Sample Sales

5/25–5/27 James Jeans
Straight, skinny, and legging styles are $80 (originally $180) at the James Jeans sample sale. One-of-a-kind samples are $15 to $50; buy two pairs of jeans for $150.
Place & Time: 500 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. (212-221-4603); T (9–7:30), W (10–5:30), Th (9–7:30), F (10–2).

5/25–5/27 Be&D
All handbags, footwear, and small accessories are 30 to 75 percent off at the Be&D sample sale.
Place & Time: 32 W. 36th St. nr. Sixth Ave., tenth fl.; T–Th (9–7).

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 (212-575-2550); W–Th (8:30–6).

5/27–6/14 Jill Stuart
Select items from the spring 2010 collection are 30 percent off at the Jill Stuart sale. Mesh and linen dresses are $370 (originally $528), cocktail dresses are $349 to $455 (originally $498 to $650), and studded tweeds are $328 to $595 (originally $468 to $850).
Place & Time: 100 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-343-2300); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 5/30 Moreschi
Shoes and belts are 50 percent off at the Moreschi sales event. The Teatro shoe is $322 (originally $645), the Stradas shoe is $272.50 (originally $545), and belts are $125 (originally $250).
Place & Time: 515 Madison Ave., nr. 53rd St. (212-644-4199); M–F (10–7), S (noon–5).

The Big Event..
6/2 & 6/3 Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash

This two-day NYC Fashion Bash shopping event includes designer labels at an unbelievable 30-80% off retail! Find sunglasses by Chanel, Dior, Escada, Gucci and shop indie & up and coming clothing designers too! NEW venue, NEW tote gift bag, 50 + exhibitors, complimentary vino & receive pampering spa services. Shoppers who purchase the Sassy Tote Ticket ($20) will receive the fabulous reusable city tote filled with a bevy of lingerie & make up goodies. PLUS if you want to avoid the crowds, check out the “Shopper Preview” from 5-5:30pm reserved for the first 150 ticket purchases per day.This ticket allows shoppers early access to the showroom floor and first dibs on spa treatments. General Admission tickets are also available to purchase in advance or at the door for $10.
www.SassyCityChicks.com

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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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5/13–5/15 Custo Barcelona
Womenswear, menswear, and accessories start at $19 during the Custo Barcelona sample sale.
Place & Time: 474 Broome St., nr. Greene St. (212-274-9700); Th–S (1-–8).

5/11–5/21 Various at 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).

5/12–5/15 Tibi
Shop discounted frocks at the Tibi semiannual sample sale. The Graffiti shift dress in black and white is $90 (originally $345), the Bouvier jersey one-shoulder dress is $75 (originally $288), and the Hummingbirds chiffon halter dress is $125 (originally $478).
Place & Time: Coolture Showroom, 409 W. 39th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; W (1–6), Th–F (10–6), S (10–4).

5/13–5/15 Lenny
Brazilian swimwear by Lenny is up to 60 percent off. Bathing suits are $70 to $120 (originally $160 to $300) and cover-ups are $60 to $120 (originally $130 to $450).
Place & Time: 580 Broadway, nr. Prince St., tenth fl., Ste. 1011 (212-924-3222); Th–F (10–8), S (10–4).

5/13–5/16 Buckler
Prices start at $15 at the Buckler sample sale. Cotton V-neck sweaters are $25 (originally $225), seersucker blazers are $50 (originally $400), and plaid shorts are $15 (originally $150).
Place & Time: 13 Gansevoort St., nr. Hudson St. (212-255-1596); Th (6–8), F (10–9), S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
6/22 – 6/25 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
…And More 70% Off! 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+!
Place & Time: 544 W. 27th Street (btwn 10th & 11th), 6th Fl; Tues-Fri 10am-8pm

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