Die-hard frugalistas and fashionistas, how are your bank accounts holding up? The month of May, with it's fury of sample sales, is halfway done but big name designer labels are still to come. Here's a roundup of what to expect:
Carlos Falchi: The last Carlos Falchi sample sale offered really great deals on handbags, totes, and clutches. If you are looking for a practical everyday bag, this could be worth a trip.
Where: 37 W. 57th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.), 9th Floor.
When: Sunday, May 15th through Tuesday, May 17th. 10am~6pm
Derek Lam: Near 70% off at this sample sale. The peplum–back blazer will be $295, the cotton embroidered dress will be $395, and trench coat will be $275.
UPDATED: Photos & info from this sale
Where: 10 Crosby St. (bet Grand & Howard St.), 3rd Floor.
When: Thursday, May 19th, 10am~6pm
Friday, May 20th, 10am~4pm
Lela Rose: Expect 50~80% off on Lela Rose's elegant RTW & accessories. Blouses will be $425. Skirts will be $295. Dresses will be $995.
UPDATED: Photos & info from this sale
Where: 224 W. 30th St. (bet 7th & 8th Ave.), 14th Floor.
When: Wednesday, May 18th, 9am~7pm
Thursday, May 19th, 9am~6pm
Sigerson Morrison: According to Madison Ave Spy, shoppers can save big on T–strap wedges, skimmer flats, ankle booties, and platform sandals.
UPDATED: Photos & info from this sale
Where: 44 White St. (bet. Broadway & Church St.)
When: Friday, May 20th, 1pm~7pm
Saturday, May 21st, 1pm~7pm
Sunday, May 22nd 2pm~5pm
Theory Women: Everything up to 65% off at women's Theory sample sale.
Where: 261 W. 36th St. (bet 7th & 8th Ave.), 2nd Floor.
When: Tuesday, May 17th, 10am~7pm
Wednesday, May 18th, 10am~7pm
Thursday, May 19th, 10am~7pm
Friday, May 20th, 10am~7pm
Saturday, May 21st, 10am~4pm
Sunday, May 22nd, 10am~4pm
Theory Men: Bigger discount than womenswear. Everything up to 70% off.
Where: 139 Fifth Avenue. (bet. 20th & 21st St.), 2nd Floor.
When: Wednesday, May 18th through Friday, May 20th. 8am~8pm
Tibi: Resort & Spring pieces will be 40~70% off.
Where: 348 W. 36th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Ave.)
When: Tuesday, May 24th, 12pm~7pm
Wednesday, May 25th, 10am~7pm
Thursday, May 26th, 10am~7pm
Tracy Reese: Spring sample dresses will be $30~$50 only at the Tracy Reese, Plenty, and Frock! sample sale.
Where: 264 W. 40th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), Suite 801.
When: Tuesday, May 24th through Wednesday, May 25th. 9am~7:30pm
Yigal Azrouƫl: Womenswear & menswear at low prices. Dresses start at $375. Tops start at $150. Pants start at $110. Menswear starts at $70.
Where: 225 W. 39th St. (bet 7th & 8th Ave.), 5th Floor.
When: Tuesday, May 17th through Thursday, May 19th. 9am~7pm
{Image credit: Sigerson Morrison}