42nd Street Photo
Whether you’re planning an exotic vacation to the Caribbean or just bumming around the city, a spiffy new camera could come in handy. This family-owned electronics emporium is offering up to 40 percent off its arsenal of equipment. Canon ten-megapixel cameras are trimmed from $250 to $200, Canon underwater digital cameras are nicked from $350 to $315, and Sony hard-drive camcorders are clipped from $1,400 to $967. 378 Fifth Ave between 35th and 36th Sts (212-594-6565). Subway: B, D, F, V, N, Q, R, W to 34th St–Herald Sq. Mon–Thu 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–5pm; Sat, Sun 10am–7pm. Thu 2–July 17.

Agent Provocateur
The crappy economy has people spending more time at home, so spice up the extended time spent in your bedroom with the sexy underpinnings from Agent Provocateur. Pink tulle-and-lace bras (were $220) and thongs (were $150) are lowered to $100 and $80, Swiss embroidered garter belts are whittled from $90 to $50, mesh bodysuits are $150 (were $290), and French silk leopard-print bustiers are slashed from $250 to $130. 133 Mercer St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-965-0229). Subway: C, E to Spring St; N, R, W to Prince St. Mon–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun noon–6pm. Thu 2–Aug 2.

Alessi
Alessi takes boring everyday objects and turns them into works of art. Throughout June and July, customers can snap up one of these thoughtfully designed pieces and receive 20 percent off. A selection of stainless-steel products are marked down, including their Mediterraneo fruit basket for $124 (usually $155) and the popular Michael Graves kettle for $135 (normally $169). • 130 Greene St between W Houston and Prince Sts (212-941-7300). Subway: B, D, F, V to Broadway–Lafayette St. Mon–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun noon–6pm • 30 E 60th St between Park and Madison Aves (212-317-9880). Subway: N, R, W to Fifth Ave. Tue–Sat 10am–6pm. Thu 2–July 31.

A.P.C.
Want an effortlessly chic look without spending hours obsessing over what to wear? You can rely on this Parisian label’s well-made basics to give you that minimalist style you desire. Women, invest in staples that will stay in your closet for years, such as printed tunics, halved to $120, and woven sandals for $238 (originally $340). Men, stock up on striped cotton city shorts, clipped from $170 to $85, and suede overnight bags for $294 (were $420). 131 Mercer St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-966-9685). Subway: N, R, W to Prince St; 6 to Spring St. Mon–Sat 11am–7pm; Sun noon–6pm. Thu 2–July 22.

Tocca + Repetto
Two sample sales are better than one, especially when both offer goods at below-wholesale prices. Score flats and pumps from Parisian footwear brand Repetto, such as round-toe ballet flats, cut from $235 to $60. Feminine garb from Tocca will also be up for grabs, including silk frocks for $85 (were $275) and floral-print blouses for $65 (instead of $184). 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 2 11am–6pm.