A tale of two bag sales

So the Hype/London Fog/Rampage/Bill Bass and the Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sales are in the same building.

There are also plenty of other bag sales going on this week, but the Hype/Fog has lots of stock a deep discounts make it the sale to go to.

When I went all Hype bags we’re 60$, London fog was 50$ and Rampage was 20$ unless marked lower. The pricing structure isn’t always that generous; they slash prices if sales slow. But lighting can strike twice, so if you’re looking for steals check this sale on the last day, that’s when they are most likely to be unloading stock.

At any other time expect Rampage purses to go for 30-40$, Hype bags 60% off, London fog at 50%-70%, and Bill Bass half price.

There are lots of rummage bins with 5$ steals, and clutches are very reasonable ranging from 5-40$. Samples are very cheap, London fog 2 for 40$, other brands 10-25$ each.

The Badgley/Mischka/Cynthia Rowley sample sale is open latter, so you can stop by the 6th floor on the way out. The product is nice, but the pricing is much less competive with bags 50% off. Clutches start at 45-75$ depending on brand, purses start at 150$-200$ and range up from there.

Tip from a friend

Perhaps despairing of the fact that I’m still dragging around a one of last years huge slouchy sack purses instead of one of this years architectural mini’s a friend of mine clued me in on LeSportsac’s Sample sale ending today. Offering 60-80% off past and current seasons including the Stella McCarthy line.

LeSportSac
Dec 10
Metropolitan Pavilion 123 W 18th St
Btw 6-7th Ave4th Flr

safe bets, but no steals

Alice and Olivia a so-so sample sale. Prices at the sale we’re as follows:

Shirts 49$
Skirts 59$
Sweaters 69$
Pants 69$
Dresses 99-129$
Blazers 109$
Coats 149$
Leather Jackets 169$

These are fairish prices on Alice and Olivia, but not inspiring. If you like Alice and Olivia you will probably enjoy the brightly colored cocktail baby-dolls and 80’s high lighter leggings. There were pices I liked, but nothing I felt overwheminly compeled by. There are more subdued pants suitable for work and well cut available in sizes 0-12, and over all there are plenty of items in each size.

It is worth noting that they had a small number of shoes and purses from the Alice and Olivia for payless line priced at 10$ and 25$ respectively.
Prices for Alice and Olivia are lower then they will be at DVF or Westwood sales but it doesn’t boast the steals you might find at Alice and Trixie. In the end A&O is a good compromise but nobodies favorite.

If you need a purse to go with your new DVF, C Malandrino, Alice and Oliva, or Westwood dress

Clothing Sample Sales:


Alice and Trixie Sample Sale up to 80% off their color full print dresses. Check the look at: aliceandtrixie.com
Dec 8-12
265 W 37th St
at 8th Ave
11th Flr

Minnie Rose Cashmere 50-80% off
Dec
264 W 40th st
Btw 7-8th Ave
15th flr

TSE Cashmere
Dec 13-17
317 W 33rd St
Btw 8-9th Ave


Bag Sample Sales:


Hype, Rampage, and London Fog handbags starting at 30$. I'm sure they range up considerably from there, still I'm very excited at the chance of getting a Hype bag for cheap.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33 St
9th Flr

Badgley, Mischka and Cynthia Rowley bags starting at 90$ in the same building as the Hype sale.
Dec 9-12th
320 5th Ave
Btw 32-33rd St
Suite 608

Furla hadbags 40-60% off view the collection at furlausa.com
Dec 10-12th
552 7th Ave
Btw 39-40th St
5th Flr

Emreny Pet Carriers
Dec 11-13th
347 5th Ave
Btw 33-34th St
Suite 803C