Los Angeles - July 18, 2005

Sample Sale Leads

L.A. Sample Sales

What: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Lotta, and Lily McNeal
When: 7/21-23; Thurs., 6-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 South Los Angeles Street, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, second floor.
Why: Up to 70 percent off items currently sold at hip boutiques. Cash and checks only.

What: EM Productions Sample Sale
When: 7/21-22; Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cooper Building, 860 South Los Angeles Street, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, suite 216 (213-614-9292).
Why: Designs from Desanka, Madley, Grey Ant, Mara Hoffman, Hysteric Glamour, and Evil Genius are $10-$200. Cash only.

What: Sassy City Chicks Sale
When: 7/23; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Area 101, 1051 North Cole Avenue, between Santa Monica Boulevard and Romaine Street (310-566-7364).
Why: Clothing, accessories, and jewelry from Beautiful People, Moss Mills, Amy Tangerine, and others are 15 to 70 percent off.
Perks: Cocktails, pampering, and goodie bags. For advance tickets, go to sassycitychicks.com.

What: Dulce Handbags
When: 7/21-22; Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Quixote Studios, 1011 North Fuller Avenue, between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues, suite p (323-851-2121).
Why: Save 20 to 80 percent on leather bags in tons of colors.

What: Find Bazaar Sample Sale
When: 7/30; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Sunset Stage, 6063 West Sunset Boulevard, between North Gower Street and North Beachwood Drive, Hollywood.
Why: Clothing, handbags, and accessories from up-and-coming indie designers at up to 70 percent off. $2 at the door. Cash only.