vintage

You can’t walk down any NYC street right now without being offered at least a 50% discount off the retail goods. It’s in the windows, the doors, on the mannequins; each shop trying to out-do their neighbor with a larger, brighter red sharpie. Well, most are a bit more sophisticated but you get the point. It’s time to shop! This week is dedicated to retail…

Through 1/14 SBH Thrift Store
A thrift store sale? Yup, and up to 50% off at that. You’ll find assorted printed and solid ties at $1; men’s suits slashed to $15 and skirts for only $4 (instead of the original whopping $7).
Place & Time: 1955 McDonald Ave between Kings Hwy and Quentin Rd, Gravesend, Brooklyn (718-376-3914); Mon–Wed, Sun 9am–6pm; Fri 9am–3pm. Sun 9–Jan 14.

Through 1/29 Matthew Williamson
The Meatpacking District flagship has prefall, fall and winter garments and accessories up to 40 percent off. Chunky sweaters with detailed shoulders are marked $270 (were $450), strapless sequin dresses are slit from $3,500 to $2,100, lace-covered skirts are now $417 (once $695), and beaded necklaces are cut from $995 to $597.
Place & Time: 415 W 14th St between Ninth Ave and Tenth Aves (212-255-9881, matthewwilliamson.com). Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 12:30–6pm. Thu 30–Jan 23.

Through 1/31 Scoop
Take an additional 40% off all sale merchandise. In stores and online.
Place & Time: 473-475 Broadway (Between Broome and Grand Streets); M-Sat (11-8), Sun (11-7)

Through 1/31 Resurrection Vintage Winter Sale
Save 30%-70% on designer vintage clothing, accessories, and new & vintage books at Resurrection boutiques & online store.
Place & Time:217 Mott St, between Prince and Spring Sts (212-625-1374); M-Sat (11-7), Sun (noon-7)

Through 1/31 Intermix
Take an additional 40% off on all sale items for a total savings of up to 80% at the Intermix after-Christmas Sale. This is big savings folks. In store and online.
Place & Time: 98 Prince Street (between Mercer and Greene streets) 212-966-5303

Through 1/14 SBH Thrift Store
A thrift store sale? Yup, and up to 50% off at that. You’ll find assorted printed and solid ties at $1; men’s suits slashed to $15 and skirts for only $4 (instead of the original whopping $7).
Place & Time: 1955 McDonald Ave between Kings Hwy and Quentin Rd, Gravesend, Brooklyn (718-376-3914); Mon–Wed, Sun 9am–6pm; Fri 9am–3pm. Sun 9–Jan 14.

Through 1/31 Kaori’s Closet
This downtown lingerie shop offers Japan-sourced sexy bits up to 70 percent off, such as La Vie à Deux eyelet bras with matching bikini bottoms at $88; Myla floral-lace bras with thongs and garter belts are now $281 and Stella McCartney netted bras and bikini bottoms for $108.
Place & Time: 71 W Houston St between West Broadway and Wooster St (212-387-7788, kaoriscloset.com). Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm. Thu 30–Jan 31.

Ongoing Alter Brooklyn Winter Sale
Up to 40% off women’s and men’s Fall/Winter merchandise at the Alter Brooklyn Winter Sale. Designers include Cheap Monday, Mink Pink, Kill City, Shades of Grey, Penfield, and more.
Place & Time: Women’s Store, 140 Franklin Street (at Greenpoint Avenue); Brooklyn; 718-349-0203; Alter Men’s Store, 109 Franklin Street (at Greenpoint Avenue); Brooklyn; 718-784-8818; and Alter Co-Ed Store, 407 Graham Avenue (between Jackson and Withers streets); Brooklyn; 718-609-0203.

Have the inside scoop on an upcoming sale? Send your tips to info at newyorkdesigner dot com.


12/15 – 12/18 Sample Sale Productions Holiday Event
Sample Sale Productions, is featuring the largest and best selection ever of mint condition, pre-owned and new designer handbags by leading brands such as Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, Hermes, Tods and more at up to 70% off, as well as jewelry, coats, and furs. Over the last four years Sample Sale Productions have staged the largest events on the east coast, filling ballrooms with 1000′s of couture and designer handbags, clothing, and accessories.
Place & Time: 135 W. 52nd St. – Flatotel Hotel (btwn 6th & 7th Ave) 5th Floor; Wed-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 11am-4pm

Through 12/31 Built by Wendy
Select items from the Built by Wendy fall collection are 30 to 50 percent off at the brand’s seasonal sale.
Place & Time: 46 N. 6th St., nr. Kent St., Williamsburg (718-384-2882); 7 Centre Market Pl., nr. Broome St. (212-925-6538); M–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

Through 1/9 Tumi
Seasonal merchandise is up to 40 percent off at Tumi’s fall sale. Women’s carry-ons are $299 (originally $495), and premium business cases are $399 (originally $550). Various locations. Call for hours.

Through 12/16 Made in Museum
Select merchandise, including glass wares, jewelry and ceramics, Made in Museum’s warehouse sale.
Place & Time: 148 Duane St., nr. W Broadway, 2nd fl.; F–S (10–8); Su–M (10–6).

12/15 – 12/23 Portolano
Cashmere – Men’s Women’s Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Wraps – Sample Sale
Find luxurious cashmere hats, gloves, sweaters and scarves for both men & women. Also find Pashmina, shawls, and wraps for the ladies, all available in array of colors and styles.
Place & Time: 5 W. 37th St (btwn. 5th & 6th Ave.) 2nd Fl.; Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

Have the inside scoop on an upcoming sale? Send your tips to shop at newyorkdesigner dot com

Today (10/5) through 10/7 Kooba
Handbags are 40 to 60 percent off at the Kooba sample sale.
Place & Time: 141 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eighth fl.; T–Th (10–2) and (3–8).

Starting tomorrow (10/6) through 10/10
Shop vintage and designer labels at the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop’s coat sale. Brands include Prada, Burberry, YSL, and more. Fur hats are $45 to $75, wool coats and jackets are $45 to $200, embellished coats, jackets, and capes are $75 to $6,500, and leather gloves are $20 to $35.
Place & Time: 1440 Third Ave., nr. 82nd St. (212-535-1250); W–F (10–5:30), S (11–5), Su (noon–5).

Starting Tomorrow (10/6) through 10/11 Broadway Panhandler
Cookware, tableware, knives, kitchen gadgets, and more are up to 70 percent off at Broadway Panhandler’s annual sale. The Le Creuset 5.5-quart cast-iron round oven is $154.98 (originally $315), the Cuisinart Mini-Mate Chopper is $11.98 (originally $50), and the Bodum sixteen-ounce travel coffee press is $9.98 (originally $17.95).
Place & Time: 65 E. 8th St., nr. Broadway; M–W (11–7), Th (11–8), F–S (11–7), Su (11–6).

10/8–10/11 Judith Ripka
Eighteen-karat-gold and sterling silver jewelry is 50 to 70 percent off at the Judith Ripka sample sale. Prices start at $250.
Place & Time: The Carlton Hotel, 88 Madison Ave., nr. 28th St.; F–Su (10–6), M (11–5).

10/6–10/19 Henri Bendel
Receive a free tote bag and an assortment of beauty samples from Benefit, Laura Mercier, Nars, and more when you spend $150 or more in the beauty department at Henri Bendel.
Place & Time: 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St. (212-247-1100); M–S (10–8), Su (noon–7).

Have the inside scoop on an upcoming sale? Send your tips to info at NewYorkDesigner dot com.

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