  for the fashion forward: Sample Sale Alert What: Intermix When: 8/13-8/16; Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues (212-243-3177). Why: Chloe tanks, were $450, now $99; Catherine Malandrino dresses, were $420, now $119; Diane von Furstenberg tops, were $118, now $29; Theory cropped pants, were $195, now $69; Seven jeans, were $148, now $49 ... You get the picture. What: Norma Kamali When: Through 8/30; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: 11 West 56th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues (212-957-9797). Why: Because Kamali's dropped her prices to below $250 on vintage-line accessories and swimwear collections.
What: Find Outlet Warehouse Sale When: 8/19-8/24; Tues.-Sun. noon-7 p.m. Where: 361 West 17th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues (212-243-3177). Why: Up to 90 percent off trendy labels such as Mon Petit Oiseau, Jill Stuart, Joe's Jeans, Emma Black, Julia, and others. What: Pumpkin Maternity When: 8/7-8/21; Mon.-Sat. noon-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Where: 407 Broome Street, at Lafayette Street (212-334-1809).
Why: Because pregnant women have more to show off. Dot dresses, were $108, now $60; V-neck jersey dresses, were $108, now $60; capri pants, were $98, now $50; silver shalvar/tunics, were $119, now $60. What: Malia Mills Swimwear When: 8/16-8/23; Mon.-Sun. 12 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: 199 Mulberry Street, between Spring and Kenmare Streets, (212-625-2311) Why: Bikinis, baby! Tops and bottoms are sold separately in any size, style, and fabric for up to 80 percent off retail. What: Leigh Bantivoglio When: 8/13-8/14; Wed.-Thurs.
noon-6:30 p.m. Where: 648 Broadway, between Bond and Bleecker Streets, suite 301 (212-420-9994). Why: Camisoles, panties, boy shorts, and thongs sold at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, La Petite Coquette, Saks, and Neiman Marcus are 80 percent off. What: Barneys Warehouse Sale When: 8/14-9/1; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: 255 West 17th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues (212-593-7800). Why: Unless you've been living under a rock, there's not much explanation necessary for this one.
(And if you're agoraphobic, you might want to stay under that rock. ) Designer men's and women's clothing, footwear, accessories, baby stuff, and housewares are up to 80 percent off. What: Michelle Roth & Co. When: 8/19-8/20; Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: 24 West 57th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, suite 203 (212-245-3390). Why: Getting hitched? Designer bridal gowns were $2,500 to $10,000, now $695 and under.
What: Totem When: 8/14-8/31; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Where: 71 Franklin Street, at Broadway (212-925-5506). Why: Modern designer home furniture is up to 60 percent off. Pastoe bookshelf, was $1,535, now $471; F-seat sofa, was $2,274, now $1,364. What: Rafe When: 8/12-8/17; Tues.-Thurs.
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m. Where: 1 Bleecker Street, at Bowery (212-780-9739). Why: Handbags adored by Cameron Diaz, Alexandra von Furstenburg, and Helena Christensen are up to 75 percent off retail. What: Samantha Root When: 8/19-8/20; Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 1133 Broadway, between 25th and 26th Streets, suite 708 (212-255-0017). Why: Cute-as-can-be bags and cosmetics cases are 60 percent off.
What: Billion Dollar Babes When: 8/23; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, North Pavilion Entrance. Why: Wake up early, because stuff goes fast. James Perse, Joe's Jeans, Ella Moss, Kate O'Connor, Oliver Peoples, Anya Hindmarch, Blue Cult, Miss Sixty, YA-YA, and more are up to 80 percent off wholesale. And there's loot for boys, too. Log on to bdbinvite.com to R.S.V.P.
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