Designer Sample Sales & Bargains

We haven’t been publishing news of designer sample sales and bargains lately, because there just haven’t been enough to warrant a round-up.

There are several good deals this weekend and next week, including Rebecca Minkoff clothing and handbags and Hickey Freeman menswear, up to 75% off original retail prices, for yourself or as holiday gifts.

Sample sale shopping rules:

Wear something with pockets for your wallet and phone, because you are likely to be required to check your handbag or backpack, so wear something with pockets for your wallet and cellphone.

Outlets with dressing rooms are usually communal dressing rooms.  But the advantage of those is that there’s always somebody to ask that all-important question, “Does this make me look fat?”.

Expect to pay with cash or credit cards.  Personal checks are not accepted at these sales, and sometimes not even cash is accepted, only credit cards.

Find the best selection early in the sale, and the biggest discounts, up to 90% off, at the end of the sale

Without exception, all sales are final, so be sure this is what you want, for yourself or as a gift, before you pay.

Top designer sample sales this weekend

The Row Sale

• What: Established in 2006 by Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen. Ready-to-wear, handbags, eyewear, and footwear,
• When: Through Sunday, Oct. 28
• Friday, 10am-6pm.
• Saturday, 9am-7pm.
• Sunday, 9am-3pm.
• Where: Metropolitan Pavilion’s Gallery, 123 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
• Also: Only Credit Cards Accepted.

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

• What: Up to 75% off Rebecca Minkoff handbags, apparel, shoes and accessories, and on Uri Minkoff  men’s clothing and accessories.
• When: Through Sunday, Oct. 28
• Friday and Saturday, 10am-8pm
• Sunday, 10am-5pm
• Where: 260 Sample Sales, 260 Fifth Ave.

Hickey Freeman Menswear

• What: Up to 75% off retail prices on Men’s Tailored Clothing, Dress Shirts, Ties, Fall Sportswear, Sweaters and Other Gifts
• When: Sunday, October 28th through Thursday, November 1st
• Sunday, 9am-6pm
• Monday- Wednesday, 9am-7pm
• Thursday, 9am-5pm
• Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street, (Just West of 8th Avenue)
• Also: Credit Cards Only

John Hardy Luxury Jewelry

• What: Up to 65% off retail, including 18K Gold, Sterling Silver, Gemstones and Diamond Pave.
• When: Sunday, November 4th through Wednesday, November 7th
• Sunday through Tuesday: 9am-6:30pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm
• Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 West 33rd Street, Just West of 8th Avenue