Run, pant, chase, panic, sprint, snatch, grab. Yes, it’s sample sale time again.
What: Designer Sale UK
Who: Frost French, Y3, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen at up to 90 per cent off.
When: 1-3 June. Thurs., 1-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Studio 95, The Truman Brewery, 95 Brick Lane, E1 (01273 470880).
How Much: £2.
What: Georgina Goodman Shoe Sale
Who: Grab GG shoes discounted up to 80 per cent.
When: 2-3 June. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Georgina Goodman, 12-14 Shepherd St., W1 (020 7499 8599).
How Much: Free.
What: Live Fashion Sample Sale
Who: Tsubi, Paper Denim & Cloth, Ella Moss, Earnest Sewn — all discounted up 80 per cent.
When: 3-4 June. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 2 Lorenzo Street, WC1 (020 7713 9392).
How Much: Free.
What: Cockpit Arts Open Studio
Who: Fashion, accessories and interiors by more than 160 new designers.
When: 1-4 June. Thurs., 6-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, WC1 (020 7419 1959).
How Much: £5.
What: Betty Jackson Sample Sale
Who: Get Betty Jackson at prices slashed up to 80 per cent.
When: 5-7 June. Mon., 2-7 p.m.; Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 311 Brompton Road, SW3 (020 7602 6023).
How Much: Free.
What: Nicole Farhi Sample Sale
Who: Nicole Farhi, Farhi by Nicole Farhi and YMC menswear, including 2006 collections.
When: 7-10 June. Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Barbican Exhibition Hall 2, Golden Lane, EC2 (020 7036 7500).
How much: £1 for The Soho Family Centre charity.
What: Allegra Hicks, Marie Chantal and Catherine Prevost Sample Sale
Who: Allegra Hicks clothing, Marie Chantal children’s clothing and Catherine Prevost baubles at 50-70 per cent off.
When: 9 June, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3 (020 7584 8860).
How Much: Free.
What: Ghost Designer Warehouse Sale
Who: Spring/summer ’06 Ghost collection, reduced 50-80 per cent.
When: 9-11 June. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 45 Balfe Street, Kings Cross, N1 (020 7837 3322).
How Much: £2.