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Sample Sale Alert!!

APPAREL

What: Women’s and men’s clothing and accessories are up to 70% off at the Osklen Sample Sale. Dresses: $179 (orig. $597, Sandals: $104 (orig. $349), Men’s jeans: $110 (orig. $277). Click here to read our review of the sale.  Where/When: 97 Wooster Street (between Prince & Spring Sts). 212-219-8250. Thru August 1st; M-Sat (11-8), Sun (noon-7).

What: Engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine and fashion jewelry is discounted up to 70% at the Fourth Annual Michael C. Fina Sample Sale. Where/When: 545 Fifth Avenue; Aug 1-2; Wed-Thurs (11-8p).

What: At the Cinzia Rocca sample sale, current spring and upcoming fall collection coats are discounted. Prices will range from $150–$1000. Where/When: 30 Central Park South, Penthouse. Thru August 3rd. Mon-Thurs (9:30-5p).

What:  James Coviello sample sale & final summer clearance. Starting at $50, you’ll find designer samples, one-of-a-kinds, some pieces from collection archives.  Current summer collection is up to 80% off, includes apparel, hats, jewelry and accessories. Where/When:  70 Orchard Street (btwn. Grand & Broome). Aug 3-12th; Mon-Sat (11-7p), Sun (Noon-6p).

What: Women’s and men’s clothing is discounted at the Seize sur Vingt sample sale. Jackets are $150–$400 (orig. $740–$2,500), shirts are $60–$90 (orig. $180–$400), pants are $80–$120 (orig. $190–$450). Where/When: 78 Greene Street. Aug 4 –12.

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). Thru Aug 5th; Mon-Thurs (10-7p), Fri-Sat (10-6p), sun (Noon-5p).

What: The Openhouse Gallery Nolita sample sale is offering up to 80% off  clothing and accessories from designers including Tailor Byrd, Custco, Edun, Dolce Vita, and  2B Rych. Prices range from $10 to $90. Where/When: 201 Mulberry Street. Through August 15; Daily (11-8p).

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: 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)