Sample Sale Previews

If you haven’t already, it’s time to really start thinking about your winter wardrobe. Fortunately for you, this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales has got you pretty much covered (literally). You’ll find luxurious fur at Landau, plenty of cozy cashmere at 360Cashmere and stylish gloves that’ll also keep your fingers warm at Portolano. That’s just the start of it, though.

Portolano Sample Sale

We’ll start this trifecta of winter wonderland wear off with a sample sale from Portolano. Here you’ll be able to indulge in myriad cold-weather accessories at a discounted price, including leather gloves, ponchos and Emilio Cavallini Hosiery. Also for sale are cashmere coordinates, home goods, sweaters, and various small leather necessities.

WHEN: 12/3 – 12/18; M-F (10-6)
WHERE: 15 West 37th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY.

360Cashmere & Skull Cashmere Sample Sale

Keep yourself toasty warm in a garment – or two – from the 360Cashmere and Skull sample sale. This one boasts up to 65% off the retail price and runs through the week. If you’re not personally in the market for cashmere, then consider gifting some. Nobody can say no to cashmere…at least we can’t.

WHEN: 11/30 – 12/11; M-F (10-5)
WHERE: 231 West 39th Street, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10018.

Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale

You know what else makes a great gift? Fur, of course. Especially for those people in your life who enjoy the finer things. The Adrienne Landau Holiday Fur Sample & Stock Sale will feature luxury apparel and accessories, including fur vests, fur jackets, fur scarves and more. There will also be home goods up for grabs, not limited to fur blankets and pillows.

WHEN: 12/13 – 12/17; Sun (11-5), M-Th (10-6)
WHERE: Adrienne Landau Showroom. 519 8th Avenue, between 35th and 36th Streets, 21st Floor, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: AdrienneLandau.com

Welcome to the full throttle throes of the holidays, Stylish City shoppers! Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to really focus on all that shopping. Fortunately for you, every retailer is vying for your dollars, so expect some eyebrow-raising deals and discounts in these busy weeks leading up to Christmas.

This week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales is curated with the young sample sale connoisseur in mind. Have fun shopping for yourself or for another!

Madewell Sample Sale

Back by popular demand is the Madewell Sample Sale, so count your blessings. This one runs for nearly a week and promises deals on all sorts of goods for women. You can shop for women’s apparel, accessories, purses and shoes. It’s the perfect sale to buy clothing and accessories for all those upcoming holiday soirees.

WHEN: 12/1 – 12/6; Tue-Sat (10-8), Sun (11-5)
WHERE: 151 Wooster Street, between Houston & Prince Streets, New York, NY 10011.

J.Crew Sample Sale

The J.Crew Sample Sale is a good one for crossing off your holiday gift list items. Here you’ll have access to the retailer’s fall and winter collections for women, men and kiddos marked up to 60% off the normal price. We expect prices to match last summer’s sample sale tags, which started at $25 for tops and $30 for dresses. There are two locations with one being for menswear only.

WHEN: 12/1 – 12/6; Tue-Sat (10-8), Sun (11-5)
WHERE: Women and Crewcuts – 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28 & 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001.
Men – 43 Wooster Street, between Broome & Grand Streets, New York, NY.

Zadig & Voltaire Sample Sale

This sale also features goods for both men and women with prices marked up to 60% off. Merchandise comes from Zadig & Voltaire‘s fall and winter 2015 collections and includes clothing, footwear and accessories. Some sample items to whet your shoppetite: women’s apparel and leather pieces for $75 from $250, accessories, including leather boots for $55 from $210, and men’s apparel and outwear for $85 to $250.

WHEN: 11/29 – 12/2; Sun (10-5), M-W (11-7)
WHERE: 261 West 36th Street, 2nd floor, between 7th and 8th Avenues, New York, NY.

Mackage Sample Sale

If 60% off still isn’t good enough for you, how does 80% off sound? Mackage, which specializes in outerwear and purses, is putting on a sample sale that promises just that. Some teaser items include the Shanti, an off-white wool coat, for $140 from $695, the Chaska, a coral down coat for $350 from $750, and Loryn, a black handbag for $120 from $395. P.S. Bring old coats to donate at their coat drive and you’ll be entered to win a handbag worth $495.

WHEN: 12/2 – 12/5; W (1-9), Th-F (10-7), Sat (10-4)
WHERE: 260 West 39th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

Eberjey Holiday Sample Sale

We may have found the perfect gift from you to your significant other, courtesy of Eberjey‘s glorious selection of lingerie. This sample sale boasts up to 70% off retail prices on some of Eberjey’s best sellers. This Holiday Sample Sale runs for one day only, so plan accordingly. Also note that you have to RSVP to [email protected].

WHEN: 12/4; F (9-7)
WHERE: 183 Madison Avenue, Suite 1215, New York, NY 10016.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: JCrew.com

Happy Thanksgiving week, dear Stylish City shoppers. After all that anticipation, the holidays are finally upon us — can you believe it? In any case, this season, we urge you to not only consider others as you go down your holiday shopping list, but to also consider yourself. The theme of this week’s sample sale roundup is “live a little.” Splurge on something nice for you — you deserve it!

Bulgari Sample Sale

The Bulgari Sample Sale is dripping with delectable deals on fine jewelry, watches, handbags and accessories. Also up for grabs is marked down fragrances, which will allow you to smell just as good as you look (and for a fraction of the retail price)! This sale requires a coat and handbag check, and all purchases must be made with a credit card, so plan accordingly.

WHEN: 11/21 – 11/24; Sat-Tue (9-6:30)
WHERE: Soiffer Haskin. 317 West 33rd Street, (Just west of 8th Avenue), New York. (718) 747-1656, M-F (9-6).

Montblanc Sample Sale

Here’s an excellent sale for those of you shopping for a friend, loved one or certain someone who doesn’t really need anything, but has expensive taste. Maybe that someone is you? Montblanc Sample Sale boasts up to 70% off less-than-common giftables, including writing instruments, timepieces and leather accessories. Also for sale is jewelry for both men and women.

WHEN: 11/23 – 11/24; M-Tue (9-7)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th & 29th Streets, New York, NY.

Sophia Webster Sample Sale

There are everyday shoes, and then there are shoes that serve as a conversation piece for new and old friends alike. The kind of shoes that make you feel and look like a million bucks. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend nearly that much at the Sophia Webster Sample Sale, where you can find this designer’s kicks marked down.

The sale lasts one day only on December 6, but it’s by appointment only so we’re telling you now. Register for a 45 minute slot at https://www.sophiawebster.com/sample-sale-new-york.

WHEN: 12/6, By appointment only.
WHERE: The Upper Crust. 91 Horatio Street, New York, NY 10014.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: SophiaWebster.com

This week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales is all about accessorizing (but there are some clothes, too, don’t worry). To start, there are goodies for both men and women at the Armani and Sergio Rossi Sample Sales, and Botkier and Marchesa have you covered by way of women’s handbags. Ladies can also shop for shoes at the Charlotte Olympia Sample Sale, or peruse an eclectic mix at Theory.

Armani Sample Sale

It’s hard to resist an Armani Sample Sale, so don’t even try. Just go, darling. Just go. This sample sale features merchandise for both men and women, including ready-to-wear and accessories. Armani brands included are Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Collezioni and Armani Jeans. Holiday gift ideas, perhaps?

WHEN: 11/14- 11/18; Sat-Sun (9:30-6:30), M-Tue (9:30-7), W (9:30-5:30)
WHERE: Soiffer Haskin. 317 West 33rd Street, (Just west of 8th Avenue), New York. (718) 747-1656, M-F (9-6).

Botkier New York Sample Sale

Raise your hand if 75% off Botkier New York handbags sounds good to you. We thought you’d like the sound of that. This sale features one-of-a-kind samples from the designer’s line, as well as the brand’s classic styles. For example, available for sale will be the Trigger satchel and the Soho tote, both popular classics that’ll match with pretty much anything in your always expanding wardrobe.

WHEN: 11/16 – 11/20; M-F (8:30-6)
WHERE: 148 West 37th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY.

Sergio Rossi Sample Sale

Another day, another Italian designer sample sale. The Sergio Rossi Sample Sale is another one that promises goods for both ladies and gents, with prices marked up to 80% off the retail price. The specialties here are shoes and handbags, so maybe you can find something for your feet and hands that’ll match whatever you bought at the other sales going on this week.

WHEN: 11/17 – 11/19; Tue-W (9-6), W (9-4)
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion. 123 West 18th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenues, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011.

Marchesa Sample Sale

Oh Marchesa, how we sing your praises. This couture-delivering goddess knows how to style a woman, that’s for sure. All merchandise is marked between 75% and 90% off (yes, that means you’ll only be paying 10% of the price on some of these items) and includes Marchesa Couture, Marchesa Notte, and Marchesa handbags.

WHEN: 11/17 – 11/19; Tue-W (10-7), Th (10-5)
WHERE: 601 West 26th Street, Suite 1425, New York, NY 10001.

Theory Sample Sale

Again, it’s all about the accessories at the Theory Sample Sale. This one features fall and winter merchandise well below the wholesale prices you’re used to seeing. Leave the gentlemen at home for this one, though, as it’s just women’s clothing and accessories up for grabs.

WHEN: 11/17 – 11/21; Tue (11-8), W-F (11-7), Sat (11-4)
WHERE: 261 West 36th Street, 2nd Floor, (between 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY 10018. 212-947-8748.

Charlotte Olympia Sample Sale

Calling all footwear enthusiasts! If you want, quite literally, the cutest shoes on the block, you must hit the Charlotte Olympia Sample Sale, which only runs for two days at The Roosevelt Hotel. Think splashy-colored flats with Marie Antoinette-meets-Zoe Deschanel details. Prices are up to 70% off the original.

WHEN: 11/18 – 11/9; W (11-7), Th (9-7)
WHERE: The Roosevelt Hotel. 45 East 45th Street, between Vanderbilt and Madison Avenues, Vanderbilt Suite, New York, NY. 212-661-9600.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: Theory.com