Sales & Shopping

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• May 30, 2008
• Weekend Events

The Weekend in Sales

The News Sample Sale: Saturday, May 31, from 10 to 6 p.m.
Find deeply discounted finery from their superb roster of designers including Vena Cava, Wayne, April 77, shipley & halmos, Band of Outsiders, Cheap Monday, Rogues Gallery, and much much more. The News Showroom, 495 Broadway, 5th Floor, (at Broome St.); 212-925-9700.

Acne Sale: Starting this weekend
Beginning this weekend, our favorite Swedish multi-taskers Acne will be hosting a sale in their new SoHo locale. Ladies and gents can expect 30-40% off selected items, including our favorite summer suit, the Aktie Caviar—jacket (now $378) and pants (now $179). For girls, the Guide 1 Dress (pictured,now $203) and the Hex sonic jeans (now $228). Acne Studio, 10 Greene Street, (between Canal and Grand streets); 212-625-2828.

Bblessing Spring Sale: Starting today
Our friends at Lower East Side outfitter Bblessing are starting their spring sale today offering up to 25% off seasonal goods from Chausser, Rag & Bone, Patrik Ervell, and more. Standouts include a pair of natural Cordovan short boots (now $619), a Patrick Ervell button-down (now $191), and a Surface to Air leather gym bag (now $477). Bblessing, 181 Orchard Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-378-8005.

More sales after the break...

Opening Ceremony Sale: Starting today
Bi-coastal boutique Opening Ceremony opened the doors to their end-of-season sale today with markdowns of up to 60% off. Hot ticket items include a BOY cropped coated trench (now $905), a Chloë Sevigny for O.C. mesh back dress (now $210), and an O.C. long sleeve baja shirt (now $140). Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard Street, (between Broadway and Crosby streets); 212-219-2688.

Alife Yard Sale: Through Sunday, June 1
Starting today through Sunday, June 1, downtown streetwear den, Alife will host a major sale on its namesake brand and others including ARC and Married to the Mob. Expect 50-75% off all sneakers, T-shirts (now $20), and sweatshirts and hoodies (now $50). Cash only. Friday and Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m. ALIFE, 158 Rivington Street, (between Clinton and Suffolk streets); 212-375-8116; Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m.

Bird Annual Summer Sale: Starting today
Pop over to Brooklyn for Bird's annual summer sale beginning this Friday, May 30 where the shop's prime selection of dresses and accessories, including an Isabel Marant flat leather ankle boot (now $389) and a Rachel Comey silk bracelet sleeve blouse (now $239) will all be up to 25% off. Bird, 220 Smith Street, (corner of Butler Street), Cobble Hill; 718-797-3774; and 430 Seventh Avenue, (between 14th and 15th streets), Park Slope; 718-768-4940.