I love love love Thread Social and will sadly be missing their sale that starts tomorrow. I did a post about my infatuation with them maybe a month ago. Their clothes are just gorgeous and unique...will someone go to the sale and let me know how it is???
Abaete sample sale
560 Broadway, Ste. 509
Thursday, Friday (11a-7p), Saturday (11a-6p)
I fist discovered Abaete when I moved to New York and realized that the dress designer's Soho headquarters was located one floor above my office! Laura Poretzky and her Abaete brand quickly became my favorite dress designer. This is the best sample sale for finding gorgeous party dresses at an amazingly discounted price. I have gone to every Abaete sample sale for the last two years, but this year I will sadly be unable to attend. Every sale I leave with at least two great pieces, so I am amassing quite a large and wonderful collection of Abaete in my wardrobe.
This year I would have gone to snag some of those vintage-inspired swimsuits.
The sale will be featuring the fall 2008, holiday 2008, and resort 2009 collections at 80% off.
Reality TV Sighting: Was anyone else as excited as me to see Laura Poretzky on a recent episide of America's Next Top Model!? She is so amazing.
Intermix warehouse sale
Thursday, Feb 26 - Sunday, March 1
125 W 18th St, nr 6 Ave.
Th (11-8), Fri and Sat (9-8), Sun (10-6)
This is one of those hit or miss crazy crowded sample sales. You might have to stand in line to get in, and once you get inside it will be complete mayhem. There are definitely tons of designer pieces (Stella McCartney, Chloe, Elizabeth and James) at amazing prices, but you will have to push your way through crowded racks to find the good stuff. I don't have time to head up there this year, but let me know how it is if you do....
I just have to mention my successful trip to the attic sale at Zachary's smile today, which has been running every weekend in February yet still managed to have tons of wonderful items. I am going to pick this as my new favorite sample sale! I love the pairing of different vintage fabrics to create unique modern pieces. I came home with a pink cropped silk jacket ($20), 3/4 sleeve khaki jacket ($20), a Christian Dior (supposedly) patterned silk skirt (my favorite find for $10 in a bargain bin!), and a vintage handmade floral print dress ($10).
The sale ends tomorrow, but I will keep you updated on any future specials that they are runnning...I heard a rumor that they were going to do a clearance sale that involved a $20 cover charge to enter and fill a bag with as many items as you can. Sounds amazing!
So many cute jackets...I wanted ten more...the contrasting lining fabrics are unique for each piece...
UPDATE TO POST:
The Zachary's Smile sample sale will be continuing through the weekend of Feb 28 - March 1! Go check it out!
first NY sample sale post!
The Abaete sample sale started on Thursday at 11am and I was in the studio trying on my first dress by 11:02am. This is by far my favorite sample sale that is held about twice a year, and every time I leave with about two absolutely gorgeous dresses. If you don't know much about this brand, it started in Soho (the design studio is one floor above my office) and they are best known for their flirty and well-crafted cocktail dresses. Many of the designs incorporate geometric shapes in bold solid colored fabrics with details like silver exposed zippers. This year in addition to the silky cocktail dresses and retro-inspired swimwear, they also had beautiful cashmere knits and wool day dresses.
I left with three dresses: an argyle cashmere 3/4 length sleeve sweater mini dress (pictured), a navy and black scoop neck sleeveless sheath dress, and the famous strapless Rita dress (worn by Rachel Bilson!) also in black and navy. I think the black and navy combination is divine.
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