New York - May 18, 2009

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What: Mackage
Why: Leather jackets and smart-looking trenches are 50 percent off.
When: May 18 & 19. Mon. & Tues., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 275 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 7th flr. Cash only.

What: Tocca
Why: Sari dresses and sweaters are up to 80 percent off. Stock up on candles at $20 a pop.
When: May 18 & 19. Mon. & Tues., 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 542 W. 22nd St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves.

What: Selima Optique
Why: Prada glasses were $350, now $50-$75; Chloé specs were $300, now $150; Selima Optique frames were $300, now $100.
When: May 18-20. Mon.-Wed., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 899 Madison Ave., b/t 72nd & 73rd Sts.

What: Prairie New York
Why: Printed and tie-dyed dresses for $65, skirts and tops for $40.
When: May 18-21. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 306 W. 38th St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves., 2nd flr. (212-967-8166).

What: Iisli
Why: Up to 75 percent off sophisticated stock and samples.
When: May 19 & 20. Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 416 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St., ste. 201

What: White + Warren
Why: Cotton tees for $25, cardis for $50, cashmere tees for $55.
When: May 19 & 20. Tues., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 80 W. 40th St., at Sixth Ave., 3rd flr. (212-398-3295).

What: Nanette Lepore
Why: Dresses for $150, pants for $100, tops for $95, shorts for $75.
When: May 20-22. Wed.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 4th flr.

What: Luca Luca
Why: Up to 90 percent off fancy cocktail dresses.
When: May 20-22 & 26-29. Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30 & 31. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 19 W. 36th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-644-5568).

What: Araks
Why: Take 50 percent off organic cotton lingerie, find swimsuits for $40, and sift through $10 panty bins.
When: May 21 & 22. Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 137 Grand St., b/t Lafayette & Crosby Sts.

What: Charlotte Ronson
Why: Stonewashed linen, button-down dresses, platforms, and espadrilles are up to 80 percent off.
When: May 27-29. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1071 Sixth Ave., at 41st St., ste. 301.

What: Julie Haus & Gustto
Why: Up to 80 percent off the NY designer’s modern cuts (plus racks of clothes for less than $55) and bags with crazy-big hardware.
When: May 27-29. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 39 W. 38th St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves., 6th flr. (212-239-4100).