The torrent of cashmere sales that always accompanies cashmere season has officially begun. Monday through Friday, 10/19-10/23, get to the Portolano sample sale for deep markdowns on various nondescript knits and sweaters.
The first bona fide snow fall of the year isn't keeping the crowds from the Opening Ceremony sample sale, so expect a little elbow to elbow action. No big surprises. Mostly Opening Ceremony. No Acne in sight. Anything Ervell is still at least $250. And remember, *Cash Only.*
Friday through Sunday, get to the Opening Ceremony sample sale for up to 90% off F/W items from Acne, Patrik Ervell, Band of Outsiders, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Jeremy Scott, and, of course, Opening Ceremony. Cash only.
Saturday and Sunday (and today, we're betting), get to The Cast’s sample sale for serious markdowns on the underground boutique’s premium denim, outerwear, hoodies, T's, and scarves. For a bit more insight into the place, read UrbanDaddy’s review.
... Yoko Devereaux! Friday through Sunday, the Williamsburg boutique is taking up to 85% of F/W merch, and unloading samples for -$100. While not as steep, you can find some of the markdowns online right now. [Racked]
Through x-mass, Hickey Freeman has deepened it discounts to 50-70% off all fall/winter wear, while its more youthful offshoot Hickey is now taking 65% off everything.
Through the New Year, Salvatore Ferragamo’s flagship on 5th is now marking down F/W clothing and accessories by 35-50%.
Throughout December, Brooklyn boutique Bird is taking 25-50% off most fall wares online and in store. We're liking this Tovata cotton twill harrington jacket for $190.
Want Rag & Bone? The Clothingline sale's got miles of the stuff -- shirts, knit, and JEANS, anyway. (If you're after this season's prized outerwear, however, wait for the sample sale later this month.) Helmut Lang? Tons of it -- outerwear, suits, jacket, shirts, JEANS, everything... and all priced as follows (Oh, and NO LINES) -
Normally $400+, find mountains of R&B knits for -$100 -
At $250 a pop, these Helmut Lang coats are going for a fraction of their retail price -
Rag & Bone / Helmut Lang sample sale - 261 W 36th St between 7th & 8th - 2nd fl - *Tues through Fri* Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm, Wed-Fri 10am-6pm - Map
Manhattan officially has cashmere coming out of its you-know-what. Tuesday through next Friday, 12/12, Autumn Cashmere is taking up to 75% off cashmere sweaters and accessories.
Likely through the New Year, our favorite “hipster high-end” boutique Aloha Rag is taking 50-80% off much of its in store and online stock.
Aloha Rag - 505 Greenwich St at Spring - 212-925-0882 - Map
Wednesday though Sunday, Christopher Fischer will be taking up to 80% off his fine, fine cashmere knits. We’re talking cashmere and blended sweaters down from $195-$495 to $40-$150; and cashmere and blended accessories, scarves, and gloves down from $195-$250 to $30-$95.
If you love James Perse's minimalist Northern California style like we do, keep in mind that he's now taking upwards of 40% off his gear online and in stores. (To access the sale online, you'll need to provide a little personal information.)
Missed the Steven Alan sample sale? Don't fret, as his Franklin St. flagship -- and Web site -- are stocked with many of the same pieces at sample sale, or near-sample sale, prices. (The sales and selection are sweeter in the store.)
It’s not The Beggar's official business to document retailer’s window displays or marketing campaigns around town. But, it’s time to start making exceptions when those displays and campaigns address the recession specifically… or not so specifically as in the case of the above window from one of James Perse’s Bleecker St. boutiques. "Just Breathe," it reads. Relax, and do a little shopping, it suggests. 
Ironically, the Rogan/Loomstate clearance sale that began today is quite literally taking place in the shadow of a bottoming-out stock market courtesy of this Johnnie Walker wall display. 
How's the Rogan sale, you ask? Quite good, we say, and priced as follows:
Plenty of marked-down goodies at Barneys right now. Here are a few seasonal picks:
In store and online, Meatpacking boutique Adam is now taking 40% off its fall/winter collection. And, just around the corner, Yigal Azrouel is taking upwards of 50% off select knits and outerwear. 
Likely through the New Year, Nom de Guerre is taking 30% off select items. The store’s multi-level bunker -- once a meeting place of the Black Panthers -- carries military-inspired sportswear, including pea coats, windbreakers, striped knits, and printed T’s.
Adam - 678 Hudson St between 13th & 14th - 212-229-2838 -