The Choosy Beggar

Wednesday through Sunday, Bloomingdale’s is getting in on the “private spring sale” action with 20-40% off most S/S ’09, along with an additional 15% off all purchases when you sign up for a Bloomies credit card.

**Report from the field: “Everything is already on pre-sale. Designers are 40% off. Sportswear (which unfortunately includes Trovata) is only 20% off.**

Bloomingdales – 59th St & Lexington Avenue – 212-705-2000 – Map
Bloomingdales Soho – 504 Broadway between Spring & Broome – 212-729-5900 – Map

Want Agency — which specializes in marking down rarely marked-down labels like Acne, Filippa K, and Nudie Jeans — is hosting just such an event Tuesday through Thursday. Needless to say, expect a nice selection of denim.

Want Agency – 290 Lafayette St at Jersey – Tues 11am-7pm, Wed Thurs 11am-8pm – Map

Tuesday through Thursday, luxe Italian designer Domenico Vacca will be cutting prices significantly on men’s wear and accessories.

Domenico Vacca – 14 E 60th nr Madison – Suite 900 – 10am-6pm daily – 212-920-1211 – Map

Today’s the big day at Barneys — and Barneys Co-Op — where you’ll find 40% off most S/S ’09.

Barneys – 660 Madison Ave at 61st – 212-826-8900 – Map
Co-Op – 2151 Broadway
between 75th & 76th – 646-335-0978 – Map
Co-Op – 236 West 18th St between 7th & 8th – 212-593-7800 – Map

Friday through next Sunday (5/10), Levi’s is taking 25% off jean purchases when you bring in your old pair. [Nylon]

Now, when A.P.C. held a denim drive they took 50% off new pairs in exchange for old ones. Also, Levi’s can be regularly found for at least 50% off.

Levi’s – 750 Lexington Ave between 59th & 60th – 212-826-5957 – Map
Levi’s -1501 Broadway between 43rd & 44th – 212.944-8555 – Map
Levi’s – 25 W 14th St between 5th & 6th – 212-242-2128 – Map
Levi’s – 536 Broadway between Spring & Prince – 646-613-1847 – Map