The Furry and Fancy J. Mendel Sample Sale Returns This Week

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J. Mendel's fancy two-day sample sale returns with walk-in hours on Thursday, March 10th, and shoppers can expect up to 75% off retail prices on women's fur pieces, ready-to-wear, gowns, cocktail attire, and accessories.

The last sale we attended saw high discounts on special production samples and one-off items like Manolo Blanks shoes and fur offerings, which included fox fur trooper hats, fur coats, and hooded mink vests. In terms of ready-to-wear, we found lots of dresses and skirts, a rack full of leather pieces, and wool outerwear. There were also beautiful long evening gowns, like a strapless silk chiffon gown and a three-ply dress with an embroidered bodice.

As with previous sales, you can make an appointment to shop before the public on Wednesday, March 9th by emailing jenxsamplesale@gmail.com. If you'd prefer to shop without assistance on Thursday or Friday, check back here for the sale's hours and location, which have yet to be disclosed by the host.