January isn’t best known for its sample sales. Most retail stores are already hosting discounts that are near rock bottom. Prices better be amazing if sample sale organizers expect shoppers to heat out in the bitter cold. The month usually starts out very, very slow but we expect lots of surprises. Continue to check this space for a list of sales that are worth braving below zero temperatures.
Jason Wu
This six day sample sale will be huge. We are told to expect true Jason Wu Collection samples of clothing, shoes, and handbags. There will also be a selection from GREY Jason Wu, the designer’s more casual-wear line, and the FILA x Jason Wu collaboration. Expect early shoppers to scoop up the inexpensive samples but those shopping later in the week will be rewarded with additional markdowns.
Tuesday, January 16 though Saturday, January 21
Tues 9am-8pm, Wed-Friday 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
150 Greene Street
Fivestory Offsite
We always love Fivestory because it’s anything but basic. Think Balmain, Cushnie Et Ochs, Mary Katrantzou, and of course, Rosie Assoulin. At the last sale, most items were a straight 85% off retail but some items were just 50% off. You can head this way to see what we found at last year’s sale. We would suggest putting assets aside anticipating this sale. Even at 80% off some of this fa-shun can be ro-ther expensive.
Tuesday, January 23 through Saturday, January 28
Tues 9am-8pm, Wed-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-4pm
150 Greene Street
Hervé Léger
The French fashion house that popularized the bondage dress, Hervé Léger, will be having it’s first sample sale in years. Take note, this isn’t a BCBG sale, it’s Hervé! We are told that discounts will be up to 90% off retail. You can expect to find lots of special pieces from the archives. As style has changed, demand for these sexy little numbers has waned. We expect that there will be a great selection and you can’t go wrong with a great fitting dress. Sexy is always in style.
Tuesday, January 30 through Sunday, February 4
Tues 10am-8pm, Wed-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
150 Greene Street
Brian Atwood
It’s been a while since Brian Atwood has had a sample sale. Come to think of it, it’s been a while since we’ve seen Brian Atwood shoes all together. It’s nice to know the shoe designer is still kicking-it with those heels. What’s even better, is that you can get insider prices at the two-day sample sale. We are told that $800 shoes will be reduced to $125 and $6000 boots will be just $800. That figures out to about 80% off. Pretty good, huh? Can’t wait to see for ourselves.
Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10
10am-7pm daily
Standard Hotel East, 25 Cooper Square, penthouse
