New York - August 25, 2004

It's Sample Sale Time (Again!)

NY Sample Sales

What: Intermix Warehouse Sale
When: 8/25-8/28; Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues (212-243-3177).
Why: Ella Moss camis, were $98, now $29; Miguelina silk tops, were $235, now $69; Theory pants, were $220, now $59; Kors cork heels, were $180, now $69; Catherine Malandrino dresses, were $425, now $89.

What: Hermès
When: 8/26-8/28; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Alliance Française, 55 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues, Tinker Auditorium (212-759-7585).
Why: Because the finer things in life are rarely on sale.

What: Pratesi
When: Through 8/31; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 829 Madison Avenue, at 69th Street (212-288-2315).
Why: Sweet dreams! The friggin’ best ever linens are up to 50 percent off retail.

What: John Varvatos
When: 8/24-8/26; Tues. noon-8 p.m., Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 260 Fifth Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets (212-812-8000).
Why: A good one. Men queue up for tailored suits, jackets, trousers, shirts, outerwear, footwear, and accessories, all up to 75 percent off retail.

What: Temperley
When: Through 8/31; Mon-Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 453 Broome Street, between Mercer and Greene Streets, second floor (212-219-2929).
Why: The sale’s already begun, so get there lickety-split. Silk wrap tops, were $617, now $494; ruffle miniskirts, were $550, now $330; dresses, were $607, now $425.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 8/24-8/25; Tues. & Wed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 233 Fifth Avenue, at 27th Street, suite 4B.
Why: Oh, the pickings! Seven jeans, were $150, now $65; Gucci blazers, were $1,700, now $80; Miu Miu boots, were $485, now $65; Chloe tanks, were $500, now $75; Stella McCartney pants, were $500, now $65; Project Alabama tops, were $400, now $65.

What: La Petite Coquette
When: Through 8/31; Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 51 University Place, between 9th and 10th Streets (212-473-2478).
Why: Lovely underthings from La Perla, Lise Charmel, On Gossamer, Guia, Swan, Princess Tam Tam, and Huit are 30 to 70 percent off.