The highly anticipated Diane von Furstenberg sample sale gets underway this week where you’ll find merchandise for up to 75 percent off. In the past, I’ve scored on the $50 sale racks.  Where/When: 260 Fifth Ave, b/w 27th & 28th Sts.; December 8-11th, T (9-6:30), W (10-8), Th (10-7), F (9-3).
Lauren Merkin Holiday sample sale: handbags, clutches and accessories up to 70% off. Where/When: 231W.29th St. Suite 201 (b/w 7& 8th ave) December 8-12th  Tue-Fri (11-7) Sat (11-4).
Echo sample sale: The design house distributes for Ralph Lauren and is a great source for gifts. Here you’ll find scarves, hats, gloves, outerwear, handbags and more for at least 50 percent off. Where/When: 123 West 18th St, 4th Floor; December 9-12th; W (Noon-8), Th & F (7:30-8), Sat (9-4).
Savvy & Co is hosting a Furla sample sale where you’ll get up to 80 percent off the Italian label’s leather goods, including handbags, wallets, belts, shoes and more. Where/When: 307 W. 38th St. Ground Floor, b/w 8th & 9th Aves., December 9-11th; T (8-8p), W & Th (10-7p).
Helmut Lang women’s sample sale. Where/When: 819 Washington St (at Gansevoort) December 9-13th (11-8).
The Theory women’s sample sale: tees $35; knits, shirts, cashmere $79 – $109; skirts & pants $79 – $99; dresses $109; blazers $149. Where/When: Clothingline 261 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; Thru 12/9; M–W (11–7).
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