Sample Sale #1
When: 4/12–4/16
What: Womenswear, menswear, shoes, and handbags are up to 70 percent off
Where: Elie Tahari sample sale. 510 Fifth Ave., nr. 43rd St. (212-398-2622); T–F (8:30–7:30), S (10–5).
Sample Sale #2
When: 4/12–4/16
What: Handbags are up to 50 percent off at the Katherine Kwei sample sale. The Donna snake satchel is $800 (originally $1,555), the Joyce clutch in distressed leather is $170 (originally $335), and the Teresa tote in wrinkled calkskin is $350 (originally $625).
Where: 611 Broadway, nr. Houston, Ste. 742 (646-476-7665); Th–F (10:30–7:30).
Sample Sale #3
When: 4/14
What: Womenswear and shoes are up to 75 percent off at Olive & Bette‘s basement sale. Rebecca Taylor blouses are $76 (originally $302), Cynthia Vincent boots are $120 (originally $478), and Nanette Lepore dresses are $108 (originally $432).
Where: 1249 Third Ave., at 72nd St. (212-206-0036); 8–7.