May 13, 2008

Spring for NYC Sample Sales

NYC Sample Sales

Keep up with the natural market forces.

What: Catherine Malandrino
Why: Wholesale and below on blouses, dresses, camis, and more.
When: May 14-16. Wed. & Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery, 123 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 4th flr. (212-388-0339).

What: John Robshaw Textiles
Why: Wholesale prices on colorful duvets, shams, pillowcases, and more.
When: May 15-17. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 245 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 11th flr. (212-594-6006).

What: Steven Alan
Why: It’s a big one. Men and women’s collections are up to 80 percent off.
When: May 15-18. Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 87 Franklin St., b/t Church St. & Broadway (212-219-3305).

What: Rebecca Minkoff and Nicholas K
Why: All the trappings of a fine carryall at a fraction of the price. Ditto on superb clothes for guys and gals.
When: May 15-20. Thurs., noon-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Mon. & Tues., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 33 W. 17th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves.

What: Posh Benefit Sale
Why: Up to 80 percent off new or gently used items from designers like Chanel, Dior, Narcisso, Prada — and social figures like Lauren Bacall, Renee Fleming, and Countess Milly de Cabrol. Proceeds go to Lighthouse International.
When: Preview party, May 14. Wed., 5-9 p.m. Sale, May 15-17. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Lighthouse International, 110 E. 60th St., b/t Park & Lexington Aves. Tickets at 212-821-9300 or online at poshsale.org.

What: Vivienne Tam
Why: Pieces from the spring 2008 collection at wholesale prices.
When: May 14-16. Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 260 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 11th flr.

What: Lela Rose
Why: Fifty to 70 percent off cocktail dresses, day frocks, and anoraks.
When: May 14-16. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 224 W. 30th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 13th flr. (212-947-9204).

What: Mint Jodi Arnold
Why: Looks from the spring and summer collections are up to 60 percent off.
When: May 12-15. Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 230 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 2nd flr.

What: Julie Haus
Why: Save 50-80 percent on dresses, tops, pants, and skirts.
When: May 14 & 15. Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 545 W. 34th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., ste. 5c (212-239-4100). Enter thru iron gate and down cobblestone drive.

What: What Comes Around Goes Around
Why: Vintage pieces like boots ($30), leather jackets ($35), tees ($15), and more for guys and dolls. Take 20 percent off everything else in the shop.
When: May 15-18. Thurs., 1-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 351 W. Broadway, b/t Broome & Grand Sts.

What: Vix and Lisa Curran Swimwear
Why: Bathing suits for $65-$125, cover-ups for $30-$80, flip-flops for $10-$16.
When: May 13-16. Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 250 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 510 (212-221-2349). Cash only.

What: Shelly & Renee
Why: Rachel Roy, Barbara Bui, Iceberg, Raven, and more at wholesale and below prices. A portion of proceeds goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
When: May 12-18. Mon.-Thurs. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sat.
Where: 37 W. 57th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 9th flr. (212-920-1211).

What: Yeohlee Sample Sale
Why: Sixty-five to 80 percent off tops, skirts, pants, jackets, coats, and dresses.
When: May 15. Thurs., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 16th flr. (212-631-8099).

What: James Jeans
Why: Between $25 and $90 for straight-, skinny-, and wide-leg varieties for guys and gals.
When: May 14-16. Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: James Jeans Lounge, 500 Greenwich St., at Spring St., ste. 202. (212-221-4603).

What: Yigal Azrouël
Why: Up to 80 percent off tops, knits, pants, dresses, and gowns.
When: May 14-16. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 7th flr. (212-302-1194).