Thru Nov. 13: The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop's Holiday Bazaar

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Thrift Shop's Holiday Bazaar is taking place Wednesday, November 9 - Sunday, November 13 on the UES in NYC. Hours for this event are Wednesday from 10:00am to 7:00 pm, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday, from 11:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Often referred to as “the Bergdorf’s of Thrift shops”, the annual Holiday Bazaar draws a big crowd in search of vintage and designer labels (Alexander McQueen, Manolo Blahnik, Missoni, Gucci, etc.) at discount prices.

 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Thrift Shop

1440 Third Avenue (btw 81st and 82nd streets)

212-535-1250

www.memorialthriftshop.org

Where do Upper East Siders Find Fall Fashion Foliage?

Some New Yorkers plan their staycations around the big bang Barney's warehouse sale, while others line up a day earlier for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Fall opening slated for August 18th (yes, the line runs around the block). The Arthritis Foundation already kicked off their Fall shopping yesterday. The Upper East Side is dotted with a dozen thrifts worth discovering, below are a few to peruse. Call for shopping or donation hours.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Thrift Shop 1440 3rd. Ave., (212) 535-1250
Arthritis Foundation Thrift Shop 121 E. 77th St. 10021, (212) 772-8816 [Hours are from 10-6]
Housing Works Thrift Shop 202 E. 77th St., NYC, 10021 (212) 772-8592
Irving Institute for Medical Research Thrift Shop 1534 2nd Ave., NYC, 10021, (212) 879-4555
Spence-Chapin Thrift Shop 1430 3rd. Ave., (212) 737-8448

~nANCY bRENNER