It’s cooling down here in NYC… Perfect Sample Sale shopping IMO. Check out this and TONS more listings for Samples Sales in NYC at TimeOutNY.com
1 Label NYC This downtown boutique is shutting its doors (tear), but you can now grab its garb at up to 80 percent off. In addition to $10 bins, you’ll find women’s pleated linen shorts and tops with shells-and-brass buckles for just $20 each (as opposed to $72 each). Men can snag single-breasted linen blazers, dropped from $180 to $30. 265 Lafayette St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-966-7746, labelnyc.com). Thu 29–Sun 1 10am–9pm.
2 Pixie Market This quaint Lower East Side space is jam-packed with threads for fashionistas with rock-star tastes. We already have our calendars marked for the day we can find voguish threads up to 80 percent off, including Shakuhachi leopard-print one-shoulder dresses, knocked down from $199 to $119; Seneca Rising vests with lace trim, clipped from $100 to $70; Liquorish floral ruffle one-pieces for $59 (instead of $92); and Deadly Ponies leather cage bags, cut from $430 to $275. 100 Stanton St between Orchard and Ludlow Sts (212-253-0953, pixiemarket.com). Daily noon–8pm. Thu 29–Aug 25.
3 1 of a Find Vintage It peeves us when we see overpriced preloved duds, which is why we’re digging the less-than-$100 finds at this vintage accessories sale. Salvatore Ferragamo flats with bows are $68 (once $85), an oversize pewter-and-brass owl pendant with gem eyes and moving parts is nicked from $65 to $52, and 1980s suede heeled boots with embroidery are pared down from $115 to $92. 633 Vanderbilt Ave between St. Marks Ave and Prospect Pl, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-789-2008, 1ofafindvintage.com). Thu 29–Sat 31 noon–8pm.
4 Last Saturdays in Greenpoint Discovering the boutiques in this Brooklyn neighborhood is like finding the Holy Grail of New York shopping. And now the area is giving us one more reason to spend money there: For the last Saturday of the month through September, more than 30 shops, restaurants and bars are teaming up to offer in-store deals. Head to In God We Trust for up to 70 percent off summer styles, such as striped blouses, dropped from $160 to $80. Steals at Kill Devil Hill include Seana Gordon hot shorts, hacked from $58 to $52, and vintage military surplus bags, nicked from $40–$50 to $30–$38. Snag 10 percent off all of the styles at Alter’s men’s and women’s locales, such as Life After Denim plaid short-sleeved men’s button-down shirts for $71 (were $79) and Wish sundresses, tagged at $125 (formerly $139). Julia James will be hawking Lenora Dame vintage fabric cuffs for $58 (normally $92) and necklaces for $64 (originally $98). Since it’s way more fun to shop with a buzz, be one of the first 150 people to stop by the Black Rabit to receive a free ten-ounce house lager (normally $4). Various locations throughout Greenpoint, Brooklyn; visit greenpointbiz.com for more info. Sat 31 noon–7pm.
5 Purdy Girl Attention, label whores: This end-of-season clearance is a don’t-miss for discounts on Marc Jacobs, Tracy Reese and Cynthia Steffe. Already on our wish lists: Hype cotton lace strapless dresses with beaded waist details for $98 (were $198); Mavi low-rise jeggings, whittled from $88 to $54; and Matiko wooden platform wedges, sliced from $172 to $109. 540 LaGuardia Pl between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (646-654-6751). Thu 29 11am–8pm, Fri 30 11am–9pm, Sat 31 10am–9pm • 220 Thompson St between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (212-529-8385). Thu 29 11am–8pm, Fri 30 11am–9pm, Sat 31 10am–9pm • 464 Columbus Ave between 82nd and 83rd Sts (212-787-1980). Thu 29, Fri 30 11am–8pm; Sat 31 10am–8pm • purdygirlnyc.com.
