John Robshaw

Welcome to the holliest, jolliest, and busiest, times of the year, stylish shoppers. We’ve officially entered November, which means it’s time to kick your holiday shopping into high gear. Fortunately, this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales can help you out.

For example, we’ve got luxurious outerwear at the Andrew Marc Annual Sample Sale and Kokun Cashmere Sample & Stock Sale, gorgeous baubles at the Alexis Bittar Sample Sale, and home accessories from John Robshaw that’ll make your home a more inviting place this season.

Kokun Cashmere Sample & Stock Sale

It’s a cashmere bonanza at the Kokun Cashmere Sample & Stock Sale. Expect boast-worthy savings of up to 75% off retail with prices ranging from $30 to $200. Items available for sale include cardigans, jackets, sweater coats, pullovers, wraps, scarves, ponchos and lots more.

WHEN: 11/5 – 11/7; W-F (10:30-5:45)
WHERE: 237 West 37th Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 301, New York, NY. 212-736-1550

John Robshaw Textiles Annual Sample Sale

Spruce up your house with discounted home accessories at the John Robshaw Textiles Annual Sample Sale. The sale features the following items: bedding, decorative pillows, quilts, table linens, tabletop items, stationery, and other home accessories.

WHEN: 11/5 – 11/7, W-Th (10-7), F (10-2)
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion. 123 West 18th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor, New York, NY

Diesel 2014 Sample Sale

It’s all about denim at the Diesel 2014 Sample Sale. This event promises discounts on apparel, jackets, accessories and, of course, denim. And as we all know, denim never goes out of style, so you shouldn’t feel bad about stocking up (especially when there are deals to be had).

WHEN: 11/5 – 11/8; W-F (10-8), Sat (9-5)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, between Houston & Prince Streets, New York, NY 10012

Alexis Bittar Sample Sale

Revel in discounts of up to 80% off at the Alexis Bittar Sample Sale, which starts next Thursday and runs through Saturday. Based on price tags at their June Sample Sale, we expect prices to range from $49 to $200 on these look-at-me baubles. Think lots of natural stones and ornate-meets-earthy designs.

WHEN: 11/6 – 11/8; Th-F (8:30-7:30), Sat (10-5)
WHERE: 143 West 19th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Eva Franco New York Sample Sale

This coming Thursday through Saturday is the Eva Franco New York Sample Sale, where you’ll find plenty of women’s ready-to-wear at slashed prices. For those unfamiliar with the brand, we’d describe it as sophisticated designs with a feminine, and sometimes vintage, twist.

WHEN: 11/6 – 11/8; Th-F (noon-7), Sat (11-6)
WHERE: 420 West 14th Street, Suite 2NW, New York, NY 10014. 212-414-4705

Andrew Marc Annual Sample Sale

Get your fix of leather and outerwear at the annual Andrew Marc Sample Sale, a New York tradition. Available for purchase is leather, wool and down outerwear for men, women and girls — all for up to 80% off the retail price. Some teasers include the Andrew Marc women’s 22″ down coat with rabbit fur trim: $399 (orig. $895) and Marc New York men’s 26.5″ glove leather jacket: $169 (orig. $595).

WHEN: 11/8 – 11/16; Sat & Sun (10-6), M-F (8-7)
WHERE: Penn Plaza Pavilion. Adjacent to Hotel Pennsylvania. 401 Seventh Avenue, Between32nd & 33rd Streets, Street level entrance on 7th Avenue, New York, NY10011. 212.840.1800

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: AlexisBittar.com, AndrewMarc.com, Diesel.com