It’s hit or miss, but worth a visit. 

Intermix’s bi-annual 4-day 2008 Warehouse Sale started today and it is apparently their biggest one yet. The strongest selection is definitely in clothing -  Theory jackets,  Stella McCartney dresses, J-Brand and Anlo denim and plenty more from DSquared, Vince, Ella Moss, See by Chloe and Diane Von Furstenberg for up to 90% off.

 The shoe selection isn’t huge, but there are some great finds from Kors, Chloe and Stella McCartney. If you are looking for a new handbag, this isn’t the sale for you - they only had two styles, both were gold metallic by a brand I wasn’t familiar with.

 I went in with my heart set on stocking up on DVF dresses and was a little disappointed not to find very many in X-Small. But there were plenty in other sizes.

 If you cringe at the tought of sample sale madness - do not fear. It’s in a big space, well-organized and has a dressing room with plenty of mirrors.

 Thursday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2, 2008

Th-Sat 9-8 Sun 10-6
The Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18 Street (6-7 Avenues)

Do you wish you could be high fashion, but would rather spend the money helping others? Then the (Eco)mpassion sample sale is your shopping dream. It is fashion with a conscience. Not only were many of the clothes made from eco-friendly materials like the Ryann tank top made of hemp and bamboo, but 5% of the proceeds of the sale are being donated to plant trees. When you finished your shopping experience, you got to have your picture taken with a sign telling you how many trees would be planted from your purchase. Another way the (Eco)mpassion sale helped you give back was by selling $20 bottled water, the proceeds of which went to cleaning drinking water for those in need. The markdowns were phenomenal on brands like T-bags, Caravan and Rebecca Taylor. There was also a small section of men’s clothing by Steven Allen. Prices ranged from $12 to about $100 per item. While the space was cramped, the deals found on the rack made it worth while. Unlike many other sample sales, the range of sizes was great. 

For those of you who don’t like to carry cash, there was a minimum of $100 on charge but there were plenty of gorgeous items making that an easy mark to hit! So go on, don’t feel bad, shop and give back all at once!   

WHAT: Sari Gueron  Sample Sale

WHY: Fall and resort 2008 dresses by Sari Gueron are up to 90 percentoff; blouses and tunics are $80 (originally $650)

WHEN: 3/24-3/27
11-7

WHERE: 133 W 25th Street (nr 6th Ave)