Fool Me Once…Surface To Air Sample Sale

— Wed, 11th November 2009 —

On the first day of last year’s Surface To Air sample sale, we were heartbroken to learn that all the good stuff — the collective’s coveted leather bombers, bags, etc. — had disappeared at a “friends & family” event the night before. Officially, this year’s sale runs from Friday through Sunday, 11/13-11/15, which means that a pre-sale event will most likely go down Thursday night at, say, 6-ish.

For the record, however, we can’t absolutely guarantee a pre-sale, or easy access. The solution? If one of you goes and gets it, let everyone else know with a tweet!

Surface To Air sample sale – 5 Crosby St between Howard & Grand – #6D – 12pm-7pm today and Saturday – 917-450-5440 – Map

Margiela, Dsquared, Victor&Rolf Sample Sale

— Wed, 11th November 2009 —

Thursday through Saturday, 11/12-11/14, Diesel HQ is hosting its annual sample sale featuring Martin Margiela, Dsquared, and Victor & Rolf.

Update: As of Friday afternoon, everything was 80% off.

At last year’s sale, we found: coats for $500-$700; jackets and suits for $400-$600; knits for $150-$350; and some rather odd footwear for about $300. But, as one reader reminds us, prices are usually cut in half toward the end of the sale.

Diesel HQ – 220 W 19th St between 7th & 8th – 11 fl – 10am-7pm daily – 646-613-8457 – Map

Roberto Cavalli Sample Sale

— Tue, 10th November 2009 —

Wednesday, 11/11, from 3pm-8pm, Metropolitan Pavilion is hosting the “private” portion of its Roberto Cavalli sample sale — but it’s looking pretty accessible. Officially, the sale is open to the public from Thursday through Saturday, 11/12-11/14.

Roberto Cavalli sample sale – Metropolitan Pavilion – North Pavilion – 110 W 19th between 6th & 7th – Ground Floor – Thurs-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm – Map

Eli Tahari Sample Sale, Part 2

— Tue, 10th November 2009 —

If you missed Elie Tahari‘s warehouse sale last month, Chelsea Market’s Prive space is hosting another one, Wednesday through Sunday, 11/11-11/15. Expect to find whatever stock and samples didn’t sell at Tarhari’s own sale in October where slim-cut topcoats were $200, and (arguably over-designed) leather jackets were under $300.

Report from the field: “Good deals to be had, but quantities are limited. Blazers+jackets $79, sweaters $39, knits $19, button ups $29, pants $39 leather $179. Fitting rooms are available. Almost sprung for a super soft white button down, but unfortunately it had a floral pattern on the sleeves.”

Elie Tahari Warehouse Sale – Prive space – Chelsea Market – 75 9th Ave between between 15th & 16th – (Enter on 9th Ave and walk all the way past the fake water fall) – 10am-7pm daily – Map