Los Angeles - November 21, 2008

Sample Sale Showdown

November Sample Sales, Part 2

The sales have hit the fan.

What: Mcginn and Plastic Island Sample Sale
Why: Save 50-80 percent off retail on previous fall and spring/summer collections.
When: Nov. 21 & 22. Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 1385 E. 15th St., at Central Ave., Downtown (213-749-0900).

What: Community Service Showroom Sample Sale
Why: Leyendecker, Rich & Skinny, Daftbird, and others priced wholesale and below.
When: Nov. 21. Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., ste. 1135, Downtown. Cash only.

What: Corey Lynn Calter Sample Sale
Why: Up to half off wholesale on past seasons’ merch; specials on fall/winter; baby clothes under $15.
When: Nov. 21 & 22. Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 719 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Sts., ste. 807, Downtown (213-627-7488).

What: Yaya Aflalo Sample Sale
Why: Half off wholesale prices on goods from spring/summer collections.
When: Nov. 21. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at Ninth St., Downtown (213-488-5188).

What: The Bar Showroom Sample Sale
Why: All things Beautiful People and Karen Zambos Vintage Couture are $50 and under.
When: Nov. 22. Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Lady Liberty Building, 843 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., 4th flr., Downtown.

What: A Common Thread and Graydn Sample Sale
Why: Nab goods from both labels for way below wholesale (most in the $35-$100 range).
When: Nov. 22. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 834 S. Broadway, b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., 7th flr., Downtown.

What: Thomas Wylde Sample Sale
Why: Spring/summer’s Life After Death scorpion print collection moving at 75 percent off retail.
When: Nov. 22. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Motley Bird Nest, 7409 Beverly Blvd., off Martel Ave., 2nd flr., Mid-City West.

What: Insight and Something/Something Else Warehouse Sale
Why: Half off past seasons; drinks, vegan snacks, and band Blackblack playing live.
When: Nov. 22. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 8940 Ellis Ave., b/t S. Robertson & National Blvds., Culver City (877-398-5140).

What: Nathan Turner for Elite Leather Sample Sale
Why: Furniture from local interior wiz’s current collection going for 50 percent off retail.
When: Nov. 21 & 22. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Almont Yard, 636 N. Almont Dr., b/t Santa Monica Blvd. & Melrose Ave., West Hollywood (310-275-1209).

What: Burning Torch Studio Sale
Why: Overstock and samples from current fall/holiday collection and previous seasons at up to 75 percent off retail.
When: Nov. 21 & 22. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1738 Cordova St., b/t S. Budlong & S. Vermont Aves., Downtown (323-733-7700).

What: Seychelles & BC Shoes Warehouse sale
Why: More than 10,000 pairs of flats, heels, wedges, boots, sneaks, and sandals priced below wholesale.
When: Nov. 21 & 22. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 202 N. Nash St., b/t E. El Segundo Blvd. & E. Grand Ave., El Segundo.

What: Sassy City Chicks Sample Sale
Why: Juicy Couture, French Connection, Marc Jacobs, and others marked up to 80 percent off retail.
When: Nov. 23. Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., at Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Tickets online at sassycitychicks.com.