Nicole Miller

Few things can get me giddier than a good sample sale and Rent the Runway sample sale did just that. It also made me do some damage to my credit card, but I guess it is the hazard of the trade.

So, let’s recap what we’ve learned today:

• • You can’t beat the prices at this sample sale, even if you compare them to second hand prices for identical items. We actually made the comparison for several items.
• • It helps the search if you are familiar with Rent the Runway inventory
• • A huge selection and somehow overstocked racked makes it rather hard to browse
• • Majority of items are appropriate for weddings, cocktail parties, work events, few for daywear
• • Organization and customer service are premium, dressing space will probably get crowded
• • Designers are too many to count. Herve Leger, Opening Ceremony, Tory Burch, Diane Von Furstenberg, Nicole Miller, Temperley London are just few of them.
• • Don’t miss the yellow stickers, there are quite a few marked damaged items
• • This is not one of those sample sales that get their inventory replenished. Get there sooner rather than later.

WHO HAS THE BETTER PRICE? SAMPLE SALE, RETAIL OR ONLINE SALE?

WHEN: 9/11 – 9/16; Tue (11-8), W-F (10-8), Sat (10-7), Sun (10-5)

WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10001