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Summer Sample Sales

What: James Perse
When: 6/4; Sat.,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sunset Stages, 6063 Sunset Boulevard, between North Gower Street and North Beachwood Drive (323-319-0280), Hollywood.
Why: Crazy-soft tops and bottoms for men, women, and kids up to 70 percent off. Cash or credit cards only.

What: Fashion Co-op
When: 6/4-5; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Redondo Beach Aviation Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, at Aviation Boulevard, Redondo Beach.
Why: Clothing, handbags, and accessories by 150 designers such as Paige, Seven for All Mankind, Fig, Kudra, Aaneta, and Kimberly Faith. Items are up to 70 percent off. Admission is $3 with R.S.V.P. or $5 at the door.

What: Rockaway Plaza Parking Lot Sale
When: 6/5; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 2395 Glendale Boulevard (in the Rockaway Records parking lot), between Silver Lake Boulevard and Deane Street, Silver Lake.
Why: Deals on trendy goods from The Circle and other hip boutiques in the ‘hood.

What: Burning Torch
When: 6/10-11; Fri., 2-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1738 Cordova Street, at Vermont Avenue, L.A. (323-733-7700).
Why: Ultra-cool stock from the spring and summer collections at wholesale and below.

What: T-bags
When: 6/11; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 351 South Cliffwood Avenue, between Sunset and San Vicente Boulevards, Brentwood (323-225-9525).
Why: Trendy handbags and summer clothing 60 to 80 percent off. Cash only.

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
When: 6/18; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 411 North La Cienega Boulevard, between Beverly Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood (310-358-9649).
Why: Underglam lingerie, Ella Moss clothing, Splendid T-shirts, Tylie Malibu handbags, Susan Harris jewelry, Andrea Hwang designs, W Swimwear — all up to 70 percent off retail.

What: Kasil
When: 6/18; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 2974 Wilshire Boulevard, between Vermont and Virgil Avenues, L.A. (323-263-6565).
Why: Great-fitting jeans, cords, and denim skirts in all sizes, were $145-$185, now $20-$75; tops, were $75-$150, now $15-$35.