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* The 80′s ARE back…Box of cocaine is delivered to the Marc Jacobs store but in 2010 fashion, it’s mistaken for anthrax. Page Six

* The late Isabella Blow’s wardobe is going up for auction on Sept. 15 at Christie’s South Kensington. Blow is credited with having discovered the designer Alexander McQueen and acted as muse to avant-garde headwear designer Philip Treacy. The sale of her exceptional wardrobe will include more than 50 Treacy headpieces and 90 pieces by McQueen, as well as items from John Galliano and Manolo Blahnik. McQueen’s graduate collection from Central Saint Martin’s, which Blow famously purchased in total, will also be put under the hammer. Zimbio

* Everyone is in fashion overdrive as we near the premiere of Sex and the City 2; FabSugar has a great collage of Carrie’s 60 Incredible styles from over the years. It’s worth a peek.

* The Fashion Business Incubator opens this morning with CFDA president, Diane von Furstenberg, presiding over the festivities. A Bloomberg administration plan to help emerging talent—other incubators include those for new media and emerging technology—by giving them professional support and subsidized office space. It’s a collaboration between the city and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Wall Street Journal

Shoe Inn1/4–1/6 NYC Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale
Stock up on footwear at the 12th annual New York City Shoe-Inn warehouse sale, featuring 10,000 pairs of shoes from designers like Marc Jacobs, Stuart Weitzman, Tory Burch, Cole Haan, and Frye. All shoes are $19.99 to $99.99 and all booties and boots are $34.99 to $199.99 (originally up to $1,250).
Place & Time: Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, at 36th St.; 9–7.

Through 1/15 Pixie Market
Select merchandise is 60 percent off at Pixie Market, both in store and online. Shop discounts on independent brands like Carin Wester, Seneca Rising, and Best Behavior. Through 1/15. Place & Time: 100 Stanton St., nr. Ludlow St. (212-253-0953); daily (noon–8).

Through 1/31 Tracy Feith
Shop discounted dresses, accessories, boots, and coats at the Tracy Feith warehouse sale, including original and archived pieces from past collections. LeShack by Tracy Feith dresses and separates are $75 to $180 (originally $250 to $400).
Place & Time: 64 Grand St., nr. Kent St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; daily, noon–7.

Ongoing at Kirna Zabête
Winter merchandise from Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Thakoon, and many more designers is up to 60 percent off at Kirna Zabête. A leather Alexander Wang vest is $476 (originally $1,100), Balmain belted booties are $474 (originally $1,185), and Givenchy skinny jeans are $198 (originally $405).
Place & Time: 96 Greene St., nr. Spring St. (212-941-9656); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

Ongoing at Versace
Get 50 percent off at Versace at the label’s rare after-Christmas sale.
Place & Time: 647 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St. (212-317-0224); M–S (10–7), Su (noon–6).

Ongoing at Acne Studio
Shop Acne Studio’s end-of-season sale, featuring up to 50 percent off fall/winter merchandise. Men’s and women’s clothes, denim, and accessories are all discounted.
Place & Time: 10 Greene St., nr. Canal St. (212-625-2828); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–7).

Ongoing at Bloomingdale’s
Get 30 to 50 percent off select merchandise at Bloomingdale’s. All Aqua sweaters are 50 percent off, and home items are up to 65 percent off. Buy a sale bed or bath item on sale and get 50 percent off the sale price of an additional home item.
Place & Time: 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000); daily, 9–10.

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Through 9/24 Housing Works
Browse well-preserved fall merchandise from Gucci, Theory, Prada, DVF, and more at the Housing Works preview sales. Highlights include a Gucci monogram tote for $150, a Derek Lam tiered red dress for $250, and a Kate Spade red leather handbag for $60.
Various dates and locations.

Starting today, 9/21 – 9/27 It USA
Check out Italy’s most fashionable brands, including Just Cavalli, C’N'C Costume National, Galliano, GF Ferre, Gianfranco Ferre, and Malo. Save from 70% & up off original retail price on all women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, designer handbags, shoes, hats and gloves, other accessories, cashmere knitwear, and more.
Place & Time: 17 Battery Place South (btwn. West Side Hwy & Washington St) 5th FL.; Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Ending tomorrow, 9/22 Showroom Seven
Showroom Seven is hosting a fall sample sale, featuring designer sportswear and accessories from Erikson Beamon, Issa London, Charlotte Ronson, and more.
Place & Time: 263 Eleventh Ave., nr. 27th St.; S–W (10–7), Th (10–9), F (10–7).

Through 9/24 Domenico Vacca
Select cashmere pieces are $99 (originally $490), silk cocktail dresses and gowns are $99 to $299, and men’s button-down shirts are $140 (originally $540).
Place & Time 14 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave., Ste. 900 (212-920-1211); T–Th (10–6).

9/22 – 9/26 Echo of the Dreamer/Mars & Valentine
Summer is coming to a close… Create your own sunshine with Echo of the Dreamer/Mars & Valentine vibrant and luscious jewelry! Their midtown Manhattan studio welcomes you and the cool freezes at the fall sample sale. Find designer jewelry at 50-75% off retail. Price points include:
Earrings $10-$125, orig. $100-$300
Rings $18-$250, orig. $295-$550
Place & Time: 242 W. 30th St. (btwn. 7th & 8th Aves) 14th Floor; Tue-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 11am-4pm

9/24 – 9/26 Vintage Bags
Sample Sale Productions, back by popular demand, has the largest selection of fall handbags. Find hundreds of new and mint vintage designer handbags up to 70% off, including Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Tods, Coach, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, Dior, and more.
Place & Time: 135 W. 52nd St. – Flatotel Hotel (btwn 6th & 7th Ave) 5th Floor; Thu & Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm

9/24–10/4 Various
Steven Dann is hosting a designer sale, offering 75 percent off shoes and bags from Givenchy, Zanotti, Valentino, Casadei, Tory Burch, and more.
Place & Time: 220 Lafayette St., nr. Spring St.; 11–8.

Through 9/30 Bikini Wax for Charity
In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Haven Spa and Eve Salon will donate one dollar to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund for every bikini wax appointment, including basic, French, Brazilian, and Sphynx.
Place & Time: Haven Spa, 150 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-343-3515); M–W and F (11–7), Th (11–9), S–Su (10–6). Eve Salon, 55 W. 8th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-807-8054); M–Th (11–7:30), F (11–7), S–Su (10–6).

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