New York - May 22, 2007

Sample Sale Seconds

NYC Sample Sales

Are you really ready for summer?

What: Araks Lingerie
Why: Swimsuits for $70; camis for $30; bras for $50.
When: May 29 & 30. Tues., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 52 Walker St., b/t Church St. & Broadway, 5th flr. (212-982-5652).

What: Mara Hoffman
Why: Saucy dresses, were $300, now $175; bikinis, were $165, now $40-$60.
When: May 31-June 3. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 70 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-505-3020).

What: Cadeau Maternity
Why: Spring and summer essentials at up to 75 percent off.
When: May 23 & 24. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 254 Elizabeth St., b/t Prince & Houston Sts. (212-994-1801).

What: Lucy Sykes Baby
Why: Items for girls and boys are 30 percent off.
When: May 22 & 23. Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 95 Horatio St., b/t Washington & West Sts., ste. 233 (212-242-0860).

What: Heike Jarick
Why: The sale’s already begun, so get there fast. Take up to 80 percent off gear for men and women.
When: Thru May 25. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 262 W. 38th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 503.

What: Lambertson Truex
Why: Handbags and other accessories up to 80 percent off.
When: May 22-24. Tues., noon-5 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 230 W. 17th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 6th flr. (212-604-9494).

What: Multidesigner Sale
Why: Beachy gear from Vix, Lisa Curran, Havaianas, and such are $10-$95. Cash only.
When: Thru June 4. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 250 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 510 (212-221-2349).

What: Brothers & Sisters and Base Showroom Biannual Sample Sale
Why: Aristocrat denim, Only Hearts camis, Sanctuary Clothing, and Wrangler 47 jeans up to 60 percent off.
When: Thru May 25. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 499 Seventh Ave., b/t at 37th St., 3rd flr. (212-239-1050).