*SAMPLE SALE* Out of the LIMelight

With Manolo manias swarming the second floor of the Warwick Hotel, plus the massive media coverage outside Donald Trump's election night venue at the Hilton across the street, there's a palpable frenetic atmosphere all around Midtown today. But at the Phillip Lim sample sale, which opened this morning in SoHo to press and F&F, it was a completely different story. Inside the preview, there were less than ten shoppers and the overall ambiance was peaceful and quiet--something very unusual for a Phillip Lim sale. As for the offerings, the event featured the designer's womenswear, menswear, shoes, accessories, and of course, handbags at generous discounts. Here's more on that.

If you like Phillip Lim and love a good bargain, you'll flip for Phillip's discounted offerings at this week's sale. Why? Because prices were generally cheaper than at their last sample sale, and the handbag selection featured many of the label's signature bags. For instance, there were Pashlis for $200~$300, 31 Hour totes for $200, Soleil buckets for $200, OMG 31 Second pouches for $150, and other designs for $150.

Sharing the same floor with the bags was a generous collection of apparel for both women and men. Merchandise was organized by category, and the price list included shirts for $120 & $150, tees for $50, knits for $125 & $200, bottoms for $75 & $300, dresses for $175~$450, outerwear for $175~$500, and intimates for $30 & $50.

On the lower level, the sale had on hand a variety of footwear. Ankle boots, d'Orsay flats, smoking slippers, Martini pumps, Martini mules, Trance high-top sneakers, Mallory combat boots, and many more were up for grabs at just $100.

Finally, additional accessories were situated on the main level near the checkout counters. Sunglasses and eye frames were $75, wallets were $75, belts were $50, jewelry was $50, and key chains were $20.

Although there wasn't the usual Limsanity at this morning's press preview, unless you're waiting for next week's Alexander Wang sample sale, this event is worth stopping by if you're looking for handbags or shoes. But you better hurry because, unlike last week's Marc Jacobs sample sale, I'm told there isn't much inventory laying around in the back.

Price list:

Apparel
Embellished/Embroidered tops $150
All other tops $120
T-shirts $50
Embellished/Embroidered sweaters $200
All other sweaters/cardigans $125
Leather or sequin skirts/pants $300
Pants/Jeans/Shorts $75
Evening gowns $450
Cocktail dresses $350
All other dresses $175
Leather jackets $500
Coats $400
Trench coats $250
Jackets (wool/cotton/denim/silk) $175

Intimates
Tops $50
Bottoms $50
Bras $30
Panties $30

Accessories
Large Pashli $300
Medium Pashli and backpacks $250
Mini Pashli $200
31 Hour, Bianca, and Soleil bags $200
All other bags and clutches $150
Wallets $75
Sunglasses $75
Belts $50
Necklaces $50
Bracelets $50
Key chains $20
All shoes $100