Sample sales and discounts: Aug. 8-14

Lauren Merkin: Aug. 9-12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 231 W. 29th S. (Suite 201), btwn Seventh and Eighth aves., 212-239-2459. Handbags, clutches and accessories are up to 70 percent off, with a bargain box of items starting at $25. The “Diana” white-and-gold metallic clutch $125, down from $195; the baby-croc “Caroline” clutch in red is $125, down from $250; and the “Iris” leopard calf-hair bag is $150, down from $395.

Vivienne Tam: Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 260 W. 39th St. (11th Fl.), btwn Seventh and Eighth aves. Womenswear — including one-of-a-kind samples from the designer's personal archives and vintage pieces — is up to 75 percent off.

Send sale listings to Julie.Gordon@am-ny.com.