39 street, Suite 607 (b/n 7th & 8 Ave)

Denim Habit NYC Opening

Denim Habit the beloved Philadelphia based boutique is spreading it’s wings a little further and making it’s way to New York City’s Meatpacking District. Last night the store held it’s grand opening party with a celeb studded guest list including Emma Roberts, Kelly Rutherford & Kaylee DeFer (Gossip Girl), Constantine Maroulis, Richie
Rich and more. Since I was a bit late arriving on the scene I think I missed out on the major red carpet action but that didn’t stop me from enjoying myself.
While listening to DJ Structure spin some upbeat takes on pop songs, the crowd was sipping Pom Cocktails or Milkshakes and snacking on cupcakes while perusing the merchandise.

The store specializes in high-end denim and include prestigious brands like AG, DL1961, Henry & Belle, Hudson, J.Brand, Seven for All Mankind, DL 1961, Hudson, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim, True Religion, Joe's, Theory, For Joseph, Splendid, SoLow, Hardtail, and Ella Moss.  The store also offers high-end fashion from the likes of Halston Heritage, Dylan Alexa, Patterson J. Kincaid, Joie and Feel the Pieces in the mix.  With it’s wide selection of denim and well educated staff Denim Habit offers women a very specialized and customer oriented shopping experience.
The space itself is long and narrow and features row upon row of perfectly organized denim in a rainbow of colors and finishes. The décor is minimal and the store has a clean open feel that focuses on making product easy to see.  Nothing is overcrowded and the lighting is bright and cheerful so that the differences in washes and tones are obvious.  If you are a fan of shops like Scoop and Intermix I am sure that Denim Habit will have a place in your rotation.

Denim Habit 346 W 14th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave) Sun-wed 11am-8pm, thurs 11am-9pm, fri-sat 11am-10pm. 646-430-8600