What: The Barneys New York Warehouse Sale.
When: August 24-September 4, Thurs.-Fri.(Aug 24-25) 8 a.m.-9 p.m., 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.
Why: Because it’s the perfect excuse to be late for work? 50 to 80 percent off men’s and women’s clothing, footwear, and accessories.

What: Kate Spade.
When: August 22-25, Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
Why: If Kate Spade is your bag, need we say more? Sample and stock sale. Expect inhuman waiting time, cat fights as well as women’s shoes, coats, the home and paper collections, and Jack Spade for men.

What: Olive & Bette’s.
When: August 21-23, Mon.-Wed. 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 155 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus, Suite 406.
Why: Because it’s a sample sale! Everything is $99, including clothing from William B., Nanette Lepore, Theory, Lilly Pulitzer, and Shoshanna.