New York - December 04, 2002

Candy Sampler II

Sample Sales

Shoppers, you have your work cut out for you.

What: Tracy Feith
When: 12/6-12/8; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 443 Broadway, between Grand and Howard Streets, second floor (212-966-6390).
Why: Nix the shopping for everyone else! Feith’s dresses are $80-$150. Separates are under $100. Sunday 4 p.m.-6 p.m. sample-sale prices get marked down an extra 50 percent.

What: Vera Wang Warehouse Sale
When: 12/7; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 Seventh Avenue, between 32nd and 33rd Streets, ground floor (212-575-6400).
Why: If you’re getting hitched, this is one you can’t afford to miss. Bridal dresses, were $1,750-$3,990, now $350-$2,500; bridesmaids’ dresses, were $220-$320, now $50; veils, were $150-$350, now $90-$150.

What: Halston
When: 12/9-12/12; Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 530 Seventh Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets, eighth floor (212-282-1200).
Why: Glamour! Beaded dresses, pants, gowns, cashmere sweaters, and skirts are up to 90 percent off. Dresses, were $2,500, now $250. Need we say more?

What: James, C. Ronson, Shoshanna, and Ceila Wise
When: 12/5; Thurs. 10 a.m.-sellout.
Where: The Mercer Hotel, 147 Mercer Street, at Prince Street (212-966-6060).
Why: Because you can get some of the hottest bikinis, shoes, pants, and clothes out there at up to 40 percent off. Stock up on outfits or gifts just in time for vacation. Also sneak a peek and order before anyone else from the new collections (love it). Champagne will be served.

What: Earl Jeans
When: 12/10-12/12; Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 231 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Suite 303.
Why: Men’s and women’s jeans, knits, leathers, cords, and jackets are priced at 65 percent off retail.

What: Autumn Cashmere
When: 12/4-12/6; Wed. -Fri. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 231 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, Suite 1006 (212-398-2244 ).
Why: Men’s and women’s cashmere sweaters, scarves, and turtlenecks sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, and Searle are up to 70 percent off retail.

What: Catherine Malandrino
When: 12/9-12/14; Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 275 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, third floor (212-840-0106 ext. 119).
Why: Like you need any convincing, you stylish thang? Sweaters, were $200-$500, now $75-$175; skirts, were $300-$400, now $100-$150; dresses, were $300-$600, now $100-$200.

What: Fred Flare
When: 12/7 and 12/8; Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 175 North Tenth Street, between Bedford and Driggs Avenues (718-599-9221).
Why: Because the arbiters of cute are having a sale. Stationery, gift and accessory items will be up to 50 percent off.

What: Christian Louboutin and Diane Von Furstenberg
When: 12/9-12/11; Mon. noon -8 p.m., Tues. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 389 West 12th Street, at Washington Street (212-741-6607).
Why: Speaks for itself. Pointy-toe pumps are $150; Charvet mules are $100; strappy stilettos are $100; boots are $200. DVF Dresses are $90; skirts are $65; tops $45-$60.

What: Archipelago
When: 12/5 and 12/6; Thurs. and Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 525 Broadway, at Spring Street, eighth floor (212-334-9460).
Why: Get stylish bed, bath, and table accessories priced below wholesale. Prices are $1 to $600. Cash only.

What: La Cosa
When: 12/4-12/6; Wed. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 105 East 37th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, Suite 2B (212-889-4925).
Why: Lovely underthings you know so well are wholesale and below. Tanks, were $30-$45, now $15-$20.

What: Showroom Seven
When: 12/9-12/20; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 498 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, 24th floor (212-643-4810).
Why: Clothes and accessories by Imitation of Christ, Erickson Beamon, Ghost, Petro Zillia, Toilette, and others are wholesale and below.

What: Tracy Watts
When: 12/5 and 12/6; Thurs. and Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 305 West 20th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, lower level (212-727-7349).
Why: Now is the chance to stock up on hats loved by Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler and Lauryn Hill. Newsboy and motorcycle caps, were $200, now $90; tweed and corduroy hats, were $100, now $45; floppy hats, were $315, now $140.

What: Lulu Guinness and Tibi
When: 12/5 and 12/6; Thurs. and Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 230 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, sixteenth floor (212-302-4564).
Why: Because Lulu’s adorable handbags, umbrellas, and coin purses make for the perfect gift. And pick up something from yourself from Tibi. Prices are below wholesale.

What: Miguelina
When: 12/11-12/14; Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. , Sat. 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 473 Broome Street, between Greene and Wooster Streets, sixth floor (212-925-0320).
Why: Fashion editors’ best-kept secret — outed! Silk chiffon, silk charmeuse, lace blouses, camis, dresses, and skirts are $50 to $200.

What: Eugenia Kim
When: 12/13-12/15; Fri. and Sat. noon -8 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 203 East Fourth Street, between Avenues A and B (212-673-9787).
Why: Cloche hats, fur toques, tweed and knit newsboys, and felt fedoras sold at Barneys and Kirna Zabete are 20-60 percent off.

What: Carla Dawn Behrle
When: 12/16-12/20; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 134 West 26th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, Suite 1202 (212-243-8877).
Why: Always wanted a pair of leather pants custom-made? Now’s your chance. Custom pants, were $1,200-$1,600, now $850-$1,150. Men are included, too.