New York - March 07, 2005

Sample Sale Sweeps

NY Sample Sales

What: Calypso Warehouse Sale
When: 3/11-3/13; Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 407 Broome Street, between Lafayette and Centre Streets (212-941-9700).
Why: Fetching tops, dresses, skirts, bathing suits, and such for women and children — all up to 70 percent off.

What: Mella
When: 3/17-3/18; Thurs. & Fri. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 25 West 36th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, sixth floor (212-563-6773).
Why: Cute flip-flops are up to 70 percent off retail.

What: Alvin Valley
When: 3/17-3/21; Thurs.-Mon. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 632 Broadway, between Houston and Bleecker Streets, sixth floor (212-253-0095).
Why: Pants, were $275-$895, now $129-$199; jackets, were $450-$1,040, now $199; skirts, were $237-$435, now $99.

What: Lauren Merkin
When: 3/8-3/10; Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 231 West 29th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, suite 201 (212-239-2459).
Why: Super-cute purses, totes, and clutches
at 40 to 70 percent off.

What: Frette
When: 3/7-3/16; Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 4 West 58th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, ninth floor.
Why: Italian duvet covers, shams, pillowcases, sheets, and other home accessories are up to 75 percent off retail.

What: Yoya and Yoyamart Warehouse Sale
When: 3/9-3/12; Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 342 West 13th Street, between Eighth Avenue and Hudson Street (212-242-5511).
Why: Only the best for baby + Charitable donations = Not too bad. Bonpoint jackets, were $178, now $40; Diesel coats, were $156, now $45; Kiss My Feet sandals, were $96, now $20. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Save the Children Fund. Newborn-age 12. Cash only.