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The Sample Sale Lowdown

What: Michelle Mason
When: 3/6-3/7; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 734 E. Third St., b/t N. Alameda St. and Traction Ave. (213-621-9270).
Why: Clothing and shoes sold at Barneys and Curve are wholesale and below. Tops, were $140, now $75; pants, were $180, now $95; dresses, were $150, now $85.

What: Gen Art Shopping Spree
When: 3/6; Sat. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Where: Miauhaus Studios, 1201 S. La Brea Ave., b/t Olympic and Pico Blvds. (310-360-0141).
Why: Anja Flint, Alicia Lawhon, Mon Petit Oiseau, Flavio Olivera, Grey Ant, Oliver Peoples Eyewear, and other indie labels — all 50 to 80 percent off retail.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 3/4; Thurs. 2 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Legacy Apartments, 10833 Wilshire Blvd., b/t Selby and Glendon Aves. (310-940-1024).
Why: Clothing and accessories from Dior, Prada, Fendi, Vince, Trina Turk, Angel Jeans, and others are 20 to 50 percent off.

What: Sassy City Chicks Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 3/6; Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Georgian Hotel, 1415 Ocean Avenue, at Broadway (323-653-3636).
Why: Prada, Gucci, Fendi, T-bags, Tiffany Alana, Bella Dahl jeans and the like go for 15 to 40 percent off. Go to leiferpr.com to R.S.V.P.

What: Morgane Le Fay
When: 3/8 until everything goes; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1404 Montana Ave., at 14th St. (310-393-4447).
Why: Le Fay’s signature ethereal evening and bridal gowns, suiting, coats, and childrenswear are 75 percent off.