Los Angeles - November 16, 2004

Sample Sale Slate

LA Sample Sales

What: Kasil
When: 11/20; Sat. noon-4 p.m.
Where: 2974 Wilshire Boulevard, between Vermont and Virgil Avenues (323-263-6565).
Why: Those jeans you love as well as cords, pants, and skirts sold at Fred Segal and Planet Blue are 50 percent off. Jeans, were $175, now $30-$75.

What: Sassy City Chicks Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 11/20; Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Area 101, 1051 North Cole Avenue, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Romaine Street (323-653-3636).
Why: Clothing and accessories from Prada, Fendi, T-bags, Amy Tangerine, Taryn Rose and the like are 30 to 70 percent off. Go to leiferpr.com to R.S.V.P.

What: Alvin Valley
When: 11/19-11/21; Fri.-Sun. noon-6 p.m.
Where: Le Meridien Hotel, 465 South La Cienega Boulevard, between Wilshire and San Vicente Boulevards.
Why: A no-brainer. Pants, were $250-$675, now $129-$199; coats, were $685-$1,440, now $199-$595; jeans, were $250-$425, now $129-$199.

What: Saeyoung Vu Couture
When: 11/16-11/21; Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 7972 Melrose Avenue, between Fairfax Avenue and Crescent Heights Boulevard (323-653-1345).
Why: Gorgeous bridesmaid dresses, and cocktail dresses — all at 50 to 75 percent off.

What: Lisa Kline Outlet Sale
When: 11/18-11/21; Thurs.-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: Get an additional 10 percent off on already discounted men’s and women’s clothing from Autumn Cashmere, Juicy Couture, Rebecca Taylor, Theory, Joe’s jeans, Paper Denim & Cloth, James Perse, Da-Nang, and others.

What: Glamour Closet’s Trunk Show
When: 11/20; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, between Lankershim Boulevard and Universal Hollywood Drive, suite 424.
Why: Slamming bridal gowns, evening wear, and cocktail dresses — up to 75 percent off. Designers include Thread, Vera Wang, Jim Hjelm, and more.