fashion calendar

Events and Sales: 70 Percent Off VPL; 40 Percent Off Mayle

EVENTS
• Enjoy a complimentary “red carpet facial treatment” with the purchase of the Kinara Red Carpet Facial kit at Takashimaya. Plus, Olga Lorencin-Northup, creator of Kinara, will be on site to offer tips. Takashimaya, 693 Fifth Ave., nr. 54th St. (212-350-0117); 10–7. Call for personal appointment.

• Stop by the Stuart Weitzman trunk show and preorder the newest styles from the spring 2009 collection. Through 10/19. Stuart Weitzman, 625 Madison Ave., nr. 58th St. (212-750-2555); Mon.–Fri. (10–7), Sat. (10–6), Sun. (noon–5).

• The shop Castor and Pollux celebrates their seventh-anniversary event tonight. They’ve collaborated with jewelry boutique Erie Basin for a special installation featuring exclusive antique jewelry and trinkets. 238 W. 10th St., nr. Bleecker St. (212-645-6572); 5–8.

SALES
STARTING TODAY
VPL is hosting a sample sale on its collection of chic, sporty ready-to-wear. Items will be 50 to 75 percent off retail. Through 10/18. VPL, 39 W. 38th St., nr. Fifth Ave., sixth fl. (212-391-4252); Thurs.–Sat. (10–7).

• Check out Wink’s annual warehouse sale and score up to 80 percent off handbags, jewelry, clothing, and shoes from Alice + Olivia, Foley and Corinna, Rebecca Minkoff, and Madison Marcus. Through 10/18. 188 Columbus Ave., nr. 69th St. (212-877-7727); 11–8.

• Don’t miss the sale on Mayle’s pre-fall collection. The Claudie top ($235), Tati Tote Grand ($90), and more are up to 40 percent off. Through 10/19. 242 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St. (212-921-7633); Mon.–Sat. (noon–7), Sun. (noon–6).

• Get up to 70 percent off on clothing from Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Blumarine, Valentino, and Gucci, as well as discounted designer handbags and jewelry provided by Boutique on 57. Through 10/17. Regency Hotel, 540 Park Ave., nr. 61st St., penthouse suite (917-940-9934); 10–7.

ENDING TODAY
• Enjoy up to 70 percent off authentic new and vintage designer handbags at this multi-label sample sale. Through 10/16. 275 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave., tenth fl. (917-453-6687); Wed. (11–7), Thurs. (10–6).

STARTING TOMORROW
• Bblessing’s sample sale features up to 80 percent off Adam Kimmel, Preen, Raf Simons, Rag & Bone, Surface to Air, and more. 5 Crosby St., nr. Grand St., Ste. 6D (212-378-8005); noon–7.

• At the Shoe Box’s annual fall/winter sale, get 20 percent off the entire store, including shoes, boots, and handbags by Marc Jacobs, Chloé, Frye, Guiseppe Zanotti, Cynthia Vincent, D&G, and more. Through 10/19. 1222 Madison Ave., nr. 88th St. (212-426-7296); 537 Third Ave., nr. 77th St. (212-535-9615); 1349 Third Ave., nr. 77th St. (212-535-9615); 2151 Broadway, nr. 75th St. (212-877-2846); Fri.–Sat. (10–8), Sun. (11–7).

• Tusk is hosting a 50 to 70 percent off sale on their colorful, functional, Italian-leather handbags, wallets, and travel accessories. Through 10/25. 242 W. 26th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-242-8485); 11–7. Closed Sunday.

Events and Sales: 70 Percent Off VPL; 40 Percent Off Mayle