Before the recent transformations of J. Crew, Lands' End and L.L. Bean; before every shirt was slimmed- and trimmed-down to create today's modern fit; before Prep jumped off and Classic came back... there was Steven Alan. Wednesday night through Sunday, 11/18-11/22, get to Alan's sample sale for $69 plaids, $60ish waffle sweaters, $70ish denim, and tons of other quality gear. To be clear, Wednesday night is a "sale preview" for press and such, but anyone worth their salt should breeze by what is always lax* security. HERE's what a Steven Alan sample sale looks like.*Clarification: A Steven Alan rep takes issue with our characterization of the pre-sale security as "lax." In other words, steer clear or prepare to have your heads bashed in Sopranos-style by a clipboard-wielding waif.
Steven Alan showroom - 87 Franklin St between Broadway & Church - Thurs, Fri (HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 8:30am-8pm, Sat 12pm-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm - Map
I have been waiting all year for this. Do not let me down Steven Alan. You hear me?!
ReplyDeleteGreat work: "In other works, steer clear or prepare to have your heads bashed in Sopranos-style by a clipboard-wielding waif."
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Anon. We nominate you to be our official copy editor.
ReplyDeleteOh my...........I will brave the waif this WED!!
ReplyDeleteClipboard...does that mean a list? I'm still reeling over the paul smith sale.
ReplyDeleteThat does potentially mean a list.
ReplyDeleteWednesday is a big day. Woolrich is on Gilt groupe!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, We might have to post on that specifically
ReplyDeleteIs anybody crashing this tonight??
ReplyDeleteRacked just reported the preview sale kicked off at 4pm, there's a 20-person line, and THERE'S NO ONE OUT FRONT TAKING NAMES.
ReplyDeletei went at 7pm on wed and it was a bust mostly...at least for my XS ass. the shirts selection was pretty crap. older styles, lots of reverse seam which i dont care for.
ReplyDeleteother steven alan stuff included the flannel vests for $175 or so...i like them but id have to get it for less to entice me. i picked up a pair of khakis for $25 since they usually fit well. they have lots of sweaters and knits but that usually isnt SA's strongsuit.
downstairs, generic surplus shoes for $25...i bought 2 pairs...probably the best score of the sale. everything else was wack...relwen sucks, loomstate...all meh.
for some reason, i think the spring sample sale is much better.
I just got back from this sale 3pm Thurs and it seems pretty picked clean - there is not such a good selection of (cute) shirts - there are a bunch of leftover patterns from the last sale - and there are still a whole lot of the red and blue striped cardigans that have been around for the prior two sales (but not marked down any further) - not bad selection for girls though ...
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