London - September 11, 2007

September Sample Sale Report

Autumn Bargains

Spend it like Beckham.

What: From City Chic to Alpine Retreat
Why: Sale of accessories by Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Chanel rumoured to belong to infamous U.S. socialite Louise McBain.
When: Viewing, 11 Sept., Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; sale, 12 Sept., Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Christie’s, 8 King St., SW1Y 6QT. (Register to bid online or call 020 7839 9060).

What: Designer Sales UK
Why: Biba, Frost French, Vivienne Westwood and more at 40-90 per cent off.
When: 13-16 Sept. Thurs., 1-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Atlantis Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Ln., E1 6QL (01273 470880).

What: Designer Warehouse Sale
Why: Cavalli, Westwood, Prada and more from £30.
When: 14-16 Sept. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 45 Balfe St., N1 9EF (020 7723 9191).

What: Beatrix Ong Sample Sale
Who: 80 per cent off shoes and bags.
When: 15 & 16 Sept. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 117 Regents Park Rd., NW1 8UR (020 7449 0480).

What: London Fashion Weekend
Why: Mega discounts on more than 150 designers.
When: 26-30 Sept. Wed., 5-9 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m & 5:30-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Natural History Museum, Cromwell Rd., SW7 5BD. (Book online at seetickets.com or call 0870 890 0097).

What: Junior Style
Why: Designer childrenswear (0-12 years) from £5.
When: 26-29 Sept. Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Alphaville 2, 14 Shepherdess Walk, N1 7LB (07956 580285).

What: Rupert Sanderson Factory Sale
Why: Up to 80 per cent off shoes.
When: 27-29 Sept. Daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Chapel Rooms, The Grosvenor Chapel, S. Audley St., W1K 2PA (020 7491 2427).

What: British Designer Sale
Who: Designer gear for women from £20.
When: 28 & 29 Sept. Fri., 1-7 p.m.; Sat., 10-5 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Rd., SW3 5EE (020 7627 2777).