WHAT: Helianthus Retail Sale

WHY: All new arrivals are 20 percent off at Helianthus.

WHEN: Through 7/31, M–S (11:30–8), Su (noon–7).

WHERE: 196 Spring St., nr. Sullivan St. (212-966-6435);
552 LaGuardia Pl., nr. W. 3rd St. (212-677-6888);

WHAT: Aloha Rag End-of-season Sale

WHY: Shop discounts of up to 40 percent on menswear and womenswear at the Aloha Rag end-of-season sale. The Current Elliot jean jacket is $201.60 (originally $288), the Martin Margiela short covered boots are $696.50 (originally $995), and the Thakoon bloomer jumper is $525 (originally $750).

WHEN: Through 8/1, M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6:30).

WHERE: 505 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. (212-925-0882)

WHAT: Zero + Maria Cornejo Retail Sale

WHY: The spring/summer 2010 collection is up to 40 percent off at Zero + Maria Cornejo. The Evi jumpsuit is $629 (originally $898), the Prisma jacket is $594 (originally $849), and the Tate Dress is $448 (originally $640).

WHEN: Through 9/7, M–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

WHERE: 33 Bleecker St., nr. Lafayette St. (212-925-3849)
807 Greenwich St., at Jane St. (212-620-0460)

WHAT: Project No 8. and No. 8b Retail Sale

WHY: These sister stores are go-to shops for edgy, lesser-known names. Stock up on investment pieces, such as Maison Martin Margiela two-toned leather sneakers dropped from $460 to $345, strapless jumpsuits for $230 (as opposed to $355) and Christian Wijants printed silk tops sheared from $475 to $308.

WHEN: 6/17 - 7/31

WHERE: Project No. 8,
138 Division St between Ludlow and Orchard Sts (212-925-4271).
Tue, Wed, Sun 1–8pm;Thu–Sat 1–9pm.
No. 8b,
38 Orchard St at Hester St (212-925-5599).
Tue–Sun noon–7pm.