By Erin Weinger on December 2, 2010
Local design darling Corey Lynn Calter is hosting a sample sale tomorrow and Saturday, with goods starting at a meager ten spot. Gear from spring and fall 2010 will be priced at up to 75 percent off retail, while racks of $10, $20 and $30 pieces from seasons past will be featured as well. And since we know what a bummer it is to schlep to a sample sale only to be let down by the goods, may we offer a sampling of the cuteness that shoppers can expect. Enjoy.
Emmy Keyhole Shift Dress, was $216. Sample sale price $80.
Leticia Dress, was $129. Sample sale price $35
Elle Strapless Dress, was $185. Sample sale price $65.
Kassie Shirt Dress, was $180. Sample sale price $45.
Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4. 719 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 807, Los Angeles. Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 213-627-7488. coreylynncalter.com
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By Erin Weinger on December 2, 2010
If you’re unfamiliar with the drill of Lhuillier’s famous 40 to 90 percent off sale events, here goes:
Merch is sold as is, no alterations will be provided, the selection is first come first serve, you’ll likely wait in line to enter, fitting rooms are communal, you’ll probably be pushed, shoved and slapped around a bit, you may get into a fist fight or two, it will probably be hot and sweaty there, credit cards and cash will be accepted, your future husband will likely think you’re bat shit crazy and you might break a nail grabbing for the dress of your dreams. But isn’t just that — the dress of your dreams — for thousands less than you’d pay in Lhulier’s pretty Melrose Avenue shop worth all of the above?
We’re gonna go with yes.
Sunday, December 12. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1201 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. moniquelhuillier.com
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By Erin Weinger on November 30, 2010
Holiday shoppers rejoice! Local design-minded brand Poketo is hosting their annual warehouse sale this Saturday, and the hubby-and-wife owned company’s offerings of totally gift-worthy goods can be had for up to 75 percent off. This sale will be stocking stuffers gone wild — think groovy graphic notebooks, cutesy wallets and fun printed tote bags. Not to mention T-shirts, cameras, coin purses and more for just pennies on the dollar. And if you’re going to buy thoughtful trinkets for your loved ones anyway, why not support a downtown L.A. brand in the process? Good cheer all around.
December 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 510 Hewitt St., #506. Los Angeles. poketo.com
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Related feature from the homepage: We chat with the hubby-and-wife team behind local indie brand Poketo | Originally posted August 2, 2010
Photo: A pair of Poketo wallets by freelance cartoon artist Jon Vermilyea.
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By Claire Butler on November 24, 2010
How do we love Rebecca Minkoff’s utilitarian-chic handbags? Let us count the ways.
Which is why news of a Rebecca Minkoff sample sale has us quivering with delight. The three-day blowout sale — from Dec. 3-5 in downtown L.A. — promises to deliver steals on RM bags as well as pieces from her new(ish) ready-to-wear collection. Dreamy.
8211 W. Third St., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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By Claire Butler on November 5, 2010
Tom’s Shoes – creator of the ubiquitous canvas grandpa slip-on — is holding a mega warehouse sample sale this Saturday. Expect to find recent styles and a handful of shoe prototypes that never made it to production. Score!
9 a.m. to 5 p.m at AMS Fullfillment, 29120 Commerce Center Dr., Valencia.
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By Mary Frances Van Dyke on November 2, 2010
Not that you ever need an excuse to visit a sample sale, but the California Market Center is offering more opportunities to buy designer garb for cheap. In honor of the holiday season the CMC is hosting weekly sample sales every Friday from November 5 to December 17 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. In case you didn’t already know, during the year the sample sale only happens the last Friday of each month. Another reason to love the holiday season.
Check CMC’s blog each week to see which designers will be featured. Whether you are buying for yourself or someone on your shopping list, expect a variety of participating designers and showrooms.
The California Market Center (CMC). 110 East Ninth Street, Los Angeles.
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By Erin Weinger on October 22, 2010
Holy hell — everything, yes, everything inside Catherine Malandrino’s Sunset Plaza boutique is currently 80 percent off. That’s insane. The sale, which started yesterday and lasts through October 26, includes a slew of cute tunics, party dresses and work-appropriate wares for under $100. In fact that festive, printed wrap dress pictured at right was originally $395 but is now yours for the taking at a mere $79 bucks. As these things usually go, all sales are final. But for those prices, do you really care?
8644 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-360-1037. catherinemalandrino.com
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By Claire Butler on October 12, 2010
The Echo Park Independent Co-op (or E.P.I.C.) is hosting a sample sale this Sunday, featuring pieces from Smoke & Mirrors, God’s Prey and Osei-Duro. Stop by from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. : 1712 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A.
Photo: A leather moto vest from God’s Prey. Get it while it’s, um, hot.
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By Rakhee Bhatt on September 30, 2010
Starting tomorrow thru the weekend, customers can get fall merchandise at up to 50 percent off at the luxury retailer. Some noteworthy garbs include a Missoni dress that originally retailed for $1090, now on sale for $545; a Rag & Bone leather jacket that has been marked down from $1395 to $675; and a Pucci swimsuit that was $485, now on sale for $242.
Shoes are also half off and up for taking. Ladies can walk away in style with a pair of Marc Jacobs flats for $257, reduced from $597; and Balmain heels for $550, down from $1,100. If fall ever does come to Los Angeles don’t you want to be prepared for it?
Thought so.
Fred Segal Santa Monica. 420 & 500 Broadway, Santa Monica. Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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By Rakhee Bhatt on September 24, 2010
Ladies and gents mark this in your calendars. Next Thursday, Tiny Bandit is taking over the upper floor at Los Feliz’s Malo Cantina for a sample sale featuring Diesel, Kova & T, Akiko, Gypsy 05, Isabel Lu, and much more. Shop to your hearts content while listening to DJ My Shimoda and enter for a chance to win a secret raffle prize. Word is the prizes are good. While we don’t usually go shopping–at a sample sale no less– on an empty stomach, Malo will be serving up $1 tacos and drinks at happy hour prices all night. Shopping, margaritas and cheap eats? Never was a decision so easy.
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