New York - February 05, 2003

Sample Sale Time

New York Sample Sales

Cold weather got you down? Nothing like a couple of good sample sales to fend off the winter blahs.

What: Intermix Warehouse Sale
When: 2/6-2/9; Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues (212-243-3177).
Why: Style vixens, get your charge cards ready. Paul & Joe blouses, were $185, now $69; Rebecca Taylor corset dresses, were $360, now $89; Christian Louboutin boots, were $975, now $299; Chloe pants, were $475, now $199; Diane von Furstenberg dresses, were $299, now $99.

What: Leigh Bantivoglio
When: 2/6-2/7; Thurs.& Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 648 Broadway, between Bond and Bleecker Streets, suite 301 (212-420-9994).
Why: Because Valentine’s day is a-comin’ and what better excuse to stock up on sexy underthings? Send your man! Dresses, tops, camisoles, boy shorts, and chemises sold at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks are $15 to $125. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer research.

What: Showroom Seven
When: 2/17-2/28; 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: You know the gig by now: Clothing and accessories by Imitation of Christ, Julia, Erickson Beamon, Petro Zillia, Roxanne Heptner, and others are priced wholesale and below.

What: Find Outlet Warehouse Sale
When: 2/13-2/16; Thurs.-Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 361 West 17th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues (212-243-3177).
Why: Because there are great finds (pun intended) priced up to 90 percent off retail. Catherine dresses, were $470, now $49; Jamin Puech boas, were $114, now $19; William B. jeans, were $228, now $49.

What: Meg Cohen Design
When: 2/12-2/14; Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 920 Broadway, between 20th and 21st Streets, suite 905 (212-473-4002).
Why: Last call for cashmere! Men’s and women’s cashmere scarves, were $175, now $50-$85; cashmere throws, were $1,250, now $575; leather weekend bags, were $700, now $350.

What: Suzanne Couture Millinery
When: 2/10-2/15; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 27 East 61st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues (212-593-3232).
Why: Kate Hudson, Vera Wang, and Winona Ryder wear her hats, why can’t you? Tons of stylish toppers for men, women, and children are up to 75 percent off.

What: Henri Bendel
When: 2/2-2/15; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 712 Fifth Avenue, between 55th and 56th Streets (212-247-1100).
Why: All that stylish loot from fall and winter is 80 percent off. Chloe boots, were $615, now $123; Luella denim skirts, were $258, now $52; Alice Roi blouses, were $298, now $60; Missoni corduroy skirts, were $428, now $86; Martine Sitbon denim jackets, were $368, now $74.