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Events and Sales: The FiFi Awards are Tonight! Citizens of Humanity on Sale

EVENTS
• The Annual Fragrance Foundation FiFi Awards, the Oscars of fragrances, start tonight at 8 p.m. at the Park Avenue Armory (at 67th St.). Red carpet arrivals start at 6 p.m., and Vera Wang will receive the Hall of Fame Award.

• Meet designer Ralph Rucci as he showcases the fall 2008 Chado Ralph Rucci collection today at Saks. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th St., third fl. (212-753-4000); 2–4.

• The Ricardo Rojas salon opens today at the Hotel on Rivington. Rojas has styled looks for Allure, Vogue, and W, and many celebrities. The salon will have oxygen facials, in-room makeup application, manicures, pedicures, and of course, hairstyling. Haircut prices start at $150, and Ricardo is available by appointment only, starting at $500. 107 Rivington St., nr. Ludlow St. (212-564-4949); Mon.–Fri. (8–8), Sat.–Sun. (8–1).

SALES
STARTING TODAY
• The great underwear-as-outerwear pieces are 50 to 75 percent off retail at the VPL sale this week. Through 5/22. 39 W. 38th St., nr. Fifth Ave., sixth fl. (212-391-4252); Tues.–Thurs. (10–7).

• The signature rectangular women’s and men’s eyewear from Alain Mikli International normally retails for $200 to $700 but is on sale for $45 to $95 at this sample sale. Through 5/23. 264 W. 40th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; Tues.–Thurs. (9–5:45), Fri. (9–5).

• Children’s clothes from the Ollypop brands like Mim-Pi, Cakewalk, Molo, Me Too, and more are 40 to 80 percent off. Through 5/22. 241 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1003, tenth fl.; Tues.–Thurs. (10–5).

• Citizens of Humanity, Paul & Joe, and C&C brands are all discounted at the Simon Showroom. Cash only. Through 5/22. 95 Fifth Ave., at 17th St., third fl. (no phone); Tues.–Thurs. (10–7).

ENDING TODAY
• Bag your beachwear with the spring sample sale at Salon 9 Showroom. Swimwear from Zimmerman, Brette Sandler, Red Carter, and Birdie Jo are 65 to 80 percent off. 241 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-754-1400); Fri., Mon., and Tues. (11–8).

STARTING TOMORROW
Sari Gueron’s collection is marked down significantly for two days only. Check out a dress for $175 (originally $895) or a shirtdress for $125 (originally $650). 133 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth fl. (212-792-2258); Wed.–Thurs. (12–7).

• Stop by the Lower East Side boutique Suite Orchard for 75 percent off certain stock from Cacharel, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Loeffler Randall, Sue Stemp, and more. Plus, they’ll even mark down prices from their own Soni & Cindy line. Through 5/22. 134 Spring St., nr. Greene St., Ste. 301; Tues.–Wed. (10–7), Thurs. (10–5).

• Find Fornarina racer-back jumpers, tanks, and pumps for up to 75 percent off retail prices. Through 5/22. 134 Spring St., nr. Greene St., Ste. 301 (212-219-9077); Tues.–Wed. (10–7), Thurs. (10–5).

• Heikiejarick sportswear and dress are an additional 30 percent off wholesale prices. Skirts are $30, pants are $40, and a bargain bin will offer tops and leggings at $20 each. Through 5/31. 262 W. 38th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 503, fifth fl. (212-764-0878); Mon.–Sat. (10–7), Sun. (closed).

• The spring and summer pants, tops, and coats from Tevrow+Chase are 60 to 70 percent off at their sale this week. Through 5/22. 416 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave., Ste. 313 (212-929-1810); Tues.–Thurs. (10-5–30).

• Beryll sunglasses, Chris & Tibor quilted leather bags, and baby gear from Paradis Blanc are all on sale Wednesday at Via Maris NYC. One day only. 201 Park Ave., at 17th St., Studio 2; Wed. (10–8).

ENDING TOMORROW
• R.J. Graziano’s dizzying assortment of fashion jewelry is 60 percent off. 389 Fifth Ave., nr. 36th St., third fl. (212-685-3737); Mon.–Wed. (11–5:30).

Events and Sales: The FiFi Awards are Tonight! Citizens of Humanity on Sale