Greta Jenkins

Botkier Sample Sale Review

16 June 2015

If you need a new handbag, tote, or evening clutch, head to the west 30s to check out the Botkier Sample Sale.

Bargain shoppers are better served by the large Botkier sale, where almost everything is priced under $200 and sample bags go as low as $50. There are three sections of the sale: stock bags, sample bags, and bags by She+Lo. In general, the styles here are well-suited to everyday wear, with a few styles meant for evening.

The stock bags are mostly medium-sized handbags and cross body messengers in neutral colors. Prices range from $59 to $225, with most bags falling in the $100-$150 range.

The samples are mostly bright, saturated hues, with minimal hardware. They range from $50 for small clutches and messenger bags to $150 for large, snakeskin purses. Most fall in the $50-$100 range.

The She+Lo bags tended to have busier, funkier designs, and ranged from $69 to $129. They were largely ignored by this morning’s shoppers, so expect to have your pick of colors and styles.

The Botkier samples are typically the first to go, and there will be no further restocking or markdowns. The sale runs daily from 8:30am to 6:00pm, through Friday the 19th.