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 Sale Report: J. Crew

Stopped by the the press preview tonight after work quickly and grabbed some pics of what's up for grabs at the J. Crew sale.  The sale is 2/3 women's and 1/3 mens so not a bad split.  Overall there's quite a bit of merch up for grabs and everything is grouped by type of merchandise (i.e. shirts, pants, Ts, blazers, sweaters) but not by style or size so be prepared for a bit of digging.  

In terms of sizing, tops were for the most part M.  There were a few S and a some L, XL and XS but not in large quantities.  Bottoms were mostly 32 with some other sizes scatted into the mix.  For outerwear and blazers, I noticed a larger range in sizing but not as much in terms of quantity.  Hopefully there will be more restocking throughout the sale.

While looking through the racks quickly, I did notice that some of the merch is from the factory store (i.e. the items were made specifically for outlets/off pricing and while they may have the same cut/base pattern, fabric selection for the most part for these items is a grade below what is sold at the regular retail stores).  Since the factory made pieces are not cheaper, I'd opt for the regular merch.  If you're looking at the J. Crew tag and see two (or three) small diamonds (pictured above) - that signals that the items was factory made.

Now on to some of the merch up for grabs:

Button up shirts are going for just $30 a pop.  There's plenty of plaid, solid colors and a few short sleeve options to choose from.

T's and polo's are both going for $15.  I saw a bunch of solid colored options as well as striped pieces and some graphic T's if that's what you're in the market for.

Sweaters, cardigans and sweatshirts are going for $35.  There were a few cashmere pieces up for grabs which started at $90+.

 

In terms of bottoms, there were plenty of khaki pants, a few denim pieces, one rack of shorts and one rack of swim trunks.  Denim was $40, dress pants were $70 and shorts/swimwear were $25.

 

Blazers were going for $110 a piece and there were some great outerwear options including these great utility jackets for just $60.  If you're in the market for a suit - you might be able to pair the slacks with the blazer but finding the right match is up to you.

There was one lone rack of shoes and next to it a bin of ties going for just $15.

If your a fan of J Crew, have some time to go through the merch and are a size Medium/32 waist - it might worth checking out.  Pricing isn't stellar but it's not bad either.

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)

Sample Sales This Week: November 28-December 4, 2011

Who: Autumn Cashmere Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off cashmere apparel and accessories.
When: Nov 28-Dec 2, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 231 W 39th St - suite 1111 (near 7th Ave)

Who: Katherine Kwei, Hunter Dixon, Marysia Swim Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off select items
When: Nov 29, 2011. 11am-7pm
Where: 611 Broadway - Suite 742 (near Houston St). 646.476.7665

Who: J. Crew Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off merchandise for men/women/children.  Daily restocking and through the sale!
When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 260 5th Ave (b/n 28th & 29th St). 212.725.5400

Who: L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers' Sample Sale
What: Discounts on fall and winter handbags.  CREDIT CARD ONLY!
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. Tues 8am-8pm, Wed 10am-8pm, Thurs 8am-6pm.
Where: 347 W 34th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave)

Who: Qi and Ainsley Sample Sale

What: Cashmere sweaters/dresses start at $50 and coats are $75-$125.

When: Nov 29-Dec 3, 2011. Tues-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

Where: 261 W 36th St (near 7th Ave).

Who: Derek Lam Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear. The gold silk-lame blouse is $450 (was $1,490), striped flannel trousers are $250 (were $790) and the crinkle wool tank dress is $335 (was $1,090).
When: Nov 30-Dec 1, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 76 Mercer St (near Broome St)

Who: Botkier Online Sample Sale
What: Score up to 60% bags including styles like Trigger, Bianca, Brinks, Misha and more.  Plus - "Like" Botkier on Facebook and receive an additional 10% off!
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011.  Starts at 9am on Wed Nov 30.
Where: Online

Who: Nicholas K Sample Sale
What: Score discounts on menswear and womenswear.  Samples are priced between $40-$180 while overstock merch is 60+% off.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs 10:30am-8pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm.
Where: 809 Washington St (b/n Gansevort and Horatio St).

Who: Theory (Men's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off menswear.
When: Dec 7-Dec 10, 2011. Wed 12pm-8pm, Thurs-Fri (8am-8pm), Sat 10am-6pm
Where: 139 5th Ave - 2nd floor (b/n 20th & 21st St). 212.398.2777

Who: Theory (Women's) Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off womenswear.
When: Nov 30-Dec 4, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
Where: 261 W 36th St - 2nd Floor (near 7th Ave)

Who: Gilded Age Sample Sale
What: Score 60-75% off menswear and accessories.
When: Nov 30-Dec 3, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-4:30pm
Where: 580 Broadway - 9th Floor, Suite 912 (near Houston St)

Who: Be&D Sample Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off. Convertible messenger styles are cut from $945 to $340, vintage carryalls with chain-link straps are $250 (usually $550) and braided-leather fold-over looks are chiseled from $398 to $180.
When: Nov 29-Dec 1, 2011. 9am-7pm
Where: 260 W 36th St - 8th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 212-290-1211

Who: Lela Rose Sample Sale
What:  Up to 75% off womenswear and accessories
When: Nov 30-Dec 2, 2011. Wed 8am-7pm, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Where: 224 W 30th St - 14th Floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: Shipley & Halmos Sample Sale

What: Deep discounts on menswear (this is the brand's first men's sample sale!). The Ruska Leather Jacket is $300 (was $850), the Harrison Cotton Blazer is $175 (was $415) and the Obama Chambray Woven Shirt is $75 (was $190).

When: Dec 1-3, 2011. Thurs-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat-12pm-4pm.

Where: 8 Greene St (near Canal St) - 2nd floor.

Who: Archetype Showroom Sample Sale
What: 20-40% off labels including Iro, Surface to Air, The Reformation and Veda
When: Dec 1-3, 2011. 10am-7pm
Where: 676 Broadway - 2nd floor (near Bond St)

Who: Alexis Bittar Sample Sale
What: Deals on stylish jewelry.  CASH ONLY.
When: Dec 2-3, 2011. 9am-6:30pm
Where: 125 W 21st St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave).

Who: Amanda Uprichard Sample Sale
What: Discount on womenswear.  Silk dresses are $70 and silk blouses are $50.
When: Dec 2-4, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where:  5 Rivington St (at Bowery St).