London - May 01, 2007

Keep It Sample

May Sample Sales, Part 1

So Primark’s rammed. Who cares, when there’s a slew of sample sales afoot (and another batch to follow in a fortnight)?

What: A Jewellery Affair
Why: Designs from the likes of Como Blonde and Vinnie Day.
When: 1-2 May. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre., 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA (07768 867883).

What: DePloy Sale
Why: Capri pants, tops and dresses from £50.
When: 1-5 May. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 148a St. Johns St., EC1V 4PR (020 7250 0199).

What: Tot-a-Porter
Why: Up to 70 percent off kids’ clothes by the likes of Rachel Riley and Caramel Baby & Child.
When: 2-3 May. Wed., noon-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: St. Mary’s Abbots Hall, Vicarage Gate, W8 4HN (07834 354930); R.S.V.P. essential.

What: Ted Baker Sample Sale
Why: Clothing and accesories for men, women and children from £5.
When: 2-3 May. Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Camden Centre, Bidborough St., WC1H 1JE (020 7255 4800).

What: Lotus London Sale
Why: Up to 80 percent off Elisa Atheniense, Loeffler Randall and more.
When: 3-5 May. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 11 Pont St. (downstairs), SW1X 9EH (020 7235 3550).

What: Collective Sample Sale
Why: Discounted Madeleine Press, The Jackson Twins, Milla and more.
When: 10-12 May. Thurs., 1-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA (020 8964 0926).

What: Fashion Public Sale
Why: Samples by Belle & Bunty, Ruby Smallbone, Meli Melo and more.
When: 11 May. noon-8 p.m.
Where: The Gallery, 121-125 Charing Cross Rd., WC2H OEW.

What: British Designers Sale
Why: Eighty percent off Allegra Hicks, Jenny Packham and more.
When: 11-12 May. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 5EE (020 7627 2777).