Our Man’s Take on the Jil Sander Sample Sale…

As I mentioned in my earlier post, the wait to get inside the Jil Sander sample sale yesterday was interminable!  If you were one of those who waited hours, you’d understand the frustration we all felt.  I spoke to several guys in line who waited at least 3-hours.  They were asking whether [...]

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Dueling Loro Piana Sales This Week…

Image: From Sally's Archives

If you can’t make it to the Loro Piana sale at Soiffer Haskin on West 33rd Street near Penn Station by tomorrow (last day)… Don’t worry.  There’s another one taking place in the Meatpacking District thru the weekend (curious). I’ve not been to this week’s sale at Soiffer Haskin but [...]

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Jil Sander Sample Sale… Already Picked Over!

Bad news for those of you who haven’t made it inside the Jil Sander sample sale in Soho today… just a couple of hours into the sale and the merchandise was quickly dwindling, especially for men.  And there were plenty of them in line this morning.  The wait was ridiculous!  Even if [...]

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Jil Sander Sample Sale: Invitation Only?

Despite this being invitation only… the Jil Sander sample sale still draws a crowd. This morning, a line had formed outside the showroom on Crosby Street near Chinatown. This is what it looked like at 9am! Stay tuned for a full report and I’ll let you know if they’re checking invites.

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VIDEO: Fashionhaus Showroom Sample Sale

Fashionhaus Showroom across from Bryant Park is hosting a sample and stock sale this week.  The showroom represents around a dozen Europen and American designers, including Harvey Faircloth, By Malene Birger, Rene Lezard, Roseanna, Allude Cashmere and more at 70-80% off retail.  I stopped in tonight to check [...]

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Further Reductions at the Comptoir des Cotonniers Sample Sale…

If you’ve been thinking about stopping into Clothingline in the Garment District to check out the Comptoir des Cotonniers sample sale… but haven’t made it there.  Today is the day to head over.  Tout de suite!  We got notice late last night that sale organizers are now offering additional discounts – 30-percent [...]

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Roger Vivier’s Sale de Jour…

I have to agree with many of the rave reviews about Roger Vivier’s sale being held at Soiffer Haskin in Midtown.  Inside is an amazing assortment of footwear for all seasons and occasions.  Not only will you find the iconic pilgrim pumps (modern versions of the original shoe that Catherine Deneuve wore [...]

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Theyskens’ Theory + Helmut Lang Holiday Sample Sale

A brisk and busy start to the Helmut Lang + Theyskens’ Theory fall sample sale today…  the 2nd floor of the brand’s showroom in the Flatiron is filled with plenty of merchandise, hung neatly by style on racks.  You’ll find the price lists tacked on the walls as well as sale signs [...]

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J.Crew Sample Sale Kicks Off Today…

 

The J.Crew sample sale in the Flatiron District kicked off this morning… Here’s a photo of the line a few minutes before they opened the doors and it snaked around the block down 28th Street.  I managed to get in to do a review before the shoppers were let inside.  Working on [...]

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Massive Line Tonight Outside the YSL Sample Sale

Here’s what the line looked like this evening outside the Metropolitan Pavilion on 18th St… The YSL continues to draw massive crowds on the first day of the sample sale. The line went around the block north to 19th Street.  They open the doors in the morning at 8am… if [...]

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