The week in shopping
Sale of the week: Home to Jeffrey, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, and a host of other designer boutiques, the Meatpacking District is now holding its first-ever Meatpacking District Sale, featuring eveningwear, sportswear, accessories, and couture for men and women by such up-and-coming designers as Cloak, Tani Keller, Scatola, Alexander McQueen, La Boheme, Vestirium, and more; prices are up to 75% off retail. 6/3-6/7; 10-10, 10-7 Sun. & Mon.; 416 W. 13th St., (9th & Washington Aves.), 2nd floor.

Fashionistas love the incredibly expensive Balenciaga; for those of us who actually pay retail, the store is having a sale, with 40% off spring must-haves. 6/3-6/23; 11-7, noon-5 Sun.; 542 W. 22nd St.

In case you missed it a few weeks ago, Aeffe USA is extending its sample sale, featuring Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alberta Ferretti, and Pollini, with prices now 40% below wholesale. They have new merchandise, including suits, sportswear, knits, eveningwear, dresses, leather, lingerie, and accessories, with prices starting at $15 for intimates to $600 for evening dresses, with sample sizes and limited quantities of other sizes available. Through 6/3; 10-5:45; 30 W. 56th St.(5th & 6th Aves.), 1st fl.

Stuart Weitzman's shoes are both stylish and comfortable, and at this sale, they're 30%-50% off. 6/4-7/30; 625 Madison Ave. (at 59th St.), and the Shops at Columbus Circle (a.k.a. "the mall").

This is a good sale, and I'm bummed it's no longer right around the corner from my office: Metropolitan Design Group's showroom sale features fashion and home accessories from Colette Malouf, Tocca, and Mark Snider at 40%-65% off. 6/2-6/3; 8-7; 1196 Lexington Ave. (at 81st St.).

Your chance to invest in Tom Ford's second-to-last collection for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche: Men's and women's clothes and accessories are up to 40% off. 6/3-7/18; 855 Madison Ave. (at 71st St.), and 3 E. 57th St. (at 5th Ave.).

If this is all a bit too "designer" for you, check out 30vandam's Emerging Designers Sample Sale, where you can snag one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories for 50%-70% off. 6/04-6/05; 10-8; 30 Vandam St. (Varick St. & Ave. of the Americas).

Hey, Levi's lovers (that would be the Japanese and Europeans): Selvedge's selection of Levi's Red, Levi's Premium, and Levi's Vintage Clothing is 30%-50% off. 6/1-8/1; 11-7, noon-6 Sun.; 250 Mulberry St.

Expect a lot of Upper East Side moms at G.C. William's sale, featuring Michael Stars, Lacoste, Blue Cult, and other labels for cool kids and their even cooler moms, for 25%-40% off. Through 6/30; 10-6:30, noon-5 Sun.; 1137 Madison Ave. (at 85th St.).

When you're a homeowner, you get excited about things like drawer pulls. Seriously. Lucky for you, D.I.G.S. has wrought-iron bath knobs, marble vanity sets, votives, and more for up to 90% off (that's $7 to $60). Through 6/6; 11-7; 115 Wooster St.

Scarily enough, I know several ladies who are currently with child; for them, and anyone else who has a bun in the over, Cadeau's non-frumpy maternity wear is up to 75% off. 6/2-6/3; 10-7; 254 Elizabeth St.

Hey, like to shoot stuf? Get the NRA-chic look at Beretta's sale, featuring hunting-inspired men's and women's "fashion" for up to 70% off. 6/2-6/4; 9-6:30, 9-5 Fri.; Parsons School of Design, 560 7th Ave. (at 40th St.), 2nd fl.

This week at The Shop at Style.com: Club Monaco clothes, T. Anthony luggage, and Proxima swimsuits. Plus, get a free tote bag with your order through 6/30.

Starting today at Built by Wendy, get 30% off select men's and women's spring clothing and accessories, in store and online. 7 Centre Market Place.

This week at Bergdorf's: Preview Tom Ford's final YSL Rive Gauche collection 6/3-6/4 from 11-6 on the 2nd floor; while you're there, check out the Gianfranco Ferre trunk show on the fourth floor. Maggie Norris will also make a personal appearance on the 4th floor on 6/2.