Remember those things you spied in the shops a few months back but couldn’t afford? Here’s a round-up of London’s February sample sales. So get spending. Fast.
Tabitha Sample Sale
What: Discounted Tabitha bags and accessories, plus save an extra 5 percent if you show a print-off of this e-mail.
When: 8 Feb. Wed., 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: 29a Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 (020 7228 7888).
Cost: Free.
Alex Gore Browne Studio Sale
What: Alex Gore Browne samples and past stock at 80 percent off.
When: 9 & 10 Feb. Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Cockpit Studios, unit e7, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, WC1 (020 7419 1200).
Cost: Free.
Designer Warehouse Sale
What: Cacharel, Miu Miu, Prada, Allegra Hicks, Philip Treacy, Ghost at 80 percent discount.
When: 10-12 Feb. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: DWS, 45 Balfe Street, N1 (020 7837 3322).
Cost: £2.
Designer Sale UK
What: Orla Kiely, Betty Jackson, Clements Ribeiro, Vivienne Westwood, Frost French at 40 to 90 percent discount.
When: 23-26 Feb. Thurs., 3-10:30 p.m. (invite only); Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 95 Brick Lane, E1 (07813 986999 during sales).
Cost: Free if you register in advance; £2 at the door.
London Fashion Weekend Sale
What: Gharani Strok, Lulu Guinness, Ben de Lisi, Temperley. Part of the proceeds from the preview night (Thursday) will be donated to EDIRISA, benefiting children in Africa.
When: 23-26 Feb. Thurs., noon-5 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Natural History Museum, South Kensington, SW7 (08708 90 00 97 or 020 7731 4214).
Cost: £10-£12.50.
Frock Me! Vintage Sale
What: Clothes by Pucci, Lanvin, Chanel and non-label vintage accessories.
When: 4 Mar. Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 (07950 574805).
Cost: £3.














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