Los Angeles - March 24, 2009

Sample Sales Sound Off

This Week’s Sample Sales

Just getting warmed up for spring.

What: Archive Agency Sample Sale
Why: Designer shoes (Miu Miu, Stella McCartney) up to 70 percent off, ready-to-wear (Marni, Dries Van Noten) up to 85 percent off, and contemporary (Rory Beca, Yumi Kim) up to 75 percent off.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 530 N. Larchmont Blvd., b/t Clinton St. & Rosewood Ave., ste. 3, Larchmont. R.S.V.P. to info@archiveagency.net.

What: Insight Warehouse Sale
Why: Half off fall ’08 through summer ’09 samples and overstock for girls and guys, too.
When: Fri., noon-6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 8940 Ellis Ave., b/t S. Robertson & National Blvds., Culver City (877-398-5140).

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Killer deals on Costume Dept., Maxine Dillon, and, yes, lots and lots of Mike & Chris.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2900 Rowena Ave., b/t Hyperion Ave. & W. Silver Lake Dr., Silver Lake.

What: Poko Pano Sample Sale
Why: Snag bikinis, one-pieces, and beachwear marked 20-50 percent off.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Seaside Brands Inc., 220 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., b/t Garnet St. & Torrance Blvd., ste. 105, Redondo Beach (310-379-7197).

What: Mcginn and Plastic Island Sample Sale
Why: Save 50-80 percent off retail on stock from previous fall and spring/summer collections.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1385 E. 15th St., at Central Ave., Downtown (213-749-0900).

What: Sassy City Chicks Sample Sale
Why: Wares from C&C California, Zoe Chicco, Ella Moss, and others 30-80 percent off.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Marina Del Rey Marriott, 4100 Admiralty Way, off Washington Blvd., Marina Del Rey (310-318-1731).