Event
Meatpacking District Design '08
From Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18, more than 25 participating retailers in this shopping mecca will collaborate with international product designers and artists to showcase their work. To find out about the exhibits, panels, and cocktail parties happening all weekend, pick up a Meatpacking District Design Guide at Hardcore Cafe (413-415 W. 14th St.) or Hotel Gansevoort's lobby (18 Ninth Ave.).
Fri.-Sun., 12-6
meatpacking-district.com
Sample Sale
Mint Jodi Arnold Spring
Just in time for the warm weather, shapely but soft short dresses will be on sale this Monday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 14, at Mint Jodi Arnold's showroom.
230 West 39th St., Second Floor
Mon.-Wed., 8-7:30
Sample Sale
Fresh Ink
Grab women's and men's lifestyle pieces and soft denim regularly sold for retail at Barneys at 80 percent off this Wednesday, May 14, though Friday, May 16, and rifle through a $5 vintage bin as well.
264 W. 40th St., Suite 301
212-869-6300
Wed.-Thurs., 10-6; Fri., 10-5
Sample Sale
Norma Kamali
Each week through Friday, May 31, a new selection of Norma Kamali's fashion-forward, constructed styles for her Everlast and Spiegel collections will be marked from $10 to $100 (originally $250 to $650).
11 W. 56 St.
212-957-9797
Mon.-Sat., 10-6
Sample Sale
Evisu
Exclusive jeans from the coveted Japanese denim line start at $59, reduced from $300, through Wednesday, May 14.
121 Green St., Second Fl.
Mon.-Wed., 10:30-8
Sample Sale
Catherine Malandrino
The Brazilian designer is offering her effortless chiffon and voile camis, blouses, dresses, and more at wholesale and below, from Wednesday, May 14, though Friday, May 16.
The Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., Fourth Fl.
Wed.-Thurs., 8-8; Fri., 10-8
212-388-0339
catherinemalandrino.com
Event
The Uptown Emerging Designers Market
This clothing and accessories market in Harlem celebrates its launch on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, with guest DJs, gift bags, and complimentary cocktails. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Global Arts Coalition; email rsvp@uptownedm.com to RSVP.
2309 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Second Fl.
917-270-7842
Sat.-Sun., 11-7
uptownedm.com
Support a Cause
Lighthouse International's POSH Designer Fashion Sale
From Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, new and gently used clothing and accessories by high-end designers like Oscar de la Renta, Lanvin, and Roberto Cavalli are marked down 50 to 80 percent, with proceeds benefiting Lighthouse International's services for the visually impaired. See all the items—from jewelry and outerwear to furs and bridal gowns—at the Benefit Sneak Preview on Wednesday, May 14, or fill a bag with select merchandise for $30 on the final two days of the sale.
Lighthouse International, 111 E. 59th St.
Benefit Sneak Preview: Wed., 5-9
Sale hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11-7
Visit poshsale.org or call 212-821-9300 to purchase tickets for the Preview ($250 or $150), a $25 three-day pass, or a $10 one-day pass.
Sale
Bobby Berk Home & Casa Poggesi SoHo
Through Thurs., May 15, save 20 percent on luxurious Italian Casa Poggesi linens and 15 percent on modern bedding and table accessories by Dwell Studio.
59 Crosby St.
646-233-3438
Mon.-Sat., 11-8; Sun., 12-6
