SAMPLE CIRCUIT: A Major Sale Week With Phillip Lim, Dolce & Gabbana, Carven & Two Big Showroom Sales At Aeffe & Staff USA

Folks, it sneaks up on you, but this week is one of those weeks that Sample Sale shoppers wait for with clear credit cards and careful plan. There's at least one major sale every day, so here are some highlights:

Today, Tuesday the 2nd kicks things off with an always anticipated 3.1 PHILLIP LIM sale on Greene Street in SoHo featuring both the Women's and Men's collections, shoes and accessories. Shop through Sunday.

On Wednesday, the AEFFE showroom opens its doors in midtown for one of New York's longest running sample sale favorites featuring MOSCHINO, ALBERTA FERRETTI and EMANUEL UNGARO as headliners along with the manufacturer's other collections including FUZZI knitwear, PHILOSPHY by LORENZO SERAFINI, CEDRIC CHARLIER and POLLINI. Womenswear is expected to be the bulk of the offerings, but a small selection of Moschino menswear has been promised. Shop through Friday

Parisian Haute Couturier turned Contemporary powerhouse CARVEN is also taking Wednesday to kick off a three day sale in its Chelsea showroom featuring 80% savings for both Women and Men.

Wednesday's third entrant is possibly the only Project Runway designer to launch a sustained business, CHRISTIAN SIRIANO who will be offering up to 75% Off his Ready-to-Wear collection including both samples and regular stock. Shop through Sunday.

Keeping Thursday all to itself, the iconic Italian label DOLCE & GABBANA will take over Soiffer Haskin through the weekend with savings on all of its offerings for Men, Women and Children. Expect lines and crowds, but you may want to save some money for the next day when . . .

The Staff USA showroom in Chelsea will open to the public through the weekend for its long-running seasonal sample extravaganza. DSQUARED2, MARNI, MAISON MARGIELA and MM➅ will form the bulk of the offerings, and as experienced shoppers know, this is another one requiring an early arrival to catch the best stuff.

There's more on our SALE ROLL side bar at left including late breaking events and all hours and locations. Next week, get ready for Rebecca Minkoff, Sandro, Sferra and more.