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: April 15-21, 2013

Who: Tusk Semi Annual Sample Sale
What: Save more than 50-70% OFF select fine Italian leather bags & accessories for women, men and travel. Enjoy 15% OFF REGULARLY-PRICED merchandise in our retail store during the sale. Women’s Leather Wallets: $40 (was $95). Women’s Leather Totes: $80 (was $255). Gift Items: $25-35 (was $65-75).
When: April 12-20, 2013. Closed Sunday April 14. 11am-7pm daily.
Where: 242 West 26th St(between 7th & 8th Ave), 212-242-8485

Who: Dwell Studio Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on baby and kids items, bed linens, decorative accessories, rugs, pillows and throw blankets and more
When: April 12-21, 2013. Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Where: 84 Wooster Street (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Bulgari Fragrances Sample Sale
What: Discounts on fragrances
When: April 13-16, 2013. 9am-6:30pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Who: Beirn Sample Sale
What: Discounts on totes, hobos, satchels, shoulder bags and clutches made of watersnake skin,suede raffia an Batiks.
When: April 15-23, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Where: 12 West 57 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), Suite 801. 212-265-2047

Who: Rena Lange Sample Sale
What: Up to 90% off on women's couture apparel, accessories and shoes from Spring/Summer 2013 as well as previous seasons.
When: April 15-17, 2013. Mon-Wed 9am-5pm
Where: 430 West 14 Street (b/n 9th & 10th Ave) Suite 201, 212-262-8065

Who: Zero + Maria Cornejo
What: Men's & Women's Sample Sale up to 70% off ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories. For the fashion aficionada, there will also be a limited selection of one-of-a-kind archived samples.
When: May 18-19, 2013. Thurs-Fri 11am-6pm
Where: 359 Broadway, 4th Floor (The triple 'A' Loft) (b/n Leonard & Franklin St.)



Who: Messeca New York Sample Sale
What: Past collections and Spring/Summer 2013 at up to 85% off. Over 300 pairs of shoes available. Production shoes size 6 to 10, $40-$100. Samples size 6, $20.
When: April 15-19, 2013. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Where: 78 Fifth Avenue (b/n 13th-14th St) 9th Floor

Who: Paul & Shark Sample Sale
What: Snag discounts on preppy light-weight and heavy outerwear, short sleeve polos, jeans, trousers, swimwear, wool and cotton sweaters, select cashmere outerwear and sweaters, hats, 100% cotton woven shirts, and maybe mens shoes. Prices below wholesale, 20 piece limit per person. ID required to enter building. AMEX is not accepted at this sample sale.
When: April 15-17, 2013. Mon 10am-5pm, Tues 9am-5pm, Wed 10am-3pm
Where: 79 Madison Avenue (b/n 28th & 29th St) Suite 1206

Who: Jil Sander Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on menswear, womenswear, shoes and accessories (this is your last chance to grab pieces by Raf Simons). Invite only but historically the door policy eases up as the sale progresses.
When: April 16-19, 2013. 10am-6pm
Where: 8 Crosby St - 4th Floor (b/n Grand and Howard St)

Who: Lauren Merkin Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% off on lady-like handbags. Pearlized styles with removable chain straps $95 (was $225). Snake-print clutches $100 (was $225). Gunmetal looks $125 (was $295). $20 bargain bins.
When: April 16-18, 2013. Tues-Thurs 11am-6pm
Where: 231 West 29 Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) Suite 201

Who: James Perse Sample Sale
What: Mens' & women's clothing from the recent collection and classics at 40-90% off. Also the James Perse performance brand, Yosemite, with moisture-wicking fabrics.
When: April 16-21, 2013. Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11-5.
Where:260 Fifth Ave (b/n 28th & 29th Streets) 212-725-5400

Who: paperdenim & cloth, Twenty, Thursday Friday Sample Sale
What: Totes and small bags from Thursday Friday. Women's and men's sample line from paperdenim & cloth. Women's clothing from Twenty and Free People.
When: April 16-18, 2013. Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: Clothingline, 261 West 36 Street (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor

Who: MiH Jeans Sample Sale
What: 60-80% off on the British denim brand. High-waisted denim $45 (was $198). Silk tuxedo blazers $85 (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

Who: Vivienne Tam Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off womenswear
When: April 17-19, 2013. Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 260 W 39th St - 11th floor (b/n 7th & 8th Ave)

Who: White + Warren Sample Sale
What: Cashmere sweaters $100. Cotton sweaters $50. Tees $30, $50 for 2, $60 for 3. Travel wrap $150. Accessories from $50. Samples from $15-$35.
When: April 18-19, 2013. Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-2pm
Where: 80 West 40 Street (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 3rd Floor, 212-298-3295

Who: Gilded Age Sample Sale
What: 60-80% off on Spring leather jackets, tees, sweaters, jackets, shirts, shorts, jeans and shoes for men and women.
When: April 18-21, 2013. Thurs-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm.
Where: 580 Broadway (b/n Houston & Prince Streets) 9th Floor

Who: Kalinka and Rubin & Chapelle Sample Sale
What: Kalinka has elegant dresses with a classic vintage feel at up to 75% off. Cocktail dresses $150-350 (retail $995-1595). Day dresses $90-$300 (retail $995). Jackets and skirts $50-$300. Gowns $50-$650 (retail $2200 -$3000). For Rubin & Chapelle snag Italian sweaters for $65 (was$650). Cotton summer shorts $145 (was $520). Silk drape tops $165 (was $490). Summer jersey dresses $250 (was $850). Silk evening jackets $550 (retail $2200). Silk evening gowns and wedding dresses $650-$1500 (retail $2200 to $3200)
When: April 18-21, 2013. Thurs-Fri noon-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where: 150 West 25 Street, (b/n 6th & 7th Avenues) 7th Floor, 212-647-0880
Womens Clothing

Who: Jill Platner Sample Sale
What: Handmade jewelry in one-of-a-kind pieces and archival pieces for up to 70% off. Current collection is 20% off.
When: April 19-21, 2013. Fri-Sun noon-7pm
Where: 113 Crosby Street (b/n Prince & Houston) 212-324-1298

Who: Loro Piana Sample Sale
What: Discounts on luxe knits, outerwear, suits and accessories for men and women
When: April 21-25, 2013. Sun-Wed 9am-6:30pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: 317 W 33rd St (near 8th Ave)

Ongoing Sales:
Who: Elie Tahari Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% of menswear, womenswear, shoes and accessories
When: April 12-21, 2013. Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 510 5th Ave (b/n 42nd & 43rd St). 212-398-2622

Who: David Glazer Showroom Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off Italian menswear from Luca Roda, Sartoria Partenopea and more. Please call and make an appointment before visiting the showroom (212-582-0042)
When: Now through April 19, 2013. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm (closed weekends)
Where: 230 5th Ave - Suite 1209 (near 27th St). 212-582-0042

Sample Sales in NYC: November 7-13, 2011

Who: Miha
What: Up to 80% off on womenswear
When: November 7-9, 2011. Mon-Wed 10am-7pm
Where: 330 West 38th St (b/n 8th & 9th Ave), suite 1202 (no phone)

Who: Designer Clothe Boutique Sample Sale
What: All Coats $89.99! Over 10,000 coats from renowned fashion designers such as: Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Jones New York, Kenneth Cole, Jessica Simpson, Nautica, and many more that they cannot mention. At this sale you will find a large selection of leather, down, wool, and faux-fur. All sizes available from XS to 3X. These coats are marked down 65-90% off retail. Original retail prices range from $250 to $650.
When: November 1-13, 2011. Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat -Sun 10am-7pm
Where: 128 West 37th St (b/n 7th & Broadway), Basement - Church Entrance

Who: Paul Shark Sample Sale
What: Up to 70% Off Retail on luxury Men's light weight and heavy outerwear, jeans, trousers, wool and cotton sweaters, 100% cotton woven shirts and accessories. All sizes will be available from Small - 3X with all Samples being Large. Must have ID to enter building
When: November 3-8, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun Closed, Mon 10am-5pm, Tues 10am-3pm Where: 79 Madison Ave (at 28th Street) Suite 1206

Who: Andrew Marc Sample Sale
What: Up to 65% off outerwear. Women's Shearling Coat was $2495, now $1299. Wool Twill Peacoat w/ Fur Trim was $795, now $329. Men's Washed lamb was $595, now $299. Men's Down Parka was $495, now $199.
When: November 5-13, 2011. Sat -Sun, 10am-6pm. Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm
Where: Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave (b/n 32nd & 33rd St). Entrance on 7th Ave

Who: Joseph Abboud Sample Sale
What: Discounts on tailored clothing - suits, sportcoats, trousers and tuxedos. Credit cards only. All sales final. Strollers not allowed. No children under 12 will be admitted.
When: November 6-10, 2011. Sun 9am-6pm, Mon-Wed 9am-7pm, Thurs 9am-5pm
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd St (br 8th Ave) 718-747-1656

Who: Portolano Sample Sale
What: Shop deep discounts on Men's and Women's Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Wraps, & Up Tights Hosiery And Socks. Everything is wholesale or below.
When: November 7-18, 2011. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Closed Weekends.
Where: 15 West 37th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave), 2nd Floor. 212-719-4403.

Who: Dannijo Sample Sale
What: Snag bold statement jewelry from just $10
When: November 8, 2011. Tues 6pm-8pm
Where: 423 West 14th St (nr Washington St) Suite 3R, 646-755-8909

Who: MiH Jeans Sample Sale
What: Up to 60% off on jeans, shirting & tees. The Marrakesh flare jean is available in a variety of washes for $100.00 instead of $198.00. All other denim styes now $80.00. Shirting in faded prints and patterns now $60 instead of $180.00 and tees now $20 instead of $80.00.
When: November 8-10, 2011. Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 584 Broadway (b/n Houston & Prince)

Who: Butter, Something Bleu and Bettye Muller Sample Sale
What: Sample shoes $60, stock shoes $100, booties $220 and boots $260.
When: November 4, 7-9, 2011. Fri, Mon-Wed 10am-7pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
Where: 307 7th Ave (b/n 27th and 28th St) Suite 2307

Who: Kara Ross Sample Sale
What: 50-80% off on exotic skin & leather bags and clutches
When: November 8-10, 2011. Tues-Thurs 10am-6pm
Where: 225 West 37th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 15th Floor

Who: Tracy Reese Fall 2011 Collection Sample Sale - Featuring Plenty and Frock!
What: One-of-a-kind samples are $35 to $50. Sizes 0 to 12. Gift bags for the first 50 customers! 
When: November 9-10, 2011. Wed-Thurs 9am-7pm
Where: 260 West 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 11th Floor.

Who: Shoshanna Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% off dresses, swimwear, and separates
When: November 9-10, 2011. Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thurs 10a-6pm
Where: 231 West 39th St, Suite 422 (b/n 7th &  8th Ave) 212-719-3601

Who: AEFFE Fall/Winter Sample Sale
What Up to 60% off on designers like Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Cacharel Sample Sale
When: November 9-12, 2011. Wed-Fri 10-am-6pm. Sat 11am-5pm
Where: 30 West 56th St (b/n 5th & 6th Ave) 1st Floor. 212-632-9300

Who: nOir Sample Sale
What: Up to 75% below retail price, missing this event would be the biggest of fashion faux pas'. Must-have cocktail rings, statement necklaces, bracelets and much more. Leather cuffs with pave detailing $35 to $90 (was $85- $215), CZ necklaces $95 (was $250), and embellished solid brass animal rings $25 to $95 (was $70 to $275)
When: November 9-11, 2011. Wed-Thurs 10am-7pm
Where: 350 West 38th St (nr 9th Ave) 5th Floor. 212-244-4846

Who: Stetson Sample Sale
What: Cowboy boots are $50 (was $225) and clothing is $10-$25 (was $50-$200). 
When: November 10-11, 2011. Thurs-Fri 11am-4pm
Where: 263 West 38th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave) 10th Floor.

Who: Staff USA Sample Sale
What: Discounted clothing, shoes, and accessories from DSquared, Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf and more.
When: November 10-12, 2011. Thurs 1pm-7pm, Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-5pm.
Where: 220 West 19th St (nr 7th Ave) 12th Floor. 646-613-8457

Who: Gant Sample Sale
What: Up to 80% off menswear and womenswear. 
When: November 9-11, 2011. Wed-Thurs 8:30am-6:30pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm
Where: 20 W 55th St (near 5th Ave) - 11th floor


Who: Lafayette 148 Sample Sale
What: Discounts on womenswear. Tops are $35 to $45, skirts are $45, dresses are $65, and jackets are $70.
When: November 10-11, 2011. Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 148 Lafayette St. (near Howard St)


Who: Peregrine Showroom Sample Sale
What: Discounted menswear from  labels including Oliver Spencer, Gilded Age, George McCracken, and more.
When: November 10-12, 2011. 10am-6pm
Where: 89 Fifth Ave. - suite 901 (b/n 16th & 17th St))

Who: Report Collection, the Fresh Brand and Joseph Abboud
What Up to 70% off on menswear
When November 10-11, 2011. Thurs-Fri 9am-6pm
Where: 80 West 40th St (b/n 5th and 6th Ave) Suite 25. 212-997-2355 x102



Who: Melissa Shoes Sample Sale
What:  Discounted womens shoes! The Alexandre Hercovitch Joy brogues are $50 (were $100), the Vivienne Westwood Ultragirl flats are $60 (were $135), and the Melissa Cirque booties are $80 (were $260).
When: November 10-12, 2011. Thrus-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 11am-3pm
Where: 520 W. 27th St. - suite 601 (near 10th ave)