Clothingline is closing its doors for the month of August. Before doing that, the Garment district’s often criticized sample sale spot is having one final sale before going on hiatus. On offer is a mixed bag of merchandise.
I thought some of the Milly items (actual samples) were worth it – feminine pieces and classic silhouettes. I spotted some signature Milly – Palm Beach palette in great fabrics and prints. The items are a steal: tops, skirts and pants at $39, dresses from at $59 and $79. One problem is the sizing (size 4 or 6). There were several racks of Tory Burch odds and ends, including dresses ($50), tops ($25) and bottoms ($35). None of the Tory Burch caught my eye.
There was also plenty of sweaters (if you can even think of wool and cashmere in this heat) by Design History at affordable prices – samples from $25 to $50. Several styles of Kooba handbags were available going for $225 and $275. Boy Meets Girl tanks & tops are $30, hats $20 and bags $35.
One of the guys who runs the place, Michael, was in rare form today. Seriously. I don’t know where he comes up with his announcements. As he was trying to scoot the customers out of the space at closing, he said “Ladies, the sales floor is now closed. While I really want to stay here, I have a life. I have to get home so I can feed my fish!!!”
Where/When: Clothingline, 261 W. 36th Street, 2nd Floor (b/w 7th and 8th Aves). Thru Thursday July 29th (11-6pm).
Sally, you were there the same time that I was. I did not see you taking the pictures. That Michael is crazy. I tried to get him to tell me about his upcoming sales in September but he said that it’s bad luck. I used to love Clothingline. They used have some awesome sample sales. I did find some great Design History dresses for the fall. All I could afford were the $20 and $30 dresses due to blowing all my cash at Diesel which I don’t regret at all.
You’re right about Design History – great sweaters for the fall months. Some of the Milly dresses were great. I found a couple of dresses but eventually put them down. I felt rushed plus the fact that I didn’t have time in the dressing room. They’re so strict! As for taking photos, I’ve learned to do that on the QT.
Hey Sally,
I stopped by today and picked up some dresses from Design History, I paid $50 for 3 pcs, not too bad since one of the long maxi dress had a tag on for $69.99 alone. It’s too bad the Milly dresses are expensive, some of them were really nice. Yea the bf will not be happy when I tote back my hauls today. Hahah =)
Judy, I’m glad you found some deals at Clothingline. When I stopped in earlier in the week, I just had no time to look… there was a lot of Design History.