A handful of stores in “Melrose Village” — the snazzy new name for the strip of Melrose Avenue just west of La Cienega Boulevard — are having a “Pre-Summer” sale starting Friday and running through the weekend.

Here’s the deal:

++ All the naughty lingerie and erotica in the Coco de Mer boutique will be 20 percent off.

++ Men’s fashion and gift boutique Alpha will be discounting selected items up to 50 percent off.

++ Fashion forward boutique Beckley is discounting all Spring/Summer 2010 collections by 40 percent.

++ Everything in vintage eyeglass emporium Retrospecs will be 20 percent off.

++ Sleek Italian label Alberta Ferretti is (currently and through the weekend) knocking 40 percent off of its Philosophy collection and ready-to-wear, along with accessories and swimwear.