Sales Alert: Carlos Falchi, Tahari, BE & D

Autumn is in full force, reminding you to purge and refresh your closet for the cooler weather! Welcome back to Ms. Fabulous' roundup of designer sample sales for this week:

Elie Tahari:
This label makes pretty, upscale, sportswear that may not be the trendiest of designers, but sells tons and tons under the radar.  Look for everything from handbags, shoes to the full range of clothing items for women AND men.  Sample prices include $79 for purses, $279 for leather jackets, men's shirts, $49.  Cash and Charge accepted.

When: October 16 - 20,Tue-Fri 8:30am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Where: 501 5th Ave. (Btwn 41st & 42nd St) 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10017 

Carlos Falchi:
This designer makes incredibly luxurious handbags that truly highlights the textures of the exotic skins he uses.  He is incredibly supportive of up and coming designers, shown in his work with the Independent Handbag Designer Awards group.  Prices are roughly 80% off retail, e.g. python clutches will be selling for $150 (down from $795).  All forms of payment accepted.

When: TUESDAY 10/16: 9AM-7PM, WEDNESDAY 10/17: 9AM-7PM, THURSDAY 10/18: 10AM-7PM
Where: 225 FIFTH AVENUE (between 26th and 27th street)


Be & D:
This label makes hot boots and handbags sold at stores like Neiman Marcus.  They consult on accessories with Diane von Furstenburg and count ladies like Leighton Meester and Penelope Cruz as fans.  Current fall merchandise on sale.  All payment forms accepted.

When: October 16 - 18th. Tuesday, 11 - 8, Wednesday 11 - 7, Thursday 11 - 7
Where: 261 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 (between 7th & 8th Ave.)

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Elie Tahari Spring 2012 and Fall 2011 Sample Sale

Merchandised, perpetually wearable, priced appropriately.  The traits that make Elie Tahari a commercial success are often the same reasons that the fashion elite don't consider him a respectable designer.  Customers are very loyal to the brand.  The collections are 'trend-right" and produced very thoughtfully to what the customers want.

One does not hear "innovator" or "trendsetter" associated with the Tahari label.  The color palette for Spring 2012 looked like it was picked directly out of the Pantone list handed to them from a trend agency, (sunburst orange, gold, cream, pale blue).  Femine, sexy, but nothing too risque that would offend their core audience.  Sometimes I wonder if their design meetings are actually focus groups.

You may not find these outfits on a cover of Vogue, but seeing on the backs of tons of successful women in the city seems like the bigger win.

FYI, if you're looking for THIS season's clothes at up to 70% off, check out the TAHARI SAMPLE SALE happening October 18 - 22nd in NYC.  Silky leather jackets will be $279 (down from $998), little black dresses are $129 (down from $398), etc.  There will be menswear, womens, footwear, outerwear, handbags, all the good stuff.

When:                    Monday October 18^th- Saturday October 22^{nd 
                              Tuesday - Friday (8:30 am - 7:30pm) Saturday (10am - 5pm)}

Where:                  501 5^th AVENUE (Entrance 42^nd Street and 5^th Avenue – 2nd Floor)

Phone:                   212-398-2622

Payment:              All major credit cards, cash, no checks

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