Leekan Designs
After 21 years in Soho, Leekan Designs has moved its shop to the Lower East Side. To celebrate, it’s offering 20 percent to 70 percent off storewide. The worldly shop sells ethnic jewelry, ceramics and furniture, which are directly imported from China, India, Thailand, Afghanistan, Morocco, Africa, Papua New Guinea and more. Among the discounted goods are Moroccan ceramic pots, sheared from $240 to $70; silk woven shawls from Laos, reduced from $160 to $60; and sterling silver cuffs from Thailand, halved to $140. 4 Rivington St between Bowery and Chrystie St (212-226-7226, leekan.com). Subway: J, M, Z to Bowery; 6 to Spring St. Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm. Thu 29–Nov 15.

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Roberto Cavalli
Some sample sales have a strict no-try-on policy, which makes ensuring a perfect fit very difficult. But at this high-end blowout, you’re free to undress and re-dress at will with these designer threads. Slip into silk organza dresses, chopped from $5,185 to $1,950; embroidered jeans, cut from $1,105 to $380; or chiffon blouses for $520 (instead of $1,570). The Altman Building, 135 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (robertocavalli.com). Subway: 1 to 18th St. Thu 25 11am–8pm.

Jane Marvel
Even if you aren’t jetting off to a luxurious vacation this summer, Jane Marvel totes, carryalls and overnight bags are the perfect fit to lug your stuff around the city. Computer messenger bags are snipped from $100 to $60, weekender duffels are $85 (usually $142), and canvas totes with cross-body straps are $30 (were $65). 499 Seventh Ave at 37th St (212-380-2225). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station. Thu 25 10am–7pm.

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AmfAR—the Foundation for AIDS Research that boasts Kenneth Cole as its chairman—held a shindig last night at the Edison Ballroom in midtown, to honor three of its strongest supporters. Alan Cumming hosted the event, and sung the praises of the honorees: fashion designer and all-around icon Patricia Field, Cleve Jones (friend of Harvey Milk and creator of the AIDS quilt) and Lady Bunny (drag queen extraordinaire). All three, he said, he loved for their “creative use of fabric.” Read more »

Adam
Adam Lippes—the former creative director for Oscar de la Renta—is unloading his spring and resort ’08 collections just in time for warm weather. Scoop up his clean-cut designs for both genders at up to 80% off. Sleeveless V-neck dresses are slashed from $385 to $97, one-shoulder graphic frocks are $119 (were $395), and chiffon pleated tanks are $64 (instead of $225). Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts (212-675-2022). Wed 11–Mar 15 10:30am–7pm.

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