New York - November 03, 2004

Sample Sale Time

NY Sample Sales

Get ready: This one’s a biggie. (Like you don’t love it.)

What: Chaiken
When: 11/3-11/4; Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, fourth floor.
Why: Great fall basics. Coats, were $682, now $300; pants, were $242, now $100; sweaters, were $210, now $100; dresses, were $436, now $200.

What: Central Park West Cashmere
When: 11/10-11/12; Wed.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 234 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, ninth floor (212-840-5041).
Why: Cashmere sweaters priced $40 and up.

What: La Cosa/Ripcosa
When: 11/10-11/12; Wed. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 105 East 37th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, suite 2B (212-889-4925).
Why: Best underthings ever! Tanks, tees, undershirts, and panties start at $15.

What: Jean Paul Gaultier, Alberta Ferretti, Pollini, and Moschino
When: 11/10-11/12; Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 30 West 56th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, first floor (212- 632-9300).
Why: Men’s, women’s, and children’s coats, eveningwear, suits, dresses, sportswear, knits, lingerie, and shoes are up to 60 percent off.

What: The Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin & Jennifer Zabinski
When: 11/13-11/20; Sat.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 43 East 78th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues (212-327-0100).
Why: Slamming bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories — up to 70 percent off. Designers include Coren Moore, Amsale, Zora, Charsa, Nicole Miller, Miracle on St. Mark’s, and others.

What: Henri Bendel
When: 11/14-11/28; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 712 Fifth Avenue, between 55th and 56th Streets (212-247-1100).
Why: Henri Bendel cashmere tops in tons of styles and colors will be on sale. Cardigans, were $218, now $149; turtleneck shells, were $158, now $109; long-sleeve crewnecks, turtlenecks, and V-necks, were $198, now $139.

What: Denise Williamson Showroom
When: 11/11-11/13; Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 119 Mercer Street, between Prince and Spring Streets, suite 2s (212-226-5507).
Why: Up to 75 percent off clothing and accessories from Birkett, Ulla Johnson, Sass & Bide, FrostFrench, and Kristen Lee.

What: Lauren Moffatt
When: 11/10-11/12; Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 214 West 29th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, suite 1503 (212-465-0839).
Why: Velvet blazers, were $320, now $120; leather motorcycle jackets, were $875, now $320; cashmere sweaters, were $195, now $80. Cash only.

What: Cadeau Maternity
When: 11/10-11/11; Wed. & Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 254 Elizabeth Street, between Houston and Prince Streets (212-994-1801).
Why: Show off that bump! Jackets, were $350, now $75; skirts, were $150, now $50, pants, were $150, now $50.

What: Cynthia Rowley, Nancy Geist, and NancyNancy
When: 11/8-11/12; Mon.-Fri. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 307 Seventh Avenue, between 27th and 28th Streets, suite 2307 (212-366-1822).
Why: Boots, stilettos, and heels, were $360-$440, now $80-$120. Cash only.