Vena Cava
Be prepared to battle fellow shoppers to get your hands on Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai’s covetable threads. The duo designers have gained a cult following for their hip garb, which is now hugely discounted. Bustier dresses (including the one on the left, worn by Blake Lively on Gossip Girl) are lowered from $550 to $250, leather leggings are $400 (as opposed to $900), and custom text-print chiffon T-shirt dresses are whittled from $435 to $175. 33 W 26th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave (718-875-4100, venacavanyc.com). Subway: F, V, 1 to 23rd St. Thu 18, Fri 19 11am–7pm; Sat 20 noon–6pm.
Kate Spade + Jack Spade
This husband-and-wife team defines the term power couple. Women can score Kate Spade’s timeless purses, including leather shoulder bags (normally $395) and knotted clutches (usually $325), for $149 each. Men can pick up Jack Spade’s rugged carryalls and accessories for below-wholesale prices, including canvas field bags for $79 (were $150) and silk ties, chopped from $85 to $49. 261 W 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, second floor (212-947-8748). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Thu 18 11am–7pm.
Matta
Incorporate some of designer Cristina Gitti’s colorful handmade garb into your boring work wardrobe. Her lightweight fabrics and vibrant palette are perfect for when the temperature rises. Batik silk dresses are reduced from $248 to $108, handmade leather sandals are $30 (instead of $88), cotton tops are $62 (were $143), and hand-woven wrap dresses are clipped from $212 to $92. 286 Lafayette St between E Houston and Prince Sts (mattany.com). Subway: B, D, F, V to Broadway–Lafayette St. Tue 23–June 25 11:30am–7pm.
Nicole Miller
Not all sales are created equal. While we dig anything that’s discounted, we appreciate it even more when designers mark down current collections instead of old leftovers. Take Nicole Miller, who is serving up her new spring and summer merchandise for at least 50 percent off. Harem pants are halved to $150, sequin halter dresses are slashed from $550 to $275, and rayon coats are $398 (were $795). Hats off to you, Nicole. • 77 Greene St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-219-1825). Subway: 6 to Spring St. • 780 Madison Ave between 66th and 67th Sts (212-288-9779). Subway: 6 to 68th St–Hunter College. Through July 5.
Walter
Walter’s flirty floral-print frocks, silk camisoles and lightweight maxi dresses will fit seamlessly into your spring wardrobe. Watercolor tops are $65 (were $188), floral maxi dresses are cut from $368 to $145, and tulip-print silk dresses are sliced from $268 to $94. 265 W 37th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, fifth floor (212-391-9400). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Thu 18 10am–5pm.
