Visit the run-down of discount outlets/shops from July 28th 2005 New York Magazine.
Want to make a day of it? Link to the day-trip "Outlet Options" here.17 @ 17 Thrift Shop
727.7516
17 West 17th St. (5th & 6th Avenues)M, T & F 11-6, W-Th 11-7, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 Womens Clothing & Accessories and Home AccessoriesThis is shopping without guilt. Proceeds benefit UJA-Federation of New York and more than 100 programs and services that help the community. Merchandise will be replenished daily and items are most often one-of-a-kind. Clothing to be sold includes Armani, Bill Blass, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana ,Prada and other notable designers, as well as vintage clothing by designers such as Chanel, Bob Macki and Pauline Trigiere. They have 400 Hermes neckties in perfect condition as well as Hermes scarves and jewelry. There's a wonderful, eclectic selection of furniture and bric-a brac on sale, including chairs from the 1950's and 1960"s, baccarat glassware, assorted prints and paintings and traditional and contemporary furniture in almost-new condition at a fraction of new prices.
The 1909 Company
212-343-1658
63 Thompson St.
Celebrities such as Demi Moore, Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore frequent this Soho designer vintage shop. Not that they need the discounts: They want a one-of-a-kind showstopper. Sex and the City stylists pull wardrobe here and designers Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Stella McCartney stop by for inspiration. You can find Pucci dresses, Gucci bags and Courrèges ensembles.
Aaron’s
718.768.5400
627 Fifth Ave. [17th] Brooklyn
Easy to get to on the subway and easy on your wallet after you are there. A football-field sized store filled with labels like Bill Blass, Scaasi, Eileen Fisher, Liz Claiborne and many, many more. Clothes are neatly arranged on racks by designer, by size so there is no tiresome poring through garments. Items start out here discounted, with progressively deeper discounts the longer it remains unsold – we’ve seen things at 70% off at the end of a season. The pleasant help makes the communal dressing room as little of a problem as possible.
AgemM-F 10-6 Sat by appointment225 West 37th St.(Seventh Avenue)15th floor212.719.4360Wholesale prices Try-ons permittedWomens & Mens Clothing & AccessoriesSample and stock sale. Agem Atelier is New York’s best kept secret and the perfect place for a professional woman who needs to look sharp and chic at the same time. This showroom is open all year with prices up to 60 percent off. There are new arrivals every month, so it is definitely worth a trip to the showroom. In business for 20 years, they have dressed New York’s’ most fashionable women. The staff is your own personal shopper and can help you put your entire wardrobe together from your handbags to your coats. They carry a number of sophisticated European collections. Coats, jackets, pants, suits, tops and more. Fall and winter collection in sizes 2 to 14.
Alberene Scottish Cashmeres
689.0151
435 5th (38th/39th)
Classic sweater styles, hats, gloves and capes in high-quality cashmere yarns. Knitting in the off-season is one of the strategies this business uses to keep the prices down.
Alpana Bawa
254-1249
70 E 1st St between First and Second Ave. Subway: F to Second Ave.
Wed–Sun noon–7pm.
Alpana Bawa's creations, made of ultra-bright, gauzy silks and delicate hand-woven cottons bought on thrice-yearly trips to India, are truly unmatched. After spending five years in a small storefront on 1st Street, Bawa relocated her studio to Grand Street in Soho. But her more casual designs, including her perennially popular T-back mini-dresses, are now being sold in the original East Village shop, along with discounted items from previous seasons. "The top price [on new items] is $150," says Andrea Aimy, store manager. "Whatever doesn't get sold eventually goes down to $15." Sale items recently included a kelly-green cotton-organza sleeveless top from last summer (originally $150, now $30), a pink-and-brown-striped cotton-and-silk organza dress from two seasons ago (originally $250, now $50) and orange-and-yellow cotton-organza miniskirts from a summer or two ago (originally $125, now $30). There are also sturdier articles with lower price tags, such as wraparound cotton miniskirts ($20) and square pillowcases made of block-printed cotton ($15). By the end of August, the 1st Street store will carry the entire summer lines from both locations. And since Bawa follows few trends that aren't of her own making, buying something from last season still places you light-years ahead of the fashion pack.
Assaf Ltd.- by appointment only
212-278-0121
24 W. 40th St. (btw. 5th 6th Ave.) 1st Fl,
Merchandise: men's and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories, Initial Pricing: up to 70 percent off.
Beacon’s Closet
718-486-0816
88 N. 11th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn
718-230-1630
220 5th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn
Designer Consignment. This chic shop is especially popular with stylists looking for a turn-around on post-shoot garb. There's a great selection of used or vintage pieces, hip downtown basic, and high-end designer names. On any given trip you can score such finds as a Calvin Klein dress for $40, a Martin Margiela tank top for $10, or a pair of Dries van Noten boots for $20. They offer exactly 30% cash, or 55% store credit, of the very price tag that we put on your items for sale. Since this is not a consignment shop, you will receive your cash or credit voucher on the spot. We will evaluate the items while you wait, or you may drop them off for your convenience.
beaconscloset.com.
Blue-Suits
212-787.0278
By Appointment Only jamak@blue-suits.com
200 W. 70th (Amst/WEA)
Showroom where you can buy one piece or be completely wardrobed with the help of owner, Jamak Khazra, at discounts that start at 40% off retail. You will find modestly priced labels like Gruppo Americano and Jones New York to higher priced ones like Isabel Ardee and ICB. Ms. Khazra makes it a point to carry classic suits with a wide range of appeal. Colors are basic neutrals. You will find cotton shirt-style blouses and twin sweater sets. Lingerie, on the other hand, is of the fancier sort. There is Lise Charmel and some Italian designers available.
Bluefly.store
Dec 01, 2004 - Sep 15, 2005 Address: 102 Wooster StCross Street: (bet Spring & Prince St)Savings: 80% Off Retail
Phone: 917-687-9673Area: SoHoTime: Mon-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pmPayments: Visa, Cash, MC, AmEx
Calypso Outlet
The Calypso Outlet is now open. Save as much as 70 percent on all of your favorite Calypso styles.
405 Broome St. (Lafayette and Centre Sts.)
212-343-0450
Mon.-Sat., 11-7; Sun., 12-7
Major credit cards; cash
Carlisle Collection246.2555
439 W. 55th, between 9th/10th
This manufacturer of tailored clothing sells their wares at better stores across the country. The company store is hidden on the 12th floor of this building. Clothes are arranged in groups or co-ordinates which makes wardrobing an easy task. Forget the prices on the tags; pick up a price list at the counter. Substantial savings.
Catch a Fire Clothing
212-625-3696
499 Seventh Ave., at 37th St., 20th fl.
(9am-7pm)
Vintage women's clothes are 50 to 75 percent off (from $20) in Late December.
Century 21
212-227-9092,22 Cortlandt St., between Church St. and Broadway;
718-748-3266 .
472 86th St., near Fourth Ave., Brooklyn,
We realize that we're not letting any secret out here, but in all our travels there is no other store that compares as a bargain hunter's dream for designer wear. Savings of up to 75% are the norm on everything from La Perla lingerie to couture Gaultier gowns to Robert Clergerie pumps. Sometimes it's survival of the fittest, with all the clawing and pawing going on amidst the racks, but if you're true to your game, you can score big. www.c21stores.com
Chambers Company Store
396.2463
1452 2nd Ave @ 76th Street
Outlet for the upscale Williams-Sonoma-owned bed and bath catalogue. They sell past-season and ends of stock items, so everything that’s in the catalogue is not here. Also, you won’t find all sizes of sheets in every pattern. Bargains are best on the out-of-season merchandise, i.e. down comforters in summer. They also carry pillows, blankets, towels, candles, terry robes and Italian pajamas and robes.
Cherry19 Eighth Ave.; 212-924-1410What They Buy Turn-of-the-century estate pieces and pre-1985 designer gear, bought outright rather than on consignment. For women, Halston, Courrèges, Pucci, and Alaïa are prized; for men, seventies Western gear, military jackets, and YSL suits.What They Don’t Anything matronly, made after Dynasty and Knots Landing, or from polyester. What They Pay Women: $1,000 for a fifties Madame Gres gown. Men: $150 and up for late-seventies Commes and Kansai Yamamoto.
City Opera Thrift Shop212-684-5344222 E. 23rd St. (Flatiron/Gramercy/Union Square) near Third Ave.
Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm; Thursday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm.Poke around this cozy used-clothing-and-furniture shop, and you'll find a small collection of eveningwear in one nook ($20--$200), furs in another ($200--$350), and basic sweaters in a third. Upstairs, there are a few men's things (standouts include Italian silk ties for $5 to $10).
Daryl K
475-1255
208 E 6th St between Second and Third Aves. Subway: 6 to Astor Pl. Noon–7pm.
The tiny space, which opened in 1991 and is still marked by a neon-pink sign, was converted a few months ago into an outlet that sells only items at wholesale. Keller calls it "a permanent sample sale." You can find designs that never made it into the collection and items from years past: A shopping cart's filled with green tartan plaid pants for $30, and there's also "basic stuff, like boot-leg pants—a design she's famous for," Keller points out. Currently, the East Village store's treasures include stacks of boot-cut pants in tan, red and white (originally $130, here $60), striped sharkskin hipsters ($30), a selection of sample tan Ultrasuede camisoles ($30) and one-of-a-kind articles, such as a dramatic asymmetrical black-lace-and-polyester dress ($50). As the fall season approaches, more and more of the warm-weather collection will be finding its way eastward.
Designer Resale Corp.
212-734-3639
324 E. 81st St.
Make sure you pay attention to the color-coded items, because merchandise is reduced by 20 percent after 30 days and by half after 60 days. Keep that in mind as you're skimming the racks loaded with Joseph Abboud (suits are $150), Chanel, and Armani.
resaleclothing.org.
Designer’s Promise
513.1532/212-227-4454
93 Nassau [Fulton]
Three floors of crammed racks – dresses, sweaters, jackets, coats, slacks, and some evening wear with labels from Anne Klein and others. Figure on paying half off the retail price.
Designer Sample Sale
(888) 937-9006
24 W. 40th St. (btwn. 5th & 6th Ave.) 1st Fl. Walk Up
Designer Warehouse Sale212-334-1152
212-334-1034
Mon - Sat: 11 AM - 7 PMSun: 12 PM - 7 PM
www.brandnameblowout.com3 locations:
(212) 334-1034
22 W. 14th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.)
600 Broadway(Corner of Houston & Broadway) 2nd Fl.
714 Broadway (btwn 4th & Washington)
(212) 334-1034
515 Broadway (btwn. Spring & Broome) 10,000 sq ft!
Doyle & Doyle189 Orchard St., 212-677-9991Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St., 212-753-7300What They Buy Estate collections of at least ten pieces. Must be platinum or real gold, or feature real diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, rubies, or opals from the sixties or earlier. In demand: Deco pieces or platinum and diamond anything.What They Don’t Costume jewelry or silver—or anything that’s missing stones or backings.What They Pay Rarity is as important as quality. A gold Victorian bracelet might fetch more than your first engagement ring.
Duty Free Apparel
967.6548, 1-888-deal 123
204 West 35th St.(7th & 8th Avenues) 2nd floorTues-Friday 10am-6pmThis is a must see, authentic designer sample sale featuring Prada, Fendi, Gucci and Tods for women and men. They have an enormous selection including handbags, shoes, wallets, sunglasses and other accessories at 30 to 60 percent off store prices. All current styles for fall. You can’t beat their prices. Come in and save. New merchandise arrives daily. Wholesale prices & Below Wholesale Prices, Womens & Mens Accessories
As seen in Best of New York by New York Magazine: "Sometimes, getting a bargain means getting grimey. That's where Duty Free Apparel comes in. Located up a flight of stairs on a grungy garment district block, this 2,000-square-foot shop is bursting with current-season bags from Prada, Fendi, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Tod's, Gucci and Burberry, all 20 to 50 percent off retail. Merchandise varies weekly; the company goes on buying trips to Italy every six to eight weeks and returns with the goods, which often hit his sales floor before Madison Avenue. Shop as you would at a sample sale - grab what catches your eye, then edit as you go. Catfights are not uncommon." New merchandise arrives daily.
**Duty Free Apparel has i! ndicated that it sells "authentic" branded merchandise from the designer brands listed above. However, since Top Button, Inc. has not examined each piece of merchandise or reviewed all supporting documentation, Top Button, Inc. can make no representations or warranties that the merchandise sold by Duty Free Apparel is, in fact, authentic.
www.dutyfreeapparel.com
Domseys Warehouse Outlet431 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn 718-384-6000 Most seasoned garment hunters know the difference between vintage clothes and used clothes. A vintage shop will sell a great shirt from a bygone era for the same price (or more) as the shirts on the sale rack at Barneys. A basic thrift store will sell the same shirt for chump change. Hello? Do vintage buffs realize that the clothes are used? That someone probably slept in it, splashed it with condiments, or used it to nurse a pug back from the brink of death? Domseys Warehouse, a 35,000-square-foot behemoth, understands that vintage means something different for clothes than for wine. Somewhere in the sea of 350,000 garments there is a slick blue Starsky and Hutch leather jacket or a shimmering green blazer. The multilingual staff is especially friendly (which is more than can be said for some of the Manhattan shops) and will happily lead the savvy shopper on the spree of his or her dreams.
Down Factory Outlet
Visit the showroom By Appointment Only: 238 E.58th Street, New York, New York 10022 between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
Edith & DahaVintage is the name of the game at this hipster haven on the Lower East Side. Take advantage of breaks up to 60% off. Find deals on decades of clothing- sweaters, coats, hats to keep you toasty in the midst of the freezing temps.
Edith & Daha is located at: 104 Rivington St., 212.979.9992.
Eileen Fisher
212-529-5715
314 E 9th St between First and Second Aves. Subway: 6 to Astor Pl. Mon–Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–7pm.
Few fans know that Fisher started her business in a narrow East Village storefront, which today serves not only as a retail space but also as the only city repository for her samples and damaged items. This sisal-floored nook also carries a small selection of new stock, but there's always at least one (and sometimes up to four) large cabinets stocked with damaged or imperfect goods or samples. Damaged items (flaws range from missing buttons to makeup stains) are reduced by 25 percent. Current-season samples are initially sold at 25 percent off; subsequent markdowns match those on retail clothing.
Eisenberg & Eisenberg(212) 627-1290u85 Fifth Avenue (near 16th Street), 6th FloorMon-Fri 9am-5:45pm. Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am- 4 pm.
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.
Men's suits, tuxedos and separates from major American and European designers at heavily discounted prices.
Pricing: 60 to 80 percent off retail
Elie Tahari Company Store Sale(212) 398-2622
520 5th Ave (at 43rd St.) 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10036
Mon - Wed, Fri: 11 AM - 7 PM
Thurs: 11 AM - 8 PM
Sat: 12 PM - 5 PM
Prices are 60% off original retail prices. Fitting rooms are available.
All sizes are available.
Ellen212-471-0080
122 Ludlow St.
Tues.-Sun., 1-8
This Lower East Side thrift store is the place to go for a great well-edited selection of designer dresses, blouses, skirts, shoes, bags, belts, and jewelry. Recently spotted on the racks: pieces by Yves Saint Laurant, Gucci, Missoni, and Marimekko. Now through July 15,
Major credit cards; personal checks; cash
Encore Designer
212-879-2850
1132 Madison Ave., near 84th St., second fl
The first New York City shop of its kind, Encore was founded in 1954 as a place for ladies-who-lunch to unload their old clothes for a bit of cash. Most things here are less than two years old and cost a fraction of what they once did. A recent trip uncovered a black Donna Karan blazer ($125), a Jil Sander cashmere jacket ($300), and a big Tod's bag ($550). www.encoreresale.com
E.V.A. Diffusion, Inc.(800) 505-1313 or (212) 719-1731
225 West 39th Street, 3rd FloorFeatures European designers for women like Guy LaRoche, Louis Feraud, Montana, and Valentino at 50% off. Open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm or by appointment.
Fashion Tag Sale (from Craig’s List)
7 DAYS 10am TO 7pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call 212-427-1835 FOR BEST SELECTIONS & FASTER RESPONSE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT. 212-427-1835 or email gailewis91@yahoo.com (Slower Response)
FASHION TAG SALE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN MANHATTAN ON THE EXCLUSIVE UPPER EAST SIDE ON MADISON AVENUE ONLY 3 SHORT BLOCKS FROM THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM (which is on 89th Street & 5th Ave.) CHANEL, VALENTINO, ESCADA, GUCCI, D&G, SAINT LAURENT, UNGARO, LORO PIANA, VERTIGO, ISABEL ARDEE, NICOLE MILLER, ZELDA, SHANGHAI TANG, GENNY, PILAR ROSSI, SONIA RYKIEL, RODIER, KARL LAGERFELD, FENDI, SOPHIE SITBON, GEORGEO ARMANI--CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE PARIS--plus many more!(designer/couture labels)price range $100-$295 Less expensive labels (manufacturers) are ELLEN TRACY, ANN TAYLOR, TAHARI, JONES NY, BEBE, ZARA, KENNETH COLE (All Under $75 dollars) A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF AUTHENTIC DESIGNER HUGE SILK SCARVES 34" SQUARE TO 36" SQUARE. (ALL AUTHENTIC) HERMES, CHANEL, FENDI, GUCCI, UNGARO, YSL, FERRE. 50% OFF RETAIL---PRICE $50 TO $165.PRE-OWNED BUT IN MINT CONDITION (some are brand new with price tag still on) HURRY FOR BEST SELECTIONS. THESE ARE GOING VERY FAST!! Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Pants, Tops, Jackets,Winter Coats, Cocktail Dresses, Evening Gowns, & FABULOUS ACCESSORIES!! OVER 500 ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES! SIZES 2 TO 10 ONLY!~~~GENTLY WORN & BRAND NEW!~~~Current FALL/WINTER styles, UNBELIEVABLE BARGAINS!! ORIGINAL RETAIL WAS UP TO $2,500 NOW ONLY $5 TO $295---ALL AUTHENTIC! CASH NO TAX!
Find Outlet212/243-3177
361 West 17th Street at Ninth Avenue
(212) 226-5167
229 Mott St
Crown jewel of discount outlets, offering perfect gems of this season's special items including Martine Sitbon, Anna Sui, Daryl K, Tocca, and Stephane Kélian shoes, all 50 to 80 percent less than retail. Recently, I nabbed a cashmere sweater at 60 percent off its price at Barneys where I had seen it that same day. It's true that Find features top-quality items that start out on the expensive side and are not cheap even at half off. But if you are fashion conscious and into elegant things, this refined version of a warehouse is the place for you. It's open Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m. Initial Pricing: up to 80 percent off
findoutlet.com
Fisch for the Hip 153 W. 18th St. (b/t 6th and 7th Aves.) (212) 633-9053 www.hipfisch.comHours: M-Sat. 12-7; Sun. 12-6
Wish you could find that Marc Jacobs handbag from three seasons ago? Dying for a gorgeous Armani dress, but don't want to pay full retail price? Our consignment clothing and accessories will blow you away!
Gabay’s
212-254-3180
225 First Ave., between 13th and 14th Sts.
"There's a store on 1st Avenue between 13th and 14th that is a Mecca for discount designer goodies. It's called Gabay's, 212.254.3180, and it's sort of a mini-Century 21 – not pretty and it takes a big of digging, but there are some serious gems. I've gotten Berdorf Goodman cashmere sweaters for $80 bucks, a pair of Manolos for under $200, and a Marc Jacobs bag for $300ish. Pretty amazing. You've gotta have an eye, but any fashionista worth her shoe collection should know about this place."
Are you wandering the aisles at Bergdorf's, wishing it could all be yours? Well now it can (for about 75 percent less). This East Village shop gets most of its merch from the midtown department store's surplus, so you can be sure to find deals on fashion-hound faves like Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, and Chanel. The occassional Blahnik or Choo will pop up, but be sure to join the mailing list for weekly shipment alerts, so you can be there at opening time to snag them.
gabaysoutlet.com.
Gabi D.- by appointment only
212-594-7611
At 40 W. 37th St., between 5 & 6th avenues, #905. Merchandise: designer accessories Initial Pricing: $20 and under
www.gabidaccessories.com
Gail Labelle- by appointment only
212-679-9331
385 Fifth Avenue, near 36th St., suite 802, Merchandise: designer accessories , Initial Pricing: $18-$30
GanasThere’s a commune on Staten Island (they call it an "intentional community)". It’s called Ganas, and the six members who started it in 1979 still live there, along with 84 others.
Back to shopping: Ganas members run three thrift and vintage stores called Every Thing Goes, one for clothing, one for furniture, one for everything else. Sometimes the stuff rocks, sometimes not so much. But the prices are always low – really low. Clothing is at 140 Bay 718.273.7139Furniture at 17 Brook 718. 273.0568Collectibles at 123 Victory. They’re in walking distance of the ferry, open Tuesdays through Saturdays, and the website has a detailed map of how to find them.
Gentleman's Resale
212-734-2739(322 E 81st St between First and Second Aves
Suit up in Armani, Brioni or Zegna. The gently worn top-shelf suits look good as new, and prices start at around $125, with Donna Karan, Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein getups going for a bit more (about $325). Here, a splurge means paying a mere $550 for a $2,800 Prada number.
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
West 39th Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
"Nice top. Is that Banana?"
Yeah, we know the feeling. We'd all love to cultivate a distinctive, one-of-a-kind style. But shopping outside the mainstream can be a little scary for first-timers.
A good place to start: the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market. Fresh off its debut season, the diverse post is full of original goods, on-pavement fashion shows, and a free shuttle bus to Chelsea's Annex market. Every Saturday and Sunday vendors of all types flank the sides of a closed-off city block by Port Authority, hawking everything from vintage clothing to antique toasters. Our favorite is the Special Flavas pocketed bandana-print undergarments, but you're sure to find something that suits your taste no matter what your personal style.
So you can finally start to make that much-needed transition from Banana top to top banana.
Shop HappyMen’s and women’s wear, tabletop, glassware and jewelry and more at up to 50% off retail. Shop Happy features designers including Sydney Albertini, Dianne Brill, Yoko Devereaux, and Liselotte Watkins, 12/2-12/10, 11-7 daily at Space Downtown, 276 W. 25th [7th/8th] .
Ina
Women’s:21 Prince St., 212-334-9048101 Thompson St., 212-941-4757208 E. 73rd St., 212-249-0014Men’s: 262 Mott St., 212-334-2210Ina scores barely worn (if ever) styles by the hottest designers -- Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Comme des Garçons -- from local models and fashion insiders and passes them on for less than half the original prices. Look for Burberry raincoats (under $200), Prada and Gucci evening dresses (from $200 to $400), Calvin Klein tops, and Versace pants.
inanyc.comWhat They Buy Hot now: For women, Chanel, Chloé, Balenciaga. For men, the more unusual, the better—if you’ve got an Alexander McQueen rabbit-skin coat, you’re in business. Goods must be dry-cleaned and in good condition.What They Don’t Vintage fur—if it’s not properly stored, it rots. Armani, Hugo Boss— if it looks like Wall Street, they don’t want it.What They Pay Subjective. They’ll pay $250 for this season’s $850 Hogan bag—on consignment, which means no check till it sells.
Klein’s of Monticello
212-966-1453
105 Orchard St.
Pretty classy for a discount store: soft lighting, wood floors, glass display cases, even spacious dressing rooms. This Lower East Side haven specializes in high-end, low-key clothes, meaning finely tailored outfits and sophisticated fabrics at a 20 per cent discount. You'll find Malo cashmere sweaters, Vestimenta suits and Italian-made Les Copains coats. Closed Saturdays.
La Boutique Resale for Ladies
517-8099
1045 Madison Ave., near 80th St.A.E., M.C., V.;
Mon.-Sat. 10-7, Sun. noon-6; 10/1-10/31.Powerhouse designers like Chanel, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana. On a recent visit we spotted a Judith Leiber crocodile black bag, retail $10,000, here $1,200; Chanel 1997 collection sky-blue tweed suit in size 12, retail $3,800, here $1,200; Giorgio Armani couture black wool pantsuit in size 8, retail $2,000, here $300; Moschino couture wool jacket in size 8, retail $1,500, here $200. For the month of October, selected items will be discounted 20 to 50 percent.
laredoute.com
If you haven't heard of laredoute.com, take a moment and go to this site immediately. I read about it, went there, and have been positively amazed at how much cool stuff there is on this site. My assistant Asheley and I have been on it for an hour (hey, this is our JOB, ok!) trying to figure out what to buy. Her choice is this mini-dress by Vanessa Bruno, a total steal at $49.99. My choice is (what else?) the Alexandra Neel two-tone leather heels for $74.99. There's also a Viktor + Rolf velvet tuxedo — the jacket is under $100. I don't know how they do it, and I don't care. This is a total find.
Le Firme
755.6900
37 W. 57th [5th/6th]
Women’s Italian designer clothing, you need to call ahead to be sure they are stocked when you want to come in. There’s a tailor on the premises to make sure you look your best in the Genny, Valentino, Gianfranco Ferre, and Versace (among others) outfits on their racks.
Prices are 50% off retail. Alterations are extra. Hours Monday – Friday 10-7 and Saturday 10-4.
Lester's Warehouse Outlet
what: sale - clothing from Seven, Joie, Juicy, D&G, etc (D&G jeans are $39)
when: 9/24-10/31, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12n-6pm
where: 2417 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn (718) 645-4501
Loehmann’s352.0856
101 7th [16th/17th]. The first trip to the store’s Riverdale location
Go to the top floor for the really good stuff
Loftworks
212-343-8088
100 Lafayette St.
Mon.-Wed. 10am-8pm; Thurs. and Fri. 10am-8:30pm; Sat. and Sun. 11am-7:30pm
This downtown storefront in TriBeCa has three floors of designers like Prada, Gucci and Armani for up to 80% off. High ceilings, large fitting rooms, and a helpful staff make it feel more like a trendy flagship than a bargain boutique. The downtown designer discount clothing store -- has everything from Akademiks and Enyce to Armani and Chloé for men, women, and children for up to 80 percent off.
1,9 Get off at Canal Street. Walk six blocks east to Lafayette. Turn right and walk one block south.
A,C,E Get off at Canal Street. Walk four blocks east to Lafayette. Turn right; walk one block south.
www.loftworkslafayette.com
Nice Price212-362-1020
493 Columbus Ave between 83rd and 84th Sts
Mon–Sat 11am– 6:50pm, Sun noon–5:50pm
Initial Pricing: up to 80 percent off, Payment: Visa, Master Card, American Express, ATM bank cards and cash
Nine West
1419 Kings Highway, at 14th St.; 718-376-0286420 86th St., between Fourth and Fifth Aves.; 718-748-4250
The popular source for trendy, affordable shoes has two Brooklyn outlets that are easily accessible by subway (Q to Kings Highway and R to 86th Street). Deep discounts on Nine West's already-low prices (retail, averaging $29.99 to $129.99) are so worth the trek.
North Carolina Furniture Showroom Fall Sale
Address: 12 W. 21st St.
(off 5th Ave.), 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-2524
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Thu 10am-8pm /Sun 12pm-5pm
This fall sale at North Carolina Furniture Showroom is your chance to fill your home with great furniture finds from over 400 leading brands by American, Canadian and European designers at up to 75 percent off retail. Floor samples and special pricing on custom orders are available. Servicing the world for over 27 years, North Carolina Furniture Showroom carries high quality, stylish furnishings for every room. Ranging from contemporary to traditional, manufacturers include Stanley, Hooker, Dinec, Pulaski, Leathercraft, American Drew, Ello, Habersham, Hekman and more. Visit www.ncarolinafurniture.com or call with a brand name and style number and see how easy it is to save! Plus now you can get 0% financing. Payment Type: Cash/MC/VISA/AMEX/DIS
Outlet 7
117-119 E. &th Street (b/w 1st and A)
212-643-4810
I am a HUGE fan of the East Village. I love its eclectic style and the affordability of stores like Gabay's Outlet. So I was ecstatic to receive an email from Showroom Seven- the folks who produce some of the big fashion shows- introducing their outlet store, Outlet 7. Scoop up deals from designers such as Jiwon Park and Imitation of Christ at heavy discounts.
-The Budget Fashionista
The Portico Outlet
807.8807
233 10th [23rd/24th]
You will find bed and bath linens, soaps, candles, decorative pillows, vases, and some baby linens. Much of the floor space is filled with furniture – floor samples, discontinued items and cancelled special orders. There is not much of any one thing. Discounts range from 20% - 50% off retail and some things are damaged, so look carefully befor pulling out your credit card
Peter Elliot Outlet
212-772-0256
1046 Madison Ave., at 80th St., 2nd fl.
Offbeat classic clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Cash only.
Project
(212) 505-0500
175 Orchard St.
5/23/02 - 5/26/02Thurs - Sun: 10 AM - 7 PM
REM Garson - XOXO - Leather & Suede
704.2152 – call Gina for an appointment
108 West 39th St.(Broadway and Sixth Avenue) 14th floorT-F 10-6Sample and stock sale. Fall is around the corner, so this sale is just in time for ladies and mens distressed jackets. Vintage, worn and looking used. They have ladies blazers in white and tan and luggage in butter leather and soft great suede. Also look for belted pants and skirts, and the most incredible embroidered suede. There's much more fashion to see at 50 to 75 percent off. Lucky Brand and XOXO. Many one-of-a-kinds. Limited supply. Wholesale prices & Below Wholesale Prices
RTR Packaging
212-620-0011.
27 W. 20th St
Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm
High end giftwrap, ribbons, tissue paper, and even handbags. Cash only.
SSS Clothingline
261 West 36th St., (bet., Seventh and Eighth), 2nd fl.Mon., May 7, 10-6, Tues., May 8, 10-7, Wed., May 9, 10-6, Thurs., May 10, 10-7, Fri., May 11, 10-6Major credit cards; no checks; cash.
S & W
212-924-6656165 West 26th St. at Seventh Ave.
Monday through Thursday 10 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm , Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. This landmark occupies the entire corner. Inside, you'll find hundreds of coats in every shape, fabric and style imaginable. Cashmere, wool, camel hair, parkas and leather jackets—all 25 to 50 per cent off. Exhausted? Drop by S & W's shoe-and-handbag store next door where you'll find expensive Italian-made bags for about 25 per cent off. A paradise of women's clothing bargains with designer garb at 20-50% off retail prices. Look for the clearance section where discounts are even deeper at 60-80% off. Shop for name brand sportswear, ladies' suits, evening wear, coats and accessories. Pricing: 20-50 percent off. up to 80% off in the designer section.
Samurai – Best 99 cent store in NYC
718-278-1433
31-08 Steinway Street, at 31st Avenue
Samurai is the coolest 99-cent store I’ve ever seen. I can’t quite explain the name, although you might have to be warriorlike by Manhattan standards to get to its Astoria location. But resist the temptation to take a cab (you’ll need it for the return trip to haul all your booty) and take the G, R, or V train to Steinway. At first, Samurai seems like any other 99-cent store—overwhelmingly underwhelming. The temptation is to run for the door. Don’t. The stuff here is incredibly eclectic, albeit sometimes so kitschy you’ll burst out laughing. The first aisle is office products: citrus-colored notebooks and staples in fuchsia, navy, green, and gold. Next, kids’ stuff, including Hello Kitty and a similar brand called Ham-Ster. There are tons of beauty items (with an impressive selection of false eyelashes) and tabletop goods (from ceramic rice bowls to mod mugs). My favorite steal: a small canvas tote in yellow or red. The most expensive object? A large covered ceramic pot for $4.99—slightly more than your round-trip subway ride but, on a cost-per-use basis, practically free.
Sample Sale(212) 875-84302212 Broadway (at 79th Street)Open Monday through Saturday 11 am to 8:30 pm; Sunday 11 am to 7:30 pm.
Bare bones atmosphere with a stock of designer samples and overruns of women's fashions that devotees rave about.
Merchandise: designer fashions and overruns, Pricing: over 50 percent off.
Sample Sale NYC
5 Ninth Ave., near Gansevoort St.
11am-7pm
Scout's Outlet Store
Open Tuesday - Saturday from 12PM - 7PM
123 Allen Street between Rivington & Delancey St.
917.453.7834
Savvy NYC shoppers who love designer goods & substantial savings will love Scout Outlet, New York City's newest contemporary & designer boutique outlet. They carry women's apparel, shoes, & accessory overstock priced 40-80% off retail. All Scout merchandise is individually selected, not bulk overstock, so you'll have a great selection to choose from.
Spring 2006 Missoni sandals 40% off, now $330 - $359
Spring 2006 apparel from Sean by Sean Combs, Alvin Valley & Cynthia Steffe now 40% - 60% off
A selection of finds priced 60-80% off from Moschino, Calvin Klein, Juicy Couture, Rebecca Taylor, Rachel Roy, Twinkle, D&G and more
Shazzam
East 5th Street
At the shop, a quintessential bohemian hole-in-the-wall that's been around for decades, Shazzam specializes in spectacularly cheap clothes—samples, odd and ends, and end-of-season merchandise the owner garners from a variety of venues, many of which are drying up. Shazzam used to sell everything for $5, except for the stuff in the window, which went for $1 an item. Now the clothes are two for $5, and merchandise piled on the floor are $1. "We made it two for $5 on October 1, 2001 to make up for the 50 percent of business we lost." Tourists and uptowners may have stopped coming to the neighborhood, but the locals are loyal. On a recent autumn afternoon, a lively crowd was fairly squealing as it poured over racks and riffled piles. A young woman clutching a striped halter handed over her dollar and exclaimed, "What a steal! I feel like I'm robbing you."
Spence Chapin Thrift Shop
1473 3rd Avenue (at 83rd street)
Check out their July a bag sale. This is the deal...buy any bag ($50), and you can 'stuff it' with whatever you can. I suppose if you can fit a coat in there it's yours! Not a bad deal. Also, their current windows are full of fall merchandise...specifically shearling coats and jackets. Though the best one, a man's toggle coat that is very 'Michael Kors' inspired ( it looks small enough to fit a woman) won't be priced or available until after Labor Day. There is a chocolate brown long coat which is marked at $400, but is currently 30% off.
Steven Alan Outlet Store982-2881
330 E 11th St btwn. First and Second Aves. Subway: 6 to Astor Pl. 1–8pm.
Just over a year ago, Alan made another bold move, opening an outlet on 11th Street, where markdowns start at 50 percent off the original price. Although there are a number of $10, $20 and $30 bins that contain a mishmash of shmattes from past seasons (such as a $20 pair of Daryl K sharkskin pants that looked very similar to the $30 ones at the 6th Street outlet), the real reasons to visit are the items still hanging neatly from the racks. Two weeks ago, there was a sleeveless tan Tocca dress with a pretty mandarin collar ($107) and matching purse ($90) and a bevy of hot-pink-and-burnt-orange Tocca skirts for $65. Although there is never such a thing as slim pickings here, there are optimal days to visit: "[On Fridays,] we bring over new things for the weekend," explains employee Carol Cardenas. The end of the week has never looked better.?* Upper West Side - Steven Alan Outlet 465 Amsterdam Ave. 10024 Mon - Sat 11am - 7pm, Sun 11am - 6pm Store: 212.595.8451 Fax: 212.595.8457
SSS Samples Sale
261 W. 36th Street (bet: 7th and 8th), 2nd floor
Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-7pm.
Initial Pricing: up to 80 percent off, Payment: Visa, Master Card, American Express, ATM bank cards and cash
Syms
212-317-8200
400 Park Avenue, at 54th Street
Tahari Outlet
(212) 921-3600525 Seventh Avenue, 19th Floor
Open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.Unbeatable prices on classic women's suits and separates.
Pricing: over 50 percent off.
Tokoio 7
64 East 7th Street
212-353-8443
Tokio 7 owner Makoto Watanabe, an ex– Asahi-beer executive in a hand-painted Bruce Lee sweatshirt, knows his labels. Outside his small East Village consignment shop, there’s a freshly magic-markered sign listing his catches of the day: Diane von Furstenberg dress, $60. Alice + Olivia pants, $75. Gucci shirt, $50. This is not the place to find Linda Wachner–ish board-meeting suits or the tailored tweeds and sober shifts that populate the racks of the Upper East Side consignment district (though Watanabe will allow that Chanel “can be funky sometimes”). Tokio 7’s labels are more Kate Hudson chick-flick: Tocca, Theory, Tracy Feith, K-189, Chaiken, and Diesel. Silvery Sigerson Morrison kitten heels ($50) rub up against pumps by Prada and Miu Miu. And there’s plenty made in Japan besides the tree of $20 plastic Kewpie dolls: Issey, Yohji, and Commes des Garçons. “Kawaii!” a Japanese teenager squeals, trying on a pair of green Louboutin elf boots in front of the no food no drink no dog allowed sign. Cute.
Transfer International
594 Broadway Suite 1002, New York, NY 10012 212-941-5472 – call before you go
ragnation@earthlink.net
Owned by Alessandro Mitrotti, the boutique sells new and used designer clothing (in mint condition), without the hefty prices. A brand new Helmut Lang parka for $200? Or the much-anticipated Spring 2000 Fendi baguette for half price? With a passel of stylists, models, and fashion editors in his Rolodex, Alessandro gets pick of the litter. "I'm very particular. I only buy things I like, or if a customer special-orders it." You heard right: He's a broker too. He can find just about anything your fashion-slave heart desires. With four trips to Milan a year and connections to all the right places, Mitrotti buys from Gucci, Prada, Chloe, and Hermes. You can even send him a want list: With the right digging, prodding, and negotiating, he can probably get it. Here's a SheFinds secret -- rag-nation.com. Rag-Nation is is a showroom in NYC that sells new and gently worn clothing, shoes and accessories from designers like Prada, Miu Miu and Gucci at low prices. Items come from models and fashion editors, or are close-outs from other stores or designer showrooms, in NYC and in Italy. All items are guaranteed authentic and come with a money back guarantee. US domestic shipping is included in the price.
www.rag-nation.com
United Colors of Benetton
718-461-7777
40-06 Main Street, at Roosevelt Ave., Flushing;
Hop the 7 train to Queens for great deals (up to 70 percent off retail) on the Italian brand's teeny tees, short shorts, bright swimsuits, and other youthful, sporty staples for both men and women.
W Warehouse
718-388-9273
241 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn
New NYC location on Chambers Street
Tues-Sat: 11am-9pm; Sunday-Monday: Noon-8pm
10% off in May
Whittal & Son
212-594-2626
1201 Broadway, between 28 & 29th St., room 905
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
Merchandise: women’s accessories , Initial Pricing: varied. $10 and $20 specials
Yu
212-979-9370 yu@yu-nyc.com
151 Ludlow St New York
This is on the second block below East Houston Street, between Stanton and Rivington. Ludlow runs north and south between Essex and Allen Streets. This is equivalent to being between 1st Avenue and Ave A.Featuring the best in Japanese Designer Clothingon consigment. Featured designers: Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Matsuda, and others...
