London - June 28, 2010

Smooth Sale-ing

Oscar de la Renta, See by Chloe, Bodyamr and More London Sample Sales

Sample the savings this week and all month.

What: Bodyamr
Why: Up to 80 per cent off draped gowns, body-con dresses, jumpsuits and glam evening wear.
When: Today-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 7 Coptic St., WC1A 1NH (020 7691 2085).

What: Lotus London
Why: Kaftans, sequin dresses, sandals and scarves from £10.
When: Thurs., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 11 Pont St., SW1X 9EH (020 7235 3550).

What: On the QT
Why: Up to 80 per cent off designers including See by Chloé (dress, £180), Belstaff (jacket, £380) and John Smedley (jumper, £125).
When: Thurs.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Dray Walk Gallery, Old Truman Brewery, 87 Brick Ln., E1 6QL.

What: Graham and Green
Why: Up to 50 per cent off Indian and Moroccan-inspired home accessories, including bone inlay chairs (£198) and Kartell suspension lamps (£72).
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Unit 2b Capital Interchange Way, Chiswick, TW8 0EX (020 8987 3700).

What: Meli Melo
Why: Bags and accessories, including the Bon Bon (£160) and the Riviera (£75).
When: 7 July. Wed., 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 1 Ensor Mews, SW7 3BT (020 7835 1363).

What: British Designers Sale
Why: Clothes and accessories from designers including Jenny Packham, Mac and Edina Ronay from £10.
When: 14 July. Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 2EE (020 7627 2777).

What: Liquorish
Why: Floral playsuits, sequin disco dresses and printed summer pieces from £22.
When: 21 July. Wed., 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: 100 Greenfield Rd., 2nd flr., E1 1EJ.

What: Designer Sales UK
Why: Up to 60-90 per cent off designers including Martin Margiela, Ossie Clark and Prada.
When: 23 July. Fri., noon-9 p.m.
Where: The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB (07813 986999).

What: Browns Bride
Why: Up to 70 per cent off gowns and wedding accessories from designers including Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier and Peter Langner.
When: 25 July. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 12 Hinde St., W1U 3BE (020 7514 0056).

Photo: Courtesy of Bodyamr

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