'Tis the season of sample sales—and this year's Opening Ceremony sample sale, starting tomorrow and running through the weekend, should be at the top of your list.
All your favorites are here: Jeremy Scott, Acne Studios, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Nasir Mazhar, OC Collection... the list is bold and beautiful. But, with holiday shopping lists piling up and shoppers just as determined as you are, you're going to need a little help from your friends to navigate this one. That's why we're spreading the cheer a little early with a guide on how to game the OC sample sale and nick those pieces you really want.
Check out our ten must-read secrets below and get ready to win!
Hours: December 5-6, 11 AM to 8 PM; December 7, 11 AM to 6 PM
Location: 545 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
1. Set Those Alarms
We get it—no one likes to wait in a long line at the crack o' dawn. The fact is, the earlier you get in, the earlier you'll get out with coveted pieces that the bedheads wish they had. Wear 'em to brunch.
2. Kill Time In Line
While you wait in line to get into the sample sale, make sure to window browse all of the various galleries that 22nd Street has to offer. Like those killer Martin Puryear sculptures. Also—this is a great time to check your Hinge matches or send a witty tweet about how "I never wait in line, so this better be worth it. #OCSampleSale." (It'll be worth it, trust us.)
3. Scout
Speaking of killing time, if you’re going to wait in a line, you might as well use the time to strategize your shopping game plan. When fellow shoppers are exiting the sample sale, strike up a chat and ask them where they think the best sections of are. They won't be stingy—after all, they already got their goods.
4. Friends Who Shop Together, Stay Together
Sample sales are a battle that no one should have to fight on their own. The more members on your team, the better. While friends are the perfect shopping companions to keep you entertained and tell you how you really look in that Hood by Air shirt, shopping with them can be a mutually beneficial experience. Use them to tag team, hold your clothes, and act as your "honest" mirror when a physical one isn't available.
5. Practice Balance
It's no secret that the shoe section is usually the most chaotic during a good sale. With a lack of chairs, the most important skill to master is one of balance. If you just found the last pair of size 38s in the Dries Van Noten shoe style while you’re clutching an armful of clothing, your best option is to remain with one foot balanced on the ground while you switch out your shoe. Make sure your eyes stay focused on the task at hand (a.k.a., watching your "yes" pile of clothing).
All your favorites are here: Jeremy Scott, Acne Studios, Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Nasir Mazhar, OC Collection... the list is bold and beautiful. But, with holiday shopping lists piling up and shoppers just as determined as you are, you're going to need a little help from your friends to navigate this one. That's why we're spreading the cheer a little early with a guide on how to game the OC sample sale and nick those pieces you really want.
Check out our ten must-read secrets below and get ready to win!
Hours: December 5-6, 11 AM to 8 PM; December 7, 11 AM to 6 PM
Location: 545 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
1. Set Those Alarms
We get it—no one likes to wait in a long line at the crack o' dawn. The fact is, the earlier you get in, the earlier you'll get out with coveted pieces that the bedheads wish they had. Wear 'em to brunch.
2. Kill Time In Line
While you wait in line to get into the sample sale, make sure to window browse all of the various galleries that 22nd Street has to offer. Like those killer Martin Puryear sculptures. Also—this is a great time to check your Hinge matches or send a witty tweet about how "I never wait in line, so this better be worth it. #OCSampleSale." (It'll be worth it, trust us.)
3. Scout
Speaking of killing time, if you’re going to wait in a line, you might as well use the time to strategize your shopping game plan. When fellow shoppers are exiting the sample sale, strike up a chat and ask them where they think the best sections of are. They won't be stingy—after all, they already got their goods.
4. Friends Who Shop Together, Stay Together
Sample sales are a battle that no one should have to fight on their own. The more members on your team, the better. While friends are the perfect shopping companions to keep you entertained and tell you how you really look in that Hood by Air shirt, shopping with them can be a mutually beneficial experience. Use them to tag team, hold your clothes, and act as your "honest" mirror when a physical one isn't available.
5. Practice Balance
It's no secret that the shoe section is usually the most chaotic during a good sale. With a lack of chairs, the most important skill to master is one of balance. If you just found the last pair of size 38s in the Dries Van Noten shoe style while you’re clutching an armful of clothing, your best option is to remain with one foot balanced on the ground while you switch out your shoe. Make sure your eyes stay focused on the task at hand (a.k.a., watching your "yes" pile of clothing).