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What: Dolce & Gabbana
When: 5/14-5/16; Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 85 Spring Street, between Broadway and Crosby Street, second floor.
Why: Yes, they’re having a sale. Current and past collections for both men and women are priced at up to 70 percent off retail.

What: Yigal Azrouel
When: 5/18-5/20; Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 225 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, seventh floor (212-302-1194).
Why: Stunning items from the spring collection are up to 80 percent off retail. Sateen bustier gowns, were $1,000, now $175; dresses, were $250, now $55; matte-jersey separates, were $175, now $35.

What: Showroom Seven
When: 5/10-5/21; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 498 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, 24th floor (212-643-4810).
Why: Even more clothing and accessories — from Luella, Martine Sitbon, Petro Zillia, Erickson Beamon, Orla Kiely, and others — priced wholesale and below.

What: Manuel Canovas
When: 5/12-5/14; Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 530 Seventh Avenue, between 38th and 39th Streets, suite 2800 (212-997-7411).
Why: Signature bikinis, one-pieces, totes, blouses, lingerie, and pareos are $40 to $150. Cash only.

What: Ralph Lauren Footwear
When: 5/11-5/14; Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 120 East 56th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues, second floor (212-515-4200).
Why: Men’s and women’s footwear will be priced at $10 to $250.

What: Chantelle, Simone Perele, and Huit
When: 5/12-5/14; Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 40 East 34th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues, suites 707 (212-689-4735), 710 (212-684-0375), and 1107 (212-685-5005).
Why: Lovely underthings are wholesale and below. Bras, $25; bottoms, $15.

What: Salvatore Ferragamo
When: 5/16-5/20; Sun. noon-6:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 560 Seventh Avenue, at 40th Street, second floor.
Why: Huge sale on shoes, bags, scarves, clothes, ties, jewelry, and small leather goods for men and women.