New York City
Shopping and Sample Sales
New York City Shopping and Sample Sales are some of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers can get almost ANYTHING at a major discount off the retail price! New York City is a mecca of Shopping and Sample Sales.
In Manhattan, we have access to huge discounts on designer clothing, handbags, shoes and cosmetics. As a visitor, it is nearly impossible to get the inside scoop on New York City Shopping and Sample Sales, which come from a variety of newspapers, magazines, flyers, email lists, Facebook groups and most importantly, my friends and family!
You won't find information about NYC Sample Sales in any printed tour guide, because it is almost all by word of mouth - and sometimes (like the Manolo Blahnik press sale), very hush, hush! Subscribe to New York City Shopping and Sample Sale updates.
For more New York City Shopping, see my reviews on large department stores, high end boutiques, specialty stores, flagship stores of most every brand, discount stores and resale shops.
Another great secret? Online sample sales accessible anywhere. The Gilt Groupe is by invitation only. Here's my invite to you: Join the Gilt Groupe.
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What exactly is a New York City Sample Sale?
It is not just samples or sample sizes, usually it's neither of those. Most often, it is the way designers sell off their first quality merchandise from the prior season. For example, a shoe sample sale in November is selling the prior Spring/Summer collection and one in May is selling the Winter collection. The sales are often held in warehouse spaces or hotel conference centers. Many times a designer will rent a commercial space that is temporarily vacant as the prior tenant has left and new one is not in yet.
Following are the top NYC Sample Sale picks sourced from NY Magazine, Tasting Table, Daily Candy, NY Times, Time Out NY, Facebook groups and Sample Sale emails.
NYC Insider Tip - When is your favorite sale?
Note the timing of past sample sales. Often, they are held at the same times every year, so if you are planning a trip to New York City, make sure to be on the lookout for huge discounts on your favorite brands.
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NYC Sample Sales 2009
December 19-20, 2009
Handbag Sample Sale - Jill Stuart, L.A.M.B, Furla
42 Greene Street 2nd Floor (Grand & Broome)
www.thesavvy.com
December 16-20, 2009
L'Oreal Sale
Kiehls, Lancome, LaRoche Posay, Shu Uemura, Yves St. Laurent
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
December 16-19, 2009
Tory Burch Sample Sale
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (b/w 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.clothingline.com
December 14-16, 2009
Catherine Malandrino
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
December 4-9, 2009
Theory Sample Sale
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (b/w 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.clothingline.com
November 19 to 21, 2009
Armani Warehouse Sale
(Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezioni, Emporio Armani)
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
November 18-22, 2009
Rebecca Minkoff
17 W 17th St (5th and 6th Aves)
November 12, 2009
Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale (Press Sale)
Warwick Hotel
65 W 54th Street (6th Ave)
New York, NY
November 10-14, 2009
Hugo Boss Sample Sale (Men's and Women's)
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street (west of 8th Avenue)
www.soifferhaskin.com
November 8-11, 2009
La Perla Sample Sale
4 West 58th Street (5th and 6th Aves)
4th Floor
212-920-1211
November 5-8, 2009
Valentino Sample Sale (Men's and Women's)
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street (west of 8th Avenue)
www.soifferhaskin.com
November 5-7, 2009
Emanuel Ungaro Sample Sale
Coolture Showroom
409 West 39th Street (9th and 10th)
November 3-6, 2009
J. Crew Sample Sale
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.clothingline.com
October 31-November 3, 2009
Pratesi Italian Linens Sample Sale
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street (west of 8th Avenue)
www.soifferhaskin.com
October 28 to 30, 2009
YSL - Yves Saint Laurent -
Friends and Family Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
October 25-29, 2009
Hickey Freeman and Bobby Jones Sample Sale
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd Street (west of 8th Avenue)
www.soifferhaskin.com
October 21 to 23, 2009
Paige Premium Denim Sample Sale
307 West 38th Street (8th and 9th Aves)
All Jeans $75
www.thesavvy.com/all-sales/
October 17-23, 2009
Prada and Miu Miu Sample Sale
Handbags, shoes, and wallets
609 W. 51st Street (11th and 12th Aves)
9-6 Sat & Sun, 10-7 Weekdays
October 16-18, 2009
Escada Sample Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
110 West 19th Street (6th & 7th Aves)
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
October 2-4, 2009
7 for all Mankind Denim and Jean Sample Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
September 10 to 17, 2009
J. Crew Fall Sample Sale
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
See clothingline.com
August 27-29, 2009
Intermix Warehouse Sale
(Stella McCartney, Chloe, JBrand, DVF up to 80% off)
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
August 26, 2009
Jimmy Choo Sample Sale (click for invitation)
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
Aug 20 - Sept 7, 2009
Barney's New York Warehouse Sale
255 W 17th St (7th and 8th Aves)
www.barneys.com
August 19, 2009
Issey Miyake sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
August 14 & 15, 2009
Lauren Merkin Sample Sale
231 W. 29th St, Suite 201
(7th and 8th Aves)
212-239-2459
Aug 3-7, 2009,
MANOLO BLAHNIK....The Sale
Manolo Blahnik Store
31 W 54th Street (5th and 6th Aves)
Mon to Thurs 10:30-6:00
Fri 10:30-12:00pm
Friend just told me she got $775 shoes for $175. Good Luck!!
August 4-5th, 2009
Alexander McQueen
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
July 27-30th, 2009
Theory
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (b/w 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
www.clothingline.com
July 14-15
Stella McCartney
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
July 12-16
J. Crew
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
June 30th-July 2nd, 2009
Milly
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
June 30th-July 2nd, 2009
Tocca and Tocca Beauty
SSS Sample Sales
261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave) 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
June 20-24
Hugo Boss
Soiffer Haskin,
317 West 33rd Street, b/t 8th & 9th Aves
June 23-24th
Fendi - ready to wear, handbags,fur
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
June 18 & 19
Diptyque
11 E 26th St, (Madison & Fifth Aves), Suite 600
June 17-19
Catherine Malandrino
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
June 16-21
Dolce & Gabbana and D&G
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com.
May 7, 2009
Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale (Press Sale)
Warwick Hotel
65 W 54th Street (6th Ave)
New York, NY
May 2-10, 2009
L'Oreal Friends and Family Sale
Kiehls, Lancome, LaRoche Posay, Yves St. Laurent
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
April 30, 2009
Jimmy Choo Sample Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
April 27-29, 2009
MaxMara Sample Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY
www.metropolitanevents.com
April 16-18, 2009
Denim Sale
Antik, Chip and Pepper, 7 for all Mankind, Ed Hardy, Rock & Republic
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
www.metropolitanevents.com
March 26 - April 5, 2009
Prada, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Versace
Handbags, Clothing and Shoes
SOS Sample Sale
Openhouse Gallery
201 Mulberry Street
New York, NY
March 13-14, 2009
White + Warren Cashmere Sample Sale
80 West 40th St, 3rd Fl (5th and 6th Aves)
212-298-3295
February 20 - March 1, 2009
Barney's New York Warehouse Sale
255 W 17th St (7th and 8th Aves)
www.barneys.com
NYC Sample Sales 2008
December 8-11, 2008
Alice + Olivia Sample Sale
261 W. 36th St, 2nd Floor (7th and 8th Aves)
December 9-13, 2008
DVF Sample Sale
260 Fifth Ave (28th & 29th St)
November 5, 2008
Manolo Blahnik Sample Sale (Press Sale)
Warwick Hotel
65 W 54th Street (6th Ave)
October 27-31, 2008
Dolce & Gabbana Sample Sale
Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery
123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
www.metropolitanevents.com
October 27-30, 2008
MaxMara Sample Sale
145 West 18th Street (6th and 7th Aves)
October 28-30, 2008
Kooba Sample Sale
141 W. 36th St., (Broadway & 7th)
May 23-24, 2008
Rag Nation Sample Sale
Manolo Blahnik, Louis Vuitton, DVF, Giorgio Armani
200 Park Ave South, Suite 1608 (17th St)
212-941-5472
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