Don't Miss Sample Sales From Gilt City, Piazza Sempione, Tibi, Michael Bastian, and More

Oh man! The sample sale extravaganza is just starting to heat up. There are loads of sales to look forward to in the coming weeks and months, including a crop of don’t miss warehouse and sample sales that all take place within the next seven days.

For example, we’ve got the Gilt City Spring Warehouse Sale, which is more of an event than pretty much any other sample sale you’ll find; the Cobra Society & Laveer sample sale, which combines two fab brands into one hot shopping bonanza; and then there’s the Piazza Sempione Warehouse Sale, with discounts as steep as 80%.

Gilt City Spring 2014 Warehouse Sale

Gather up your girlfriends, ladies! We’re including this Gilt City Warehouse Sale on our list of Don’t Miss Sample Sales because it’s an entire two-day event and not just a shopping destination. In addition to finding your favorite brands marked up to 90% off the retail price (three cheers for that), attendants receive complimentary signature cocktails courtesy of New Amsterdam Vodka and Dark Horse Wines, mini makeuppers and brow waxing by Benefit Cosmetics, Perrier sparkling water, chilled espresso, snack bars from KIND, live music and more. There is an admission fee of $10-$20.

WHEN: 5/16 – 5/17; F (9:30-11:30), Sun (9-9)
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011

Cobra Society & Laveer Sample Sale

This sample sale features footwear and accessories from Cobra Society — two things every woman can always use more of — as well as jackets from Laveer. All are sweetly discounted, ensuring you snag a great deal for top quality merch. The sale only lasts through the weekend, so plan accordingly to get there and shop around. You definitely don’t want to miss this one.

WHEN: 5/17 – 5/18; Sat-Sun (noon-7)
WHERE: 368 Broadway, between Franklin and White Streets, Suite 209, New, York NY 10013

Piazza Sempione Warehouse Blowout Sale

The Piazza Sempione Warehouse Blowout Sale starts this weekend on Sunday and runs through the middle of next week, giving you ample time to get there and shop. The sale promises a huge selection of all sizes marked up to 80% off, including outerwear, daywear, evening apparel and sportswear. Also featured is the famous Piazza pant. You know you want it!

WHEN: 5/18 – 5/21; Sun (11-5), M-W (10-6)
WHERE: 37 West 57th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 212.920.1211

Michael Bastian Sample Sale

Here you’ll find steep markdowns on both current season merchandise and apparel from season’s gone by. In terms of variety, expect to find an assortment of suits, footwear and accessories. No cash is accepted, only cards. The Michael Bastian Sample Sale only lasts two days, so plan accordingly. Maybe a lunch break shopping spree?

WHEN: 5/20 – 5/21; Tue-W (8-7)
WHERE: 210 Eleventh Avenue, at W. 25th Street, Suite 300, New York, NY

Tibi Sample Sale

How does 70% off Tibi merchandise sound to you? We thought you’d be excited about that. This sale features lots of unique prototype items, merchandise that’s walked the runway in seasons past, footwear, and even current season goods. For example, Tibi’s Chroma Print Eyelet tee — perfect for summer — is marked down from $198 to $50 and the Astrid Pencil Skirt is an easy $75 from $298. Get there between next Tuesday and Thursday.

WHEN: 5/20 – 5/22; Tue (noon-8), Wed (9-8), Th (9-5)
WHERE: 57 Greene Street, between Broome and Spring Streets, New York, NY

Cynthia Gale Jewelry Sample Sale

We always like to include a sample sale that sates your desire for bauble shopping, so we’re delighted to see that Cynthia Gale Jewelry is hosting a sample sale this week. This one touts women’s jewelry marked no higher than $200 and lasts all week long, giving you lots of time to work this one into your busy spring schedule.

WHEN: 5/19 – 5/23; M-F (10-6)
WHERE: 8 East 36th Street, 3rd Floor, (between 5th and Madison), New York, NY, 212.481.1845

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: PiazzaSempione.com

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