San Francisco, you’ve nurtured no end of crazy-turned-great ideas (like, oh, the Internet). And we know the word “beta” doesn’t freak you out.

So meet DailyCandy’s new start-up: Swirl, a sample sale site offering discounts of up to 80 percent on clothes and accessories from our editors’ favorite designers.

Anyone can join, but DailyCandy subscribers will get early access and special benefits. And we’re hoping you’ll be among the first to test us out, City by the Bay.

Today, playfully chic headbands from Ban.do, a Sweetest Things 2008 winner, are up to 55 percent off retail. Other current sales include sweaters and sweater dresses from Cardigan and summer sandals from Cocobelle — so sign up now.

As you know better than anyone, there’s nothing like being on the inside at the beginning.

Join online and shop at swirl.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Swirl