December 5, 2008

Sample Sale Storm

December Sample Sales

Holy sample sales, Batman.

What: WeSC & Keep Shoes Warehouse Sale
Why: Socks for $10; leather jackets for $150; and lots of $20-$35 tops, $20-$60 bottoms, and $15-$80 accessories in between.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 11099 S. La Cienega Blvd., at 111th St., ste. 170, Westchester.

What: Rachel Pally Sample Sale
Why: Fall collection including cashmere, Ponti, and White Label lines, as well as previous seasons, priced 50-80 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 5-7. Fri. & Sat., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2301 E. Seventh St., at Anderson St., ste. c100, Downtown (323-780-1259).

What: Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale
Why: Bags from past seasons, including the Market, Matinee, and Morning After, marked up to 50 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri. & Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: Confederacy, 4661 Hollywood Blvd., b/t N. Vermont Ave. & Lyman Pl., Los Feliz (323-913-3040).

What: Society for Rational Dress Open Studio Sale
Why: Past collections including knits, accessories, and shoes marked $15-$185.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., at E. Third St., Downtown (213-613-0757).

What: Obey Sample Sale
Why: Men’s and women’s clothing and gear marked at least 50 percent off retail; buy lots, get more off.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 3500 W. Carriage Dr., b/t Harbor Blvd. & S. Yale St., Santa Ana (714-429-1595 ext. 221)

What: EM Productions Sample Sale
Why: Grai winter coats, Iro, Scout, Grey Ant, Lisa Levine Jewelry, and Corpus men’s and women’s all marked below wholesale.
When: Dec. 5. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at E. Ninth St., ste. 402, Downtown (213-614-9292). Cash only.

What: Multidesigner Sale
Why: Nab jewelry from Maya Brenner, Lizzie Mandler, Ariel Gordon, and Carrie Hoffman, as well as Joy by Mel Lim lifestyle accessories, for 50-70 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 7. Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 510 S. Westgate Ave., b/t San Vicente Blvd. & Kearsarge St., Brentwood.

What: James Perse Sample Sale
Why: Biannual blowout of men’s, women’s, and baby basics at up to 80 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 6. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Siren Studios, 6063 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t N. Gower St. & La Baig Ave., Hollywood.

What: Black Halo Warehouse Sale
Why: Current and past seasons’ collections; tops start at $50, and dresses start at $100.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri., noon-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 588 Mateo St., at E. Sixth St., Downtown (213-893-7600).

What: Odd Molly Sample Sale
Why: Cozy fall/winter silks, cashmere, coats, and accessories going for 50-80 percent off retail.
When: Dec. 5, 12 & 19. Fri., 10-5 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at E. Ninth St., lobby j, Downtown (213-623-9311).

What: Meghan Sample Sale
Why: Holiday and party-perfect tops at 50-80 percent off retail; special $20 rack, too.
When: Dec. 5 & 6. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1406 S. Main St., at W. 14th St., 2nd flr., Downtown (213-747-8890).

What: First-ever Riller & Fount Sample Sale
Why: More than 1,000 pieces marked up to 75 percent off retail; dresses start at $60.
When: Dec. 6 & 7. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Kingsbury, 8366 W. Third St., b/t Kings Rd. & Orlando Ave., West Hollywood.