January 20 – 25 : J.Crew‘s very first sample sale hits with up to 70 percent off retail prices on their Italian cashmere cardigans, men’s and women’s clothes, and certain Madewell styles. 261 W. 36th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl. (212-947-8748); Tues., Thurs. (10–7), Wed., Fri. (10–6), Sat., Sun. (11–5).