New York - July 06, 2009

Sample Sale Short Story

NYC Sample Sales

And they all lived happily ever after.

What: Halston
Why: Yellow nubuck hobo bag for $395 (reg. $1,495), strappy high-heel sandals for $175 (reg. $695), sapphire blue chiffon gown for $995 (reg. $5,995).
When: July 7-9. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 96 Spring St., b/t Broadway & Mercer St., 2nd flr. (212-282-1200).

What: Rachel Comey
Why: Coveted clog sandals for $150, silk print dresses for $165, and men’s shoes for $150.
When: July 8-11. Wed. & Thurs., 5-9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. noon-5 p.m.
Where: 335 W. 35th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., 7th flr.

What: Alexander Wang
Why: Motorcycle jackets, stretch netting skirts, silk wrap dresses, hot pink blazers, sweat shorts, and more at 50-80 percent off.
When: July 9-11. Thurs., 2-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 83 Wooster St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-532-3103).

What: Stella McCartney
Why: Platform sandals for $179 (reg. $895), dresses for $139 (reg. $695), jeans for $59 (reg. $295).
When: July 14 & 15. Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.

What: April May
Why: Up to 80 percent off fall and spring collections. Plus a beauty bonanza fire sale.
When: July 14-17. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: D2 Publicity, 611 Broadway, at Houston St., ste. 613b (212-421-6485).

What: Lela Rose Wedding
Why: Fifteen styles of white gowns are $500-$3,000 (that’s up to 80 percent off).
When: July 15-17. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 224 W. 30th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 13th flr.