Sample Sales in NYC

Courtesy of Daily Candy, they have filled me in on some sample sales happening in the Big Apple. This is a great way to get the looks for a fraction.

Bellhaus (http://www.bellhaus.net/)
Take 40% off fall and 85% off summer items from Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, Bottega Venetta, Lacroix, etc.

When: Oct. 27. Mon., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.

Dolce & Gabbana (http://www.dolcegabbana.com/)

2 floors’ of fall and winter items

When: Oct. 27-31. Mon., 1-6 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., 4th & 5th flrs.

MaxMara (http://www.maxmarafashion.com/)

Up to 70% off past collections from the sporty, fancy, and ready-to-wear lines

When: Oct. 27-30. Mon., 1-8 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: 145 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.

Kooba (http://www.kooba.com/default.html)

Handbags, vests, and leather jackets at 50-80 percent off

When: Oct. 28-30. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed 2-3 p.m.

Where: 141 W. 36th St., b/t Broadway & Seventh Ave.

Fred Perry (www.fredperry.com/)

Preppy classics like shoes and accessories for guys and gals. Cash only.

When: Nov. 4-9. Thurs., Fri., Mon. & Tues., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Where: 547 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-736-3030).

Shoshanna & Anlo (www.shoshanna.com/) and (http://www.anlo-nyc.com/)

75% off fall 2008, swimwear, and denim.

When: Nov. 5 & 6. Wed., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: 231 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 422.

Tibi (http://www.tibi.com/)

Lambswool sweater cape for $104 (reg. $414); crepe long-sleeve gown for $200 (reg. $784); silk shift dress for $80 (reg. $320); belted cape jacket for $140 (reg. $559).

When: Nov. 5-7. Wed., 1-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Where: Penthouse 15, 336 W. 37th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., 15th flr. (212-966-3773).

Vivienne Tam (http://www.viviennetam.com/)

Save up to 75%. Silver metallic Aphrodite dress for $150 (reg. $795); taffeta rose applique dress for $120 (reg. $495).
When: Nov. 5-7. Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 260 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 3rd flr. (212-840-6470).

Hayden-Harnett (http://haydenharnett.com/)

40-70% off fall 2008 collections and accessories.

When: Nov. 5-8. Wed.-Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Where: Edgo Noho, 65 Bleecker St., b/t Broadway & Lafayette Sts. (718-383-4450).