New York - November 03, 2003

Sample Sale Season

Sample Sales

It’s never too early to start shopping for the holidays (or yourself). Herewith, the first batch of sample sales. Part two … coming soon.

What: Chaiken
When: 11/4-11/7; Tues. 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets (212-334-3501).
Why: Stock up on fall basics. Corduroy pants, were $198, now $90; sweaters, were $418, now $190; velvet pants, were $242, now $110.

What: Billion Dollar Babes
When: 11/15; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Why: You know the drill. Joe’s Jeans, Ella Moss, Oliver Peoples, Cynthia Rowley, Evisu, Blue Cult, Miss Sixty, and more are up to 80 percent off. Loot for boys, too. R.S.V.P at bdbinvite.com.

What: Rubin Chapelle
When: 11/6-11/8; Thurs. & Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 410 West 14th Street, between Ninth Avenue and Washington Street, lower level (212-647-8636).
Why: Up to 60 percent off sleek men’s and women’s items: silk evening dresses, were $750, now $300; tops, were $330-$475, now $132-$175.

What: Denise Williamson Showroom
When: 11/6-11/8; Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 115 Mercer Street, between Prince and Spring Streets (212-226-5507).
Why: It’s the perfect excuse to snap up clothing from FrostFrench, Ulla Johnson, Charlotte Corday, Samantha Treacy, Sass & Bide, and Fake London. Prices are up to 75 percent off retail.

What: Cynthia Rowley, Nancy Geist & NancyNancy
When: 11/3-11/7; Mon.-Fri. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 307 Seventh Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets, suite 2307.
Why: Boots, stilettos, and heels sold at Bergdorf Goodman, were $175-$400, now $60-$100. Cash only.

What: Chelsea Paper Company
When: 11/4-11/6; Tues. & Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 136 East 57th Street, at Lexington Avenue, fifth floor (212-750-6880).
Why: Season’s greetings on the cheap. Holiday invitations, greetings, photo cards, menus, and place cards are 15 percent off. Prepackaged holiday sets are 25 percent off.

What: Judith Leiber
When: 11/13-11/14; Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 20 West 33rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, second floor.
Why: Evening bags and accessories that are adored by the likes of Debra Messing and Sarah Jessica Parker are $100-$1,500.

What: A.P.C.
When: 11/14-11/16; Fri.-Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Where: North Side Bank, 33 Grand Street, between Wythe and Kent Avenues, Brooklyn (212-966-9685).
Why: The hipper-than-you-could-ever-hope-to-be A.P.C is slashing prices on men’s and women’s clothing. Skirts, were $150, now $55; tees, were $50-$60, now $20-$25; shirts, were $170, now $50-$55; pants, were $180, now $55-$65; sweaters, were $175, now $60-$75.

What: Liz Lange Maternity
When: 11/12-11/13; Wed. & Thurs. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 315 West 36th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, fifth floor (212-879-2191).
Why: Because moms-to-be rock! Dresses, were $150-$450, now $50; sweaters, were $75-$225, now $40-$50; blouses, were $110-$195, now $25-40; skirts, were $95-$150, now $20-$40; pants, were $150-$195, now $25-$40.

What: Vanessa Noel
When: 11/14-11/17; Fri.-Mon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 158 East 64th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues (212-906-0054).
Why: Like you need an excuse to buy shoes. Lovely women’s shoes are 75 percent off.

What: Central Park West Cashmere
When: 11/12-11/14; Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 230 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, eighth floor (212-840-5041).
Why: It’s getting cold. Turtlenecks and V-necks, were $150-$160, now $75-$90; pants, were $210-$250, now $100-$120.