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

NYC Sample Sales June 18-24, 2012

Who: Frette
Why: Up to 80% off luxe linens, sheets, bath towels, robes, bed sets, duvets, and more.
When: June 17-21, 2012. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm. Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W 33rd St (b/n Eighth & Ninth Ave)

Who: Mode PR Showroom
Why: Shoes from Robert Clergerie for $150-$200 and clothing at 40-70% off from Edith A. Miller, Sea New York, CourtShop Denim, and Pret-à-Surf.
When: June 19-21, 2012. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 273 Grand St (b/n Forsyth & Eldridge St) Suite 5w.

Who: Eugenia Kim
What: Up to 70% off the latest spring and summer straw fedoras, woven caps, and hair accessories.
When: June 19-22, 2012. Tues-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: 347 W 36th St (b/n Eighth & Ninth Ave) Suite 501.

Who: J.Crew
What: Up to 60% off on jewelry, shoes, and dresses for ladies, a few Madewell pieces, and shirts and pants for men.
When: June 19-24, 2012. Tues-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun noon-5pm
Where: 260 Fifth Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St)

Who: Lauren Moffatt
What: Skirts, shorts and swimwear are $90, while dresses are $130. Cash only for purchases under $250.
When: June 19-20, 2012. Tues 8am—7pm, Weds 9am—6pm.
Where: 214 West 29th St (b/n Seventh and Eighth Ave), suite #1503\

Who: Shoshanna
Why: Up to 75% off dresses for wedding season, swimwear for the beach, and separates for work.
When: June 20-21, 2012. Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thurs 10am-6pm.
Where: 231 W 39th St (b/n Seventh & Eighth Ave) Suite 422.

Who: Natori
What: Discounts on lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear and ready-to-wear
When/Where: Wednesday, June 20 through Thursday, June 21. Daily 10am—4pm. 102 Madison Ave between 29th and 30th Sts, third Floor (no phone)

Who: Parker
What: Silk tops and bottoms for $60, silk dresses for $80, beaded tops and dresses for $100, sweaters for $50, and jackets for $100.
When/Where: Wednesday, June 20 through Thursday, June 21 Daily 9am—6pm. 234 W.39th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (no phone

Who: Eberjey
What: 50-70% off camis, briefs, babydolls, pjs, swimsuits and more
When: June 21-22, 2012. Thurs 9am—7pm, Fri 9am—4pm.
Where: 40 East 34th St (b/n Park and Madison Ave) suite 1215

Who: Melissa Shoes
What: 40-75% off select styles, including the Melissa Peace wedges and the Melissa Star and Gareth Pugh x Melissa Aileron sandals
When: June 20-23, 2012. Wed 5pm—8pm, Thurs—Fri 12pm—8pm, Sat 11am—5pm.
Where: 520 West 27th St (b/n 10th and 11th Ave) suite 601. 646-478-8967.

Who: Aesa
What: 10% off gold jewelry, 20% off everything else in store, and up to 70% off older collections from Aesa jewelry. Complex Geometries clothing will also be marked down to 70% off, and the sale will also include No.6 boots and clothing
When: June 22-24, 2012. Fri 6pm—9pm, Sat—Sun 12pm—7pm.
Where: 35 Crosby St (b/n Broome and Grand St) 212-837-2648

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Built by Wendy Sale
What: Half off floral-print cardigans, fuchsia kimono dresses, flowery tanks, and basic knits from spring.
When: June 4-27, 2012. Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Where: 7 Centre Market Pl (b/n Broome & Grand St)

Who: Nicole Miller Summer Sale
What: Summer merch is now 70% off on Spring & Summer Nicole Miller Artelier and Nicole Miller Collection. Includes sportswear seperates to gowns. Suspension Midi Dress was $400, now $240. Diagonal Striped Sweater Skirt was $220, now $110. Strapless All-Over Sequin Gown was $625, now $187.50
When: June 1-30, 2012.
Where: Nicole Miller Boutitques and online

Who: Showroom Seven Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off wholesale on labels like Erickson Beamon, Issa London, Twenty Cluny, Liebeskind, Odd Molly
When: May 28-June 22, 2012. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm.
Where: 263 11th Ave - 3rd Floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Who: Qi and Ainsley Sample Sale
What: 65% off spring merch
When: EXTENDED June 12-23, 2012. Wed-Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Where: 260 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave). 212-239-8880

Upcoming Sale:
Who: Isaia Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off Italian made suits, sport coats, shirts, ties, knits, trousers, accessories & more
When: June 26-29, 2012. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-1pm
Location: 225 5th Ave

Who: Ippolita
What: 65% off bangles, earrings, necklaces and rings
When: June 24-26, 2012. Sun 9am—6pm, Mon—Tues 9am—7pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (b/n 8th and 9th Ave) 718-747-1656.

Sample Sales This Week: December 12-18, 2011

Who: Eubiq Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on menswear.
When: December 14-16, 2011. Wed-Fri 11am-6pm. Online Sample Sale already started.
Where: 270 W 39th St, 13th Floor. 212-204-8338 or Shop Online

Who: Portolano Sample Sale
What: Men's Women's Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Wraps, & Up Tights Hosiery and Socks at wholesale or below.
When: Dec 12-23, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Closed Sat & Sun
Where: 15 W 37th St, 2nd Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave)

Who: Loro Piana Men's Sale
What: Up to 80% off women's and men's RTW
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011.  Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Party/Cocktail Dress Sale
What: Up to 80% off dressed by Pamala Roland, Donald Deal, Melinda Eng, Heidi Weisel, Anne Bowen, Marc Bowen, Valentino and Gustavo Cadille
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Tardini Holiday Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's leather goods and accessories
When: Now through Dec 15, 2011. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs 10am-4pm.
Where: 37 W 57th St - 9th Floor (b/n 5th & 6th Ave). 212-290-1211

Who: Farylrobin Sample Sale
What: All styles $20-100 on a selection of shoes and boots.  Mostly sizes 6, 7, and 8, but a limited number of styles in other sizes too. 
When: December 12-15, 2011. Mon & Thurs Noon-6pm, Tues-Wed noon-7pm
Where:  200 Park Avenue South (at 17th Street)  Suite 1610

Who: Eugenia Kim Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off hats and hair accessories
When: Dec 13-17, 2011. Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Where: 347 W 36th St - Suite 501 (near 8th Ave).

Who: Haute Hippie Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% womenswear
When: Dec 12-16, 2011. 9am-6pm
Where: 336 W 37th St - Suite 460 (b/n 8th & 9th Ave). 212-239-6827

Who: Jane Post Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off fall and spring outerwear
When: Dec 13-14, 2011. Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm.
Where: 240 W 37th St - 6th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Nanette Lepore Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear.  Strapless brocade cocktail dresses are $145(were $398), lace overlay pencil skirts are $95 (were $298) and black and white cardigans are $95 (were $268).
When: Dec 13-14, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 225 W 35th St - 4th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: James Jeans Sample Sale
What: 50%-70% off denim (bootleg, skinnies, jeggings and flares).
When: Dec 13-15, 2011. Tues & Thrus 9am-7:30pm, Wed 10am-5:30pm
Where: 500 Greenwich St - Suite 202 (b/n Spring and Canal St)

Who:  Lee Angel Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off costume jewelry.  There will be a $5 room!
When: Dec 14-16, 2011. Wed-Thurs 11am-7pm, Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 524 Broadway - 6th Floor (at Spring St)

Who: DVF Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear.  New merchandise will arrive throughout the week.
When: Dec 13-17, 2011. Tues 9am-6:30pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St).

Who: Roger Vivier Sample Sale
What: Discounts on women's shoes and accessories
When: Dec 14-18, 2011. Wed 10am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 9am-6:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Kaelen Sample Sale
What: Score 50%-70% off womenswear. Blanket coats are $398 (from $795), printed dresses are $498 (from $995), lambskin shorts are $213 (from $425) and cropped jackets are $73 (from $290).
When: Dec 15, 2011.  5pm-9pm
Where: 11 W 25th St - 7th Floor (b/n Broadway and 6th Ave).

Who: Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off women's and men's clothing shoes and accessories.
When: Dec 15-16, 2011. Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where:268 Mulberry St (b/n E Houston and Prince St)

Who: Suiteshop Showroom Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off fashion's hautest brands including Pencey, For Love & Lemons, Boulee, Sauce, Lauren Moshi, Naven, Plush, Pencey Standard, Michael Lauren & Woodleigh
When: December 15-17, 2011. Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 1pm-4pm
Where: Suiteshop Showroom – 110 Greene Street, #410

Who: Carlos Falchi
What: Up to 80% off colorful cosmetics cases, totes, clutches, and handbags in leather, python, and other exotic skins.
When: December 15-16, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-4pm
Where: 1450 Broadway (b/n 40th & 41st St)

Who: Chatecaille Sale
What: Deals on makeup/skincare
When: Dec 15-16, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 584 Broadway - Suite 1111 (b/n Prince and Houston St)

Who: Helmut Lang and Theyskens's Theory Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off womenswear
When: Dec 15-18, 2011. Thurs 12pm-8pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
Where:139 5th Ave - 2nd Floor (b/n 20th and 21st St). 212-398-2777

Ongoing Sample Sales:
Who: Ralph Lauren Sample Sale
What: Discounts on men's and women's apparel and accessories
Dec 12, 2011. Mon 9am-5pm
317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Unis Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off menswear
When: Now through Dec 14, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 226 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince St). 212-431-5533

Who: Echo of the Dreamer/Mars & Valentine Sample Sale
What: Discounts on jewelry and Kevin O'Brien scarves and pillows! As a bonus, they are offering 20% off all jewelry purchases over $150.
When: Now through-December 16, 2011. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Closed Sunday
Where: 242 West 30th St, 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Showroom Seven and Erickson Beamon
What: Up to 60% off wholesale Issa London, Charlotte Ronson, Diane de Maria, Odd Molly, TwentyCluny, and Imitation of Christ, plus free drinks every night starting at 5pm
When: December 2-22, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Sun Closed
Where: 263 11th Ave, 3rd floor (b/n 27th & 28th St)

Who: J Rosen Showroom
What: 50-75% off swimsuits and coverups from Despi, Brette Sandler, Debbie Katz, and L Space; sandals from Cocobelle and Ipanema; and bags from Mar y Sol.
When: December 5-16, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm. Closed Weekends.
Where: 231 West 39th St, Suite 1101 (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)