Sample sales are the great opportunity to find bargains from top designers. 30-75% off of items that cost a weeks pay for some. Sample sales from the buisness perspective, are ways retailers discard an excess of merchandise.
Now that sample sales are understood, here is where men who usually get little access to sample sales, get to have fun and go crazy in New York.
For the rugged NYC male, there is Patagonia, whose having an outrageous Summer sale all at their stores in Manhattan. Ending August 21, 2008 Patagonia is offering a 40-70% discount on all outdoor items. Located at 101 Wooster St, between Spring and Prince and 426 Columbus Avenue between 80th and 81st, the discount also applies online.
For the sheek, the world famous Barney’s is having a sample sale. 50-75% off designer housewares, shoes, and clothing, e.g., jeans from John Varvatos, jackets from Martin Margiela, and tees/button-downs from Alexander McQueen. Barney’s if you don’t know is north of the city and calls 225 W 17th St, between 7th and 8th Ave home.