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Rag & Bone Overstock Sale

— Tue, 27th November 2012 —

Thursday through Sunday, 11/29-12/02, Chelsea Market is hosting its regular Rag & Bone overstock/sample sale featuring up to 70% off F/W wares. As you can see here, here and here, readers typically have mixed feelings about these events.

Expect accessories for $65; ties for $35l bags for $125; coats/outerwear for $295; blazers/jackets for $250; lux blazers/jackets for $595; jeans for $95; jean shorts for $75; pants for $125; shorts for $98; shirts for $98 tees for $40; sweaters for $125; sweatshirts for $85; vests for $125; shoes for $195; and sneakers for $125.

Rag & Bone Overstock/Sample Sale – Chelsea Market – 410 West 16th btw 9th & 10th – Thurs-Fri 10:30am-8pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm – Map

J.Crew Sample Sale

— Mon, 26th November 2012 —

Here’s a post worthy of “Cyber Monday.” Tuesday through Sunday, 11/27-12/2, 260 5th is hosting J.Crew‘s semiannual sample sale featuring up to 60% off samples and overstock. As many readers agreed, last year’s fall event was the best J.Crew sale to hit NYC in years, as it featured 90% off suits and jackets made of Loro Piana wool, eight racks of wovens and dress shirts, and hard-to-find sample patterns. This summer’s event, however, was not as well received.

J. Crew Sample Sale – 260 5th Ave btw 28th & 29th – Tues-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12am-6pm – Map

Genius Pack Grand Launch Discount

— Mon, 19th November 2012 —

More often than not, traveling sucks. That’s why we were so happy to hear about Genius Pack — a new luggage brand dedicated to making travel suck less. “Functionality is everything” — That’s Genius Pack’s motto. Choosing from a long list of smart, patent-pending features, we love how the High Altitude Flight Bag wraps around your folding tray (pictured), giving you easy access to travel essentials. And, because the creators of Genius Pack love you, they’re taking 25% off the price of all purchases through the end of the week — Just remember to use coupon code CHOOSY25.

Want Agency Sample Sale

— Thu, 15th November 2012 —

Aren’t you lucky to live in NYC? Friday through Sunday, 11/16-11/18, Want Agency is hosting its seasonal sample sale featuring up to 75% off Maison Kitsuné (pictured), Want Les Essentiels De La Vie, Nudie Jeans, Arc’teryx Veilance, The White Briefs, Swims, …

Anecdote for the uninitiated: We hit the Levi’s Made & Crafted / Vintage Clothing sample sale on Wednesday, a day before the event was scheduled to begin. While leisurely shopping the most amazing deals on the finest denim, a helpful host mentioned that some Beggars had dropped by earlier in the day, and had each made a killing. What’s more, the guy couldn’t have been happier about it — “Eight big sales!” he said, adding that he was under considerable pressure to make room for Spring ’13. Mind you, there was never any official pre-sale, and our host could just as easily have told those early shoppers (and us) to f*ck off. The point here is that successful sale shopping requires a little risk taking, and you can’t always follow the official line. Oh, and as helpful as they can be, you can’t rely on a post’s comments, either. As you can see here, not a one of those gumptious, trigger-happy shoppers took the time to mention their respective killings.

Want Agency Showroom Sale – 70 Wooster St btw Broome & Spring – Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm – Map

Selima Optique Fall Sale

— Thu, 15th November 2012 —

Yep, one of those weeks. Through Sunday, 11/18, famed framer Selima Optique is hosting her fall sale featuring up to 80% off trays of house brand glasses, along with a sprinkling of other brands, including coveted Cutler & Gross frames for $75. Also expect up 75% an assortment of Selima’s equally refined hats.

Selima Optique – 7 Bond btwn Broadway & Lafayette – 212-677-7690 – 11am-7pm Daily – Map

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