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• August 22, 2008
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Weekend Sales: August 22 - August 24

By Lisa Dionisio

New York

Lisa Levine Closing Sale
By now you've heard, our friends at Lisa Levine are closing up shop and marking down their signature baubles by up to 75% off. Now until Friday, September 12, treat yourself to a beautiful necklace or bracelet from one of her signature collections, including her latest series, the Deep End collection. Lisa Levine, 536 Metropolitan Avenue, (between Union Avenue and Lorimer Street); 718-349-2824.

5 in 1 Sample Sale
The 5 in 1 boutique is gathering their friends together for a one-day sample sale this Saturday, August 23, from noon to 7 p.m. Find clothing and accessories from Tim Hamilton, Uluru, H. Fredriksson, Tashkent, Made Her Think, Alabama Chanin and more, including a pair of Tashkent Ferguson wedges (now $110) and Sovereign Beck ties (now $60). 5 in 1 Sample Sale, 60 North 6th Street, (between Kent and Wythe avenues); 718-384-1990.

John Varvatos Sample Sale
Now through Saturday, August 23, gents can take advantage of John Varvatos summer sample sale, where the designer's signature sportswear, suits, footwear, and accessories are up to 75% off. Sale items include his tailored suits (now $450), jeans (now $55), and boots (now $200), as well as select items for the ladies. Friday, from 8 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 to 5 p.m. John Varvatos Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Avenue, (between 28th and 29th streets); no phone.

Castor & Pollux
West Village boutique Castor & Pollux is beating the mid-summer blues with discounts of up to 70% off their spring/summer '08 stock now through the first week of September. Sale items include a Sonia by Sonia Rykiel red and white sweater (now $86), a Built by Wendy Provence print quilted jacket (now $110), as well as items from Rodebjer, Acne, and more. Castor and Pollux, 238 West 10th Street, (between Hudson and Bleecker streets); 212-645-6572.

Los Angeles

Welcome Hunters Summer Bash
Chinatown is the place to be this Saturday, August 23, where Welcome Hunters, Lions Den, and Sister are throwing an all day bash with sales, drinks, and music. Beginning at noon, the folks at Welcome Hunters are taking 75% of all summer inventory with an in-store after party from 6 to 9 p.m. Plus, check out newly re-opened Lion's Den and the Sister gallery's new location with musical guest Gold Cobra International, from 7 to 10 p.m. Welcome Hunters, 454B Jung Jing Road, (near North Broadway); 213-687-9905; Lions Den, 945 Sun Mun Way, (at New High Street); 866-433-0323; and Sister Gallery, 955 Chung King Road; 213-628-7000.

The Lego Project - Band of Outsiders/Opening Ceremony pop-up shop
This weekend, pop on over to Opening Ceremony and check out their latest in-store collaboration, the Lego Project. Designed by Band of Outsider's Scott Sternberg, the mini-shop celebrates Lego's iconic yellow Minifigure with exclusive items for the installation as well as new Band of Outsiders merch. The Lego Project at Opening Ceremony, 451 North La Cienega Blvd, (between Rosewood and Oakwood avenues); 310-652-1120.

Generic Man Pop-up Shop
Hollywood Trading Company and Fred Segal officially open their Generic Man pop-up shop this Saturday, August 23. Gents can check out the launch of their label's new Re-Edit collection, featuring a limited edition footwear line constructed from vintage army materials. The Generic Man Pop-up Shop at Fred Segal, 420 Broadway, (between 4th and 5th streets); Santa Monica; 310-451-9002.

Pixie Market
Pixie Market's collection of indie clothing and accessories is now up to 50% off at their end-of-season sale. Find colorful clothing and accessories from Rojas, Maud, Maria Bonita Extra and more, including a Paper Tiger colorblock dress (now $78) and a Maud black Lucien woven sandal (now $129). Pixie Market, 7950 West 3rd Street, (between S. Fairfax and S. Edinburgh avenues); 323-782-1718.

Madison
Melrose boutique Madison is in full sale mode with new markdowns on their spring/summer '08 stock. Find discounts of up to 80% off clothing and accessories, from labels such as Marni, See by Chloe, Geren Ford, and more, including a Crispin & Basilio Bow dress (now $174). Madison, 8115 Melrose Avenue, (N. Kilkea Drive and N. Crescent Heights Boulevard); 323-651-3662.

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