New York - June 24, 2003

More Sample Sales

Sample Sales

What: Vera Wang Evening Collection
When: 6/19-6/26; Mon., Tues., & Fri. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.&Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 991 Madison Avenue, at 77th Street (212-628-3400).
Why: You needn’t be nuptial-bound to get in on this one: evening gowns, cocktail dresses, shoes, and cashmere sweaters are 70 percent off retail.

What: Kate Spade
When: 6/24-6/26; Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, ground floor (212-739-6550).
Why: If Kate Spade’s your thing, expect an inhuman waiting time, as well as bags, paper, pajamas, luggage, and Jack Spade for men priced wholesale.

What: Diane von Furstenberg
When: 6/24-6/27; Tues. noon-8 p.m., Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 24 West 40th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, first floor (212-725-5400).
Why: Dresses, sportswear, maternity wear, and lingerie will be priced from $10 to $150. Does it get any better than that?

What: Buzz by Jane Fox
When: 6/23-6/27; Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 261 West 36th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, second floor (212-947-8748).
Why: Because you can get 60 percent off on pretty handbags and travel accessories.

What: Yigal Azrouel
When: 6/25-6/27; Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 225 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, seventh floor (212-302-1194).
Why: Because the Israeli-born designer — known for his sleek, sexy creations — is selling spring merch for up to 80 percent off. Jackets, were $1,000, now $190; pants, were $500, now $80; gowns, were $800, now $190; knit tops, were $450, now $55.

What: Joseph Abboud
When: 6/25-6/26; Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 650 Fifth Avenue, at 52nd Street, 23rd floor (212-586-9140, ext. 4214).
Why: Because men need clothing too. Shirts, knits, pants, sweaters, and outerwear are up to 85 percent off. Shirts, were $125, now $22; tops, were $135, now $25.

What: Selvedge
When: 6/27 until the end of July; Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. & Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 250 Mulberry Street, between Prince and Spring Streets (212-219-0994).
Why: Denim junkies rejoice! Hard-to-get-your-hands-on items from Levi’s RED, Levi’s Vintage Clothing, and Levi’s Premium will be up to 75 percent off. Men’s leather pants, were $499, now $199; men’s skinny cords, were $89, now $40; women’s embellished denim bell bottoms, were $187, now $100; faded 501’s, were $207, now $49.99; zip-back jeans, were $155, now $115.

What: J. Lindeberg
When: 6/26-6/29; Thurs. & Sun. noon-6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 588 Broadway, between Prince and Houston Streets, #810 (212-274-0400).
Why: Men’s and women’s suits, pants, jeans, outerwear, and accessories are 60 to 80 percent off retail.

What: Circle by Mara Hoffman
When: 6/27-6/28; Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m.
Where: 195 Chrystie Street, between Stanton and Rivington Streets, suite 602A (917-541-6922).
Why: Because J.Lo, Gwen Stefani, and Britney Spears are fans? Dresses, were $600, now $250; tube tops, were $150, now $75; one-of-a-kind bikinis, were $140, now $90. Cash and checks only.