New York - October 23, 2006

Sales Return

NYC Sample Sales

Strong winds suggest sample sales. And there are plenty more to come.

What: Tufi Duek
Why: Dresses, were $495-$950, now $95-$220; tops, were $220-$500, now $50-$120; shoes, were $450, now $99.
When: Oct. 24-26. Tues.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 530 Broadway, at Spring St., 10th flr. (212-925-8277).

What: Hayden-Harnett
Why: Bags and wallets in tons of styles are $20-$250. Cash only.
When: Oct. 25-27. Wed.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 330 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 503 (212-564-3720).

What: Lulu Castagnette
Why: A private sale — fanciful women’s merch at 20 percent. Don’t forget to R.S.V.P.
When: Oct. 26. Thurs., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 244 Mulberry St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-226-7044).

What: Norma Kamali
Why: Hooded jumpsuits, were $385, now $96.25; wide pants, were $135, now $33.75; leggings, were $125, now $62.50.
When: Thru Oct. 30. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 11 W. 56th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-957-9797).

What: Elie Tahari
Why: Shearling coats, jackets, tops, and pants are 70-80 percent off.
When: Oct. 25-28. Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 520 Fifth Ave., b/t 43rd & 44th Sts., 2nd flr. (212-398-2622).

What: Liz Lange Maternity Warehouse
Why: No more excuses about pregnancy shopping, especially with sweaters, jackets, dresses, blouses, T-shirts, swimsuits, gym wear, and more, at up to 75 percent off.
When: Oct. 25 & 26. Wed., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 345 W. 36th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ground flr. (212-879-2191).

What: Loyale and Bliss Lau
Why: Loyale dresses, blouses, and active wear and Bliss Lau handbags and belts at wholesale and below.
When: Nov. 2 & 3. Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 325 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., ste. 812 (212-594-4101).