I’ve been going to the Jil Sander sample sale for quite a number of seasons now. In the past, I’ve had to spend a couple of hours waiting in line on the first official day of the sale. This time, I managed to make it into Monday’s preview. I must say what a difference! No line and the space was calm, except for a handful of shoppers.
I’ve scored great finds at these sales, which is why I’ve kept going season after season. I’ve gotten incredible deals on handbags, shoes and sweaters. However, this season’s offerings were a bit of a disappointment. In particular the handbag and accessory selection which was pretty dismal. The shoes weren’t any better with sizing and selection being spotty. The discount is at 80% off retail on most things. That includes all pieces from 2012 and 2011 collections as well as accessories (handbags & shoes). The markdown of 90% off is given to items from past seasons (2010 and back). It wasn’t easy to figure out the discount since you had to look at individual tags on garments to see the season.
Women’s merchandise dominates this sale from clothing to accessories. While I was in the showroom on Crosby Street, there were several men desperately trying to find something to walk out with. One of them asked a staffer if that was all they had and she said yes – that was it. For gents, there were several racks of clothing (shirts, pants and jackets) as well as a slim selection of knits and sweaters. Plus, I saw no shoes for men.
As for the ladies, there’s a large selection of pieces from spring 2012 and fall 2011. There are great spring dresses, tops and blazers. If you’re all done with the warmer climate stuff and are looking for current season appropriate attire, you’ll find wool trousers, jackets, coats and lots of sweaters (cashmere & wool). As for pricing, here’s a few examples to give you an idea: a wool coat for $1,000 (was $5,000), sleeveless dress $335 (was $1,675), long sleeve dress $592 (was $2,960), light-weight cashmere cardigan at $210 (was $1,050) and a t-shirt for $49 (was $245). As for accessories, a small handbag was $142 (was $710) and a pair of lace up shoes was $108 (was $540).
Tomorrow will likely be chaos with the line in the morning expected to snake around the corner. If you don’t want to wait, then my suggestion is to check out the sale later in the week when chances are sale organizers will offer further discounts.
Where/When: 8 Crosby Street, 4th Floor. Oct 16-19; Daily (10a-6p) to Oct 20, Tues-Fri (10a-6p), Sat (10-4p).
what was the pricing like for menswear?
Jake – Pricing for men’s was the same as women’s 80% off retail for apparel and accessories. Except pieces from 2010 and back which were 90% off.
Were they checking invites?
Christa – Yesterday was the preview and they had a list. The public sale starts today. But not sure if they’ll check invites. For those of you going today, let us know.
Any updates on them checking invites?
My guess is they’re not checking, but I wouldn’t waste a trip. Last sale was 85% off with a mildly better selection. Save your money for YSL next week.
anybody know if Jil Sander sale is worth going to today?
I don’t plan to spend an hour on line – so please let me know if it’s worth heading over there
thanks
Is today last day of Jil sander sale or tomorrow?
Hi Aleks – Tomorrow is the last day of the Jil Sander sale… 10-3:30p (they close the doors 30 minutes early). Also, I got notice that they’re now offering 85-90% off retail.
Went the first day. Go hum and not worth the freezing
Three hour wait. Went bac today and oh what a difference
A day makes. Scored a fantastic dress for 85 off and a
Super chic sweater 90 off. Could have bought more
But next week Paul smith so a girls gotta save
Does anybody know if there are any of the red wool sweaters with colorful snowflakes on them remaining? Are we to expect a line tomorrow morning?
Michelle I was there today at 3:30 pm and there were plenty of the red sweaters,I’m. It certain about sizes but there were at least 7 pieces.
There were no lines whatsoever,I went to check what would be left with the 85 and 90% discounts and to my surprise I’ve found stuff they didn’t have on the first day.