12/4–12/5 Various – TOP PICK
More than fifteen designer brands are up to 80 percent off at the Metropolitan Pavilion’s warehouse sale. Sale merchandise includes 7 For All Mankind, Antik Denim, Rock & Republic, William Rast, and more.
Place & Time: 124 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; F–S (10–8)
12/1–12/4 Hanky Panky
Receive more than 50 percent off lingerie at the annual Hanky Panky sample sale. The low-rise zebra-print lace thong is $10 (originally $22) and the original-rise signature lace thong is $10 (originally $18). All thongs are buy twelve, get one free.
Place & Time: 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St.; T–W (8:30–8), Th (8:30–7), F (9–1)
12/2–12/3 Colette Malouf
Hair accessories are more than 50 percent off at the Colette Malouf sample sale. The stretch lamé headstrap is $20 (originally $45), the large silk flower comb is $40 (originally $125), and the fishnet silk flower headstrap is $40 (originally $105).
Place & Time: 594 Broadway, nr. Houston St. (212-941-9588); W–Th (9–7).
12/2–12/4 Tocca
Womenswear, children’s clothes, and beauty items are 60 to 85 percent off at the Tocca sample sale.
Place & Time: 542 W. 22nd St., nr. Tenth Ave.; W–F (11:30–7:30)
12/3–12/4 Derek Lam
Find deep discounts at the Derek Lam fall 2009 sample sale. Double-face cape coats are $500 (originally $1,990), stretch-wool riding pants are $195 (originally $790), cashmere cardigans are $350 (originally $1,290), and silk button-down blouses are $150 (originally $590).
Place & Time: 601 W. 26th St., nr. Eleventh Ave., Ste. 1730; Th–F (10–6)
Through 12/11 Opening Ceremony
Select womenswear, menswear, and accessories from fall/winter 2009 are 30 to 50 percent off at Opening Ceremony. The men’s Opening Ceremony suede cardigan is $476 (originally $680), the women’s Boy by Band of Outsiders cropped-sleeve trench is $900 (originally $1,285), and the Jeremy Scott for Adidas JS3 Tongue sneakers are $154 (originally $220).
Place & Time: 35 Howard St., nr. Broadway (212-219-2688); M–S (11–8), Su (noon–7)
Through 12/21 Uniqlo
In honor of the brand’s 25th anniversary, Uniqlo will feature different shopping promotions every day for 25 days, beginning Black Friday.
Place & Time: 546 Broadway, nr. Spring St. (917-237-8800); M–S (10–9), Su (11–7)
Our apologies for the lull in posting lately. We returned last night from a fabulous trip to Barcelona, with a short stopover in Amsterdam on Saturday/Sunday. 
Nolcha Fashion Week, the group known for tooting the horns of indie designers, is at it again. They sponsor Indie Retail Week, now in both Chicago and New York City. Nolcha’s Independent Retail Week – New York City (November 14 – 20, 2009) aims to drive traffic into local businesses and increase revenue plus provide the ultimate style experience for consumers.
