Word to the Wise: Fancy Sample Sales

Check out these luxury brand sample sales happening this week! I'm especially excited for the Mara Hoffman sale. I've been wanting to own something with her crazy prints on it for over a year! PS- My birthday is coming up. Feel free to shop at these for me.

$200 (was $450) Mara Hoffman Scoop back traveler dress

Autumn Cashmere 
Deal: Up to 75% off spring/summer stock and samples of men's and women's cashmere blends, as well as cotton and linen pieces

When/Where: Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8. Mon—Thurs 9am—7pm, Fri 9am—6pm. 231 West 39th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, suite 1111 (212-398-2244)

Mara Hoffman  Deal: 50% to 85% off swimwear, dresses, and tops When/Where: Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. Fri 10am—7pm, Sat 11am—7pm, Sun 12pm—5pm. 379 Broome St between Mott and Mulberry Sts (no phone)

La Perla 
Deal: Up to 80% off the brand's luxury lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear, and ready-to-wear

When/Where: Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14. Sun 12pm—5pm, Mon—Wed 9:30am—6pm, Thurs 9:30am—7pm. 225 Fifth Ave between 26th and 27th Sts (no phone)

Yves Saint Laurent 
Deal: Markdowns on men's and women's apparel, bags and accessories

When/Where: Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15. Tues—Thurs 9am—6:30pm, Fri

Diane von Furstenberg 
Deal: Up to 70% off samples, past-season items, and archival prints

When/Where: Tuesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 9. Tues 9am—6:30pm, Weds 10am—8pm, Thurs 10am—7pm, Fri 9am—5pm, Sat 10am—3pm. 260 Fifth Ave between 28th and 29th Sts (no phone)

Frette  Deal: Up to 80% off fine Italian linens and the New Hotel Collection, and up to 75% off the Essentials Bath collection and loungewear. The Couture bedset or duvet set is $399 (from $1,995), and bath products start at $15. When/Where: Sunday, June 17 to Thursday, June 21. Mon—Wed 9am—6:30pm, Thurs 9am—5pm. 17 West 33rd St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (no phone)

IF New York  Deal: Markdowns on men's and women's merchandise from Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Maison Martin Margiela, Dries van Noten, and more When/Where: Ongoing. Daily 11am—7pm. 94 Grand St between Greene and Mercer Sts (212-334-4964)

Nicole Miller 
Deal: Up to 70% off summer merchandise, including Nicole Miller Atelier and Nicole Miller Collection styles

When/Where: Friday, June 1 through Saturday, June 30. Soho: Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 77 Greene St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-219-1825.) Upper East Side: Mon—Fri 10am—7pm, Sat 10am—6pm, Sun noon—5pm. 780 Madison Ave between E 66th and 67th Sts (212-288-9779)