The week in shopping
There has been conflicting info about this sale (see Refinery29 or Racked), but supposedly Lanvin is 70% off--think coats for $560 and dresses for $325. Lanvin claims the sale is not officially affiliated with the house; this could either be awesome, or a disaster. 3/18; 10-5; 230 5th Ave. (26th & 27th Sts.).

Samples and accessories from J.Crew and Madewell are making a return trip to Clothingline this week. 3/17-3/19; 11-8; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), 2nd fl.

Built by Wendy is having a sample sale this weekend at her two remaining stores, in Manhattan and Williamsburg. 3/20-3/22; 11-8, noon-6 Sun.; 7 Centre Market Pl. (Broome & Grand Sts.), 46 N. 6th St. (at Kent Ave.), Williamsburg.

Feminine dresses, swimwear, and separates by Abaeté are up to 80% off. 3/19-3/21; 11-7, 11-6 Sat.; 560 Broadway (at Prince St.), ste. 509.

While everyone else is out getting drunk, hit Lauren Merkin for a new bag; accessories are $15-$25, bags are $40-$225. 3/17-3/21; 11-7, 11-5 Sat.; 231 W. 29th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 201.

Wasp-ify your pad with furniture, lamps, home accessories, antiques, and more from Ralph Lauren Home. Credits cards only. Leave the strollers at home. An on-site shipping service will be available. 3/17-3/20; 9-7 Wed. & Thurs., 9-5 Fri.; the Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

New Agey silver and gold jewelry from Me&Ro is up to 75% off. 3/19-3/21; noon-7 Thurs., 10-7 Fri., 10-4 Sat.; 13 Crosby St. (Howard & Grand Sts.), 2nd fl.

If you only know Libertine from their collection for Target, you can now get acquainted with the full-priced line for less than $100 at their sample sale. 3/19-3/22; 11-7 Thurs. & Fri., 11-6 Sat. & Sun.; 187 Lafayette St. (at Broome St.), 7th fl.

Score some ridiculous bargains from Roberto Cavalli--samples are up to 80% off. 3/22-3/29; 10-6 daily (closed Sat.); 50 W. 58th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 8th fl.

Saja's dresses and knits are at least 75% off. 3/19-3/20; 10-8; 250 W. 39th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 1601.

Resurrection is celebrating its 13th anniversary by putting 13 designers on sale for up to 70% off. Through 3/19; 11-7; 217 Mott St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Clothing and lingerie is up to 80% off at Only Hearts. 3/19-3/21; noon-8, noon-7 Sun.; 230 Mott St. (Prince & Spring Sts.).

Find Issey Miyake's runway line, plus Pleats Please, Fete, Cauliflower, and HaaT for up to 80% off. 3/19; 8-8; 145 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).

Resort, vintage, and limited edition pieces are $50 and up at Tucker by Gaby Basora. 3/19-3/22; 9-6 Thurs. & Fri., 10-7 Sat. & Sun.; 13 Essex (Hester & Canal Sts.).

Hit Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier for a special-occasion or bridal dress for up to 80% off (prices are originally $3,200-$8,000). 3/17; 10-6 (call 212-319-6778 for an appointment); 110 E. 55th St. (at Park Ave.), 8th fl.

Select pre-spring clothes are now on sale at Cheryl shops fave ShopJake.com.

Take $100 off a $300 order with code SPRING09 at BCBG.com through 3/25.

Lisa K Design's celeb-favorite jewelry is $45-$165 online at TheSavvy.com through noon on 3/18.