Theory, Theyskens Theory & Helmut Lang: Lots of merch at 70% off

The large space on Mercer Street in Soho was fairly calm this morning as Theory‘s public sale got underway.  It was a breeze getting in. No line and no coat or bag check.

Lots of merchandise (clothing, shoes and bags at 70-percent off retail) from the main Theory line, Theyskens’ Theory as well as Helmut Lang.  While this is a sale on women’s stuff, I did spot a guy going through the shoes.  He appeared to be on the phone with someone, describing the offerings.

This is being called a “sample sale.”  But, I didn’t see any actual samples.  Mostly stock to be had.  Here’s a list of items I spotted:

Theyskens Theory:   Jistor shearling jacket $598 ($1995); the Jagat leather jacket $478.50 ($1595); Mici wool coat $298 ($995); Dilliam metallic brocade mini dress $223.50 ($745) Parcos leather pants $345 ($1150); the Yash cashmere cardigan $130.50 ($435).

Theory:   A corduroy jacket $136 ($455); Albinibi chunky sweater $127.50 ($425); Teofil sweater $79.50 ($265); Minina C suiting pant $85.50 ($285); Emery pant $79.50 ($265); Alania basic l/s knit $31.50 ($105), Lainnie tank $31.50 ($105), Malory tanks $19.50 ($65).

Helmut Lang:  Fur vest $358.50 ($1195); leather vest $358.50 ($1195); fur cardigan $435 ($1450); stretch knit dresses $108 ($360); jersey felt dress $178.50 ($595).

The footwear were mostly Theyskens Theory:  Taylor boot $118.50 ($395); Stil Boot $127 ($425); Crop boot $148.50 ($495); flats (same ones from a previous sample sale) tagged at $88.50 ($295).

The dressing rooms can be found in the back of the space.  There really was a lot of merchandise so if you can’t make it today, you have another week to check out the sale.

Where/When:  93 Mercer St (b/w Spring & Broom Sts). 212-242-3240. January 13 to 22nd; Fri (8-8p), Sat (11-7p), Sun (12-6p), Mon-Fri (11-7p).

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  1. h says:

    any leather jackets? thanks

  2. jackie says:

    Any good jeans?

    • SampleSally says:

      Jackie – they had tons of jeans in all sorts of styles, finishes, and colors along a wall. I believe they were around $140-ish before the 70% off discount.

  3. jillian says:
    • SampleSally says:

      Jillian – I didn’t see that crochet sweater… but I really didn’t look through all of the racks. If anyone saw this sweater, let us know.

  4. MK says:

    This is much better than the sale in December and the prices are probably somewhat lower

  5. S says:

    Did you spot any Theory suit separates?

  6. hk says:

    were there any men’s clothes?

  7. AF says:

    Were any of the Theyskens’ bags there?? For how much?

    • SampleSally says:

      AF – I didn’t see any Theyskens bags. What they had were in bins and didn’t look appealing at all! I really didn’t waste my time looking.

  8. P says:

    When I was there during the preview day I saw plenty of Theyskens bags — the messengers in navy calf hair in both the large and small sizes. I wouldn’t be surprised if they are gone now. It was 70% off and Barney’s still has it for 60% off:

    http://www.barneys.com/Small-Calf-Hair-Messenger-Bag/00505011833666,default,pd.html

    I got this little Helmut clutch: http://www.shopbop.com/terrain-nysa-shoulder-clutch-helmut/vp/v=1/845524441921646.htm?folderID=2534374302046323&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11231

    I thought the bags were a decent deal but otherwise this sale was much worse in terms of merch and much more crowded than the last one where Gilt sold the preview…there was no $20 sample rack this time (where we found Helmut Lang leather leggings in multiple colors!).

  9. L says:

    Did they have any of the fuzzy angora Theory sweaters?

  10. c says:

    are there any lang leather pants?

    • SampleSally says:

      Hi C – I didn’t see any Helmut Lang leather pants… but I didn’t look through all the racks. Toward the front were Theyskens leather pants.

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  12. W says:

    No, they didn’t have the Sonar dress when I went last Friday.

  13. SB says:

    do you know if they’re having an additional 25% off on the last two days of the sale?

  14. Wendy Murphy says:

    Any chance there is a Theory leather jacket…mans small or ladies large?

  15. Dara Shapiro says:

    There is another sample today at 261 W 36th St, 2nd Floor. I preferred the selection at the previous sample sale, although this one did have a lot more merchandise in a lot more sizes and everything was organized by size. No shoes though. I went in looking for “the dress that got away” last time… it was perfect and I wasn’t sure how to wear it so I hesitantly put it down and left – then a week later I saw a photo online, realized how it was meant to be styled and knew what a fool I was to have let it go. Theory is on Gilt as of tomorrow at noon, but not Theyskens’ Theory, sadly.