I first discovered the chaotic glory of sample sales when I interned here for the summer in college - lining around the block to wait, sharpening your elbows to get your first pick, and paying cash only on final sales of designer clothes, shoes and accessories. The warehouse room of a sample sale looks like a jungle of predators - think cafeteria jungle scene in Mean Girls. I commonly ignore sample sale alerts now because even the 80% discount isn't always worth the stress and effort. However, I was thrilled to receive an email about the winter sample sale at Sophia Eugene Boutique!
Sophia Eugene is the fashion line from New York-based designer, Christopher Crawford, who is also behind the Christopher Deane label. I love the boutique almost as much as the actual fashion line. The tiny space, once a meat freezer, is located on the quaint, picturesque Cornelia Street. The exposed brick, floral wall paper, dressing partition and glam center chandelier make your shopping experience feel like you are combing through your fashionable best friend's closet.
Sophia Eugene offers a wardrobe from day to night including feminine work clothes (pants, pencil skirts, blazers, jackets), fabulous party dresses with clever and sexy cuts and details, chic and flirty tops, and gorgeous winter coats. I also love this boutique because it is the only outpost for Sophia Eugene, so you can trust you are getting something truly unique and not offered everywhere. However, the website does offer a full listing of national and international boutiques selling Sophia Eugene.
Sweet Lisa & Ferris helping you find the perfect purchase
Pieces range from $150 - $400 - at times the pretty penny is worth it (I bought a Mexican fiesta dress this past summer that is one of my all time favorites!!) but the sample sale is a great opportunity to steal a piece for under half the price - without the long lines or crowds! Sophia Eugene silk and knit dresses that were $348 are now $100, wool winter coats that were $399 are now $150 and wool blazers were $215 are now $80. And like all sample sales, all sales are final, but they do take cash or credit.
Happy Shopping and Happy Savings!!
Sale Details:
Thursday, January 21st - Thursday, February 4th
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sophia Eugene
37 Cornelia Street, New York, NY
(between Bleecker St. and W. 4th St)
212.488.2124
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