March 12-17 
 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Walt Whitman events: March 12, Akris Punto women’s spring trunk show. March 13, Ralph Lauren Black Label women’s spring trunk show; 631-350-1311. March 15, Lafayette 148 women’s spring trunk show (with informal modeling) (all shows 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.). March 15, stop by Chanel cosmetics for a free facial with any Chanel purchase; 631-350-1356, or the Bobbi Brown counter for a complimentary makeover and lesson; 631-350-1362. March 15 BLOOMINGDALE’S ROOSEVELT FIELD and the Long Island Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Services Network host a special partnership registry event for all couples, 7-9 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag (while supplies last). Reservations suggested, 516-873-2744. RAOUL ready-to-wear &amp; accessories label is throwing a launch party 6-8 p.m. with live DJ music, informal modeling and a gift with purchase in celebration of the newly-opened shop at Bloomingdale’s, 59th Street, Manhattan, 212-705-2000. March 15-18 FOUY/CHOV trunk show, haute couture ensembles and gowns (with designer rep), 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, at Mieka, 8285 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, 516-367-8755. 
 March 16 HIRSHLEIFERS Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s modern sportswear line The Row fall and winter trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Americana Manhasset, 1970 Northern Blvd.; 516-627-3566. 
 March 16-19 MAGGIE SOTTERO bridal trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Bridal Suite of Centereach, 2449 Middle Country Rd., Centereach, call for appointment, 631-585-6040. . Sample Sales: MACKAGE Big discounts on men’s and women’s outerwear and ready-to-wear items, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 15 and 16 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 17 and 18, at Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., Manhattan. TUSK Save up to 70 percent off fine leather handbags and accessories for men and women, including the Urban tote (pictured), reduced from $435 to $125; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 16-24 (closed March 18), 242 W. 26th St., Manhattan, 212-242-8485. - Compiled by Mary Beth Foley and Julie Gordon &nbsp;

March 12-17 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Walt Whitman events: March 12, Akris Punto women’s spring trunk show. March 13, Ralph Lauren Black Label women’s spring trunk show; 631-350-1311. March 15, Lafayette 148 women’s spring trunk show (with informal modeling) (all shows 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.). March 15, stop by Chanel cosmetics for a free facial with any Chanel purchase; 631-350-1356, or the Bobbi Brown counter for a complimentary makeover and lesson; 631-350-1362. March 15 BLOOMINGDALE’S ROOSEVELT FIELD and the Long Island Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Services Network host a special partnership registry event for all couples, 7-9 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag (while supplies last). Reservations suggested, 516-873-2744. RAOUL ready-to-wear & accessories label is throwing a launch party 6-8 p.m. with live DJ music, informal modeling and a gift with purchase in celebration of the newly-opened shop at Bloomingdale’s, 59th Street, Manhattan, 212-705-2000. March 15-18 FOUY/CHOV trunk show, haute couture ensembles and gowns (with designer rep), 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, at Mieka, 8285 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, 516-367-8755. March 16 HIRSHLEIFERS Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s modern sportswear line The Row fall and winter trunk show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Americana Manhasset, 1970 Northern Blvd.; 516-627-3566. March 16-19 MAGGIE SOTTERO bridal trunk show, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Bridal Suite of Centereach, 2449 Middle Country Rd., Centereach, call for appointment, 631-585-6040. . Sample Sales: MACKAGE Big discounts on men’s and women’s outerwear and ready-to-wear items, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. March 15 and 16 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 17 and 18, at Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., Manhattan. TUSK Save up to 70 percent off fine leather handbags and accessories for men and women, including the Urban tote (pictured), reduced from $435 to $125; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 16-24 (closed March 18), 242 W. 26th St., Manhattan, 212-242-8485. - Compiled by Mary Beth Foley and Julie Gordon

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