Los Angeles - June 24, 2003

The Sample Sale Report

Sample Sales

Less is more? More is less? You decide …

What: Built by Wendy
When: 6/27-6/28; Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Electronic Orphanage, 975 Chung King Road, near Hill Street, Chinatown (212-925-6538).
Why: Built by Wendy, a favorite among the fashion flock, is unloading spring merch. Meaning … Skirts, were $140, now $99; dresses, were $120, now $40; jackets, were $180, now $80. Also snatch up tees and other miscellaneous pickings for $10.

What: Morgane Le Fay
When: Now until everything is gone; Mon.- Sat.10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1404 Montana Avenue, near Fourteenth Street (310-393-4447).
Why: You never know what plummy invites this summer may bring, and you just may want to dress the part. Le Fay’s ethereal eveningwear (silk and linen gowns and separates) is 50 percent off.

What: kv5
When: 6/28; Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Chateau Marmont, 8221 West Sunset Boulevard, near Crescent Heights Boulevard, room #66 (310-869-0619).
Why: Because it’s in the Chateau, and there’s stunning semiprecious jewelry to be had at up to 60 percent off. Chandelier earrings with aquamarine drops, were $250, now $135; necklaces with blue opal, were $450, now $200; double-strand bracelets with natural agate, were $400, now $150. Cash or check only.

What: Calypso
When: Now until everything is gone; Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 8635 Sunset Boulevard, at Sunset Plaza (310-652-4454).
Why: You demure little thing. This is the perfect excuse to stock up on fetching summer tops, dresses, shoes, and skirts. All priced at 40 percent off retail.