New York - July 28, 2008

Sample Sale Scenes

Summer Sample Sales

Quit holding your breath.

What: Daryl K and Kerrigan
Why: Current spring and summer collections, one-of-a-kind pieces, and more, starting at $50.
When: Aug. 2 & 3. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 21 Bond St., b/t Lafayette St. & Bowery (212-529-8790).

What: Proenza Schouler
Why: Unsold stock from spring/summer ’08 (tops, dresses, bottoms, shoes) $80-$1,125 (reg. $325-$4,500).
When: July 30 & 31. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 120 Walker St., b/t Centre & Baxter Sts.

What: Zero + Maria Cornejo
Why: Cashmere tops, charmeuse blouses, linen dresses, and cotton pants start at $65.
When: July 28-30. Mon., noon-7:30 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 225 Mott St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts. (212-925-3849).

What: La Perla
Why: Take 75 percent off lingerie, swimsuits, and things you can wear in public.
When: July 29-31. Daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 93 Greene St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts.; 803 Madison Ave., b/t 67th & 68th Sts.; 425 W. 14th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves.

What: Rebecca & Drew Manufacturing
Why: Classic button-down shirts (sized by bra size and height) are $20-$50 (reg. $165-$255).
When: July 28-Aug. 3, online. Aug. 5-16, in-store. Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 344 W. 13th St., b/t Eighth Ave. & Hudson St. (212-647-8901).

What: Diptyque Paris
Why: First-ever sample sale with discontinued candles, room sprays, burning essences, eaux de toilette, soaps, gels, and more for 50-90 percent off.
When: July 30-Aug. 1. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 11 E. 26th St., b/t Madison & Fifth Aves., ste. 600.

What: Christopher Deane and Sophia Eugene
Why: Sweet, femme designs at up to 80 percent off. Plus save up to 75 percent on Melanie Dizon clutches.
When: July 28-Aug.4. Daily, noon-8 p.m.
Where: Sophia Eugene Boutique, 37 Cornelia St., b/t Bleecker & W. 4th Sts. (212-488-2124).

What: Dempsey & Carroll
Why: The fancy stationer offers box sets for $10, as well as note sheets and correspondence cards at up to 75 percent off.
When: July 28-Aug. 1. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 136 E. 57th St., at Lexington Ave., ste. 401.