For our west coast readers... Hip French label, A.P.C. is hosting a sample in Los Angeles. One of our contributors, Sheri, checked out the deals and gives us a brief review: "Calling all francophiles! The much coveted French line A.P.C. Is having an overstock sale through Sunday in LA. The French really do know how to the sweet details. You won't be disappointed by[...]
After hearing that some shoppers waited 3-hours on the first day of the Dolce & Gabbana sale, we were surprised that there was no line this (Friday) morning. The sale is being held at Soiffer Haskin at 317 W. 33rd Street near Penn Station. We didn't have much time, just a few minutes to survey the offerings. There's a lot of clothing for both women and men. A [...]
Brazilian label, Osklen, is hosting a sample sale through this Sunday. While there are items from the Spring/Summer 2017 collection at 80% off retail, the best priced pieces are past season merchandise. There's lots on offer for both women and men. Apparel can be had on the main floor. Footwear and accessories are downstairs. Although, some of the footwear were dis[...]
The Bottega Veneta sample sale being held at the Metropolitan Pavilion ends today (Thursday) at 7pm. We checked it out first thing this morning when there was no line. Cellphones aren't allowed inside so we couldn't snap any photos. But we'll give you the lowdown on the deals. As far as what's left... not surprisingly, the selection is sparse. The merchandise i[...]
While the Marimekko is being billed as a warehouse sale, it's more of an end-of-season sale with merchandise at 50% off retail. The sale is being held at the label's store on Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron. You'll know which items are on sale since they have signs on the racks. On offer are women's clothing, accessories and home goods. Staffers told us the merchan[...]
A bit off topic but worth mentioning since the sample sale season is at a slowdown... The Mister and I stumbled upon a worthwhile tour in Brooklyn over the weekend while riding our bikes. It was a "make and mingle" tour of the sun-filled studio of leather designer Alfred Stadler in Red Hook. Alfred and his wife, Wendy, design and produce collections of handbags, ac[...]
The Steven Alan sample sale kicks off today at Noon for the public. We attended the preview which usually attracts a huge crowd. But, this time there was only a handful of hardcore shoppers. In the past, this sale offers lots of Steven Alan house brand pieces and this time was no different. There was a mix of summer and fall collection pieces as well as Third Party[...]
