
It’s a good week for sample sales, dear shopper. This week’s don’t miss roundup includes some salivating discounts on Manolo Blahnik footwear, a hot selection of La Perla lingerie and office appropriate clothing from Lafayette 148. And while you’re at it, check out the accessories at the Alexis Bittar sample sale and the linens at FRETTE.
Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale at UConn
If you missed the one-day NYC Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale, you have an additional opportunity to take advantage of discounted prices on the designer’s coveted footwear. The catch is that you have to be in Connecticut… but still! This Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale takes place at UConn’s West Hartford campus and features numerous sizes and prices ranging between $150 and $450 (from $400 to $2500). Money raised goes to UConn’s animal science students interested in dairy production or manufacturing.
WHEN: 11/14; Sat (9-4)
WHERE: UConn School of Social Work. 85 Lawler Road, West Hartford, CT.
La Perla Fall 2015 Sample Sale
We mentioned this sale in last week’s edition of Don’t Miss Sample Sales, and we’re here to remind you again. This luxury lingerie bonanza kicks off on Sunday, November 8, and continues through Saturday the 14. Discounts reach up to 75% off, so now’s the time to pounce (both on deals and on someone special, which you’ll feel more inclined to do in something sexy, we’re sure).
WHEN: 11/8 – 11/14; Sun (noon-7), M-Sat (11-7)
WHERE: 43 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.
Lafayette 148 New York Fall 2015 Warehouse Sale
If your office wear collection could use a little makeover, this is the sample sale for you. Lafayette 148 promises tons of fall styles marked up to 75% off the retail price. Teaser items include Skirts, Shorts & Pants for $50, Dresses & Jackets for $80, Coats for $100 to $300, Vests for $60 to $100 and cashmere starting at $60. Handbags and accessories will also be for sale.
WHEN: 11/12 – 11/13; Th (9-7), F (9-6)
WHERE: 148 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, between Howard & Grand Street, New York, NY 10013. 646-922-1799.
Piazza Sempione Warehouse Blowout Sale
We told you this was a great week for sample sales! The Piazza Sempione Warehouse Sale boasts a whopping 80% off tons of the designer’s merchandise, including their outerwear, evening apparel and sportswear. Numerous sizes are available and try ons are allowed. This is a massive sale, so give yourself plenty of time to look around.
WHEN: 11/9 – 11/12; M (noon-6), Tue-W (10-6), Th (10-3)
WHERE: 37 West 57th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY. 212-920-1211.
Alexis Bittar Fall 2015 Sample Sale
You’ve got the outerwear, the formal wear and the office wear. Now you can accessorize all of the above with a little help from the Alexis Bittar Sample Sale, where you’ll find up to 70% off the retail price on numerous eye-catching must-haves. Teasers include the encrusted draping bib for $125 from $295, the crystal encrusted panther ring for $125 from $275, brilliant cut baguette stepped cocktail for $75 from $195, and mirrored Amazonite doublets and enamel accented Bedarra Hinge for $150 from $445.
WHEN: 11/10 – 11/15; Tue-Th (10-8), F (9-7), Sat (10-6)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY 10012.
FRETTE Sample & Stock Sale
Having guests over the holidays? Looking to spruce up your own bedroom? Or maybe you’re shopping for gifts? Whatever the case may be, we suggest you peruse the FRETTE Linen Sample and Stock Sale this week.
WHEN: 11/15 – 11/19; Sun (10-6), M-W (9-6), Th (8am-noon)
WHERE: Roosevelt Hotel – Sutton Suite. 45 East 45th Street, Second Floor, between Madison and Vanderbuilt Avenues. New York, NY.
By Wendy Rose Gould
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Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 06:00 AM
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From luxury lingerie at La Perla to cozy cashmere at Inhabit, from must-have ready-to-wear at Maison Margiela to a plethora of accessories at Derek Lam, this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales has a little something for everyone.
We recommend focusing your shopping adventures to two primary categories: holiday gift giving, which is right around the corner, and fall/winter merchandise that’ll keep you looking sharp at the office, on the street or at all your upcoming soirees.
Derek Lam Sample Sale
It’s an accessories bonanza at the upcoming Derek Lam Sample Sale, which promises steep discounts on some of the designer’s coveted must-haves. Expect to find footwear, jewelry, handbags and clothing at this one. Teasers include the 10 Crosby Mercer backpack for $150, from $795, the Tall Meredith Boot for $100, from $650, and the Derek Lam Finn Booties for $100, from $950.
WHEN: 11/3 – 11/8; Tue (11-8), W-Sat (10-8), Sun (10-4)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, Between Houston and Prince Streets, New York, NY. 212-725-5400.
La Perla Fall 2015 Sample Sale
While accessories are abundant at the Derek Lam Sample Sale, it’s lingerie you can find at the much anticipated La Perla Sample Sale. Here you’ll have access to the brand’s luxury lingerie at a price point that’s much easier to justify compared to their retail rates. Past sales have boasted discounts of up to 75%. And P.S. – the sale will also include sleepwear.
WHEN: 11/8 – 11/14; Sun (noon-7), M-Sat (11-7)
WHERE: 43 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.
Maison Margiela + MM6 Maison Margiela + DSQUARED2 Sample Sale
Here’s an interesting amalgamation of merchandise, perfect for those of you traveling and shopping in a group with varied tastes. This triple treat sample sale features clothing, accessories and ready to wear items for both men and women from the Autumn 2015 collections of Maison Margiela, MM6 Maison Margiela and DSQUARED2.
WHEN: 11/5 – 11/7; Th (2-7), F (10-7), Sat (noon-5)
WHERE: 220 West 19th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10011.
Inhabit Fall/Winter Sample Sale
Load up on all the cashmere, cotton and wool you’ll need for these chilly months at the Inhabit Fall/Winter Sample Sale. Perhaps you could even snag a few luxe gifts for friends and family with refined taste. Both stocks and samples will be available for purchase.
WHEN: 11/3 – 11/5; Tue-Th (11-7)
WHERE: 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor, between 7th & 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018.
RAOUL Sample Sale
The RAOUL Sample Sale promises a variety of clothing for a variety of seasons, and all up to 70% off the retail price. That means you can shop for both tomorrow and next spring all in one go. Shoppers who attend this event will find ready to wear, evening wear, footwear, purses and more, with new items being added daily.
WHEN: 11/2 – 11/6; M-F (9-4:30)
WHERE: 70 West 40th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, 12th Floor, New York, NY.
By Wendy Rose Gould
Image Credit: LaPerla.com
Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 12:24 AM
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WHAT: La Perla Fall 2015 Sample Sale
WHY: Shop lingerie and sleepwear at a discount at the La Perla Sample Sale.
Cash and credit cards accepted.
For more information, call 212-725-5400
WHEN: 11/8 – 11/14; Sun (noon-7), M-Sat (11-7)
WHERE: 43 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013
SUBMITTED BY: TheStylishCity.com
For the complete list of today’s sales and sample sales check HERE
Posted by Bindra at 01:33 AM
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WHAT: La Perla Trunk Show
WHY: View the La Perla Fall collection at Bergdorf Goodman.
Meet Avril Graham, Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor of Harper’s Bazaar.
WHEN: 9/28; M (3-4)
WHERE: Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Avenue
Sixth Floor
New York, NY 10019
Posted by Bindra at 12:43 AM
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