Seismic Sample Sales
What’s your velocity?
What: Lauren Merkin
Why: Day bags are $95-$195. Clutches are $40-$100.
When: Aug. 14 & 15. Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 231 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 201 (212-239-2459).
What: Delphine, Russell+Hazel, Smock, Linnea’s Lights, Green Paper Company
Why: Letterpress, smart office supplies, stationery, journals, the works. Plus snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes. A $5 donation to charity gets you in the door.
When: Aug. 17. Mon., 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: 920 Broadway, b/t 20th & 21st Sts., 17th flr. R.S.V.P. to erika@delphinepress.com or 858-759-7181.
What: Rachel Roy.
Why: You can never have enough flirty cocktail attire. Everything is 85 percent off.
When: Aug. 19 & 20. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m
Where: 1411 Broadway, b/t 39th & 40th Sts., 37th flr
What: Gabriella New York and Bella Bridesmaid
Why: Up to 70 percent off wedding dresses (Angel Sanchez, Carmela Sutera, Matthew Christopher), veils, headpieces, and matching frocks for bridesmaids.
When: Aug. 20 & 21. Thurs. & Fri., noon-7 p.m
Where: 400 W. 14th St., at Ninth Ave., 2nd flr. (212-206-1915).
What: Saja
Why: Sweet, simple sweaters are $20; pants and tops are $30; and dresses (tea-length silk chiffon, jersey, or cotton) are $70.
When: Aug. 20-23. Thurs.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 250 Elizabeth St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.
What: Jimmy Choo
Why: Mix with professional sample salers. Click your heels for up to 70 percent off.
When: Aug. 26. Wed., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., at Sixth Ave. .
What: Temperley London
Why: Leather jackets for $449 (reg. $1,795), minidresses for $374 (reg. $1,495), and showroom samples up to 80 percent off.
When: Aug. 26-29. Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m
Where: 453 Broome St., at Mercer St., 2nd flr. (212-219-2929).
For those fluent in Hermes scarf talk, the following styles are just a few included in the discount: House of Characters, Mosaic, Lights of Paris, Walk in the Park, Golf Balls, Moroccan Saddle and Mogul.
Standard size Hermes scarves are normally priced at $375 but come out to $227 with the discount. Almost seems like a reasonable price, huh?
Contact: Hermes Scarves Sara 212-753-7300
One shot to get shopper back to the racks? That's the idea behind Fashions Night Out. On September 10th from 6pm to 11pm., retailers across the city will host in store events -from live music to special appearances- to lure consumers who have been hesitant to spend in this economic climate.
We want Fashion's Night Out to get people back to having fun when they shop. Shopping shouldn't be depressing ." says Steven Kilb, executive director of the Council of fashion Designers of America. The CFDA is heading up the effort, along with NYC & Company, the City of New York and Vogue magazine. And though 300 local retailers like Bloomingdale's, William Rast and Jimmy Choo are already participating, Kolb hopes to recruit even more businesses throughout the five boroughs before Aug. 1 deadline.
"The night is about forgetting the competitive part of the industry and coming together as a community to show people what we have to offer, whether its a big chain or a small boutique," Kolb adds.
