NYC Sample Sales: April 29-May 5, 2013

Spring weather brings sample sales galore and they continue with some good ones! I personally am hoping to hit up the Thakoon and Elizabeth & James sales. Let me know where you find yourself shopping this week and if it's worth the trek or not.

Who: Syn Jeans Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off on men's jeans, shorts, shirts, jackets, and tee shirts.
When: April 22-May 17, 2013. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
Where: 485 Seventh Avenue (b/n 36th & 37th St) Suite 1500, 212-967-3200

Who: Sister Tribes
What: Up to 85% off emerging designers from NYC and Paris, including Ace & Jig, Fleabags, The Sway, Upstate, Ivana Helsinki, Ambrym, Cidenzi Mori, and Cobra Society.
When: April 29-May 3, 2013. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 134 West 29th St (b/n 6th & 7th Aves) suite 807

Who: J Rosen Showroom
What: Bikinis, one-pieces, flip-flops, cover-ups, and jewelry from L Space, PilyQ, Despi, Debbie Katz, and Ipanema are $65-$100. Mix-and-match sizing and dressing rooms are available.
When: April 29-May 10, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm
Where: 231 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Aves) Suite 1101

Who: Under Armour Sample Sale
What: Performance undergarments priced to move
When: April 30-May 5, 2013. Tues-Wed 1am-8pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St) 212-725-5400

Who: HANRO of Switzerland
What: Save up to 75% off retail on underwear, underpinnings, loungewear, and sleepwear.
When: April 30-May 1, 2013. Tues-Wed 8am-6pm
Where: 358 5th Ave (entrance on 34th b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 6th Floor

Who: Thakoon Sample Sale
What: Snag deep discounts on womenswear
When: April 30-May 3, 2013. Tues-Fri 8:30am—6:30pm
Where: 225 Varick St (at Houston St) suite 300

Who: Be & D Sample Sale
What: Save up to 75% off on handbags, shoes, wallets and belts. Sample size shoes, inventory shoes and sneakers in all shoe sizes. Prices start at $25.
When: April 30-May 3, 2013. Tues-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 260 West 36 St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 8th Floor

Who: Raoul Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off designer sportswear at the Raoul Sample Sale. All sizes available. Shop for a cause. A portion of the proceeds will be for the benefit of children with special needs.
When: April 28-May 2, 2013. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 37 West 57th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: AEFFE Sample Sale
What: Discounts on designer women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Cedric Charlier, Cacharel, Fuzzi, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, and Pollini.
When: May 1-4, 2013. Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm.
Where: 30 West 56 St (b/n 5th and 6th Ave) 212-632-9300


Who: Fashionhaus Spring Sample Sale
What: Multi-brand sample sale. Roseanna will have a selection of pants, jackets, swimwear, lingerie and ahost of other to-die-for items $125-495. Snag By Malene Birger RTW including knits and accessories for $45-395. Harvey Faircloth an American collection complete with Special Edition cashmere cardigans, party dresses and colorful flannel pieces to wear for Fall $75-300. M. Patmos the luxury NY based knitwear designer, eco conscious for $95-695.
Rene Lezard will have stylish and expertly tailored leather jackets, suiting, shirting, knits and dresses, ranging from $95 to $895. Jean Paul Knott for $125-695. Rene Lezard for Men tailored suits originally $1200-1600, now $595. Overcoats are $495 reduced from $1100 and broad assortment of shirting, originally $175, now $75. Also, trousers, sportcoats and ties as well as Allude cashmere sweaters, all 75% below retail.
When: May 1-3, 2013. Wed, Fri 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 58 West 40th Street, 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Miriam Salat Sample Sale
What: Snag jewelry and accessories under $200! Plus a complementary gift bag with every purchase.
When: May 1-3, 2013. Wed-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri noon-5pm
Where: 12 West 57th Street, Suite 806 (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Elizabeth and James Sample Sale
What: Snag ready-to-Wear, shoes, jewelry, and accessories at up to 80% off.
When: May 2-3, 2013. Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 233 Spring St (b/n 6th Ave & Varick St), 10th Floor

Who: Delicate Raymond Jewelry Sample Sale
What: Once-of-a-kind samples from Spring 2013, $20 to $60, at 75 percent off retail. And over 800 pieces of 80's vintage costume jewelry at $5.
When: May 3-6, 2013. Thurs-Mon noon-7:30pm
Where: 73A Orchard St (b/n Broome & Grand St)

Who: Yigal Azrouël
Why: Up to 75 percent off archive pieces as well as recent-collection dresses, leather pants, and tops. Leather jackets, dresses, and scarves from Azrouël’s Cut25 line are $50-$300.
When: May 3-5, 2013. Thurs-Sun 10am-7pm
Where: 129 Grand St (b/n Broadway & Crosby St)

Who: Gilt City Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 90% off men's and women's clothing and accessories, children's clothing and accessories. and home goods. Must buy tickets to enter. This event is 21+.
When: May 4, 2013. Sat 11am—9pm.
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave) 212-967-3200

Who: Ali Ro and Donna Morgan
What: Spring and summer frocks from both designers at up to 65% off.
When: May 5-7, 2013. Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: 261 West 36th St(b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd floor

Who: Christofle, Judith Leiber, Di Modolo Sample Sale
What: From Christofle get Silver flatware (including 5-piece place settings),
holloware, crystal, porcelain, frames, gifts and jewelry at up to 70% off. Judith Leiber get evening and exotic handbags, accessories and eyewear at up to 70% off. Di Modolo has fine jewelry and watches at 65-75% off. Credit cards only. No strollers allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: May 5-9, 2013. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33 St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Furla Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on handbags and small leather goods - totes, clutches, messengers and shoulder bags.
When: May 5-7, 2013. Sun 10am-5pm Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 261 West 36 St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Cosabella Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off intimates. Prices range from $13-$80.
When: April 28-30, 2013. Sun 11am-6pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Where: 220 Lafayette St (b/n Spring and Kenmare St)

Who: Armand Diradourian Sample Sale
What: Wholesale or below on cashmere for men, women, home, travel and accessories as featured in Barney's and Paul Smith. Cash only.
When: April 24-May 1, 2013. Mon-Fri noon-6pm
Where: 19 West 21 Street (b/n 5-6 Avenues) Suite 1001, 212.924.5787

Who: Scoop Spring Closet Sale
What: Deep discounts on menswear and womenswear. Price range from $19-$129
When: April 22-May 5, 2013. For store hours click here.
Where: 430 W 14th St (at Washington St)

Sample Sale Report: Elizabeth and James

While this isn't exactly a full report from the sample sale as I wasn't able to make it in during sale operating hours. I stuck my head in for a minute at the very end of the day and was able to snag a picture of the price list and interestingly enough how many of each item is at the sample sale. If you're looking for a pair of jeans or a blouse/shirt they seem to be by far the most plentiful item at the sale with over 200 units each and priced to go at $50. Staffers tell me that they are getting additional stock tomorrow, so the packs that I snapped pictures of are not all that the sample sale will behold. Prices top out at $00 for fur / leather and things for most part seem to be reasonably priced with tanks and tees weighing in at $20 and $30 a pop respectively.

From my brief glance in, I saw a lot of acid brights and just a hint of sparkle but not much left in the Fur/Leather category. Everything seemed to be organized on racks of type of item - skirts with skirts, tanks together although there did not appear to be more than a handful of each style. The showroom itself is spacious and well lit. Sizes seemed small and from past experience ranges from a 0-8. I will definitely be stopping by again tomorrow for a closer look and to snag a few things for myself. Watch my tweets for updates as I shop the sale.

More Sample Sales in NYC

Who: Elizabeth and James
What: Markdowns on fall apparel and accessories.
When: Dec 19-20, 2012. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm
Where: 1384 Broadway (be/n 37th and 38th St) - 18th floor

Who: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
What: 50% off and more on clothing, shoes, and accessories.
When: Dec 19-22, 2012. Wed-Sat noon-6pm
Where: 334 Broome St (b/n Bowery & Chrystie St)

Who: A.P.C.
What: Up to 70% off men's and women's clothing and accessories.
When: Dec 20-31, 2012. Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 92 Perry St (b/n Bleecker & Hudson St) 646-371-9292

Who: 6 Shore Road Sample Sale
What: Snag past swimwear & RTW collections at up to 70% off
When: Dec 18-20, 2012. Tues-Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs 11am-6pm
Where: 261 West 36th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Poleci Relocation Sale
What: Deep discounts on womenswear - Tops & bottoms $49, dresses $79, jackets $99, coats $99.
When: Dec 17-23, 2012. Mon-Sun 11am-7pm
Where: 32 Gansevoort Street