Sample Sale Previews

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

Image Credit: PiazzaSempione.com

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

This is a big sample sale week, shoppers, and you definitely don’t want to miss out. We anticipate things being a little more sparse next week and especially through the weekend as Halloween approaches. In other words, get your fix in, now! Expect to find some seriously astounding deals at Hermes, Nicholas Kirkwood, Elizabeth and James, Jennifer Tyler and Adrienne Landau. More information on each of these can be found below.

Nicholas Kirkwood Sample Sale

If you’re into shoes — and who isn’t? — this is another sample sale you don’t want to pass on. The Nicholas Kirkwood Sample Sale boasts up to 70% off women’s footwear on the designer’s seriously stunning designs. This would be a great time to load up on your shoe essentials for all those upcoming holiday soirees.

WHEN: 10/19 – 10/22; M (10-9), Tue-Th (8-9)
WHERE: C21 Edition. 21 Dey Street, between Church Street and Broadway, New York, NY. 212-227-9092.

Elizabeth and James Sample Sale

The time is now to stock up on fall apparel, and the Elizabeth and James Sample Sale has most definitely got you covered in the “cozy clothes for chilly air” category. Also featured at this sale is jewelry, lest your outfit look incomplete, and eyewear. The better to see you with! Teaser items include their Mini Jade dress for $100, from $365, and leopard print Adina skirt for $80, from $325.

WHEN: 10/20 – 10/25; Tue-Th (10-8), F-Sat (10-7), Sun (10-3)
WHERE: 260 Fifth Avenue, Between 28th and 29th Streets, New York, NY 10001.

Jennifer Tyler Autumn Sample Sale

If you didn’t get your fix of fall apparel at the Elizabeth and James Sample Sale, or if you’re looking for a style that’s perhaps a little more preppy, hit up the Jennifer Tyler Autumn Sample Sale. Here you’ll find plenty of gorgeous cashmere basics to complete your wardrobe. Teasers include a multi-stitch v-neck sweater with scalloped trimming for $125, from $295; and a fantasy stitch circular scarf for $35 from $125 (hello, perfect holiday gift!).

WHEN: 10/22 – 10/25; Th-Sat (10-7), Sun (noon-6)
WHERE: The Surrey Hotel. 20 East 76th Street (Madison Avenue), New York, NY. 212.288.3700 (during show), 800.441.7743 (info. anytime)

Hermes Sample Sale

You may want to bring some napkins, because there’s a good possibility you’ll find yourself drooling at this Hermes Sample Sale. It’s considered one of the most anticipated sample sales of the year, so you’ll definitely want to pencil it in. The sale features handbags, accessories, clothing and other essentials. Our main piece of advice is to bring a coffee (and your patience) and expect a long line.

WHEN: 10/22 – 10/24; Th-Sat (9-6)
WHERE: Soiffer Haskin. 317 West 33rd Street, (West of 8th Ave), New York, NY. 718-747-1656.

Adrienne Landau Fall Fur Sample & Stock Sale

Starting this coming Sunday, you can shop gorgeous fall furs at the Adrienne Landau Sample and Stock sale. The sale features everything from fur vests to full-on jackets to blankets and pillows. So basically, you can give yourself and your home a little bit of a fur makeover, and for a percentage of the retail price.

WHEN: 10/25 – 10/28; Sun (11-5), M-W (10-6)
WHERE: Adrienne Landau Showroom. 519 8th Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, 21st Floor. New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: ElizabethandJames.us

We’re swooning over the merchandise featured in this week’s roundup of Don’t Miss Sample Sales. For starters, we’ve got some stop-you-on-the-street-and-compliment-you furs from Italian brand Giuliana Teso, with prices marked up to 70% off retail. This week we also recommend hitting up Movado, Ebel, Concord and More (great for those of you looking to purchase a new watch for yourself or another), and Hanky Panky’s Warehouse Sale, which XXX.

Giuliana Teso Fall 2015 Sample Sale

One of our favorites is back at it again, this time bringing you hungry shoppers up to 70% off some seriously gorgeous finds. Italian designer Giuliana Teso specializes in luxury furs — not limited to sable, mink, fox, chinchilla, rex and more — and you can expect to find all of the aforementioned at this sale.

One teaser item includes a the brand’s Black Broadtail Jacket, once $7900 but now only $1580. For additional information, please visit www.shellyandrenee.com or call 212-920-1211

WHEN: 10/12 – 10/14; M-W (10-6)
WHERE: 224 West 30th Street, Suite 808, between 7th & 8th Avenues, New York. 212-920-1211.

Movado, Ebel, Concord, & More Sample Sale

We love a good sample sale that features a healthy lineup of merchandise. These are the types of sales where you can bring a friend or two along, as everyone’s bound to find something of their taste. As you probably guessed, this sale features high quality, fine Swiss watches marked between 50% and 75% off.

For example, you’ll find limited edition Tourbillion, perpetual calendar movements, 18K gold, steel and gold, tungsten carbide, solid stainless steel, diamond, precious stones and jeweled limited production pieces, plus more. Other brands featured include Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Scuderia Ferrari Orologi and Juicy Couture.You can have watches sized on site.

WHEN: 10/13 – 10/16; Tue-F (9-7)
WHERE: Soiffer Haskin. 317 West 33rd Street, (Just west of 8th Avenue), New York. (718) 747-1656, M-F (9-6).

Hanky Panky Warehouse Sale

Things just might get frisky at the Hanky Panky Warehouse Sale. If you’re looking for lingerie, this is definitely a sale you don’t want to miss, as prices are low low low and the goods are hot hot hot. Teaser items include thongs for $11 each (from $25), boy shorts for $14 (from $40), and babydolls and chemises for an easy $35 (from $110).

The sale takes place at Chelsea Market and they’re also running a deal where you can buy 12 pairs of panties to get one free.

WHEN: 10/12 – 10/14; M (noon-9), Tue-W (8-8)
WHERE: Chelsea Market. 410 West 16th Street, between 9th & 10th Avenues, New York, NY.

By Wendy Rose Gould

Image Credit: GiulianaTeso.it