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NYC's 5 Best End-Of-Summer Sample Sales

Back to school shopping is in full swing in the city. Whether you're heading back to the dorms, sending your little ones to school for the first time or simply want to update your wardrobe or home for fall, there's something for everyone at these end of summer sample sales. By Sarah Shaker.

Barneys, New York Landmark
Barney's On Madison Ave. (credit: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Dip into your summer savings account to take advantage of this annual sale's madness. Designer shoes, clothes, and accessories are 50-70 percent off. The sale kicked off this week and runs until September 3rd. Stop by before all the best luxury deals are gone.

This sample sale has a little bit of everything - from "The Queen of Seventh Avenue": Donna Karan, DKNY, DKNY Jeans, DKNY Pure, even a few collection items. Enjoy savings up to 70 percent featuring women's apparel, shoes, accessories, handbags and men's apparel, shoes and accessories. This well organized and well attended sale is almost over, so get there ASAP!

ABC Carpet And Home
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Even your apartment can get a back-to-school season update with select furniture, rugs, lights, linens, and accessories up to 75% off at the ABC Carpet & Home Bronx Outlet Sale. Designers like Theodore Alexander, Ralph Lauren and EJ Victor are marked down by up to 50% off and Calvin Klein merchandise up to 60% off until the sale ends September 9th.

Scoop NYC
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Get up to 85 percent off ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories at the Scoop NYC Ultimate Closet Clean-Out Sale. Women's designers include 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alice + Olivia, DVF, Helmut Lang and more. Men's designers include Acne, John Varvatos, Maison Martin Margiela and more. This sale kicks off this Monday, August 27 through Saturday September 15. Empty out their closet to fill yours up with designer steals and deals.

Kiki de Montparnasse
(credit: Kiki de Montparnasse)

French-boudoir-inspired boutique Kiki de Montparnasse's sample sale will delight New York City's sultry sex kittens. Shop a selection of bras, thongs, accessories and more. This sale has been extended through Monday, September 6, so there's still time to rock your 50 Shades of Grey inner goddess.

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Sarah Shaker is the founder of the blog Bright Lights, My City.
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