October 3, 2007

Ample Samples

October Sample Sales

Seasons? Anything goes in this city.

What: Mike & Chris
Why: Summer and past stock includes hoodie jackets in leather, fleece, and so on at up to 70 percent off.
When: Oct. 4-6. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 834 S. Broadway, at Ninth St., 2nd flr., Downtown.

What: LaRok
Why: Dresses, were $200, now $48; tops, were $116, now $29.
When: Oct. 4-6. Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 5175 Soto St., near Fruitland Ave., Vernon (323-584-3500).

What: Top Button
Why: Designers like Jovovich-Hawk, Linea Pelle, and many more, at up to 60 percent off.
When: Oct. 4. VIP preview ($35 in advance), Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m.; sale ($20 with R.S.V.P. or $30 at the door), Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., at San Vicente Blvd., ste. b229, West Hollywood.

What: Seychelles and Smashbox
Why: Pumps, flats, boots, and wedges as well as cosmetics priced below wholesale.
When: Oct. 5 & 6. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: 202 N. Nash St., near El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo. R.S.V.P. to info@seychellesshoe.com.

What: By Malene Birger and Giorgio Brato.
Why: These stellar lines priced $24-$500.
When: Oct. 12. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Sts., ste. 320, Downtown (213-624-3474).

What: J & Company
Why: Warehouse sale with more than 2,000 pairs of jeans for men and women.
When: Oct. 13 & 14. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 1501 S. Rio Vista Ave., b/t Olympic Blvd. & S. Soto St., Downtown.

What: Webster
Why: Get 15 percent off the entire fall collection and preview and preorder for spring.
When: Oct. 19 & 20. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Holiday, 912 Montana Ave., b/t Ninth & Tenth Sts., Santa Monica (310-434-9274).

What: Nae & Audie
Why: Up to 80 percent off on loungewear, boy shorts, and everything else you live in.
When: Oct. 17. Wed., 5-9 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Asher Gallery, 5820 Wilshire Blvd., at S. Stanley Ave., ste. 100 (213-926-2277).