We just got word that John Varvatos boutiques began packing up what’s left of 70% off S/S ’09, today, 8/11. The process is expected to take about a week. John Varvatos – 122 Spring St at Greene – 212-965-0700 – MapJohn Varvatos – 315 Bowery at Bleeker – 212-358-0315 – Map

Through next Thursday, 8/20, our favorite outdoor brand Patagonia is taking 40-60% off tons of apparel, shoes, luggage, and bags — in stores and online. Patagonia – 426 Columbus Ave between 80th & 81st – 212-441-0011 – MapPatagonia – 101 Wooster St between Spring & Prince – 212-343-1776 – Map

Through Saturday, 8/15, get to Ted Baker for some serious 80% off markdowns, i.e., $50 shirts, $60 trousers, select jackets for $115, … Ted Baker – 107 Grand St at Mercer – 212-343-8989 – Map

Men.Style endorses the first fruits to come from +J — Jill Sander’s new line from Uniqlo. “Simple, well cut, clever in its (minimal) detailing, and highly wearable” … and all for less than $200. Come fall, we’ll be excited to try +J on for size. [Men.Style]

You’ve only got through Saturday, 8/8, to shop Margaret Howell‘s fully-stocked S/S sale. The understated British designer’s classic “staff jacket” is down to $275.