It’s sample sale season, and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite sales: Manolo Blahnik.
First, the reality check. Last season, the first shoppers arrived at 2am. By 7:15am, about 145 people were waiting, and the line stretched to Ninth Avenue. Shoppers were given 40 minutes inside, followed by about 20 minutes for checkout. By 11:20am, barely any classic styles remained.
As for pricing, samples started at $125, basic shoes without embellishments were $195, most plain styles were $295, embellished styles ranged from $350 to $375, classics were $375 to $595, and boots were $500. Prices may be different this season, and we’ll update the post once the sale opens.
Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale 202
Wed, Sept 23 to Fri, Sept 25
Wed & Thurs 9am to 7pm
Fri 9am to 5pm
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street
New York, NY
