The Tribeca institution of fashion, Steven Alan, sees lines of folks waiting around the block for each of its semi-annual sample sales. Forget cutting the line, there won't be a line when you show up on Friends and Family Day, the day BEFORE the rest of the world shows up. The sample sale is famous for menswear, women's clothing and chic kids clothes. Besides the Steven Alan label, the sale carries trendy garb from Rogan, Relwan, Acne and many others. Even better, you will be armed with a $150 gift certificate to buy Steven Alan merchandise. The pre-day is tentatively scheduled for May 18, 2011. Gift certificate valid only on Steven Alan merchandise.