Los Angeles - June 29, 2007

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L.A. Sample Sales

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What: EM Productions Sample Sale
Why: Lines including Mara Hoffman, Kate and Kass, and Grey Ant marked $30-$120.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., ste. 402, Downtown (213-614-9292).

What: Fried Chicken and Fashion Sale
Why: Pay wholesale or less for Rebecca Minkoff handbags and Vanessa Mooney jewelry.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 3241 De Witt Dr., off Barham Blvd., Universal City (818-679-9823).

What: So Low Sample Sale
Why: Comfy cotton basics, dresses, jackets, and intimate apparel marked $20 or less.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2907 Glenview Ave., at Ripple St., Silver Lake (323-664-7772 ext. 10).

What: Kale Sample Sale
Why: Half off handbags and discounted jewelry from Lauren Schaefer-Green and 2 Sister Designs.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., ste. 312, Downtown (646-357-2200).

What: Hot Mama Benefit Sample Sale
Why: Women and kids can nab multidesigner clothing, accessories, and beauty products at wholesale and below.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Silverlake JCC, 1110 Bates Ave., entrance on Effie St., Silver Lake (323-365-4192).

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Chloé, Prada, Phillip Lim, and more women’s clothing and accessories at wholesale and below.
When: Thru July 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Cosentino’s, 21201 Pacific Coast Hwy., north of Las Flores Canyon Rd., Malibu (213-840-1664).

What: Faire Frou Frou Summer Blowout
Why: Save 30-75 percent on Fifi Chachnil, Dessous, and other lingerie and loungewear lines.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 13017 Ventura Blvd., b/t Coldwater Canyon and Ethel Aves., Studio City (818-783-4970).

What: Gsus Sample Sale
Why: Dutch streetwear label’s men’s and women’s spring and summer collections marked $15-$45.
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Gerry Building, 910 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Ninth St. & Olympic Ave., ste. 202, Downtown (213-622-4060).