 For two days, the Eberjey sample sale is taking place on East 34th Street. I love lingerie. Like many women I just can’t get enough. Since I’m a big fan of the label, this is one sale I try not to miss. I wasn’t disappointed. You’ll find signature French briefs and lots [...] 
The sale this time around at Project No. 8 was not as good as the one back in August (when we shot video). I came into the boutique before they closed and was disappointed to find just several racks of clothing and a few bins on the floor (contained wool short scarves at $40). The shoe selection was also limited to Maison Martin Margiela shoes (many of which looked like repeats from the summer sale) starting at $80 for pumps to over $300 for shearling booties.
We received late notice about a Jil Sander sample sale which started this morning… so late that I wasn’t sure I could make it. But because of their last sample sale back in October, I just had to check this one out.  Before you read on, I must tell you that women who are a size small will do better at this sale. But there are unbelievable deals! I stopped in this morning to find racks of samples (Italian sizes 34 and 36 – which translates to a size 0 and 2), including wool coats ranging in price from $100 to $150, blazers at $75, wool and cashmere sweaters are starting at $50. Besides samples, there are production pieces (limited styles and a mix of sizes) from their last sale. Those items are 95 percent off the retail price. I spotted a white shearling coat for $100, a chic knit black dress for $27, knits are $25, tees are $15 and belts are under $20 (leather and snakeskin). Shoes – mostly platforms and some sandals are under $100. There was one sample ankle boot (size 37) going for $20.
If you’re still looking for holiday gifts, the Portolano sample sale might be worth checking out for basic winter accessories for women, men and kids. We stopped in yesterday to find a variety of the label’s Italian leather gloves (silk & cashmere lined). Prices range from $30 for basic styles to $70 for [...] If you’re wondering, Alexander Wang is offering additional discounts – everything is now $80, except for cotton items which are going for $30. Today is the last day and you only have a few hours left to head over there (that is if you care). You may ask what could be left? A [...] It’s the last day of the Proenza Schouler fall/winter 2010 sample sale and they’re offering further discounts.  They’re giving an additional 25 percent off at the cash register. I did a quick sweep this morning. They brought in a few new things such as the fish print tote ($160) and wallet ($60), [...]
I was curious to see what was on offer at the Derek Lam sample sale so I wandered in Wednesday afternoon… I didn’t make it to the last one but a friend who did scored some great deals. My hopes were high going in (that’s not always good). There were a number of stand out pieces (dresses and jackets) but the ones that caught my eye were just too pricey, in my opinion, for a sample sale. I wasn’t prepared to pay $500+ for a dress.
The Rachel Comey one-day sale is in full swing this afternoon… Sample Sale Diva (who has clearly shown her devotion to sample sale shopping) showed up shortly after they opened the doors at Noon. The indie designer’s goods aren’t really her style. But she did take some photos for the fans of the brand who want to know what’s on offer… Here’s what The Diva had to say:
The Diva left without buying anything. She did go back today to pick up gloves she spotted yesterday but the long line to pay put her off her purchase. Sale ends tonight at 8pm.
As I mentioned earlier, the Proenza Schouler fall/winter 2010 sample sale was picked over this morning. I have to agree with one of our readers who also stopped in today, commenting that most of the good stuff must have been snapped up at the preview sale (which the PS folks tell us took place on Friday). What was left was not so much the dregs but a limited selection of apparel, no shoes and the handbags on offer were from last spring’s sample sale. There were no great deals (although tees from past seasons were starting at $25) or many samples left.
Here’s what I found…starting with dresses which were hanging on one rack on a far corner. A modest selection of silk dresses (mostly solids) were ranging in price from $150 to $210. Colorful print cocktail dresses were $330+. A leather bustier dress was $1000+. A chunky sweater dress was $320 (there were only 3 on the table). Wool coats were $375+, wool blazers (mostly black) were starting at $230 (for a lighter weight silk/wool blend). A shag coat was $930. Pants started at $150 and went up… suede pants were $390. I did like a couple of the dresses but they were just too pricey for me. I was told that all the merchandise is out and that they will not be restocking. True to her name, our intrepid Sample Sale Diva, today managed to waltz right into the Soho space where sale organizers were setting up for tomorrow’s Alexander Wang friends & family preview. She walked in as if she was related to A.Wang himself.  I have to hand it to her. She is The [...] |
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