Emily “The Eldridge” Brill may not be feeling the effects of the recession yet, but there are plenty of people out there that are.  Thankfully, we live in a city that makes it possible to score a DVF dress for the price of a Banana Republic one.  Ah the sample sale.  As long as you’re willing to stand in line for a couple of hours, and spend even more time fighting with other shoppers only to stand in line again to pay, they are made for you baby!   Here’s a great list of the big sales going on now:

Issey Miyake Warehouse Sale
(80% off Retail)
145 west 18th street
Monday the 15th through Tuesday the 16th
212-226-1334 ext 231

Stella McCartney Store Sale
(40% off Fall/Winter items)
Nov 28 - Jan 31; Mon-Sat (11am-7pm), Sun (12:30pm-6pm)
429 W 14th St., b/t 9th and 10th Ave
212-255-1556

Balenciaga Store Sale
(40% off, will be 60% soon)
Now until ?? Mon-Sat (11am-7pm), Sun (12am-5pm)
542 W 22nd St., near Tenth Ave
212-206-0872

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