The Kooples Sample Sale Returns Next Week

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The Kooples sample sale is making another appearance on our calendar, beginning Wednesday, March 30th at 9am and running through Monday at 150 Greene Street, offering silky shirts, shift-y skirts, and maybe a few leather jackets at discounted prices.

The last time we checked out this sample sale, we found super-low prices and not a ton of shoppers there to indulge in them. In terms of actual merchandise, men's and women's outerwear was $295, but it was the handbags that we found gave us the best bang for our buck. There were a few shelves of styles embellished with fringe, studs, and buckles, and all were only $65. Shoes were appealing at $125 per pair, especially the cold-weather appropriate combat boots. Beware, though: while there was backstock, it was not available in all sizes.

Lastly, in ready-to-wear, womenswear consisted of denim for $55, tees for $45, shirts for $70, knitwear for $85, and sweatpants for $60 — we won't know how this year compares until the doors open. Also, keep in mind that this brand's sizing seems to run quite small. For more on the logistics, check out the Dealfeed below.