Summer is over (did it ever really begin?). Start your winter wardrobe with this month’s best sample sales.

What: The Secret Sample Sale & The London Accessory Sale
Why: Jimmy Choo pony fur bag, £499 (reg. £1,290); Vivienne Westwood scarf, £29 (reg. £89); and up to 90 per cent off designers including Sophia Kokosalaki, Moncler and more.
When: 2-5 Sept. Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: T2, The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Ln., E2 6QL (020 7770 6000).

What: Boutique Sale
Why: Up to 90 per cent off clothing from Missoni, Vanessa Bruno, Sonia Rykiel and more.
When: 8-12 Sept. Wed., 1-7 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Old Truman Brewery, Shop 14, 15 Hanbury St., E1 6QR.

What: Rupert Sanderson
Why: Shoes from £75, including Alcazar pink suede shoe boots, £200 (reg. £645), and Asteroid black platform sandals, £150 (reg. £795).
When: 17 & 18 Sept. Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB (020 7491 2220).

What: British Designers Sale
Why: Goods from Jenny Packham, Edina Ronay, James Lakeland and others from £10.
When: 17 & 18 Sept. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 2EE (020 7627 2777).

What: Designer Warehouse Sale
Why: Jil Sander cashmere coat, £399 (reg. £1,655); Moncler puffer jacket, £299 (reg. £625); Etro cashmere jumper, £99 (reg. £475).
When: 17-19 Sept. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 5-6 Islington Studios, Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7 7NU.

What: Margaret Howell
Why: Up to 80 per cent off ready-to-wear.
When: 23 & 24 Sept. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB.

What: Temperley
Why: Up to 80 per cent off ready-to-wear, bridal and accessories from the Brit designer.
When: 23 & 24 Sept. Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

What: Georgina Goodman
Why: Up to 75 per cent off boots and evening and day shoes in sample sizes (37 and 40).
When: 27 Sept.-2 Oct. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 12-14 Shepherd St., W1J 7JF (020 7499 8599).

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