This week is turning out to be a premium week for sample sales. There are so many fantastic options that it's going to be hard to choose which ones to attend. There are even picks for the guys and the kids. Read below to see our highlights of the week.
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Zara Terez Stock up on your galaxy and doughnut pants for kids at the Zara Terez sample sale. In addition to her famous print leggings, the sale will include an assortment of dresses, shorts, tops, and sweatshirts in all sizes. The best part is that everything is priced at $20 from retail prices that range from $48 to $84.
Sunday, November 15th through Wednesday, November 18th
Sun 10am—5pm, Mon—Wed 10am—7pm
231 W 39th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), Suite 1101
Frette With discounts starting at 60% of this is the Frette sample sale is a great place to stock up on bedding and towels. For the best discounts we suggest holding out for the last days of the sale where the crowds will less in addition to the prices.
Sunday, November 15 through Thursday, November 19
Sun 10am-5pm, Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thur 8am-12pm
Psycho Bunny Sample Sale Forget about little polo guys on horses the coolest guys wear Psycho Bunny. We suggest you get them while they are cheap. The sale will include shirts, cold weather accessories, socks and ties. The best part is that everything will be priced at $25. Sweaters are normally for about $150 and short sleeve polos retail for $95.
Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 18
10am to 7pm
247 West 38th street #302
Proenza Schouler Designer runway looks including apparel, swim, shoes, handbags and accessories will be priced up to 85% off. At a past sale we didn't find many bags but shoes and clothing was 70% off retail. If you're looking for steeper discounts we suggest waiting until the end of the week. Century 21's sample sales are notorious for extending the sales and continually slashing prices.
Tuesday, November 17th through Thursday, November 19th
8am—9pm daily
C21 Edition, 21 Dey St (btw Church St & Broadway)
Sergio Rossi Sample Sale Insiders tell us that women's boots, booties, pumps, flats, sandals, evening wear and handbags will be all priced between 70% and 80% off. The sale will also include a handsome assortment of shoes for men including sneakers, drivers, lace ups, and booties. We suspect that if you wait until Thursday, you might even find better discounts.
Tuesday, November 17th through Thursday, November 19th
Tue—Wed 9am—6pm, Thu 9am—4pm
Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W 18th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave)
Charlotte Olympia We couldn't be more excited to grab shoes for the quarry Brit. At the last sale, Kitty flats were $130 from almost $600. The best styles get snatched up quickly. If you want the best selection we suggest you don't hesitate. This sample sale will be quite busy and we expect they'll be a long wait-time to get in. If that's not your style, you can head to the Madison Avenue boutique this week and begin pre-sale-ing fall styles priced at 50% off.
Wednesday, November 18th through Thursday, November 19th
Wed 11am—7pm, Thu 9am—7pm
Roosevelt Hotel, 45 E 45th St (btwn Vanderbilt & Madison Ave) Vanderbilt Suite
Yigal Azrouël The Yigal Azrouel sample sale has been a longtime favorite. Unfortunately, it seems as if the collections haven't evolved very much over the years and the sales seem repetitive. Merchandise will be priced up to 80% off retail. Samples are always a big highlight of the sale and we are told that there will be an ample selection.
Wednesday, November 18th through Friday, November 20th
Wed 11am—7pm, Thu—Fri 9am—7pm
Lela Rose Expect to find lots of ladylike dresses, sweaters and coats from the Fall 2015 collection. At the last sale prices ranged from $195 to $695. Sizes range from 4 to 14.
Wednesday, November 18 through Friday, November 20
Wed 9am-7pm, Thur 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm
224 West 30 Street (btw 7th & 8th Ave) 14 Floor
225 W 39th St (btw 7th & 8th Ave) 5th FL...
It's going to be a week or so until our favorite Madison Avenue boutiques start their pre-sale. Until then, you can direct your attention towards Yoox, which is offering deep discounts on many designer merchandise. What's even better, is that through the weekend you can save an extra 25% at checkout for a total savings of 60% and sometimes even more.
We usually find Yoox overwhelming but these discounts are worth the investment of time. Take note, that inventory is running low for a lot of the best items. Other items are several seasons old. The sale ends November 16 but by then we should be able to start designer pre-saleing.
Ralph Lauren started a pre-holiday sale promotion where you can save an extra 30% off already reduced merchandise. Right now you can find select merchandise reduced to over 60% off.
The sale started today and runs through Sunday, November 16. The sale inventory for woman is predominately from Polo Ralph Lauren and Lauren. For men, there is a nice amount of Black Label and RLX. The sale also includes a smattering of home goods, which range from a wool throw for $350 from $750 to towels that are discounted about 60%.
Keep your eyes open if you're looking to snag some deals on Ralph Lauren's higher-end brands. By early December, the sale usually includes the luxury collections which you could find discounted up to 60% off.
One could rationalize that getting dressed during the holidays is just like any other time of year. The only problem is that the generalization is very wrong. Besides the cooler temperatures (in many places), getting dressed during the holiday season always calls for more glitter and sparkle.
Over the span of late-November to early-January, you can get away with almost anything that has glimmer and shine. Hey, is there really anything wrong with stringing yourself with holiday lights? Well, yes. LED is just a little bit over the top but there is nothing wrong with reaching for gold.
Ever since the Met Ball, this past Spring, we have noticed how 'Oscar' gold has become a winning color. When paired with muted tones like army green or khaki, gold offers a relaxed brilliance. Have you noticed how nicely gold jumps off the red carpet. No further commentary necessary!
Below are some of our favorite ways to wear gold this upcoming holiday season:
The first cold spell is all we need to motivate us to get our warm weather vacation plans underway. Part of vacation planning is always making sure that everyone in the family is outfitted correctly. Our entire family is partial to the playful swimsuit prints of Vilebrequin.
In conjunction with the Andrew Marc sample sale, Vilebrequin is offering their French luxury resort wear at up to 80% off. The sale will feature a wide assortment of high-quality beach appropriate items for women, men, boys and girls.
Expect to find swimwear, cover-ups, shorts, tees, polos, button down shirts, hats and beach bags. We are told that there will be no restocking. So that means it wouldn't hurt to get your beach bum over to the sale right away.
Vilebrequin Sample Sale
Through Sunday, November 15
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat& Sun 10am-6pm
401 Seventh Ave @33rd St. (Penn Plaza Pavilion)
As we wait for markdowns at our favorite department stores and boutiques we've been searching for destinations to shop for the things we need now. Look no further than The Outnet where the merchandise that is already discounted from major designers is now an extra 40% off.
The sale even includes a very nice selection of bags that are reduced over 70%. Take this Nina Ricci bag, which now comes to just about $700 from over $2200. This rose color Valentino bag come to $600 from $2400, an Alexander Wang bag is about $400 from $1300 and a Halston Heritage bag is $150 from $500.
Hurry up. The clock is ticking. The opportunity to save the extra 40% ends Tuesday evening.
Get your beach bum over to the Vilebrequin sample sale where you will find swimwear, cover-ups, shorts, tees, polos, button down shirts, hats and beach bags for women, men, boys and girls. Prices are up to 80% head this way for details.
Through Sunday, November 15
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat& Sun 10am-6pm
401 Seventh Ave @33rd St. (Penn Plaza Pavilion)
With temperatures as warm as they have been it's hard to believe it's November. Intellectually, we all know that this temporary warm spell won't last. Before you know it, Thanksgiving Day floats will sweep their way up the Upper West Side and temperatures will slide South.
Now is the perfect time to prepare for the inevitable. This week, Andrew Marc is hosting its annual sample sale. The sale features deep discounts on men's, women's and girl's, leather, fur, wool,
down and rain outerwear and apparel. (Girl's sizes range from 7/8 to 16.)
The sale started Saturday and features savings up to 80% off retail prices. We spotted an Andrew Marc Italian wool coat with removable rabbit fur vest for $299 from $1,195, an asymmetrical leather moto crop
jacket with diamond quilted sleeves is $349 from $995, a down jacket with detachable coyote fur trimmed hood is $199 from $410, and a wide selection of dresses are priced at $39 from up to $288.
The sale runs through Sunday but we suggest attending soon. Like the Thanksgiving parade, this annual sample sale is a tradition in New York and the best merchandise tends to go quickly.
Andrew Marc Sample Sale
Through Sunday, November 15
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat& Sun 10am-6pm
401 Seventh Ave @33rd St. (Penn Plaza Pavilion)
