By ManhattanMataHari

Minimalists mark your calendars–the Jil Sander sample sale will begin next week. The sale doesn’t officially open to the public until Tuesday, April 16th but Jil Sander insiders will be able to start shopping a day early during the VIP preview.

As fans already know, this is a final opportunity to Raf Simon’s last collection. Prices will be a steep 80% to 85% discount.
At last year’s sale, the selection was mostly black wool and basic fall and winter clothing marked 85% off. Lightweight cashmere sweaters for $127 were among the first items to go, although there were plenty of separates in the $50 to $100 range. Classic black wool sheath dresses were a fail safe at just under $160 and there was a good selection of wool outerwear that hovered near the $270 mark. At the last sale were were not particularly impressed by the selection of 80% off leather accessories and handbags.

While the VIP day is invite only –and there is a list at the door– smooth talkers may have some luck towards the afternoon on Monday. Take note that VIPs do tend to scoop up some of the most highly desirable items, so determined Raf Simons fans may want to be resourceful.

Jil Sander Sample Sale
Tuesday, April 16th through Friday, April 19th
10am to 6pm
8 Crosby (between Howard and Grand), 4th floor

Botticelli is well known for their luxurious Italian leathers and fine craftsmanship. The store has been a Fifth Avenue icon at Rockefeller Center since its opening in 1968. Presently, the Botticelli boutiques are hosting their final winter clearance with a variety of high boots, ankle boots and shoes that are all priced up to 60% off.

Right now, you will find several styles of boots in an assortment of sizes, priced from $350 to $550 from a starting price of $750 to $1050. Ankle boots are priced from $250 to $450 from retail prices that ranged from $650 to $900. Shoes are $250 to $350 from a beginning of the season prices that spanned from $450.


While you’re shopping for shoes you won’t want to miss the great coats that are also included in the markdown. Among their warm and stylish outerwear you will find jackets and shearlings priced from $750 to $1850 from a retail price of $1500 to $3700. Also be sure to take a look at Botticelli’s fabulous spring collection.


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Botticelli Sale
Rockefeller Center
620 5th Avenue 
212-582-6313

666 Fifth Ave on 53rd st. 
212-586-7421

By ManhattanMataHari

This week New York based designers The Wrights will be hosting a sample sale where their resort and spring collections will be 75% off retail. If you are looking for stylish leather and statement pieces for a discount this is definitely the place to go.

We did some snooping and found that the sale will include the brands edgy laser cut leathers (retailing from $900 to $2,000). Shoppers will find a variety of on trend leather including jackets, coats, skirts and dresses priced between $350 and $750. The sale will also include ivory embossed leather jackets for $550 from $1550. Combined silk and leather tops and dresses will be $220 from $650.

The sale will also include some more gently priced $300 jersey knit tops with leather trim for $90. In addition there will be one-of-a-kind true samples. This is a great opportunity to update your spring wardrobe with clothing you won’t be likely to see on everyone else. Just take note that you might want to dig into your mattress or hit the ATM first, this is a cash only sale.

The Wrights Sample Sale
Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, April 5
9am to 6pm
110 West 40th Street, suite 1002 (btwn 6th Avenue & Broadway)
Cash Only