UPDATE: December Sample Sales in New York City

Through 12/10
Autumn Cashmere is up to 75% off - clothing & accessories for men and women. 10-6; 231 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 924.

Through 12/10
Diane von Furstenberg's always-awesome and always-crowded sample sale features dresses for $150, cardigans for $80, and coats for $350. 9-6:30 T, 10-8 W, 10-7 Th, 9-5 F; 260 5th Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.).

Through 12/10
Jewelry is just $5 and up at the Pono sale. 9-6; 132 W. 36th St. (Broadway & 7th Ave.), 8th fl.

12/7-12/8
Thread Social's party-friendly frocks are up to 80% off. 9-8; 26 W. 17th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), ste. 301.

12/7-12/10
James Jeans are $70-$80 (samples are $20-$50) at their usually solid sale. 9-7:30 T, 9-5:30 W, 10-7:30 Th, 10-2 F; 500 Greenwich St. (Spring & Canal Sts.), #202.

12/7-12/10

Stock and samples from Cynthia Steffe and friends are $20. Um, hello! 10-6; 218 W. 37th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 7th fl.

12/7-12/10
At the Hive Showroom, items like cashmere, accessories, fur vests, and other gifty items start at just $10 (that's 50%-70% off retail). Cash only. 9-7; 544 W. 27th St. (10th & 11th Aves.), 6th fl.

12/7-12/11
Lauren Merkin's party-friendly bags are up to 70% off: the Tatum is $150, the Paige is $250, the Diana is $95, and small leather goods are $40 and up. 11-7, 11-4 Sat; 231 W. 29th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 201.

12/8-12/9

Natori lingerie, sleepwear, and ready-to-wear is all $50 and under. 10-7 W, 10-4 Th; 102 Madison Ave. (29th & 30th Sts.), 3rd fl.

12/8-12/10
AKA New York separates, dresses, and accessories are $20-$100. 246 W. 38th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1109.

12/8-12/10
Leifsdottir's private sale: not so private anymore! 11-7; 209 W. 38th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 7th fl.

12/8-12/10
Mai Cashmere has colorful tops, sweaters, and pants, mostly for under $100. noon-7; 49 W. 38th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), ste. 12a.

12/8-12/10
Miguelina's pretty silky things are on sale. 8-8; 336 W. 37th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), Suite 1080.

12/8-12/10
Gifty jewelry from Lee Angel is 30%-75% off. 11-7 W-Th, 10-5 F; 524 Broadway (at Spring St.), 6th fl.

12/8-12/10
L.A.M.B and Harajuku Lovers bags, accessories, and more are on sale. 8-8 W, 10-8 Th, 8-6 F; 144 5th Ave. (19th & 20th Sts.), 2nd fl.

12/8-12/15

Gar-de and other cool indie labels Rogan, Sophomore, 80%20, and more have gathered for a group sale where prices are up to 85% off retail. 10-7; 135 W. 36th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 14th fl.

12/9
Silky, sexy, but sophisticated Brulee lingerie is up to 60% off (that's $20-$100) at this exclusive shopping event hosted by Fresh. 6-8 p.m.; 872 Broadway (at 18th St.).

12/9-12/10

Ali Ro's contemporary line is normally found at the likes of Saks; find it here for a lot less. 8:30-5:30 Th, 8:30-5 F; 530 Seventh Ave. (38th & 39th Sts.), Suite 1402.

12/9-12/13
Bust out those elbows: the Tory Burch sample sale is coming to Clothingline. A note to the moms: Children under 12 will not be admitted due to the perilous conditions of this sale. 11-7 (11-4 weekends); 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

12/10-12/11
Made Her Think's unique jewelry and accessories are 20%-60% off. noon-8 F, 11-5 Sat.; 105 Chrystie St. (Rivington & Stanton Sts.), ste. 301-7.


12/11-12/15
Frette linens for bed, bath, table, and more are up to 80% off retail. Credit cards only; no strollers or children under 12. 9-6:30, 9-5 W; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

12/13-12/16
Adrienne Landau's fur accessories & outerwear is up to 80% off. Plus Victor Hugo exotic-skin bags and designer cocktail and evening gowns starting at $38 and $99, respectively. 10-6; 519 8th Ave. (35th & 36th Sts.), 21st fl.

12/14-12/15
Ted Rossi's jewelry & handbags are up to 60% off. 11-6; 15 E. 30th St. (5th & Madison Aves.), ste. 300.

12/14-12/15
Coats are $75, silk tops & dresses are $35-$50, and cotton tops are $25 at the Sunner sample sale. 8:30-7; 265 W. 37th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 9th fl.

12/14-12/18
All manner of hats, headbands, and head accessories are up to 75% off at Eugenia Kim. 10-7 T-F, noon-6 Sat.; 347 W. 36th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), ste. 501.

12/15
Past-season clothes, shoes & accessories from indie-gal fave Rachel Comey are up to 60% off (that means most prices hover around $200). noon-8; 335 W. 35th St. (8th & 9th Aves.), 11th fl.




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