The Designer Clothing Drop at Century 21 NYC: Up to 65% Off Retail

A designer clothing drop just hit the floor at Century 21 NYC. A Valentino skirt that retails for $1,380 is $599.99. Thom Browne trousers that run $850 are $349.99. A Tom Ford t-shirt that lists at $380 is $159.99. Everything in the drop is up to 65% off retail, and it is all in store right now at 22 Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan.

There is no code and no online listing. These are in store only, in the sizes on the rack, while they last. Several of the standout pieces are one of one, so when it sells, it is gone. The floor changes daily, and what you find today is not guaranteed to be here next week.

What the Designer Clothing Drop is at Century 21 NYC

The Designer Clothing Drop is a fresh wave of luxury and designer apparel that just landed at Century 21, the designer discount department store in the Financial District. The arrivals span runway names like Valentino, Thom Browne, Acne Studios and Tom Ford alongside contemporary labels like Annagreta, all marked up to 65% off their original retail. It is in store only at 22 Cortlandt Street, across from the World Trade Center.

Six of today’s standouts, one of each, with more from the drop on the floor at 22 Cortlandt Street.

The standouts, piece by piece

Here is a closer look at the six pieces we are showcasing. They are a selection from a wider wave of designer arrivals, so treat them as a taste of the range rather than the full list.

Valentino Skirt. A true runway-house piece from the Roman maison, the kind of item that anchors an outfit on its own. Retail runs $1,380. Currently $599.99, 57% off.

Thom Browne Unconstructed Straight-Leg Trousers. The New York tailor’s signature cropped, clean-lined trouser without the structured canvassing, so it wears easy. Thom Browne trousers routinely sell for $850 and up at full price. Now $349.99, 59% off.

Acne Studios Long Sleeve Lyocell Striped Shirt. Stockholm’s favorite export, in a fluid lyocell stripe that works open over a tank or buttoned to the collar. Retail $700. Now $299.99, 57% off.

Tom Ford Dyed Cotton T-Shirt. The most affordable way into the Tom Ford ready-to-wear world: a garment-dyed cotton tee with the weight and cut the brand is known for. Retail $380. Now $159.99, 58% off.

Annagreta Amira Wool Twill Pants. A contemporary label built around Italian fabrics; these wool twill trousers read far more expensive than their tag. Retail $358. Now $149.99, 58% off.

Annagreta Sienna Viscose Satin Tank. A liquid satin tank that layers under the Acne stripe or the Thom Browne trouser and carries into evening. Retail $210. Now $89.99, 57% off.

How a $1,380 Valentino skirt ends up at $599.99

Century 21 has been buying designer fashion for generations, and the buying team works directly with luxury brands and their partners to take on inventory at a fraction of wholesale. We buy in volume, move fast when a deal surfaces, and pass the markdown straight to the floor. That is why a $1,380 Valentino skirt can sit at $599.99: the price reflects the deal our buyers made, not a temporary sale stacked on full retail.

It also means the assortment is not a fixed catalog. There is no reorder on a sold-out piece, and several styles in this drop are one of one. When they sell, the next drop is different brands and different styles, which is why regulars walk the floor every week.

Where to find discount designer clothes in NYC

Shoppers hunting discount designer clothes in New York usually weigh a few options: Saks Off 5th, Nordstrom Rack, a sample sale if the timing works, or the drive up to Woodbury Common. Century 21 is a designer discount department store in the middle of Lower Manhattan, a two-minute walk from the World Trade Center, so drops like this one sit alongside full designer, shoe, handbag and home floors under one roof. No RSVP, no timed entry, no trek out of the city.

Think of it as a sample sale that never closes. The same names that headline a one-weekend sample sale in SoHo, Valentino, Acne Studios, Thom Browne, land here as rolling drops, seven days a week, with fitting rooms and a return policy. If you track NYC sample sales, this floor belongs on the same list.

And if you are making the trip, walk the rest of the store. Our Semi-Annual Clearance is on now, with up to 75% off storewide across designer fashion, shoes, handbags and home.

What to know before you come

• In store only. These prices are not listed online. You need to be at 22 Cortlandt Street to shop them.
• Sizes are what is on the rack. Off-price means limited runs, and several showcased pieces are one of one. If it fits, that is the moment to decide.
• Try it on. Designer sizing varies widely, especially European cuts like Valentino and Acne Studios and Thom Browne’s intentionally trim tailoring. Fitting rooms are open.
• Come early in the week for the fullest floor. New markdowns land throughout the week and weekends move the most inventory.
• Holiday hours: we are open July 4th, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Century 21 still open in NYC?

Yes. Century 21 is open in New York City at 22 Cortlandt Street, in the Financial District across from the World Trade Center. The designer discount department store is fully operating, with the designer clothing, shoe, handbag and home floors all in store. It is open seven days a week.

The details

Address: 22 Cortlandt Street, New York, NY 10007
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. July 4th, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Subway: Cortlandt St (R, W), WTC Cortlandt (1), Fulton St (A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, 5), Park Place (2, 3).
Where: The Financial District, across from the World Trade Center and the Oculus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is designer clothing really up to 65% off at Century 21?

Yes. The pieces in this drop are marked up to 65% off their original retail, and the six styles shown here run from 57% to 59% off. Because Century 21 is an off-price store, the discount reflects how each piece was sourced, not a limited-time promotion.

What brands are in the Century 21 designer clothing drop?

The names we are showcasing include Valentino, Thom Browne, Acne Studios, Tom Ford and Annagreta, and there is more on the floor. The exact mix changes as pieces sell and new markdowns arrive, so it is different week to week.

How much is Valentino at Century 21?

In this drop, a Valentino skirt is $599.99, down from a $1,380 retail value, which is 57% off. Valentino availability changes with each drop, and pieces are limited to what is in store at 22 Cortlandt Street.

Does Century 21 sell Thom Browne?

Yes, as part of this drop. Thom Browne unconstructed straight-leg trousers are in store at $349.99, down from an $850 retail value (59% off). Thom Browne pieces arrive through off-price drops, so styles and sizes vary by week.

Does Century 21 carry Acne Studios?

Yes. This drop includes an Acne Studios long sleeve lyocell striped shirt at $299.99, down from a $700 retail value (57% off). Like everything in the drop, it is in store only while it lasts.

How much is Tom Ford clothing at Century 21?

In this drop, a Tom Ford dyed cotton t-shirt is $159.99, down from a $380 retail value, which is 58% off. Tom Ford ready-to-wear and accessories rotate through the designer floor as new off-price inventory lands.

Can I buy the designer clothing drop online?

No. This drop is in store only at 22 Cortlandt Street in New York City. The prices are not listed on the website, so you need to visit the store to shop them.

Are the designer clothes at Century 21 authentic?

Yes. Century 21 buys genuine designer and luxury clothing directly from the brands and their authorized partners, the same way it has for generations. Every piece is authentic; the low price reflects the deal our buyers negotiated, not the product.

Is Century 21 like a sample sale?

It is the closest thing NYC has to a permanent one. Sample sales run for a weekend with the same kinds of designer names at similar markdowns; Century 21 runs designer drops like this year-round, seven days a week, with fitting rooms and returns, at 22 Cortlandt Street.

What sizes are available?

Sizes are limited to what is on the rack. Off-price inventory comes in short runs rather than full size grids, and several showcased styles are one of one, so if your size is in store, it is best to decide on the spot.

How long will the designer clothing drop last?

While supplies last. This is a limited in-store drop, and the floor changes daily as pieces sell and new markdowns arrive. What is here today may be gone next week, so it is best to come soon.

Is Century 21 still open in NYC?

Yes. Century 21 is open at 22 Cortlandt Street in the Financial District, seven days a week, with the full designer clothing, shoe, handbag and home floors in store.