*SAMPLE SALE* Choo-se Me

Just in time for out-and-about spring and summer, Jimmy Choo returned to the NYC sample sale scene. This morning, I arrived at the brand's spring bargain event with great anticipation (partly because of last year's awesome discounts) and found the queue outside to be more than 80 shoppers long. After checking in with a company employee (the F&F portion started at 10:30am), I went straight upstairs where mountains of Jimmy Choo shoes, handbags, and accessories were marked down and ready to greet discount-adoring shoppers. So, is everyone ready to go for a little shoe scavenger hunt? Well then, follow me!

The first good news to report is that the folks at Jimmy Choo graciously decide to open today's F&F to non-invitees. A little after 10am, the staff created two separate lines: one for invitees and another for the general public. The second good news is that prices haven't gone up at all when compared to their last sale in November. Basic pumps and sandals were still $200, catwalk styles were $250, bejeweled styles were $325, and boots were $375.

As for the selection, sizes were available from 34-42.5 for women and inventory included everything from patent nude pumps to embellished evening sandals and vibrant summer sandals to good old Jimmy Choo x Hunter Wellington boots. Each size had a dedicated table where mounds of shoes were placed on top and below. I found sizes 35-40 to have plenty of merchandise while the extra small sizes of 34 and 34.5 to be lacking.

Now that the good news is out of the way, let me nitpick a bit. While rummaging through piles of Jimmy Choo shoes, I noticed some of the stock was from prior season sample sales. In addition, there were quite of few pairs that showed signs of wear with scratches and scuffs noticeably visible. Therefore, my MizAdvice as always is that you keep an keen eye out for such damages before you head to the checkout counter.

Men's shoes were laid out on top of and under center tables and sizes were available from 43 to 46. I spotted penny loafers, slip-on sneakers, smoking slippers, driving shoes, ankle leather boots, and lace-up Oxfords in the men's area and everything was priced either $250 or $375.

Handbags and SLGs (wallets, keychains, iPhone/iPad cases, and leather bracelets) were displayed on tables near the entrance. Prices on bags started at $250 for small sized styles and went to $350 for mediums and $450 for large totes. In addition, evening clutches were marked down to $350 and exotic skins were an additional $200 on top of whichever size you pick. SLGs were very well priced with everything discounted to $75.

There was also a large assortment of leather belts and scarves up for grabs at this sample sale. Belts were $50 while scarves were $75.

This year's Jimmy Choo spring sample sale ends tomorrow at 4pm. If you haven't dropped by this morning and are thinking of doing so later this afternoon, expect a long wait to get inside. The line stretched to well over 200 shoppers when I last checked.

Price list:

Women's shoes

Generic $200

Fashion styles $250

Jewel styles $325

Boots $375

Men's shoes

Shoes $250

Boots $375

Accessories
Belts $50
Scarves $75
SLGs $75

Handbags 
Evening bags $350
Small handbags $250
Medium handbags $350
Large handbags $450
Exotics $200 (additional)