SAMPLE CIRCUIT: Manolo Blahnik Kicks Off The Heavy Hitter Sale Season With Oscar De La Renta, Rebecca Minkoff, Elie Tahari, The Row & More

For anyone holding out for the big Sample Sale season to start, it's here.
As per the usual protocol, the MANOLO BLAHNIK Sample Sale —the Godmother of New York Sample Sales— has been announced at the last minute. It begins tomorrow in its usual location at the Warwick Hotel. We are told that at 10 AM tomorrow the 25th, the VIP event will be opened to the public for as long as the merchandise lasts which is usually sometime in the mid-afternoon. 

Blahnik generell signals the start of a crush os sales that proceeds over the next couple of months. While sample sales never really end in New York, this is the beginning of the peak season. Schedule accordingly.

Earlier this week, contemporary powerhouse REBECCA MINKOFF kicked off her seasonal bash at 260SampleSale's NoMad flagship on Fifth Avenue. Look for tables full of handbags and racks of shoes. Typically, there is also a small selection of URI MINKOFF men's shoes and accessories as well. Generally replenishments come throughout the week, but crowds usually remain consistent. Sho through Sunday.

Tuesday brings OSCAR de la RENTA, still a coveted label among classic American designer apparel. Look for all the luxury and glamour at prices that will still be an investment even at deep discounts. Still, for fans, it will be a can't miss sale and promises a bit of men's and children's wear amongst the more plentiful shoes, bridal wear and, of course, luxury ready-to-wear. Runs through Sunday in Soho.

The Garment District's popular outlet Clothingline is also presenting another sterling American heritage label, although one that has seen some rocky times with a four day HALSTON HERITAGE sale. While the brand's days as a go-to for stars and socialites are long gone, the contemporary Heritage line has become a reliable resource for smart clothes with at least a hint of its namesake's sleek style. Shop through Friday.

If you don't have the patience for the epic line outside the Blahnik sale on Wednesday, head west to Soiffer Haskin for an ELIE TAHARI blowout featuring the full assortment of contemporary apparel and accessories. This sale runs through Sunday, and as is usual for this venue, expect to check pretty much everything you bring with you.

Finally, Saturday brings one more seasonal event that fans have been saving up for when THE ROW takes over the fifth floor of the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Look for deep savings on deceptively sleek and simple apparel in sumptuous materials form the Olsen sisters. Shoppers will have four days through Tuesday to shop.

That's not all. JONATHAN ADLER and WHITE + WARREN are also expected to draw crowds this week. Next week promises another cavalcade of coveted labels starting with Paul Smith, The Kooples and Zadig & Voltaire. Keep an eye on our SALE ROLL sidebar at left for details including hours and locations as well as any late-breaking events.

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SAMPLE CIRCUIT: Sale Shopping This Weekend With Hickey Freeman, Soulcycle & Wolford

We are a little late this week with the Sample Sale update, but there is still plenty of bargain opportunity through what is expected to be a balmy Fall Weekend. Here are a few highlights:

Serious businessmen, or anyone who just needs a decent suit will be flocking to Soiffer Haskin for HICKEY FREEMAN's season blowout. They may not have the trendies suits, but you can count on them being elegant and worth the investment to last through a fleeting trend. Multiple shopping will pay off with three suits for $400 each or three Sportcoats for $250 each, and we are talking about items that can easily run between $1,000 to $1,500 and up.

Luxury hosiery mainstay WOLFORD is in residence at 260 Fifth Avenue through Saturday ready for customers stocking up on luxury leggings and other sleek bodywear.

Fitness cult chain SOULCYCLE is back at 260SampleSale's Greene Street outpost more another blowout on fitness apparel and gear whether you like to toil away on a stationary bike or one that actually moves through space. Shop through Sunday. NOTE - A "buy 5 items get one free" promo was just added.

Starting today, perennial favorite JAMES PERSE is throwing a four-day sample sale through Sunday in NoHo. Look for racks of casual tees, knitwear and easy apparel in muted colors that one can never have too much of. Generally, a limited selection of shoes and accessories are on hand at his sales as well along with a smattering of home furnishings.

Keep an eye on our SALE ROLL sidebar at left for updated hours and locations as well as any late-breaking events. Next week, prepare for some heavy hitter sales from Oscar de la Renta, Rebecca Minkoff, Elie Tahari and more.

SAMPLE FLASH: Steven Alan Just Announced A Surprise Sample Sale At Industry City Starting Tomorrow

It pays to keep an eye out for special events. New York fave retailer/designer Steven Alan just email blasted the news that he will be holding a Sample Sale at Industry City, in Sunset Park. If that part of Brooklyn seems far away from the Lower Manhattan locations where Alan's sales are usually held, be comforted that it's only a swift trip on the D, R or N trains away. The sale will run from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Get ready for reductions of up to 75% off.

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SAMPLE CIRCUIT: A Strong Fall Sale Week Featuring David Yurman, Dolce & Gabbana, Paul Andrew, Milly & More

Hey Shophounders, the sample sales are back this week. It's a something for everyone offering that ought to satisfy anyone who has got some funds burning holes in their pockets featuring some old faves and promising newcomers. Here are some highlights:

REISS LONDON is returning all week to 260SampleSale's NoMad home base on Fifth Avenue featuring a hefty 75% off their men's and women's collections —a known favorite of none other than the Duchess of Cambridge herself.

Starting on Tuesday, contemporary powerhouse MILLY will be back at Clothingline in the Garment District for four days. Look for Fall/Winter collections, but be prepared, it's sample sizes only at this one.

Also starting on Tuesday, luxe boutique THE LINE will be unloading its clearance in at 260SampleSale's Greene Street featuring deep savings on advanced designer apparel, shoes and accessories along with a selection of home merchandise. Shop through Sunday.

On Wednesday, accessory designer EDDIE BORGO will be offering savings of up to 70% off his signature jewelry and handbag collections for two days only on Elizabeth Street in NoLita

On Thursday, CFDA Award-winning shoe designer and newly anointed Women's Creative Director for Salvatore Ferragamo, PAUL ANDREW will offer a limited selection of women's footwear for two days only at his midtown showroom. Look for sample sizes, so be prepared for limited availability.

Later, head downtown for jewelry maestro DAVID YURMAN's seasonal blowout at the Altman Building in Chelsea. Look for 30% to 60% savings on a wide range of Yurman;s offerings ranging from precious jewelry to his signature gold and silver pieces to men's jewelry to eyewear and watches. It's a smorgasbord that attracts his fans in abundance, so plan carefully.

Finally, the week's biggest event will also open on Thursday at Soiffer Haskin as DOLCE & GABBANA takes over for four days through Sunday to clear out of the brand's vast product offerings for men, women and children. Look for crowds as the ever-popular mega-brand offers deep discounts on previous season collections.

Be sure to keep an eye on our SALE ROLL sidebar at left for locations and details as well as additional events and late breaking sales. Next week, Bonpoint and Soulcycle hit the racks along with much more.

NOW OPEN: Face Values Evolves Beyond On The Upper West Side

It seems that there is no stopping the proliferation of big box stores throughout the city, and yet another permutation of the Bed Bath & Beyond mega-chain has arrived on the Upper West Side. What was once a Food Emporium on Broadway and 90th Street has just re-opened its doors as Face Values & Beyond, a combination of the Harmon Face Values cosmetics and beauty supply chain on the street level with a condensed version of the mother ship downstairs where the deli counter used to be. So far, no sign of Buy Buy Baby or Cost Plus World Market has materialized, but the new store shows how the conglomerated chains are being creatively tweaked and combined to fit various locations as they become available. One would not have thought that the space, empty for many months, would have been considered for a full Bed Bath & Beyond, and so it wasn't, but the Face Values concept should be a hit in the neighborhood, especially with the recent loss of a couple of nearby Ricky's. The lower level, it turns out was just enough space to fill with a "best of" version of the main chain including housewares, bed & bath and just a bit of the basics that the company is known for, situated equidistant from full line stores at Lincoln Square or 125th Street. The best thing here, as at all of the company's outlets, is the coupon game. It may be the 20% Off coupons that fuel this retail behemoth's continued expansion, but as convenient as it now is, one should never go there without at least one or two discounts in hand. Don't have them? They are easy to get, and can be ordered by mail, email, text message or, even better, all three. There are even occasional, limited offers to join as a member (for a small fee) to get a discount on all purchases at all times. Snap these up if you see them. They work across all four of the nameplates, and you will have a new appreciation for the big box stores coming to your neighborhood.

SAMPLE CIRCUIT: Diesel, Hanro, Sandro & Hugo Boss Lead This Week's Sale Lineup

As the weather finally shifts toward Autumn, we can count on the Sample Sale Season to reach another peak in only about six or seven more weeks at the most. In the meantime, there are plenty of smaller sales peppering the calendar to keep us all busy, and this week is no different. Here's a sampling:

Lets start with what's underneath. For gentlemen who are not satisfied with three-a-pack mighty whites, Swiss innerwear label HANRO is hosing a two day sale featuring its luxurious underpants and sleepwear alongside those from similarly luxurious label HOM. Merchandise is offered at up to 75% off which brings it down to about Calvin Klein level-pricing.

For what to put on over those underpants, head to 260SampleSale's NoMad location on Fifth Avenue for the big DIESEL sample sale featuring denim, sportswear, shoes and accessories at deep discounts starting today, Tuesday the 3rd, through Sunday.

Downtown at 150 Greene Street, 260 is offering the seasonal SANDRO Sale for fans of that chain featuring discounts on the full line for men and women through Sunday.

Starting on Wednesday the 4th, Women's shoe designer SARAH FLINT will be hosting a two-day sale featuring up to 85% off her line in her Flatiron District showroom.

On Thursday, contemporary favorite CYNTHIA ROWLEY will be offering a sizable 70% off rare samples and past collections on Bleecker Street through Sunday.

Finally, on Friday, Soiffer Haskin will kick off a five-day event featuring HUGO BOSS's full offerings of apparel, accessories and shoes for men with a smaller selection of women's merchandise through Tuesday the 10th.

Next week, an even more eventful selection of sales including David Yurman, Milly, Reiss London, The Line, Paul Andrew and more. Keep an eye on our SALE ROLL sidebar at left for details, more sales, updated locations and hours as well as late-breaking events.