Elbowing our way through sample sales so you don't have to...
Being a huge fan of the NYC-based brand, Araks, I always try to make time to check out the label’s seasonal sample sales. It’s great that they open early (8:30am) on the first day of the sale, which gives those of us who work full-time an opportunity to shop before getting into the office. Apart from a handful of shoppers this morning, the showroom located near Chinatown was fairly quiet.
With just a couple of days left to the Desigual sample sale, organizers have slashed prices. Fashionable Femme Jen checked out the deals Tuesday before they offered the price reductions.
“Just this past weekend my boyfriend and I were browsing in Desigual and commenting on how the clothes were a “creative cool” but a tad bit too pricey. Imagine my delight at the prospect of a Desigual sample sale! Running in barely before close, I had only a couple minutes to browse the racks. Like most Clothingline sales, there is an abundance of choices–offerings include tops, bottoms and accessories for men, women and children.
VPL Convexity Breaker Tanks $50
British designer, Victoria Bartlett, is hosting a sample sale at her Soho boutique on Mercer Street. We checked out the goods before the doors opened to the public.
One of our readers who is a big fan of the women’s clothing line, Tibi, stopped into the sample sale in the Garment District today… The doors opened to the public at Noon. Our tipster, Christina, sent us a few photos (including the price lists) from there and gives us her take.
Today’s opening crowd is evidence that the brand – laid back femininity with a modern twist – has a large following…
Tibi Spring Runway 2013
A few notable sample sales taking place this week… Here they are:
Starting tomorrow, NYC- based women’s label, Tibi, is hosting its spring 2013 sample sale where shoppers will find deals of up to 70% off retail, including a color blocked sleeveless dress (ivory/black) for $125 (orig. $385), a variegated stripe knit pleated dress for $125 (orig. $385), solid silk pleated pant for $75 (orig. $350). Where/When: Hartford Studio, 348 W. 36th St (between 8th and 9th Ave), NY, NY; May 21-23; Tues (12pm-8pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (9 am-5pm).
Additional discounts on the last days of the Gant sample sale… Doors close at 7pm today (Sunday). Fashionable Femme Jen checked out the offerings on Saturday when they had already slashed sale prices.
“Grey skies and drizzle didn’t stop shoppers from browsing the GANT sample sale at 260 Fifth Ave this weekend. There are many racks of men’s shirts, slacks, blazers, knits and outerwear. Near the back, there are a couple racks of women’s offerings and one scant rack of kid’s tees. There is also a table of accessories and two separate dressing rooms for try-ones. With only 2 days left, price reductions and a generous assortment of men’s style and sizing make this sale worth shopping!
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