Let's face it, travel is kind of expensive and our summer dreams to jet off for a little European shopping excursion are looking bleak. Answering our need for a taste of the U.K. is the
Wish You Were Here
Pop-up. Forget the hassle of converting your dollars to pounds as some of our fave Lower East Side shops travel across the pond and trade places with London's posh shops for a month-long exchange. Part one of the switcheroo starts this week with London's Newburgh Quarter's shops opening throughout the Lower East Side—including Beyond the Valley, Twenty8Twelve, Chateau Roux, Concrete, and more. Plus, in honor of this one-of-kind cultural exchange, they're kicking off with a big launch party on Orchard Street with food, late night shopping, and more.
When: Opening Launch Event, Saturday, August 22, from noon to 2 p.m.; store exchange lasts through Sunday, September 13. Where: Wish You Were Here Launch Event, 186 Orchard Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); for participating stores, other events, and more info, check out
wishyouhereswap.com
.
Circa Now Sidewalk Sale
What: East Village boutique Circa Now is moving outside for a summer sidewalk sale with sweet deals on their vintage and contemporary stock—including vintage dresses, shoes, fur, coats, denim, bags, and more (now $2 - $60)! Plus, find additional merch from fellow vendors Spring & Clifton, Brendan Donnelly, Audrey Reynolds, and more.
When: Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, from noon to 7 p.m.
Where:
Circa Now
Sidewalk Sale, 238 East 6th Street, (between Bowery and 2nd avenues); 212-254-2555.
Honey in the Rough Caycee Black Trunk Show
What: Swing by Honey in the Rough for a special trunk show preview of up-and-coming designer Caycee Black's premiere collection. Meet the designer and take advantage of an exclusive 20% discount on her entire line—including bags, scarves, necklaces made for the event. Plus, enjoy cocktails, sweets, and more all night long.
When: Sunday, August 23, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Where:
Honey in the Rough
, 161 Rivington Street, (between Suffolk and Clinton streets); 212-228-6415.
Freemans Sporting Club Moving Sale
What: Gentlemen's purveyor Freemans Sporting Club is moving out of their L.E.S. office and selling off a selection of their rugged shackets, tailored shirts, polos, belts, swim trunks, and more. Plus, check out a selection of their antiques and furniture—including a vintage pool table up for grabs.
When: Saturday, August 22, through Monday, September 7; Monday through Friday, from 11 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, from 11 to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where:
Freemans Sporting Club
, 8 Rivington Street, (between Bowery and Chrystie streets); 212-673-3209.
Bensimon Trunk Show at Tani
What: Bensimon's colorful tennis shoes are going on display at Tani's 1-day trunk show. Check out the debut of their new fall '09 line—including 12 limited edition colors and styles available at the event.
When: Saturday, August 22, from noon to 6 p.m.; champagne cocktails, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where:
Bensimon
Trunk Show at Tani, 131 West 72nd Street, (between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues); 212-595-1338.
United Bamboo Summer Sale
What: Get an extra 30% off United Bamboo's stock of
summer sale
merch during their 3-day promo. Clothing for both guys and girls is up to 50% off—including a Vibrant Purple Print dress (now $261) or a men's Black and White Checkered Oxford shirt (now $112). Promo code: SUMMER
When: Through today, Friday, August 21
Where: Shop online at
unitedbamboo.com
.
Barneys Warehouse Sale
What: Barneys infamous Warehouse Sale begins this week at their Chelsea Co-Op store. Take advantage of 50% to 75% off markdowns on their designer merch for men and women.
When: Now through Monday, September 7; Friday, August 21, from 8 to 9 p.m.; then next week, weekdays, from 10 to 9 p.m.; and weekends, from 10 to 7 p.m.; Monday, September 7, from 10 to 7 p.m.
Where:
Barneys Warehouse Sale
, 255 West 17th Street, (between 7th and 8th avenues); 212-450-8400.
Built by Wendy Last Chance Sale
What: It's the last call for amazing sale merch at Built by Wendy's Last Chance Summer Sale. For one week only, shop in-store and receive an additional 25% off everything—including already marked-down shirts, dresses, pants, knits, and more for both men and women.
When: Now through Wednesday, August 26
Where:
Built by Wendy
, 7 Centre Market Place, (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-925-6538; 46 North 6th Street, (between Wythe and Kent streets); Williamsburg; 718-384-2882.
Gargyle End-of-Season Clearance Sale
What: E-boutique and in-store showroom Gargyle is making room for fall with a 3-day mega sale. Shop sales of up to 80% off their men's and women's merch from Surface to Air, Acne, United Bamboo, Rachel Comey, Common Projects, Bblessing, Lover, YMC, and more.
When: Through today, Friday, August 21, from noon to 8 p.m.
Where:
Gargyle
, 16A Orchard Street, (between Hester and Canal streets); 917-470-9367; or online at
gargyle.com
.
Amarcord Sale
What: Amarcord's Williamsburg locale is taking a special 30% off practically everything in the store. Score sweet savings on their one-of-kind vintage fashions, accessories, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where:
Amarcord
, 223 Bedford Avenue, (between N. 4th and N. 5th streets); 718-963-4001.
Kaight 3rd Birthday Discount
What: Eco-friendly boutique Kaight is celebrating their
3rd anniversary
with a special 25% off discount—promo code: three. Plus, check out new arrivals from Linda Loudermilk, Loomstate, Park Vogel, Melissa Shoes, and more.
When: Discount available now through Monday, August 31
Where:
Kaight
, 83 Orchard Street, (between Grand and Broome streets); 212-680-5630.
Vintage Loft NYC at Lyell
What: Emma Fletcher's Lyell boutique has reopened for fall and this season they're stocking beautiful vintage pieces from
Vintage Loft NYC
. Find a rotating selection of delicate blouses, vintage bras, dresses, gowns, and more—in addition to their new fall merch.
When: Just arrived
Where:
Lyell
, 173 Elizabeth Street, (between Spring and Kenmare streets); 212-966-8484.
Areaware Pop-up at Port Authority
What: Port Authority is housing a new rotating pop-up—Areaware's Design to Go. Shop a collection of nifty travel items and home decor from The Future Perfect, Jack Spade, Malin + Goetz, KIOSK, Retro Super Future and more.
When: Open through Saturday, September 26; Monday through Friday, from 11 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Areaware Pop-up, 641 8th Avenue, (at 41st Street); for more info, check out
areaware.com
.
Clarabella Closing Sale
What: Sadly, L.E.S. shoe haven Clarabella is closing their doors at the end of August. They're holding a huge goodbye sale with all shoes and boots priced between $10 to $75.
When: Sale runs now through the store closing on Friday, August 28
Where:
Clarabella
, 279 East Houston Street, (between Clinton and Suffolk streets); 212-979-0270.
Gilded Age Sample Sale
What: Guys, gear up for great deals at Gilded Age's fall '09 sample sale. Find up to 75% off sales on their great knits, jackets, pants, and more—including a cashmere Butler cardigan (now $150), Gotham Red Selvage jeans (now $120), and Gilded Age Trench coat (now $188).
When: Friday, August 21, from 10:30 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, August 22, from 10:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Gilded Age
Sample Sale, 580 Broadway, Suite 912, (between Houston and Prince streets); 212-228-7747.
Dossier Shop Sale
What: Fort Greene's Dossier shop has entered summer sale mode with new markdowns of up to 65% off. Check out men's and women's sale racks featuring Opening Ceremony polos (now $80), Samantha Pleet rompers (now $100), Lover bathing suits (now $90), and a selection of vintage merch from the '60s to the '80s—now 50% off.
When: Sale runs through Sunday, August 23
Where:
Dossier
Shop, 244 Dekalb Avenue, (between Vanderbilt and Claremont avenues); 718-783-0783.
Suite Orchard Sale
What: Drop by Suite Orchard's ongoing summer sale for hot deals on their dressy faves Expect new markdowns weekly of up to 70% off as they make room for fall—including items from Rag & Bone, Loeffler Randall, Sonia Rykiel, and their own Soni & Cindy collections.
When: Sale continues until it's gone
Where:
Suite Orchard
, 145a Orchard Street, (corner of Rivington Street); 212-533-4115.
Opening Ceremony Sale
What: Make a mad dash for amazing sale merch at Opening Ceremony's end-of-season blowout. They've taken new markdowns of up to 70% off Opening Ceremony, Alexander Wang, Rachel Comey, and more—including an Opening Ceremony Jean dress (now $98) or a pair of Zip-Front heels (now $117).
When: Sale continues until it's gone
Where: Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard Street, (between Broadway and Crosby streets); 212-219-2688; or shop online at
openingceremony.us
.
INVEN.TORY Outlet Sale
What: NoLIta outlet boutique
INVEN.TORY
is going on sale and offering sweet deals throughout the store. Standout pieces include a Silk Slip dress (now $195), Cork Wedge sneaker (now $44), and a selection of vintage watches (now $120).
When: Ongoing sale
Where:
INVEN.TORY
, 237 Lafayette Street, (at Spring Street); 212-226-5292.
Oak Sale
What: If you missed out on Oak's big sale a few weeks ago, don't fret, they've taken additional markdowns (now 50% to 60%) on remaining sale stock. Merch is limited so shop quickly for awesome deals on Rachel Comey, Diesel, Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, Acne, Band of Outsiders, Grey Ant, and more.
When: Sale lasts until it's gone
Where:
Oak
, 28 Bond Street, (at Lafayette Street); 212-677-1293; 208 North 8th Street, (between Roebling Street and Driggs Avenue); 718-782-0521; and online at
oaknyc.com
Hollander & Lexer Summer Sale
What: Hollander & Lexer is making way for fall with great discounts on their spring/summer '09 collections. Shop sales of up to 50% off on Rag & Bone, Engineered Garments, Robert Geller, Common Projects, YMC, and more—including a Rag & Bone Agnes Shirt (now $140) and their own Hollander & Lexer Smoking jacket (now $180). Plus, be sure to check out great sale stock at their new
Williamsburg location
.
When: Sale continues until it's gone
Where:
Hollander & Lexer
, 358 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill; 718-797-9190; and 103 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg; 718-797-9117.
One Size Fits All Event
What: A special T-shirt/art exhibition
One Size Fits All
opens at L.E.S. gallery On Stellar Rays this weekend. View an array of exclusive hand-drawn t-shirts from over 16 artists— including
Jenny Salomon
of Louc.
When: Exhibit open through Saturday, August 22; Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m.
Where: One Size Fits All Event at
On Stellar Rays
, 133 Orchard Street, (between Rivington and Delancey streets); 212-598-3012; for more info, check out
onstellarrays.com
.
Project No. 8 and No. 8b Sale
What: Sibling stores Project No. 8 and newly-opened men's store No. 8b are marking down their stock of spring/summer merch to make room for fall. Take advantage of 50% markdowns on men's and women's goods from Martin Margiela, Sunshine & Shadow, Stephan Schneider, Hope, Tom Scott, and more—including a Martin Margiela 06 Bright Blue Sweatshirt dress (now $118) and a Stephan Schneider Spring jacket (now $156).
When: Sale is ongoing
Where:
Project No. 8
, 138 Division Street, (between Orchard and Ludlow streets); 212-925-5599; and No. 8b, 38 Orchard Street, (at Hester Street); 212-925-5599.
Otte Moving Sale
What: Otte's Williamsburg locale is moving and marking down their entire stock of designer goods. Get up to 80% off clothing from Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, See by Chloe, Mike & Chris, and more.
When: Sale goes until it's gone or the store closing on Saturday, September 5
Where:
Otte
, 132 North 5th Street, (at Bedford Avenue); 718-302-3007.
Jumelle Sale
What: Jumelle's summer sale is getting even hotter with new markdowns up to 60% off. Scoop up sale merch from Steven Alan, T by Alexander Wang, Loeffler Randall, Bodkin, A.P.C., Lover, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where:
Jumelle
, 148 Bedford Avenue, (between N. 8th and N. 9th streets); 718-388-9525.
Bird Sale
What: Shop great warm-weather buys during Bird's summer sale. Merch includes men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories from Bodkin, Sunshine & Shadow, Mina Perhonen, Hermanos Estebecorena, Mociun, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where:
Bird
, 220 Smith Street, (corner of Butler Street), Cobble Hill; 718-797-3774; 316 Fifth Avenue, (between 2nd and 3rd streets), Park Slope; 718-768-4940; and 203 Grand Street, (between Bedford and Driggs avenues); Williamsburg; 718-388-1655; online at
shopbird.com
.
Pixie Market Sale
What: Pixie Market's stylish collection of downtown-inspired dresses and accessories are going on sale by up to 50%. In-store or
online
, scoop up sale merch from Minimarket, Lala Berlin, Mogil, Fremont, Seneca Rising, and many others.
When: Sale goes until it's gone
Where:
Pixie Market
, 100 Stanton Street, (between Orchard and Ludlow streets); 212-253-0953.
La Pisette Jewelry Discount
What: La Pisette's
rocky jewels and rings
are going on sale at their online boutique. Save a special 25% off at checkout—on their the new Form Four ring (now $146.25) or the Form One ring (now $198.75).
When: Discount runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7
Where: Shop online at
lapisette.com
.
Beklina Sale
What: Check out the sweet summer sale stock at eco-friendly e-boutique Beklina. Select summer styles are now 50% off including pieces from Mociun, Stewart + Brown, Ashley Watson, Mr. Larkin, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: Shop online
beklina.com
I Don't Like Mondays Sale
What: E-boutique I Don't Like Mondays has just launched their first spring sale. Choose from a selection of men's and women's casual T-shirts, dresses, denim, and more—now up to 30% off.
When: Sale lasts until it's gone
Where: Shop online at
idontlikemondays.us
.
Aloha Rag Sale
What: One of our favorite e-shops, Aloha Rag, kicks off their seasonal clearance sale with markdowns of up to 30% off.
When: Sale is ongoing
Where: Shop online at
aloharag.com
.