Suno x Uniqlo Designer Invitation Project

I am a huge fan of Suno New York. Since 2008 the womenswear label, by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty, has been churning out amazing prints with production from Kenya, India, Peru and its home base of New York for a truly global fashion collection. Now Suno New York is partnering with Uniqlo as part of the Designer Invitation Project initiative.

The collection that will hit stores and online on May 20, 2013 is an East-meets-West design approach taken with mixed print dresses, striped tops and floral patterned jeans dubbed "Japanese Americana".


With prices ranging from $19.90 to $39.90 I think I won't be able to stop myself from snagging it all. There is a sweet, eclectic flavor that effortlessly mixes stripes with florals for a look that is distinctly American prairie girl with a modern twist. The shapes are not all prairie girl fortunately! I love the drawstring skirt, the mixed print dresses and the printed pants! If you have always wanted to do the whole mixed print look, this collection makes it easy. Are you as excited as I am?

More Sample Sales This Week

Who: Gar-De Sample Sale
What: 60-90% off brands like 80%20, Hyden Yoo, Totem jewelry, and Contego Eyewear, plus the in-house line. Gar-de leather jackets are $295 (from $825), wool coats are $195 (from $550), dresses are $110 (from $320), and sweaters are $85 (from $220).
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat noon-3pm
Where: 135 W 36th St, 14th Floor (b/n Broadway & 7th Ave), 212-967-8289

Who: Mavi Sample Sale
What: Denim pants are $35, denim jackets are $30, skirts and dresses are $25, woven tops and shorts are $20, and T-shirts are $15
When: Dec 14-15, 2011. Wed-Thurs 10am-5pm
Where: 550 7th Ave, 23rd Floor (b/n 39th & 40th St), 212-502-5885

Who: Nautica Sample Sale
What: Get sporty clothes for men and women at steep discounts.
When: Dec 14-16, 2011. Wed 11am-7pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th St, 5th Floor (b/n 6th & 7th Ave), 212-463-0200

Who: I Don't Like Mondays Warehouse Sale
What: Up to 80% off labels like Alexander Wang, Cheap Monday, and Jeffrey Campbell
When: Dec 15-17, 2011. Thurs-Sat noon-7pm
Where: 157 Bowery (at Broome St)

Who: Suno Sample Sale
What: 60—90% off on Suno's Resort 2011 and S/S 2011 collections, as well as markdowns on other brands like Carlos Campos, Dieppa Restrepo, and Illesteva.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun Noon—6pm.
Where: 76 Wooster St (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Tucker
What: Markdowns on dresses and more. Prices will range from $50 to $250.
When: Dec 16-18, 2011. Fri 9am—7pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm.
Where: 355 West Broadway (b/n Broome and Grand St)

Who: American Apparel Flea Market
What: Markdowns of up to 90% off warehouse stock. Merchandise will be replenished throughout the sale
When: Dec 16-27, 2011. Daily 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas Day
Where: 766 6th Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St)

Who: Proenza Schouler
What: Prices range from $82.50 to $1035 on clothing and shoes originally priced at $275 to $3450.
When December 17, 2011. Sat 9am-9pm
Where: 495 Broadway, 3rd Floor (b/n Spring & Broome St)

Who: Alain Mikli, Starck Eyes, and Mikli eyewear.
What: Classic frames that were $200-$700 are now marked as low as $45-$150.
When: Dec 14-17, 2011. Wed-Fri 9am-7pm. Sat 9am-5pm
Where: 236 Elizabeth St (b/n Houston & Prince)

Who: Adrienne Landau Fur Blowout
What: Snag discounts on fur jackets, shearlings, scarves, earmuffs, home goods, throws and pillows
When: Dec 18-21, 2011. Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Tues 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-4pm
Where: 519 8th Ave, 21st Floor (b/n 35th & 36th St) 212-920-1211