The Fashion Fit

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Sample Sale Alert!!

APPAREL

What:  Deals on lingerie and loungewear by Cosabella at the label’s sample sale where they will be offering thongs, hotpants, babydolls, PJs and robes.  We’re told that merchandise will mostly be actual samples but there will be some past season items. Where/When:  Cosabella Showroom and store, 220 Lafayette St (b/w Spring & Kenmare). July 22-24; Sun (11-6p), Mon-Tues (11-7p).

What:  If you missed the recent Helmut Lang and Theory sales hit both brands in one combined sale at the end of July.  Merchandise includes women’s and men’s spring and summer both first quality and irregulars.  Where/When: 261 W 36th St, 2nd Fl (b/w 7th & 8th Ave). July -23-26; Mon (11-8p), Tues-Thurs (11-7p). Payment Type: VISA/MC/AMEX, and cash.

What:  Deals of 70-85% off merchandise at the Tess Giberson spring sample sale.  Sale items include tops, knitwear, tailored jackets, dresses, skirts, leather leggings and pants.  Where/When:  97 Crosby St, (Ground Floor). July 23-28th Daily (11-7p).

What: JF & Son has uncovered actual samples and pieces from past season collections. This merchandise will be featured at the University Place store’s sale. Prices will start at $20, with most clothing at $100. Where/When:  56 University Place. July 23-28; Daily (Noon-8p). 212-343-3131

What:  ZOA’s Blowout Summer Sale features women’s contemporary tops, dresses, jumpsuits, rain ponchos and more at up to 80% off. Where/When:  134 West 37th Street Unit#A. July 23-25; Mon-Fri (9-6p).

What:  Prive’s multi brand sample sale inside Chelsea Market will feature deals on Kimberly Ovitz.  Where/When: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave (b/w 15th & 16th Sts). July 25-29; Wed-Sat (10:30-7p), Sun (10:30-6p).

What:  Jen Kao summer sample sale offering up to 50% off wholesale prices.  Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:  knits at $60-$200; dresses at $50-$350; shoes at $50-$150 and runway items ranging from $100-$350. Where/When: 530 7th Avenue, Suite 402 (b/w West 38th & West 39th) July 23 – 27th Daily (9-6p).

What:  Jack Rogers summer sale offers up to 80% off select clothing, footwear, bags, including vintage styles.  Think iconic “Hampltons” thong sandals that were made famous by Jackie O.  Where/When:  1198 Madison Avenue (at 87th St). July 26-Aug 5th; Mon-Thurs (10-7p), Fri-Sat (10-6p), sun (Noon-5p).

What:  The summer sale at Zero + Maria Cornejo is in full swing right now… The spring/summer 2012 collection is 60-70 percent off the retail price. Where/When:  33 Bleecker Street (b/w Mulberry & Mott) and 807 Greenwich St (at Jane). Ongoing.

What: Alejandro Ingelmo is hosting a sample sale in his Soho boutique offering 70% off its current spring/summer merchandise.Where/When:  51 Wooster St., Mon-Fir (11-7p), Sat (Noon-6p), Sun (1-6p). Ongoing.

What: Century 21‘s summer clearance sale is well underway. Designer merchandise is up to 75 percent off retail prices at all store locations. Click here to check out our review posted on July 4th. Where/When: 22 Cortlandt St., nr. Church St., (212-227-9092); M–W (7:45–8), Th (7:45–10), F (7:45–8:30),  Sa (10–8), Su (11–7). 1972 Broadway, nr. 66th St.,(212-518-2121); M–Sa (10–10), Su (11–8).472 86th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Brooklyn (718-748-3266); M–W and F (10–8), Th (10–9), Sa (10–9:30), Su (11–7). Ongoing.

What:  Brides-to-be take note.  Find 50-80% off on select wedding gowns from Jenny Packham, Paloma Blanca, Rosa Clara and more at the Designer Loft Sample Sale. Where/When:  226 West 37th Street, Second floor (212-944-9013). Thru July 31st. By appointment only.

What:  Pick up apparel and accessories from Joie, Theory, Diane von Furstenberg, Elizabeth and James, and more at up to 90 percent off at the Bit + Piece final summer clearance sale. Where/When: 246 Mott St., nr. Prince St., (212-343-2268); Su–W (11–7), Th–Sa (11–8). Thru July 31st.

What:  Luxury contemporary furnishings from Cliff Young Ltd. are discounted at the Cliff Young Ltd. Summer Sample Sale.Where/When: 200 Lexington Avenue (between 32nd & 33rd Street) Suite 505
212-683-8808.  Thru July 31; M-F (9-5p), W (9-6p), Evenings and Saturdays by appoinment only.

What: United Nude is offering 50% off its spring/summer 2012 collection.  Here’s a few things you’ll find at the Noho store:  a Geisha Hi in black elastic + vegetan leather is now $155 (was $310), an elastic Remix Hi in curacao elastic is now $140 (was $280), a desert mens in light grey is now $100 (was $200). Where/When:  25 Bond Street. Thru August 24th. Mon (Noon-7p), Tues-Thurs (11-7p), Fri-Sat (11-8p), Sun (Noon-7p).

 ACCESSORIES

What: Manolo Blahnik boutique’s first markdown begins in mid-July. The offers start at 30% off and get better (up to 70% off) as the sale goes on.  Where/When:  31 West 54th Street (b/w 6th and 5Th Aves). Mon-Sat (1030-6p), Sun (Noon-5p). The boutique will periodically close from 2pm to 3pm to restock.

What:  Jewelry designer, Paige Novick, is hosting a sample sale offering up to 70% off retail. Here’s a sampling of the deals:  a gold plated geometric deco necklace is now $150 (was $460), a metal cuff with sliced enamel insets is now $200 (was $440) and tricolor tassel earrings are now $85 (was $290).  Where/When:  Paige Novick Showroom, 20 W. 22nd St, Suite 1602 (b/w 5th & 6th Aves). July 24-26; Tues (10-7p), Wed & Thurs (10-6p).

What: Fashion jewelry and accessories are $5-$40 at the Alexia Crawford moving sale. When/Where: 35 West 36th Street between 5th & 6th Aves. 11th Floor. Thru July 31; Mon-Fri (9-7p), Sat & Sun Closed.

(Source: samplesally.com)