New York - August 07, 2002

Candy Sampler

Sample Sales

Want some excitement? Of course, you do. It’s August.

What: Mayle
When: 8/8-8/10; Thurs. noon-8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 252 Elizabeth Street, between Houston and Prince Streets (212-625-0406).
Why: It’s your chance to score items from Jane Mayle’s coveted NoLIta trove at prices at least 70 percent off retail. Silk tops, were $430, now $105; cotton dresses, were $380-$520, now $120; lace dresses, were $618, now $165.

What: La Cosa
When: 8/21-8/23; Wed. and Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 105 East 37th Street, Suite 2B (212-889-4925).
Why: Because La Cosa (formerly known as Ripcosa) makes the sickest tanks, tees, undershirts, and panties. Prices are wholesale and below, ranging from $10 to $30. Skimpeeee!

What: The Barneys Warehouse Sale
When: 8/15-9/2; Thurs.-Fri. (8/15-8/16) 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 255 West 17th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues (212-450-8400).
Why: Because it’s the perfect excuse to be late for work? Just make sure to get your boss something. 50 to 80 percent off men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, accessories, baby stuff, and home.

What: Leigh Bantivoglio
When: 8/21-8/22; Wed.- Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 648 Broadway, between Bond and Bleecker Streets, Suite 200 (212-420-9994).
Why: Because every lady deserves a well-stocked drawer of sexy lingerie. Camisoles, panties, boy-shorts, and thongs sold at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, La Petite Coquette, Saks, and Neiman Marcus are 50 percent off wholesale ($15 to $75).

What: Henri Bendel
When: 8/8 until everything is gone; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon- 6 p.m.
Where: 712 Fifth Avenue, between 55th and 56th Streets (212-247-1100).
Why: Spring and summer stock will be 80 percent off. Alexandre Matthieu tops, were $478, now $95; Catherine Malandrino pants, were $288, now $57; Nuala yoga pants, were $138, now $27; Henri Bendel silk tank sweaters, were $100, now $20. Did you need more incentive?

What: Y & Kei
When: Through 8/10; Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 125 Greene Street, between Houston and Prince Streets (212-477-7778).
Why: Score women’s couture ready-to-wear pieces — sleek dress pants, tops, and skirts in silk and tulle with beading and lace for 40 to 50 percent off retail.

What: Vivienne Tam
When: Through 8/18; Mon.-Fri. noon- 7 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. noon- 6:30 p.m.
Where: 99 Greene Street, between Spring and Prince Streets (212-966-2398).
Why: It may be retail, but the prices smell like a sample sale to us. Dresses, were $396, now $99; embroidered jeans, were $250, now $63; tops, were $215, now $54.

What: Nikki B.
When: 8/7-8/10; Wed.- Sat. noon-8 p.m.
Where: 20 Harrison Street, between Hudson and Greenwich Streets (212-343-9731).
Why: All things fabulous from V.I.C.C., Jill Stuart, Bloom, Lola, and Nikki B. are 50 to 75 percent off.

What: Klee
When: Through 8/17; Tues-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 79 Sullivan Street, between Spring and Broome Streets (212-334-9169).
Why: Charming, sexy, original matte-jersey dresses and separates are 50 to 70 percent off. Bikinis and summer hats (there’s still time to wear them!) are 50 percent off.