New York - May 14, 2002

More Sample Sales...

NYC Sample Sales

When it rains, it pours.

What: Versace, Fendi, and Gucci
When: 5/13-5/24; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. by appointment
Where: 225 West 37th Street, at Seventh Avenue, fifteenth floor (212-719-4360).
Why: Recognize the names? Sure, but the price tags may surprise you. Merch is 90 percent off retail. (Menswear included!)

What: Cynthia Rowley
When: 5/21-5/22; Tues. and Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 550 Seventh Avenue, between 39th and 40th Streets, nineteenth floor (212-575-9020).
Why: Because summer’s here: Skirts, dresses, jackets, tops, pants, and accessories and menswear will be at wholesale and below.

What: Lulu Guinness and Tibi
When: 5/16-5/17; Thurs. and Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 230 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, sixteenth floor (212-302-4564).
Why: Snatch prim little totes sold at Kirna Zabete and Scoop. Check out the dresses and skirts, too. Items are 50 to 75 percent off retail.

What: Steven Alan
When: 5/16-5/18; Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 103 Franklin Street, between West Broadway and Church Street (212-343-0352).
Why: Katayone Adeli, Steven Alan Mens, and other sleek labels for 30 to 75 percent off. Bruce denim jackets, were $386; now $228. Development tops, were $128; now $49; Vanessa Bruno denim pants, were $125; now $29.

What: La Cosa, Ripcosa, Calida, and Lisca
When: 5/15-5/17; Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 105 East 37th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, Suite 2B (212-889-4925).
Why: Can you say best darn underthings made? They retail (for a nice chunk of change) at Barneys, Saks, Fred Segal, and Ron Herman but are now wholesale and below, from $5 to $50.

What: Manuel Canovas
When: 5/15-5/17; Wed.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 530 Seventh Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets, Suite 2802 (212-997-7411).
Why: Really ready for summer? Bikinis and one-pieces, peasant blouses, and pareos from $75 to $200. Cash only.

What: Halston
When: 5/20-5/23; Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 530 Seventh Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets, eighth floor (212-282-1200).
Why: The perfect rationale for buying yourself a Halston frock: Beaded dresses and matte-jersey gowns are up to 90 percent off.

What: Liz Lange Maternity
When: 5/16-5/18; Thurs. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 347 West 36th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, twelth floor (212-879-2191).
Why: Because you’re pregnant, and you need clothes to celebrate! Shorts are $15, skirts are $25, T-shirts are $20, blouses are $25, dresses are $45, pants are $40, swimsuits are $15, cashmere sweaters are $45, and cotton-silk sweaters are $35.

What: Rubin Chapelle
When: 5/16-5/18; Thurs. noon-8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 133 West 25th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, Suite 7W (212-367-8061).
Why: Because Rubin Chapelle rocks! Pants, were $380-$420; now $125. Tops, were $380; now $120. Leather jackets and skirts, were $900-$1200; now $400-$500. And men can get in on the action too.

What: Buzz by Jane Fox
When: Now
Where: Here
Why: Because you can never have enough pretty handbags and travel accessories. Items are 20 percent to 30 percent off.

What: Showroom Seven
When: 5/14-5/24; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 498 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, 24th floor (212-643-4810).
Why: It’s the perfect excuse to blow a serious wad on clothing and accessories from Ghost, Erickson Beamon, Petro Zillia, Julia, Imitation of Christ, and Frou. Prices will range from $25 to $250.

What: Alice Roi
When: 5/22-5/24; Wed. - Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 110 West 40th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, Suite 1904 (212-398-5885).
Why: Adored by Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Kirna Zabete regulars, Alice Roi ‘s sample sales are what fashion dreams are made of it. Puff-sleeve tops, were $320; now $122. Ribbon trimmed tank tops, were $190; now $96. Pants, were $340; now $128. Tube tops, were $280; now $120. Stilettos and sandals, were $400; now $160.