New York City is a haven for shopping and fashion. Shopping in New York City means different things to everyone. There are department stores, high-end boutiques, specialty stores, flagship stores of most brands, discount stores and resale stores … and as you walk from one to another, hundreds of street vendors distract you along the way. .

Like much of New York, many real inside secrets cannot be found in a travel book. Some of the best shopping in New York City is a Hidden Secret, also known as NYC Sample Sales. New York City shopping and sales are some of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers can get almost ANYTHING at a significant discount (up to 90%) off the retail price!

What exactly is a New York City Sample Sale? It’s not just about samples or sample sizes, it’s usually neither of those. Most of the time, it’s the way designers sell their premium merchandise from the previous season. For example, a Manolo Blahnik shoe sample sale in November is selling the previous Spring / Summer collection and the one in May is selling the winter collection. Sales are often held in warehouse spaces or hotel conference centers. Many times, a designer rents a commercial space that is temporarily vacant because the previous tenant has left and there is no new one yet.

If you’re looking for the sample deal from Manolo Blahnik (most shoes are $ 100), Hermes, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Theory, Catherine Malandrino, Caroline Herrara, Ralph Lauren, DVF, J. Crew, Kooba, Jeans Rock and Republic, Issey Miyake, Bally, Cole Haan and many more, each of them have a Sample Sale in New York, often more than once a year. There are also sample sales of high-end home goods, including Frette, Pratesi, and ABC Carpet and Home.

Note the time of past New York sales. They often take place at the same times every year, so if you’re planning a trip to New York City, be sure to keep an eye out for big discounts on your favorite brands.

A great way to find sales samples is to check local newspapers and magazines, search online, subscribe your email to your favorite brand, or contact anyone you know in the publishing or fashion industry.