We just had an incredible morning at the DFV sample sale and can’t wait to tell you all about it. The store is stocked with dresses galore. We saw black and white graphic print wrap dresses along with the spotted cat print in red and green/blue. There were also lots of basic sweaters and cardigans in brown, cream and yellow.

The prices? Not cheap but still significantly below retail.

Coats $350
Cocktail Dresses $275
Wraps and Vintage $150
Dresses $125
Jackets $125
Blouses $80
Skirts $80
Pants $80
Sweaters $80
Tess $40
Samples $50
Damages $40

The sale is certainly perfect for for a sweater, dress or top. We hear that restocking will take place on Wednesday. So try to go today or Wednesday for the best selection. Or hit the sale on Friday for the best prices.

DVF Sample Sale
Friends, Family & Fans Monday, Dec. 7/ 11am to 6pm
Public Sale Tuesday, Dec 8 to Friday, Dec. 11
Tues: 9am to 6:30, Wed: 10am to 8pm, Thurs. 10am to 7pm, Fri. 9am to 3pm
260 Fifth Avenue (b/w 28th and 29th)

Friends, family and fans are invited to preview the Diane von Furstenberg sample sale one day early, starting Monday, December 7th at 11am. The sale opens to the general public Tuesday and continues through Friday.

At the last sale, wrap dresses started at $125 but were reduced to $100 towards the end of the sale. This is the type of sale where it’s worth shopping at the beginning and bouncing for the extra $25. It’s fun to go again on the final day of the sale but by then the merchandise is pretty wiped out and so are our wallets.

DFV has made appearances at prior sales and we look forward to a time when we get to hear a list of her favorite shopping secrets. For now, take a look through the DVF site and plan your attack. It’s going to be a fund sale. It always is!

DVF Sample Sale
Friends, Family & Fans Monday, Dec. 7/ 11am to 6pm
Public Sale Tuesday, Dec 8 to Friday, Dec. 11
Tues: 9am to 6:30, Wed: 10am to 8pm, Thurs. 10am to 7pm, Fri. 9am to 3pm
260 Fifth Avenue (b/w 28th and 29th)

Rodarte for Target is just hitting stores but if you’re looking for the real thing — at a discount– you are going to want to hit the sample sale. One problem. The details of the sale are super secret. Only after you make an appointment and confirm do you receive the sample sale location.

No sweat. We’ve got it. Rodarte sample sale details are below. We are told that prices will range from $50 to $1,500.

Rodarte Sample Sale
Thurs., Dec. 3rd
Appointment only: andy@rodarte.net
Ace Hotel 20 West 29th St. (b/w 5th and Broadway)

We have the perfect sample sale for those of you with a practical sense of style. Theory is hosting a two day VIP sample sale followed by a six day of public sale.

According to Racked’s archives,the sale isn’t cheap and you should be careful of damaged clothing. Our resident spy, Paige Turner, reported that there were lots of markdowns towards the end of the sale. Tees and tanks were $20 and cardigans and sweaters were $60,” Paige recalls.

The VIP part of the sale requires an RSVP . Good luck!
Thank you Mia for returning the phone and passing on this practical piece of information.

Theory Sample Sale
Public Sale: Fri., Dec. 4 from 11am to 7pm
Sat., Dec. 5 and Sun., Dec 6 from 11am to 5pm
Mon., Dec. 7 to Wed., Dec. 9 from 11am to 7pm
261 West 36th Street, 2nd floor (btw 7th & 8th Ave.)