The week in shopping
Sale of the week: I will admit that I was not very impressed with the last Intermix sale, but with Chloé, Catherine Malandrino, Seven, Paul & Joe, and Ella Moss on the roster, suddenly I'm optimistic. 8/25-8/28; 3-8 Wed., 10-8; the Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

For the Asian-inspired look, Vivienne Tam's spring/summer collection is up to 70% off. Through 9/6; noon-7, 11:30-7 Fri., 11:30-7:30 Sat., noon-6 Sun.; 99 Greene St.

Hip-chick store Eva has G-Star, Birkett, Ya Ya, and other trendy labels for up to 80% off. Through 8/31; noon-8, noon-7 Sun.; 227 Mulberry St.

Seven For All Mankind, Yanuk Jeans, and Three Dots are up to 50% off at this cash-only sample sale. Through 8/26; 10:30-7, 10-3 Thurs.; 531-539 W. 25th St. (10th & 11th Aves.).

Find some great designer deals at Assets London, where Just Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel StyleLab, and others are up to 80% off. 8/25-8/30; 162 Franklin St., 464 Columbus Ave. (at 83rd St.).

For the hipsters in Brooklyn (OK, I realize that was like saying "all the moms in the suburbs", but bear with me, please) Landing is having a summer sale, with 30%-75% off items by Built by Wendy, Ladies of the Canyon, H. Fredriksson, and more. 1-8, noon-8 Sat., noon-7 Sun.; 242 Wythe Ave. (at N. 3rd), Brooklyn.

The vintage-inspired line Zelda has samples and stock for $35-$200 (originally $220-$750). 8/26-8/27; 9-5; 550 7th Ave. (39th & 40th Sts.), 22nd fl.

Metrosexual fave John Varvatos' menswear is $40-$495 (was $115-$1,495). 8/24-8/26; noon-8 Tue., 9-7:30; 260 Fifth Ave. (at 28th St.).

Paris Hilton's dog, Tinkerbell, has a Chanel suit; for those of us who can't afford a Chanel suit for ourselves, much less for our dogs, there's the New York Dog sample sale, where all manner of dog accessories are on sale (carriers start at $15). 8/24-8/26; 8-8; 133 W. 25th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), ste. 8 East.

East Village discount mecca Gabay's just received a shoe shipment of Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Prada, and more; prices are 50%-60% off retail. 225 First Ave. (13th & 14th Sts.).

It's last call for Clothingline's Summer Blowout Sale: Prices start at $5, and they have everything from Calypso to Cynthia Rowley. 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

If you haven't maxed out your Barneys New York charge card at the warehouse sale, visit the newly remodeled 2nd floor of their flagship store, where you can find such designers as Lanvin, Rochas, Gaultier, and more. 61st and Madison, 2nd fl.

Loehmann's has added additional merchandise to the clearance section; they're also due to receive a huge shipment of Italian designer shoes and clothing. 17th St. & 7th Ave.

Get an extra 10% off summer clearance items at MetroLuxury.net when you enter code MLSC at checkout.

Get a free 1.7 oz. Fresh sugar body polish (a $12 value--not the regular huge size) when you buy two select Fresh products at Beauty.com.

Pottery Barn is having a sale; save up to 50%.

Get a $25 savings card for every $100 you spend in select Fortunoff departments through 9/12. Click here for details.

This week at the shop at Style.com, MaxStudio clothing, Botiker bags, and Love This Life tees and tanks.

At La Redoute, buy two tops and get a third free through 8/30.