Sample Sales

5/5–5/7 Vivienne Tam
Dresses, tops, skirts, outerwear, shoes, handbags, and more are up to 75 percent off at the Vivienne Tam sample sale.
Place & Time: 260 W. 39th St., @ 8th Ave.; W (9–8), Th (10–7), F (10–6).

through tomorrow, 5/6 White + Warren
The cashmere cable duster is $100 (originally $250), the cashmere cocoon cardigan is $85 (originally $165), and model and pima cotton layering tees are $20 (originally $60).
Place & Time: 80 W. 40th St., nr. 5th Ave., third fl. (212-398-3295); T (1–7), W (8–7), Th (8–3).

Starting 5/3 Takashimaya
All merchandise is 40 percent off at Takashimaya’s closing sale.
Place & Time: 693 Fifth Ave., @ 54th St.; M–S (10–7), Su (noon–5).

5/6–5/9 Bokier
Handbags, shoes, and wallets are 50 to 75 percent off at the Botkier sample sale.
Place & Time: 60 Mercer St., at Broome St.; Th (noon–7), F (11–7), S (noon–6), Su (noon–5).

Through 5/9 Tom Binns
Tom Binns jewelry from the Tough Chic, Faux Real, Dumont, Classic, and Anti-Luxxx collections is 40 percent off during the Bargain Binns megasale. New stock will be added continuously.
Place & Time: 41 Perry St., nr. W. 4th St.; T–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6), M (closed).

5/13-5/15 Maison Martin Margiela, Viktor&Rolf, & Dsquared2 Sample Sale
Straight from the Paris and Milan runways, Staff USA is having its highly anticipated spring/summer 2010 sample sale. This season’s mega sale will feature apparel and accessories for men and women by Dsquared2, Maison Martin Margiela, and Viktor&Rolf.
Place & Time: 220 W.19th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th Ave.) 11th Floor; Thu-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm

earthday4/22 Terra Plana
Eco-friendly shoes from Terra Plana are 15 percent off during the store’s Earth Day sale.
Place & Time: 254 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St. (212-274-9000); Th (11–7).

4/22 Vintage Thrift
Stop by Vintage Thrift for a one-day shopping event featuring more than 100 new wedding gowns that are up to 90 percent off. The selection will also include over 300 vintage day and evening dresses spanning from the twenties to the eighties.
Place & Time: 286 Third Ave., nr. 22nd St. (212-871-0777); Th (5–8).

4/22–4/28 H&M
H&M will host clothing donation drive in honor of Earth Day named Clothes for Kids in all of its stores that carry the kids collection. Donations of gently worn clothing will be accepted and donated to the Boys and Girls Club across America. Customers who make a donation will receive a coupon for 20 percent off a future H&M purchase from the children’s collection. Various times & locations

4/24 eDressMe
eDressMe will host a one-day prom extravaganza sale. Shop dresses from Mori Lee, Jessica McClintock, Betsey Johnson, and more at sales up to 90 percent off.
Place & Time: 325 W. 38th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 10–6.

Through 4/27 Maxx
Spring Handbag Sample Sale – one of a kind and new stock daily. Great for Mother’s Day and why not grab one for yourself?
Place & Time: 385 5th Ave at 36th St, 10th fl; Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm

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john-galliano-shoes4/6–4/9 Judith Leiber
Jewelry, handbags, and accessories are 30 percent off at the Judith Leiber sample sale this week.
Place & Time: 317 W. 33rd St., near 8th Ave.; T–Th (9–6), F (9–5).

4/13-4/17 Tahari
Find up to 80% off original prices for women and men at the Elie Tahari Men & Women Spring Sample Sale . Price points include men’s shirts for $49; handbags from $79; dresses from $99 and loads more.
Place & Time: 510 5th Ave. (at 43rd St.); Tue-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm

4/19-4/25 – Various; IT USA
Get steals from 70% & up on Italy’s most fashionable brands at the IT USA sample sale. Designers include Just Cavalli, C’N'C, Costume National, Galliano, GF Ferre, Gianfranco Ferre, and Malo.
Place & Time: 17 Battery Place South (btwn. West Side Hwy & Washington St) 5th Floor; Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm

Through 4/30 BGN Paris
Current and past-season styles are 30 to 70 percent off at the BGN Paris sample sale. Shop linen dresses, silk-chiffon tops, leather jackets, and more.
Place & Time: 250 W. 39th St., near 7th Ave. (212-278-8686); M–F (10–7).

Through 4/30 Jane’s Closet
Shop dresses and accessories by Huit-Huit, Deborah Sweeny, and more at the Jane’s Closet pop-up shop in Williamsburg.
Place & Time: 60 N. 6th St., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn (212-772-0712); M–W (1–7), Th–S (noon–8), 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).

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