NYC shopping

5/18–5/20 Nanette Lepore
Dresses are $150 (originally $335 to $595), skirts are $95 (originally $195 to $295), and jackets are $190 (originally $285 to $495) at the Nanette Lepore sample sale.
Place & Time: 225 W. 35th St., nr. Seventh Ave., 4th fl; T–Th (9–7).

5/19–5/20 Colette Malouf
Headbands are $40 (originally $150) and jewel-encrusted hair accessories are $30 (originally more than $100) at the Colette Malouf sample sale.
Place & Time: 594 Broadway, nr. Prince St., Ste. 1216; W–Th (10–8).

5/19–5/22 Various @ Melissa Shoes
Select styles by Vivienne Westwood, Karim Rashid, Alexandre Herchcovitch, and more are 50 to 70 percent off during the Melissa Shoes summer 2010 sample sale.
Place & Time: 520 W. 27th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 601; W–S (noon–8).

5/20–5/21 Derek Lam
Find deep discounts at the Derek Lam sample sale. The star-printed silk blouse is $295 (originally $450), the shell-print silk tank-dress is $695 (originally $1,190), and the stretch cotton trouser is $295 (originally $490).
Place & Time: 601 W. 26th St., nr. 11th Ave., 17th fl., Ste. 1730; Th–F (10–6).

Through 5/21 Various @ Showroom Seven
Clothing and accessories from Erickson Beamon, Orla Kiely, Andy & Debb, and more are up to 90 percent off during the Showroom Seven sample sale.
Place & Time: 263 Eleventh Ave., nr. 28th St., third fl. (212-643-4810); M–S (10–7), Su (closed).

5/26–5/27 Ali Ro
Select spring/summer blouses, dresses, jackets, and shorts are more than 65 percent off at the Ali Ro sample sale.
Place & Time: 530 Seventh Ave., at 39th St., Ste. 1402; W–Th (8:30–6).

Upcoming Sale Worth a Mention…

6/22-6/25 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
The city’s most anticipated sample sale is back with 70-80% off retail at Scatola Sartoriale. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania tops, skirts, and dresses on sale. Dresses are now $150, originally $750+! Also featuring international designers including Iodice, Improvd, and more. Stock up on leather vests and jackets, denim, and knits at wholesale prices. Get summer ready with airy dresses and lightweight scarves, prices as low as $39!
Place & Time: 544 W. 27th Street (btwn 10th & 11th), 6th Fl; Tue-Fri 10am-8pm

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JohnGallianoAW09_1Ending tomorrow, 10/13 Vintage
Vintage apparel is 50 to 75 percent off at From Around the World Vintage Archive, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Everything originally $20 to $200 will be priced at $10 to $50 and everything originally more than $200 will be 50 percent off. The spot is open to the public for the first time. Place & Time: 209 W. 38th St @ 7th Ave., Ste. 1201; M–F (3–6), S–Su (closed).

Starting tomorrow, 10/13 – 10/15 Various – Showroom
Global Fashions presents the fall/winter 2009 Sample Sale featuring Valentino R.E.D for women including eveningwear, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, as well as M Missoni handbags and Anna Molinari sportswear. Don’t miss your opportunity to get these luxurious collections at up to 80% off retail prices.
Place & Time: 49 W. 38th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.) 4th Fl.; Tue-Thu 9am-6pm

10/15–10/17 Various at WINK
Receive up to 80 percent off brands like Alice + Olivia, Earnest Sewn, Hayden Harnett, Frye, and more at the Wink fall warehouse sale.
Place & Time: 188 Columbus Ave., at 69th St.; Th–S (11–7).

10/16–10/17 Various Showroom
Archetype Showroom is hosting a fall/winter 2009 closet sample sale, offering one-of-a-kind pieces from YMC, Lewis, April 77, and more.
Place & Time: 676 Broadway, nr. Bond St.; F (10–7), S (noon–5).

Through 10/31 Terra Plana
London footwear brand Terra Plana is offering 50 to 70 percent off men’s and women’s shoes at its pop-up outlet store.
Place & Time: 111 Thompson St., nr. Prince St.; M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

10/20 – 10/25 Varoius European Showroom
This couture Italian designer sale includes collections straight from the runways of Europe. Find styles from the fall 2009 collections of Tricot Chic, Cavalli Class, Just Cavalli by Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Galliano, Gianfranco Ferre, Chacok, Gucci, Dior, YSL, Roccobarocco.
Place & Time: 41 West 57th St. (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.) 5th Fl.; Tue-Sun 11am-7pm