New York - April 13, 2004

Sample Sales: Part Two

Sample Sales in New York

On your mark … Get set …

What: Tufi Duek
When: 4/14-4/16; Wed.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 530 Broadway, at Spring Street, tenth floor (212-925-8277).
Why: Everyone’s favorite Brazilian designer is selling spring merch at up to 80 percent off. Dresses, were $495, now $100; tops, were $220, now $65; shoes, were $280, now $95; pants, were $220, now $70.

What: Aubade
When: 4/14-4/16; Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 40 East 34th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues, suite 607 (212-686-8902).
Why: Fancy underthings in countless colors and sizes. Bras, were $79-$99, now $25; panties, were $55-$85, now $20. Cash and checks only.

What: Mint and Vicars-n-Tarts
When: 4/15-4/18; Thurs.-Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Where: Find Outlet Warehouse, 361 West 17th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues (212-243-3177).
Why: Trendy pieces from both designers are 50 to 80 percent off — all under the same roof.

What: Kooba
When: 4/19-4/23; 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: It’s those carry-all bags you so love. Totes, shoulder bags, and clutches usually sold at Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman are 50 to 60 percent off retail.

What: White + Warren
When: 4/15-4/16; Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 80 West 40th Street, at Sixth Avenue, third floor (212-398-3295 x242).
Why: Tees, cardigans, and whatnot in cashmere, linen, and cotton are $20 to $100.

What: Cousin Claudine
When: 4/19-4/23; Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 228 East 45th Street, between Second and Third Avenues, second floor (212-697-8700).
Why: Coveted semiprecious and freshwater-pearl jewelry, sold at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, is up to 75 percent off retail. (Could be just the thing to get mom.)

What: La Cosa
When: 4/21-4/23; Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 180 Madison Avenue, at 34th Street, suite 1400.
Why: Best underthings ever! Tanks, were $36-$70, now $15-$25; panties, were $12-$25, now $5-$15.

What: Susana Monaco
When: 4/22-4/23; Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 263 West 38th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, seventeenth floor (212-398-4243).
Why: Wardrobe staples sold at Scoop are priced below wholesale.

What: Rubin Chapelle
When: 4/22-4/24; Thurs. & Fri. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 410 West 14th Street, between Ninth Avenue and Washington Street, lower level (212-647-8636).
Why: Sleek, modern clothing for men and women: blazers, pants, skirts, dresses, and blouses are up to 80 percent off retail.

What: Ella Dish and Kwigy-Bo
When: 4/21-4/22; Wed. & Thurs. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 501 Seventh Avenue, between 37th and 38th Streets, suite 508 (212-398-1097).
Why: The best labels in doggie fashion and accessories are having an amazing sale. Ella Dish’s preppy collars and leads, were $85, now $20; Kwigy-Bo angora doggie sweaters, were $60-$90, now $20; beds, were $70-$90, now $35-$40.

What: Joie
When: 4/22-4/25; Thurs.-Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Where: Find Outlet Warehouse, 361 West 17th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues (212-243-3177).
Why: Stock up on sexy, sought-after jeans, tops, skirts, and jackets at up to 80 percent off.