Tipster Review – The Hot & Steamy Tibi Spring Sample Sale

Tibi Sample Sale

One of our readers who is a big fan of the women’s clothing line, Tibi, stopped into the sample sale in the Garment District today… The doors opened to the public at Noon.  Our tipster, Christina, sent us a few photos (including the price lists) from there and gives us her take.

Today’s opening crowd is evidence that the brand – laid back femininity with a modern twist – has a large following…

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NYC Sample Sales – Tibi, VPL, Araks, Botkier & more

tibi spring runway - 2013

Tibi Spring Runway 2013

A few notable sample sales taking place this week… Here they are:

Starting tomorrow, NYC- based women’s label, Tibi, is hosting its spring 2013 sample sale where shoppers will find deals of up to 70% off retail, including a color blocked sleeveless dress (ivory/black) for $125 (orig. $385), a variegated stripe knit pleated dress for $125 (orig. $385), solid silk pleated pant for $75 (orig. $350).  Where/When: Hartford Studio, 348 W. 36th St (between 8th and 9th Ave), NY, NY;   May 21-23; Tues (12pm-8pm), Wed (10am-8pm), Thurs (9 am-5pm).

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Tipster Reviews – Dueling Theory Sample Sales; Clothingline & Chelsea Market

Theory, Theyskens' Theory Sample Sale

Theory, Theyskens Theory Sample Sale at Chelsea Market

This week, there are two Theory and Theyskens’ Theory sample sale taking place at different locations. As we mentioned before, one at Chelsea Market and the other at Clothingline in the Garment District.  We have reviews of each sale from two of our readers…

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NYC Sample Sales – Aloha Rag, Theory, Louboutin, etc…

Martin Margiela Boots - On Sale

Margiela Boots now $321 (orig. $1,070)

We’re a bit late getting out our sales roundup for New York City… Take a look at the list below of a few notable ones taking place this week:

Let’s start with the Aloha Rag semi-annual sample sale which kicks off this Thursday.  Shoppers can get up to 85% off new & old stock from current and previous seasons as well as samples from the AR’s house brand.  While sale prices are never as good as we hope at previous sales, we still like to check out this sale since the store features great labels such as Saint Laurent, Balmain, Martin Margiela, Celine and more… Where/When:  545 Greenwich Street, 2A, NY, NY; May 16-19; Daily (12pm-6pm).

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Satya Jewelry Sample Sale

Satya Jewelry sample sale

At Chelsea Market, Satya Jewelry is hosting a sample sale through this weekend.  One of our tipsters (thanks, C!) stopped into the sale this afternoon and sent us photos.

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Tipster Preview – Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale

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Image via Merci New York

The other shoe sale that draws a huge crowd is uptown – the Manolo Blahnik sample sale.  Today the event which takes place at the Warwick Hotel is open to VIP (those on a list).  One of our readers who had an invite checked out the sale this morning… She sent us the price list.

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