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What: Desanka Private Sample Sale
When: 9/8; Wed. 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Kendo, 7218 Melrose Avenue, between Formosa Avenue and Alta Vista Boulevard (323-934-9450).
Why: Fetching tops, dresses, skirts, pants, and such are up to 70 percent off retail. Look for deals on Alma lingerie and sneakers, too. E-mail rsvp@findbazaar.com to R.S.V.P.

What: Bat’s Daughter
When: 9/9; Thurs. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: The Mosaic Hotel, 125 Spalding Drive, at Wilshire Boulevard.
Why: Lovely suits, tops, skirts, and coats sold at Fred Segal and Intuition are 50 percent off. Perks: Champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

What: Debout
When: Through 9/18; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 13023 Ventura Boulevard, near Coldwater Canyon Avenue (818-906-7761).
Why: Flats, stilettos, and heels by Costume National, Marc Jacobs, Veronique Branquinho, Sigerson Morrison, and the like — 50 to 75 percent off retail.

What: Billion Dollar Babes
When: 9/11; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Boulevard, between Vine and North Gower Streets.
Why: Wake up early, because stuff goes fast. Catherine Malandrino, Eberjey, Anja Flint, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Wendy Hil and others, all 80 percent off wholesale. Gear for men and kids, too. Click here to R.S.V.P.

What: Lisa Kline Outlet Sale
When: 9/8-9/12; Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: 7207 Melrose Avenue, between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues (323-297-0485).
Why: Men’s and women’s clothing from Corey Lynn Calter, Juicy, Paper Denim & Cloth, Rebecca Taylor, Lotta, Cigana, and others are 50 to 75 percent off.

What: Designers’ Trunk Show
When: 9/25-9/26; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 108 West Second Street, at Main Street, suite 906.
Why: T-bag handbags, Heroine Clothing, Little Star Babies kids wear, Cut Cute Couture, JNCO Jeans, Alba Heredia jewelry, and others, all below wholesale.