Designer Gift Shopping! Alice & Olivia, Botkier and Tory Burch Sample Sales

It's the holidays and who doesn't love a little luxury indulgence?  Some of the most coveted fashion designers, Tory Burch, Alice + Olivia and Botkier handbags are having their well-timed sample sales for your elite gift giving (even if it is to yourself).

Alice + Olivia:
The fun ready to wear line is consistently restocking current season frocks in all sizes right in time for all of your holiday parties.  Prices are up to 70% off.
When: Starts Tuesday frm 9am—8pm, Wednesday 9am—7pm, Thursday 10am—8pm, Friday 9am—7pm, Saturday 10am—7pm through Sunday, December 15, 10am—3pm
Where: 260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th Streeet, New York NY (212-725-5400)

Tory Burch: 
The socialite known for making goldtone hardware and upscale global chic has a comprehensive sale this week.  Her classic tunics, prints, handbags and shoes are up for grabs at about 60-75% off retail.
When: This week through Saturday, December 14th, 2013. Hours are 11am to 7pm weekdays and 11am to 5pm Saturday
Where: 261 West 36th Street, (between 7th and 8th avenue) 2nd floor.

Botkier:
Do you love handbags as much as I do?  Monica Botkier's edgy, elegant purses can be had at 75% off of retail prices.  This one is great for last-minute shopping too.
When: December 19th to December 22nd.  10 AM to 7 PM.
Where: 225 5th Avenue, (between 26th and 27th street) New York NY

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Sales Alert: Rag and Bone, J. Crew, Badgley Mischka, Botkier

Did you hide from the Black Friday crowds? Surfed out from Cyber Monday?  It's ok, better sales are on the horizon.  Check out the list:

J. Crew
Preppy, fashionable, it's an entire clothing philosophy for some.  Get your goodies for men, women, kids and selections from Madewell.  Prices up to 60% off retail.

When: Tuesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 2nd. 
TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 10AM-8PM, SUNDAY: 12PM-6PM
Where:  260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th Sts

Badgley Mischka:
Gowns, evening wear, ready to wear, cocktail dresses from the design duo will be up to 80% off.

When: Tuesday, November 27 through Thursday, November 29. Daily 10am—6pm.
Where:  70 W. 40th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 12th floor 

Botkier:
Edgy and sleek handbags from Monica Botkier will be 40-75% off retail. (Prices start at $75 for wallets, $100 for handbags and $100 for boots.)  Great for gifts!

When: November 29-30, 2012 Thu-Fri 9am-7pm
Where: 525 Broadway (at Spring St) (5th Fl) New York, NY 10012  (646) 747-4152

Rag & Bone:

Downtown ladies and gents, gird your loins.  Rag & Bones is having their sale this Thursday! Expect goodies up to 60% off, (e.g. jeans at $95).  

When: Thursday, November 29 through Sunday, December 2. Thurs—Fri 10:30am—8pm, Sat 12pm—7pm, Sun 12pm—5pm

Where: Chelsea Market, entrance to the sale at 410 W. 16th Street, between 9th and 10th avenue

Photos from jcrew.com,Rag and Bone from Racked.com

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Sales Alert: Manolo Blahnik, Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff, Gant, Furla, Nanette Lepore andMore

Manolo Blahnik:

Prepare for a good fight of well heeled shoppers.  Racked.com speculates there is more stock than previous sales, but I wouldn't wait till the end on this one.  

When: May 3rd, 2012, 12 PM-4 PM - May 4th, 2012, 9 AM - 2 PM

Where: The Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St at Sixth Avenue 

Botkier:
Sexy, edgy handbags for the cosmopolitan woman:
When: May 1th - 6th, 11 AM - 8 PM (Tues-Fri) 10 AM - 4 PM (Sat-Sun)
Where: 260 5th Avenue (between 28th street - 29th street)


Improvd:

Sexy, edgy handbags for the cosmopolitan woman:
When: May 1th - 2th, 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: 261 West 36th Street (Between 7th and 8th ave)

Furla:
Gorgeous, chic bags for men and women
When: May 6th - 9th, 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: 261 West 36th Street (Between 7th and 8th ave)


Nanette Lepore:

When: May 8th - 10th, 9 AM - 7 PM
Where: 225 West 35th Street (Between 7th and 8th ave)




Rebecca Minkoff:
Lots of crave-worthy handbags, shoes, accessories, outfits...
When: May 9th - 13th, 10 AM - 8 PM (Wed-Sat) 10 AM - 4 PM (Sun)
Where: 260 5th Avenue (between 28th street - 29th street)

Gant by Michael Bastian

When: May 15th - 19th, 10 AM - 8 PM (Tues-Fri) 10 AM - 5 PM (Sat)

Where: 260 5th Avenue (between 28th street - 29th street)

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Designer Handbag Sample Sales! Botkier, Be & D, Rebecca Minkoff and L.A.M.B....

Disappointed in Black Friday or Cyber Monday?  Redeem your shopping cred with seriously stylish handbags:

In NYC:

Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain have produced luxury bags with European craftmanship since 2004.  They  have been a favorite of every 'It' girl of the past few years (Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, etc.)  Ready to grab some starlet style?  Get thee to the Be & D sample sale right now...

When: Tuesday 11/30 - Friday 12/3, 9 AM - 7 PM, 9 AM - 5 PM
Where: 35 West 36th Street (between 5th and 6th ave)  10th floor

The Botkier sample sale is reputed to draw long lines in cold weather, so plan your shopping carefully.  If you make it in, you will be rewarded with sexy, edgy bags to carry you through winter.  If you're a great friend (of mine) you can shop here for holiday gifts too!

When: Friday, 12/3 - Sunday, 12/5, 11 AM - 8 PM, 12PM - 7 PM, 12 PM - 6 PM
Where: 421 West Broadway (between Broome Street and Prince Street)

The L.A.M.B. sample sale and Harajuku Lovers by Gwen Stefani embody the pop star's fun style.  Kawaii, Ska, Fashionista or all of the above? I'm sure you have girlfriends who can't wait to unwrap these this season...

When: December 8 - 10, 8 AM - 8 PM, 10 AM - 8 PM, 8 AM - 6 PM
Where: 144 Fifth Avenue (between 19th and 20th street) 2nd Floor

In Los Angeles and San Francisco:

Rebecca Minkoff has been travelling around to different cities for trunk shows, offering fabulous sales in NY, online now on the West Coast.  You could say she's the handbag version of Santa (ok, maybe not).  Either way, grab your favorite 'Mac' or famous Morning After Bag.

When in LA: Friday, 12/3 - Sunday 12/5
Where in LA: 8211 West 3rd Street

When in SF: Saturday, 12/4
Where in SF: 111 Minna Street (by the Montgomery Bart Station)

ONLINE:

Not on either coast?

Check out Kate Spade and Matt & Nat on Wesdnesday 12/1 on GILT.com

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FAB Sales Alerts: Escada, Helmut Lang, rock & Republic

In NYC:

Helmut Lang's cool, minamlist chic is 70% at their sample sale.

When: Friday, June 11 (8am–8pm), Saturday,Sunday (10am–6pm).

Where: 139 Fifth Ave., nr. 20th St.

Escada's elegant womenswear is up to a whopping 95% off.

When:Sunday, June 13th -Tuesday, June 15th (10am-7pm)

Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St.(btwn. 6th & 7th Ave.)

In LA:

Rock & Republic's Upmarket Spring denim has good stuff for women, men AND the kiddies.

When:Friday, June 18th (1pm-9pm), Saturday, June 19th-Sunday, June 20th (9am-7pm)

Where:10202 W. Washington Blvd. Sony Studios, Stage 9 Culver City

Online:

Fabulous handbags by Botkier are up to 60% at their online sample sale

When: Today (Friday) starting at Noon. Click above.

Marni's color-drenched prints are perfect for summer soirées. 60% off online

When: Today (Friday) starting at Noon. Click above.

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