New York - October 03, 2002

Candy Sampler

Sample Sales

We have but three words for you: Sample-sale time.

What: alice + olivia
When: 10/7-10/12; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 261 West 36th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, second floor (212- 570-9585).
Why: Now is the chance to stock up on the sexy, sought-after pants. Everything — from killer low-rise stripes to pineaple prints — is 50 to 60 percent off.

What: MZ WALLACE
When: 10/9-10/10; Wed. and Thurs. noon-8 p.m.
Where: 93 Crosby Street, between Prince and Spring Streets, second floor (212-431-8252).
Why: It’s their first sample sale. All their kickass bags (totes, shoulder bags, camera bags) in all patterns (corduroy, fur, metallic, camo, quilted) and colors (black, brown, moss, orange, pink, red, navy) are just $40. Cash only.

What: Araks Luxury Cotton Underwear
When: 10/3-10/5; Thurs. and Fri. 9:30 a.m-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 121 East 12th Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues, Suite 6I (212-982-5652).
Why: Because it’s the perfect excuse to stock up on pretty underthings. Items normally sold at Fred Segal, Le Corset, and La Petite Coquette are now up to 50 percent off.

What: Robert Marc Warehouse Sale
When: 10/16-10/18; Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 782 Madison Avenue, between 66th and 67th Streets (212-737-6000); 190 Columbus Avenue, between 68th and 69th Streets (212-799-4600).
Why: Because having four eyes means you get to look twice as good. Robert Marc frames, were $295, now $89; Lunor wire frames, were $425, now $49; FreudenHaus plastic aviator glasses, were $269, now $39; Robi Buffalo Horn, were $575, now $172.

What: Auto & Movelab
When: 10/3-10/6; Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 803 and 805 Washington Street, between Gansevoort and Horatio Streets (212-229-2292).
Why: Young, trendy, stylish — on sale. Lucy Barnes clothing, Ply Design handbags and home accessories, Dwell bedding, Judy Ross pillows, Hable Construction hats, 718 furniture, Ruffian ties, Sage perfumes, Zoco of Barcelona lamps, Patch NYC bags, Cell sterling jewelry, and more knickknacks than you can imagine. All up to 80 percent off.

What: Piaget
When: 10/7-10/10; Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.10 a.m.-4 p.m
Where: 730 Fifth Avenue, at East 57th Street (212-246-5555).
Why: Precious jewelry is up to 60 percent off. Prices were $1,500-$35,000, now $600-$13,000. Phew.

What: Cassina Warehouse Sale
When: 10/25-10/27; Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues (212-245-2121).
Why: Because good furniture outlives all trends. (And enough already with Pottery Barn.) Le Corbusier table, was $1,435, now $550; Frank Lloyd Wright table, was $4,505, now $2,175; Philippe Starck sofa, was $6,000, now $4,000. More pieces (by Mario Bellini, Piero Lissoni, and Jorge Pensi) — all up to 70 percent off.

What: Zuzka
When: 10/3-10/5; Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 37 East 18th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway, 10th floor (212-260-1876).
Why: One-of-a-kind men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and home furnishings, sold at Bergdorf Goodman and ABC Carpet, are 90 percent off retail. Hand-woven silk coats, were $1,950, now $450; hand-dyed velvet pillows, were $425, now $125.

What: Girlshop, Guyshop, and Totshop
When: 10/9-10/10; Wed. and Thurs. noon-8 p.m.
Where: 154 West 14th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, ninth floor (212-645-6240).
Why: Because Eberjey lingerie, Left Field Sportswear, Cynthia Rowley, Evisu, Ben Sherman and so much more will be on sale.