The Fashion Fit

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Sample Sale Alert!!

APPAREL

What:  Deals of up to 80 percent off retail at the Collina Strada and EVA sales. Where/When:  355A Bowery Stl, nr. 3rd St. Aug 22-27; Mon–Sat (12–7p), Sun (12–6p).

What: Semi-annual Barneys New York Warehouse Sale features up to 75% off men’s, women’s and children, as well as home.  Where/When: 255 W. 17th Street.  Aug 23-Sep 3.

What:  Markdowns on the Proenza Schouler spring 2012 collection, past-season samples, and one-of-a-kind. Prices range from $20 to $1,310. Where/When:  82 74 Mercer St (b/w Spring & Broome Sts). August 28-29; Daily (10-6p).

What:  Scoop NYC is cleaning out it’s closet where items will be up to 90% off. Sale merchandise will include dresses, denim, shoes, handbags and more. Designer women’s styles on sale include those by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, AG, Castañer, Current/Elliott, Diane von Furstenberg, Helmut Lang, IRO, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Poupette, Rag and Bone,Stuart Weitzman, T Alexander Wang and more. Men’s styles on sale include those by Acne, Adam Kimmel, Dsquared², Etro, Hartford, John Varvatos, Maison Martin Margiela, Moncler, Paul Smith, Rag and Bone, Shipley & Halmos, and more.  Where/When: 430 West 14th St. Aug 27-Sept 5th; Mon (9-9p), Tues-Wed (10-8p), Sat (11-8p), Sun (11-7p).

What:  KAS New York Sample sale — styles up to 70-80% off.  Where/When:  231 West 39th Street, Suite 1002.  Aug. 27-Aug. 31 (10am-6pm)

What:  Italian fashion house, Krizia, is hosting a warehouse sale in the first week of September with deals at up to 90% off retail. I checked out the last sale to find some great deals such as a fabulous cropped swing winter coat for $200 (was $1,200) as well as accessories, including handbags and shoes. Expect to find spring/summer goods at this sale.  Where/When:  448 W. 14th St. (Washington & 10th Ave at the High Line). Sept 4-11th; Tues-Sat (11-7p), Sun (Noon-6p).

What:  Mark your calendars! The Hermès sample sale is back! The highly-anticipated and much-hyped event is returning in September after skipping it completely last spring. Previous sales (this one and this) were disappointing. Let’s hope that last March’s break will result in tons of goodies this time around. Where/When: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St. (near 8th Ave.). Sept 5th (VIP day) to Sept 8th. Thurs-Fri (9-7p), Sat (9-6p).

What:  Start stocking up on cashmere at the Christopher Fischer summer sale where they’re offering an additional 20% off already reduced 50% off items.  You’ll find merchandise for women, men & children.  Where/When:  80 Wooster St. (b/w Spring & Broome Streets) 212-965-9009. Thru Sept 10th.

 ACCESSORIES

What:  Joy Gryson’s sample sale includes handbags up to 70% off. and samples for just $50.   Where/When: 180 Varick St.. suite 916 (b/w Charlton and King Streets). Aug 27-29 (10am – 7pm). Cash & Credit Card accepted.

What: Morgenthal Frederics is hosting a semi-annual sale with sale frames starting at $100 (the label’s signature frames usually start at around $1,500.  Where/When:  399 West Broadway (at Spring Street). August 11-September 3rd. Mon-Fri (11-8p), Sat (11-7p), Sun (Noon-6p).

What: Ash NYC Annual Warehouse Sale has up to 65% off ALL Summer Women’s, Men’s and Kids styles. Prices range between $60-$175. Where/When: 44 Mercer Street (between Broome and Grande Street). Ongoing.