L.A. Sample-Sale Calendar: The Season for Sample Sales
’Tis the season to land a great deal on fashion as California designers, manufacturers and showrooms open their doors for sample sales, warehouse sales, holiday parties and benefits. California Apparel News is gathering information about the season’s sales and will be updating its L.A. Sample Sale Calendar at ApparelNews.net.
If you would like your sample sale to be listed in the calendar, send a fax to (213) 623-5707 or e-mail jirwin@apparelnews.net. Include the date; location; time; cover-charge amount (if any); and either a Web site address, phone number or e-mail address that may be published for more information.
Dec. 5
Tyr tent sale15391 Springdale St.Huntington Beach, Calif.8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Friday); 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (Saturday)Cost: freeThrough Dec. 6For information: www.tyr.com
Obey holiday sample sale3500 W. Carriage Drive, Santa Ana, Calif.8 a.m.–6 p.m. (Friday); 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.obeyclothing.com
RVCA moving sale919 Sunset Drive, Costa Mesa, Calif.9 a.m.–5 p.m.Also on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)Cost: freeFor information: www.rvca.com
Saint Grace holiday sale2222 E. Washington Blvd., suite C, Los Angeles9 a.m.– 4 p.m. (weekdays)Through Dec. 12Cost: freeFor information: www.saintgrace.com
Insight sample sale940 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa, Calif.9 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: (877) 398-5140
Rozae Nichols warehouse sale834 S. Broadway, third floor, Los Angeles9 a.m.–7 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.rozaenichols.com
Truth Soul Armor warehouse sale1327 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, Calif.9 a.m.– 4 p.m.Also on Dec. 6, 12 and 13Cost: freeFor information: (949) 369-9474, info@truthsoularmor.com or www.truthsoularmor.com
Isabella Fiore sample saleThe New Mart, suite 201, Los Angeles9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Also on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: (213) 629-1956 or www.isabellafiore.com
Rachel Pally sample sale2301 E. Seventh St., suite C100, Los Angeles9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (Friday and Saturday); 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sunday)Through Dec. 7Cost: freeFor information: www.rachelpally.com
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and Mike & Chris sample saleCooper Design Space, suite 422, Los Angeles10 a.m.–4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.cynthiavincent.net or www.mikeandchris.com
Charm and Luck handbag warehouse sale135 W. Walnut, Gardena, Calif.10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.charmandluck.comOdd Molly holiday sample saleCooper Design Space, lobby J, Los Angeles10 a.m.–5 p.m.Fridays through Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: www.oddmolly.com
Raw-7 second annual sample sale900 S. Main St., Los Angeles10 a.m.–5 p.m.(Sale takes place every Thursday and Friday in December)Cost: freeFor information: www.raw-7.com
Meghan holiday sample sale1406 S. Main St., second floor, Los Angeles10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: (213) 747-8890
Stop Staring! sample sale850 S. Broadway, suite 804, Los Angeles10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sunday)Through Dec. 7 (no sale on Saturday)Cost: freeFor information: www.stopstaringclothing.com or (213) 627-1480
Blitz Distribution warehouse sale15272 Jason Circle, Huntington Beach, Calif.10 a.m.–7 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.blitzdistribution.com
Paul Frank holiday warehouse sale960 W. 16th St., Costa Mesa, Calif.10 a.m.–7 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.paulfrank.com/holidaysale/
Gold Hawk and Tag+ Jeans holiday warehouse sale3864 Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, Calif.10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.tagjeans.com
Undrest sample sale1406 S. Main St., second floor, Los Angeles11 a.m.–5 p.m.Fridays through Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: www.undrest.com
Vestal holiday sample sale730 W. 17th St., Costa Mesa, Calif.11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.vestalwatch.com
Ramp warehouse sale3641 Sausalito St., Los Alamitos, Calif.11 a.m.–7 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (562) 296-6350
Black Halo holiday warehouse sale588 Mateo St., Los Angelesnoon–5 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.blackhalo.com
Junior Drake warehouse sale740 E. 60th St., Los Angelesnoon–7 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 6Cost: freeFor information: www.juniordrake.com
Dec. 6
ABS parking-lot sale1231 Long Beach Ave., Los Angeles8 a.m.–noonCost: freeFor information: www.absstyle.com
James Perse warehouse sale6063 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles9 a.m.–5 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.jamesperse.com
The Saturday SaleCalifornia Market Center, Los Angeles10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (310) 837-6788 or www.thesaturdaysalela.com
Mon Petit Oiseau sample sale6687 Flotilla St.Los Angeles10 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 7Cost: freeFor information: (323) 727-2005
Jonquil annual holiday sale, featuring sleepwear by Diane Samandi and benefitting the Mona Foundation1830 14th St.Santa Monica, Calif.10 a.m.–6 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.dianesamandi.com or www.jonquillingerie.com
Shopaholic sample salePasadena Convention Center, suite 211, Pasadena, Calif.10 a.m.–7 p.m.Through Dec. 7Cost: freeFor information: www.shopaholicsamplesales.com
T-Bags and One Life holiday sample sale424 N. Maple Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif.11 a.m.–5 p.m.Through Dec. 7Cost: freeFor information: (310) 480-5786
Femme Metale trunk show207 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Calif.11 a.m.–3 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (949) 366-0022
Treesje sample sale1004 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills11 a.m.–4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.treesje.com
ecoSkin and Laura Elizabeth jewelry trunk showBlonde, Santa Monica, Calif.noon–3 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.ecoskincollections.com or www.lauraelizabethjewelry.comSkingraft Designs holiday party and 2009 collection debut639 S. Spring St., Los Angeles4–10 p.m.Cost: free (RSVP via e-mail)For information: (213) 488-0816, www.skingraftdesigns.com or rsvp@skingraftdesigns.com
Dec. 7
Miss Me, Mek Denim and Rock Revival Jeans sample warehouse sale4715 Alameda St., Los Angeles9 a.m.–6 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.mekdenim.com
“The A-List Sample Sale”1151 N. Genesee Ave.Los Angeles11 a.m.– 4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (323) 841-3000
Robyn Rhodes jewelry sale11426 Ventura Blvd., suite A, Studio City, Calif.noon–4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.robynrhodes.com, (818) 230-7939 or info@robynrhodes.com
Dec. 8
Showroom Seven holiday sample saleCooper Design Space, mezzanine 3, Los Angeles10 a.m.–6 p.m. (closed weekends)Through Dec. 23Cost: freeFor information: (213) 316-0112
Dec. 9
Credibility by Sheri Drobnick holiday sale112 W. Ninth St., suite 1015, Los Angeles9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mondays through Fridays)Through Dec. 23Cost: freeFor information: www.credibilitybysheridrobnick.com
Kelly Nishimoto lounge collection debut and holiday party/sale, hosted by Meiko3191 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles8–11 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.kellynishimoto.com or rsvp@kellynishimoto.com
Dec. 10
Trina Turk sample sale3025 W. Mission Road, Alhambra, Calif.noon–6 p.m. (Wednesday through Friday); 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: (626) 458-7768, Ext. 25
Jane Doe John Doe launch party, hosted by Ani Lee and Jerell Scott8478 W. Third St., Los Angeles7–11 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (310) 666-9595 or janedoejohndoeboutique@gmail.com
Dec. 11
Baby Phat holiday warehouse sale6501 S. Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, Calif.8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: www.babyphat.com
Expert Performance T sample sale3101 E. 26th St., Vernon, Calif.9 a.m.–5 p.m.Through Dec. 24 (weekdays only)Cost: freeFor information: www.expertperformancet.com or (323) 526-5865
Sydney Evan jewelry and Marc Marmel luggage sample saleCooper Design Space, suite 1008, Los Angeles9 a.m.-5 p.m.Through Dec. 12Cost: freeFor information: www.sydneyevan.com
Peter Cohen winter/holiday factory sale1914 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles10 a.m.-5 p.m.Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: (323) 732-8312 or www.petercohen.net
Candice Held holiday sale and art show by Valery Milovic838 S. Spring St., Los Angeles11 a.m.–6 p.m. (holiday sale); 6–9 p.m. (party and art show)Cost: freeFor information: (213) 623-1391
“Shop by Design,” presented by Gen Art and Dwell magazineCalifornia Market Center, Los Angeles5–10 p.m. (runway show at 8 p.m.)Cost: free (VIP tickets are $40; must be 21 or over to attend)For information: (323) 782-9367 or www.genart.org
Dec. 12
Luxury Avenue warehouse sale2646 River Ave., suite B, Rosemead, Calif.8 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: (626) 573-3686Freshjive sample sale1317 S. Olive St., Los Angeles8 a.m.–7 p.m.Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: www.freshjive.com
Paige Denim sample saleThe New Mart, suite 209, Los Angeles9 a.m.–3 p.m.Also on Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: www.paigepremiumdenim.com
Isabella Fiore sample saleThe New Mart, suite 201, Los Angeles9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Also on Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: (213) 629-1956 or www.isabellafiore.com
Twenty8Twelve sample saleCooper Design Space, Los Angeles10 a.m.–3 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.twenty8twelve.com
Marabou USA sample/warehouse sale1714 18th St., Santa Monica, Calif.10 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: www.marabouusa.com
Woo warehouse sale209 S. Garey St., Los Angelesnoon–6 p.m.; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 13Cost: freeFor information: (213) 687-4800
People’s Revolution sample sale7005 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles2–7 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: www.peoplesrevolution.com
Dec. 13
Michael Stars sample/warehouse sale12955 Chadron Ave., Hawthorne, Calif.9 a.m.–1 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.michaelstars.com
XCVI warehouse sale2311 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles9 a.m.–2 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: daniela@xcvi.com or www.xcvi.com
Five Four warehouse sale2444 Porter St., Los Angeles9 a.m.–5 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: www.fivefourclothing.com
Shopaholic sample saleLos Angeles Convention Center, suite 512, Los Angeles9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: www.shopaholicsamplesales.com
The Saturday SaleCalifornia Market Center, Los Angeles10 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (310) 837-6788 or www.thesaturdaysalela.com
Morphine Generation and Erik Hart warehouse saleLos Angeles Convention Center, concourse hall 2, Los Angeles10 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: www.erikhart.com or www.morphinegeneration.com
Tulle and Cloth Logic sample sale350 W. Apra St., Compton, Calif.10 a.m.–4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.clothlogic.com and www.tulle4us.com
Linda Loudermilk sample and archive sale1511 N. Ogden Drive, Los Angeles11 a.m.–5 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.lindaloudermilk.com
Unique Los Angeles shopping eventCalifornia Market Center, penthouse, Los Angeles11 a.m.–7 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: $5 (free for children under 10)For information: www.uniquelosangeles.com
Lois Evans' sample sale1437 Cabrillo Ave., Venice, Calif.11 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 14Cost: freeFor information: (310) 396-3838
Junker’s second annual holiday sample sale1401 Santa Fe Ave., suite 6, Los Angeles11 a.m.–7 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (213) 622-7179
quot;Holiday Home Boutique: Shopping the Gardenquot;4451 Finley Ave., Los Angelesnoon–4 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.bebello.com or www.anitaarze.com
MultiWomen’s designer clothing, shoe and accessories sample sale7494 Santa Monica Blvd., suite 200, West Hollywood, Calif.noon–5 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: luckybreaks@mac.com Sculpture to Wear sale1400 California Ave., apartment 306, Santa Monica, Calif.noon–6 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.sculpturetowear.com
Dec. 14
Sjobeck holiday warehouse sale2640 Main St., Santa Monica, Calif.7 a.m.–2 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: www.sjobeckdenim.com
American Apparel holiday factory saleSeventh and Alameda, Los Angeles9 a.m.–6 p.m.Cost: $5 for an all-day passFor information: (213) 488-0226
Sirens & Sailors presents the “Compound Holiday Bazaar”112 Llewellyn St., Los Angeles11 a.m.–7 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (213) 483-5423 or www.sirensandsailors.com
Louise Green Millinery Co. sample sale1616 Cotner Ave., Los Angelesnoon–5 p.m. (Sunday); 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)Through Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: www.louisegreen.com or (310) 479-1881
Dec. 15
Autumn Cashmere fall stock saleThe New Mart, suite 402, Los Angeles9 a.m.–5 p.m.Through Dec. 19Cost: freeFor information: (213) 893-6995
Dec. 18
Caro Marketing's first-ever holiday sample sale6348 Colgate Ave., Los Angeles4–9 p.m.Cost: free (please RSVP)For information: (323) 781-2276
Dec. 19
Isabella Fiore sample saleThe New Mart, suite 201, Los Angeles9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Cost: freeFor information: (213) 629-1956 or www.isabellafiore.com
ParkVogel holiday sample sale719 S. Los Angeles St., suite 418, Los Angeles10 a.m.–4 p.m.Through Dec. 20Cost: freeFor information: www.parkvogel.com
Trixxi sample sale2014 E. 15th St., Los Angeles10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Saturday)Through Dec. 20Cost: freeFor information: (323) 585-4200 or ron@trixxi.net
Dec. 20
Aniki Clothing blow-out sale341 W. 31st St., Los Angeles8 a.m.–6 p.m.Through Dec. 24Cost: freeFor information: (213) 748-0777 or www.anikiclothing.com
The Saturday SaleCalifornia Market Center, Los Angeles10 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.Through Dec. 21Cost: freeFor information: (310) 837-6788 or www.thesaturdaysalela.com