Lanvin, Me&Ro, Marchesa, Abaeté sample sales

Update: There is NO LANVIN SALE. Racked.com has done some investigatory journalism and concludes (with Lanvin's official PR weighing in) that reports of this too-good-to-be-true sale are FALSE.

Daily Candy has just published some fabulous sample sales. I am so bummed that I'll be in San Francisco during the Lanvin and Me&Ro ones! Sob.

What: Lanvin
Why: For one day only, more than 400 pieces are 70% off (or more!). Trench coats for $560 (reg. $3,900) and minidresses for $325 (reg. $1,560).
When: Mar. 18. Wed., 10AM-5PM
Where: 230 Fifth Ave., b/t 26th & 27th Sts.; 212-920-1211

What: Me&Ro
Why: Up to 75% off silver and 10- and 18-karat gold jewels.
When: Mar. 19-21. Thurs 12-7PM Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-4PM
Where: 13 Crosby St., b/t Howard & Grand Sts., 2nd flr.; 646-747-5900

What: Marchesa
Why: Stunning gowns, cocktail frocks, and evening separates (sizes 0-12) for 50-80% off.
When: Mar. 25 & 26. Wed 8AM-7PM, Thu 8AM-6PM
Where: Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St., at Sixth Ave., 2nd flr

What: Abaeté
Why: Sundresses, ’40s-inspired swimwear, sweaters, and jackets up to 80% off.
When: Mar. 19-21. Thu/Fri 11AM-7PM, Sat 11AM-6PM
Where: 560 Broadway, at Prince St., ste. 509; 212-334-4755