Many consider New York City an expensive place to shop but, with all of the sample sales’s taking place, high end fashion to simple basics can fit into most budgets. Sample sale season has officially begun and November is filled with events across the city from sales at Surface to Air, Paul & Shark, Tracy Reese and more.
ONGOING SALES
· Furla: Up to 60% off men’s and women’s bags and accessories, Clothing Line, 261 West 36th St., second fl.
· Jay Godfrey: Fall and spring 2011 collections are up to 75% off. 333 W. 39th St., nr. Ninth Ave, Ste. 402
· Blu Dot: Get 20% off home and office furniture for twenty days at Blu Dot’s annual 20/20 sale. 140 Wooster St.
· Made in Italy Designer Sample Sale: Up to 70% off Shoes & Accessories, Designers include Armani, Prada, Burberry, Cavalli, Loro, 381 5th Ave, 2nd Fl (btwn 35 & 36th St)
Wednesday, November 2
· Rubin & Chapelle: Up to 70% off womenswear, 410 W 14th St
· Surface to Air: 60% to 80% off the hip French label, 75 Ninth Ave
· Fashionhaus: Up to 75% off cool brands, 58 W. 40th St
Thursday, November 3
· GILT: ONLINE SALES that start at noon on, Hunter Boots, Haute Hippie, Nom Maternity, Cold weather accessories,Tart Intimates
· Fenton/Fallon Deals on bold jewelry, 347 W. 36th St
· Paul & Shark: Up to 70% off, mainly for men, 79 Madison Ave
Friday, November 4
·James Perse: Men’s and women’s clothing is 50% to 80% off, 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St.,Sale runs until Nov.6
· Butter, Bettye Muller: Shoes start at $60, 307 Seventh Ave
· Sang A: 75% to 80% off, 524 Broadway
· Lucky Shops: Up to 70% off a range of designers, 441 W. 14th St
Saturday, November 5
· Andrew Marc: Up to 65% off outerwear, 401 7th Ave
· Laura Geller: 30% off makeup, 1044 Lexington Ave
Sunday, November 6
· Joseph Abboud: Deals on suiting, 317 West 33rd St
Tuesday, November 8
· Yansi Fugel: Up to 80% off womenswear, 205 West 39th St
· Chilewich: Housewares starting at 60% off, 261 W. 36th St
· Kara Ross: Up to 80% off accessories, 225 W. 37th St
Wednesday, November 9
· Tracy Reese: One-of-a-kind samples are $35 to $50, 260 West 39th St
· Tibi: Up to 70% off womenswear, 348 W. 36th St
· Gant: 80% off classic prepwear, 20 W. 55th St
· Sferra: Up to 70% off luxury linen, 75 Ninth Ave
· Noir: Jewelry starting at $25, 350 W. 38th St
Thursday, November 10
· Melissa: Cute shoes for under $100, 520 W. 27th St
· Staff USA: Deals on Margiela and more, 220 W. 19th St
· Lafayette 148: Womenswear starting at $35, 148 Lafayette St
· Stetson: Cowboy boots are $50 (originally $225) and apparel is $10 to $25 (originally $50 to $200), 263 W. 38th St., nr. Seventh Ave., tenth fl.;
Tuesday, November 15
· White + Warren: Cashmere starting at $100, 80 W. 40th St
Wednesday, November 16
· Ali Ro: Up to 65% off, 530 7th Ave
· Rebecca Minkoff: Major deals on bags, shoes, dresses; 14 West 14th St
Saturday, November 19
· Barbara Bui: Up to 90% off edgy RTW, 115-117 Wooster St
Tuesday, November 29
· Be & D: Deals on bags and shoes, 260 W. 36th St
Wednesday, November 30
· Occulter: Jewelry and accessories are up to 40% off. 83 1/2 Orchard St., nr. Broome St.