Sample sales: how to buy branded items in New York with 70-90% discounts
'13.01.2023'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
New York is a shopping mecca. And not only because many of the world's most famous brands have their stores here. In fact, each week the city's fashionistas flock to top-notch factory and past collection sales to fill their closets with beautiful pieces for next to nothing. We will help you create a fashionable wardrobe and not spend all your savings on it, for which we have prepared a list of the best sample sales in New York.
What's happened sample sales
The fashion world is constantly changing and depends on the seasons. And brands need to get rid of things left over from past seasons, shows, or the development and production process. Sample sales are sales where you can buy items with significant discounts (from 70% to 90%).
Of course, such sales attract hundreds of people who want to save money, so there are often queues at the entrance. Get ready to compete with other shoppers to find and buy the items you need before anyone else. Items in sample sales are usually in limited quantities and sizes, so don't expect the benefits of buying luxury clothing at full price. For example, in many halls of such sales there are not even fitting rooms.
In addition, items purchased at such sales usually cannot be returned. So check them carefully before buying.
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Which brands are running sample sales in New York
Sales are held by everyone from luxury brands to emerging fashion businesses. Sample sales from a luxury brand are usually a simple and down-to-earth event where everyone just wants to buy the same blouse, but at 10 times the price. But events from emerging brands provide an opportunity to view clothes, meet designers, sometimes they even treat you to drinks and invite DJs.
Along with sample sales organized by the brands themselves, there are also sales organized by third parties. For example, Shelly & Renee runs sales on behalf of many luxury brands and European brands. And the companies Soiffer Haskin и Clothingline conduct sample sales in their premises all year round.
Sample sales season in New York
Sample sales in New York can be found throughout the year. But most often they take place at the end of the fashion seasons. Spring-summer sales are held from April to June, and autumn-winter sales are held from October to December.
Where do sample sales take place in New York
Different brands hold their sales in different locations, but most sample sales take place in Manhattan. Many of them, especially the amazing 260 Sample Sale team, have sales all year round in the city center. Major brands generally prefer the Metropolitan pavilion, others limit themselves to their showrooms or rent space in pop-up locations.
Top sample sales in New York this week
- When: from 5 on 15 of January
- Address: 151 West 28th Street in Manhattan
- What can be bought: luxury outerwear and accessories
- When: from 7 on 21 of January
- Address: 6 West 52nd Street in Manhattan
- What can be bought: shoes and boots in sizes 35-42, as well as clutches, dresses, accessories
- When: January 9
- Address: 246 West 38th street, suite 402 in Manhattan
- What can be bought: dresses, jumpsuits, jackets, trousers, suits and more
- When: January 10
- Address: 260 Fifth Avenue
- What can be bought: discount women's and men's clothing
- When: January 11
- Address: 261 Fifth Avenue
- What can be bought: luxury outerwear
See the full calendar of upcoming sample sales in New York here to register:.
