How to Find Designer Clothing in Manhattan

by Contributing Writer

Overview

Manhattan is known for many things and fashion is one of them. Shopping in the Madison Avenue luxury boutiques, however, is beyond the capability of most consumers. What many shoppers don't realize is that bargains and good quality can be found, if you know where to look.

A Gucci handbag

Step 1

Visit the better-known department stores that sell discounted designer clothing. Examples include Century 21 in lower Manhattan and Daffy's, which has several locations throughout the city.
Step 2

Find out about the many samples sales that occur on a weekly basis in Manhattan by visiting several Web sites, including The Budget Fashionista, Juli b and Daily Candy. Look in the "Shop Talk" section of Time Out New York magazine.
Step 3

Log onto a favorite designer's Web site and get on the mailing list. Fashion houses frequently inform their online customers of upcoming sales.
Step 4

Pay to find out about the samples sales in Manhattan by visiting Web sites like Lazar Shopping, which costs between $75 and $125 per year to subscribe to.
Step 5

Sign up for the Shop Gotham Walking Tour, which will escort you to the sample sales best suited to your interests and budget. Visit www.shopgotham.com for more details.

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Computer with Internet connection Cash (although some sample sales will take credit cards)
Computer with Internet connection
Cash (although some sample sales will take credit cards)
Don't forget to wear comfortable clothing and footwear before you set off on your sample sale shopping experience.
Don't forget to wear comfortable clothing and footwear before you set off on your sample sale shopping experience.
There are often no dressing rooms available at the sample sales, so don't be shy about undressing in public. Wear undergarments provide you with appropriate coverage for undressing in a shared "dressing area" at these sales. Know exactly where you are going. Many sample sales are held in office buildings, and so it is critical to know all of the details, such as suite and floor numbers. If you are required to sign up beforehand, do so. Otherwise, you may not be allowed into the sample sale. Before purchasing, check your items carefully.
There are often no dressing rooms available at the sample sales, so don't be shy about undressing in public. Wear undergarments provide you with appropriate coverage for undressing in a shared "dressing area" at these sales.
Know exactly where you are going. Many sample sales are held in office buildings, and so it is critical to know all of the details, such as suite and floor numbers.
If you are required to sign up beforehand, do so. Otherwise, you may not be allowed into the sample sale.
Before purchasing, check your items carefully.