Who: Acne Studios sample sale
What: Swedish purveyor of effortless cool will have RTW, accessories, shoes, and denim at deeply discounted prices.
When: August 27-31, 2012. Mon-Fri noon-7pm
Where: 401 Broadway (b/n Lispenard & Walker St.), 22nd Floor.
Who: Gryson and Olivia Harris Sample Sale
What: Snag signature handbags at up to 70% off at the Gryson and Olivia Harris Sample Sale. Samples as low as $50. Vibrant leather chain-strap bags $150 (was $495)
Classic doctor-bag styles $150 (was $495) Roomy zipper-detailed looks $200 (was $655)
When: August 27-28, 2012. Mon-Tues 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-5pm
Where: 180 Varick Street (b/n Charlton and King St), Suite 916
Who: KAS New York Sample Sale
What: 70-80% off retail on striking silhouettes and luxurious statement pieces with their vibrant prints Agnette Skirt was $220, now $55. Othilia Top was $135, now $35. Rosita Top was $170, now $45. Yuri Dress was $260, now $65. Dori Dress was $245, now $60. Pearl Skirt was $170, now $45
When: August 27-31, 2012. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 231 West 39th Street, Suite 1002
Who: Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Clean-Out Sale
What: Up to 90% off and include dresses, denim, shoes, handbags and more. Designer women’s styles on sale include those by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, AG, Castañer, Current/Elliott, Diane von Furstenberg, Helmut Lang, IRO, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Poupette, Rag and Bone,Stuart Weitzman, T Alexander Wang and more. Men’s styles on sale include those by Acne, Adam Kimmel, Dsquared², Etro, Hartford, John Varvatos, Maison Martin Margiela, Moncler, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Shipley & Halmos, and more. For the first time ever, the sale will also run online at ScoopNYC.com.
When: August 27-September 15, 2012. 8/27; M (9-9). 8/28 – 9/5; Tue-W (10-8). 9/6 – 9/15; M-Sat (11-8), Sun (11-7)
Where: 430 West 14th Street (at Washington Street). 212-929-1244 or
Online Who: Proenza Schouler Sample Sale
What: Deep discounts on Spring 2012 and samples. Prices run from $20-$1,310.
When: Aug 28-29, 2012. 10am-6pm
Where: 82 Mercer St (b/n Broome and Spring St)
Who: Sophomore, Lindsey Thornburg, Some Odd Rubies
What: 50% to 70% off dresses, tees, jackets, vintage, and jewelry
When: August 24-30, 2012. noon-8pm daily
Where: 114 Stanton St (b/n Ludlow and Essex St)
Who: Courtshop
What: 50% to 70% off shorts and jeans from the spring/summer collection. Shorts are $30 to $50 (was $78-$143), and jeans are $50 to $80 (was $117-$172). Most jeans are $55, and there are also one-of-a-kind samples
When: August 27-31, 2012. Mon-Fri noon-8pm daily
Where: 178 Mulberry St (b/n Broome and Kenmare St) 212-925-1022.
Ongoing Sales: Who: Barneys New York Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 75% off on a selection of designer clothing, shoes + accessories
for men, women + children as well as gifts for the home
When: August 23-September 9, 2012.
August 23, 2012 8am - 9pm
August 24, 2012 8am - 9pm
August 25, 2012 9am - 8pm
August 26, 2012 9am - 8pm
August 27, 2012 10am - 9pm
August 28, 2012 10am - 9pm
August 29, 2012 10am - 9pm
August 30, 2012 9am - 9pm
August 31, 2012 9am - 9pm
September 1, 2012 9am - 8pm
September 2, 2012 9am - 8pm
September 3, 2012 9am - 7pm
Where: 255 West 17th St (nr 8th Ave)
