EVENTS
• ABC Carpet & Home puts more than 90 items up for silent auction to benefit three African charities. Bid on a Ralph Lauren bed, Valentino suede handbag, Alexander Wang silk-yarn dress, and more. Opening bids start at cost price, and interested parties can place bids in the store. Auction ends today. 888 Broadway, at 19th St., second fl. (212-473-3000); 108.
• Today is Kiehl’s Day, and to celebrate, the skin-care brand is giving away a free pear lip balm to the first 25 customers. Daily giveaways will take place all week. Plus get a free pear candle with a purchase of $60 or more and free baby lip balm for children. 109 Third Ave., nr. 14th St., and 154 Columbus Ave., nr. 68th St.; 108.
• Shop for a cause: La Perla’s fall 2008 collections are 25 percent off and spring 2008 collections are 40 to 60 percent off at the lingerie line’s shopping event benefiting Gilda’s Club, a charity cancer organization. La Perla, 803 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St. (212-570-0050); 68.
• Celebrate Shop’s tenth anniversary with a reception featuring complimentary drinks and discounts on merchandise at their Lower East Side store. 94 Orchard St., nr. Broome St. (212-375-0304); 6–9.
SALES
STARTING TODAY
• Fall dresses, suits, lingerie, shoes, and accessories from Alberta Ferretti, Jean Paul Gaultier, Moschino, Basso & Brooke, and Pollini are 70 percent off at Aeffe USA’s sample sale. Through 11/15. 30 W. 56th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; Wed.–Fri. (10–6), Sat. (11–5).
• Embroidered tops are $125 (originally $350), skirts are $85 (originally $260), and other fall merchandise are up to 60 percent off at the MINT Jodi Arnold sale. Through 11/14. 230 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (212-997-0270); Wed.–Fri. (9–6).
• White + Warren’s colorful, cashmere scarves (now $85), chunky sweaters, and travel wraps (now $125) are discounted in time for early holiday shopping. Through 11/13. 80 W. 40th St., nr. Sixth Ave., third fl. (212-398-3295); Wed.–Thurs. (8–4).
• The sister design team of Secrets of Charm offers 50 to 75 percent off their line. Through 11/13. 95 Horatio St., nr. Washington St. (646-414-0052); Wed.–Thurs. (11–7).
• Hit the Ted Baker sale for deals on men’s trousers and sweaters (both for $350), women’s winter coats (now $250), and men’s sweaters (four for $350). Through 11/14. 215 Park Ave. S., nr. 17th St., twentieth fl. (212-354-7310); Wed.–Thurs. (11–7), Fri. (9:30–2).
• Nexus Showroom has fall samples from Jean Paul Knott and Philipp Plein for up to 75 percent off. Ongoing. 39 W 56th St., nr. Sixth Ave., third fl. (212-265-0856); daily (10–6).
• Jeans are $30 (originally $185), tops are $20 (originally $100), and jackets are $50 (originally $150) at Miss Sixty and Energie’s sample sale. Other merchandise is up to 90 percent off. Through 11/14. 435 Hudson St., nr. Morton St., Ste. 400; Wed. (noon–3), Thurs.–Fri. (9–3).
• A stretch flannel dress with metal beading from Rebecca Taylor is $175 (originally $430), a silk printed camisole $95 (originally $220), and other pieces from the fall 2008 collection are up to 65 percent off. Through 11/14. 145 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; Wed. (1–8), Thurs.–Fri. (10–8).
• Feminine and lacy lingerie by Pfiff is more than 75 percent off; bras are $15 (originally $65 to $85), and panties are $9 (originally $28 to $45). Through 11/14. Pfiff Showroom, 152 Madison Ave., nr. 32nd St., Ste. 805.; Wed.–Fri. (11–6).
ENDING TODAY
• Lilla P’s sample sale has pima-cotton tops from spring and fall starting at $10. Through 11/12. 420 W. 14th St., nr. Washington Pl., Ste. 3NW (212-242-7490); Tues.–Wed. (9–7). Cash only.
STARTING TOMORROW
• Blouses are $25 to $35 (originally $268), skirts are $35 to $45 (originally $448), leather jackets are $115 (originally $998), and other Lafayette 148 New York items are up to 80 percent off during their fall warehouse sale. Through 11/15. 148 Lafayette St., nr. Howard St. (877-523-1488); Thurs. (9–8), Fri. (9–7), Sat. (10–5).
• Twinkle by Wenlan has clothing and outerwear at up to 70 percent off. Through 11/13. 545 Eighth Ave., nr. 38th St., seventeenth fl.; Thurs. (10–8).
• Cotton bralettes are $25 (originally $105), cotton panties are $20 (originally $66), and swimwear sets are $40 (originally $195) at the Araks sale. Other lingerie and swimwear is up to 90 percent off. Through 11/14. 137 Grand St., nr. Crosby St., fifth fl. (212-982-5652); Thurs. (8:30–7:30), Fri. (9–6:30).
• Mike & Chris tops, bottoms, fleeces, bags, and leather goods are up to 75 percent off in the line’s first-ever sample sale. Through 11/15. 447 W. 36th St., nr. Tenth Ave., fifth fl.; Thurs.–Fri. (10–7), Sat. (10–3).
• A Lela Rose paillette-embroidered tank, once $1,295, is now $295 at the sample sale. Through 11/14. 224 W. 30th St., nr. Seventh Ave., thirteenth fl. (212-947-9204); Thurs.–Fri. (9–6).
• Band of Outsiders, Cheap Monday, Shipley & Halmos, Wayne, and more are 50 to 75 percent off at the News showroom. Through 11/15. 495 Broadway, nr. Broome St., fifth fl. (212-925-9700); Thurs.–Fri. (10–6), Sat. (10–5).
ENDING TOMORROW
• Butter, Tibi, and Something bleu footwear are having a sample sale. Through 11/13. 307 Seventh Ave., nr. 28th St., Ste. 2307; Mon.–Fri. (10–7), Sat.–Sun (closed).
• At the Strenesse sale a gray tweed jacket is $288 (originally $980), a fuchsia wool scoop-neck dress is $247 (originally $825), and a mohair-jersey mock-neck tunic is $165 (originally $550). Through 11/13. 50 W. 57th St., nr. Sixth Ave., eighth fl. (212-920-1211); Mon.–Thurs. (10–6).
• Zimmermann’s white floral triangle bikini is $41 (from $165), and Brette Sandler’s floral bandeau bikini is $40 (from $158) at the Salon 9 sample sale. Also find swimsuits, caftans, and more from Birdie Joe and Red Carter for 50 to 70 percent off. Through 11/13. 241 W. 37th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 923 (212-354-9220); Tues.–Thurs. (11–7).
