March 10, 2008

Sample Sale Alert

NYC Sample Sales

You can’t avoid those feisty bargain hunters.

What: Pratesi
Why: Expensive, regal bedding, bath towels, table linens, and more at up to 75 percent off.
When: Mar. 10-11. Mon. & Tues., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (718-747-1656).

What: Paul Smith
Why: Men’s suits, were $1,800, now $375; women’s dresses, were $1,000, now $150.
When: Mar. 13-15. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 76 Greene St., b/t Broome & Spring Sts.

What: Elijah
Why: Fall and holiday collections are 70 percent off.
When: Mar. 12-14. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 252 W. 38th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1502.

What: Lauren Merkin
Why: Handbags in tons of shapes and materials at up to 70 percent off.
When: Mar. 18-20. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 201 (212-239-2459).

What: Shelly & Renee
Why: Up to 80 percent off designers like Tuleh, Hoss, Melinda Eng, Pamela Dennis, and more.
When: Mar. 10 & 11. Mon., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park S., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 5th flr. (212-920-1211).