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).
