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Recession?


What: Bloom
When: 2/8-2/9, Thurs-Fri. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where:8 Beach Street, between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street, Suite 5 (212-343-3035).
Why: Aside from the fact that cocktails will be served, it’s your chance to scoop up travel, canvas, and beach totes, alligator-print suede evening bags, and metallic leather bags reversible to suede. Normally sold at Barneys, Intermix, Language, Neiman Marcus, Colette in Paris, and Harvey Nichols in London, items are here priced $20 to $95. DailyCandy subscribers who bring a copy of this e-mail receive an additional 10 percent off.

What: Flight 001
When: Through 2/28, Mon.-Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 96 Greenwich Avenue, between 12th and Jane Streets (212-691-1001).
Why: Because we adore the shop for its cool travel bags, cosmetic cases, toiletry bags, watches, alarm clocks, and stationery—and all are up to 50 percent off.

What: Meg Cohen
When: 2/13-2/15, Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 920 Broadway, between 20th and 21st Streets, Suite 905 (212-473-4002).
Why: Cashmere scarves for men and women, cashmere blankets, and other items sold at Paul Smith and Bergdorf Goodman are here priced wholesale and below. Scarves, were $150-$300, now $50-$145. DailyCandy subscribers who bring a copy of this e-mail receive an additional 10 percent off.

What: Steven Alan
When: Through 2/18, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sun. noon- 7 p.m.
Where: 60 Wooster Street, between Spring and Broome Streets (212-334-6354).
Why: Because that man has an eye like nobody’s business. Score a pair of Katayone Adeli pants for $69, John Smedly sweaters for $49, Petit Bateau shirts for $19, and much more. All fall and winter merchandise is up to 75 percent off.

What: Ad Hoc
When: Through 2/28, Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 136 Wooster Street, between Prince and Houston Streets (212-982-7703).
Why: Ad Hoc, a SoHo favorite, is having a whopping sale—items are up to 70 percent off. Go for it.

What: Margie Tsai
When: Through 2/28, Tues.-Sat. noon-7 p.m.
Where: 4 Prince Street, between Bowery and Elizabeth Streets (212-334-2540).
Why: If Patricia Field carries her line, then it?s good enough for us. Everything in the store is 30 to 50 percent off— mohair dresses were $210, now $126; fur-trim coats, were $795, now $477. Or snag jackets, skirts, mesh tops, lace shirts, and so on.

What: Built by Wendy
When: 2/10- 2/12, Sat.-Mon. noon-8 p.m.
Where:7 Centre Market Place, between Broome and Grand Streets (212-925-6538).
Why: Edgy fashions are 40-70 percent off. Men’s western tops are $60, men’s pants are $60, men’s button-downs are $60, wool coats are $150-$200, girls’ pants are $40-$70, and summer dresses are $40. Also, don’t miss the $5, $10, and $15 bins.

What: Frida Winter Sale
When:Through 2/18, Sun., Tues., Wed. 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: 23 Avenue B, between 2nd and 3rd Streets (212-353-9655).
Why: Frida is the new destination for young designer fashion. Get 30 to 70 percent off on Daisygirl, Elise, Elva, I’m Finished, Imitation of Imitation of Christ, Jen.Bel., Judith Hoetker, Kaj Ani, Klee, Miho*miho, Moi et Cat, Plum, Sylvia Lloses, William Eadon, Yukiko Takagi, and Zoebe. Mention DailyCandy.com, and get an extra 10 percent off any merchandise.