Hey savvy shoppers! Los Angeles is full of incredible deals, if you know where to find them. We’re here to help with a weekly list of all the best sample sales across the city. This is the info you’ve been searching for—who has the best deals of the week, when and where to nab them, exactly what you’ll find at each sale and whether you need to bring cash or plastic. So check in each week to stay on trend and in the black—your wardrobe and wallet will thank you.
Who: Heidi Merrick
To celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, the Los Angeles-based (and beach inspired) designer is offering a different deal daily leading up to the holiday. There’ll be surprise discounts, gifts with purchase and more. Follow along on Instagram to check for the current offering.
Where: online
When: through Dec 24
Who: Building Block
The chic L.A. accessories brand has slashed prices on AW18 pieces by 30 percent, which you can take advantage of online or in their Chinatown storefront. Merchandise is (understandably) moving fast but last we checked there are still a few round wristlet bags, belt packs, card sleeves and more to choose from—just in time for the holidays.
Where: 970 N Broadway, Unit 104 and online
When: while stock lasts
Who: Creatures of Comfort
Because the stylish retailer is shuttering all stores, shoppers can save 50 percent on edgy-cool pieces in their Silver Lake shop as well as online (though the brand tells us there’s a long wait time on shipping, FYI), including denim, blouses, bags, dresses, footwear and more.
Where: 3902 Sunset Blvd and online
When: Through Dec 17
Who: Rag & Bone
Shop pieces by the forward NYC brand for up to 80 percent off during a pop-up sample sale at the 260 Sample Sale in Beverly Hills.
Where: 301 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills
When: Dec 11–Dec 15 10am–7pm, Dec 16 10am–5pm
Who: Simon Miller
Likely best known for its “it girl”-faved bags, the Los Angeles brand is hosting a sample sale Downtown in which shoppers can score denim for as little as $60, sweaters for $100, leather jackets just $400, and, yep, those beloved bags for only $175.
Where: 715 S Los Angeles St
When: Dec 13, 14 10am–7pm, Dec 15 11am–5pm
Who: John Elliott
For its weekend-long sample sale at the Eclipse space in WeHo, the modern menswear brand will not only be offering up to 75 percent off its functional, stylish streetwear for the guys, but also its recently launched women’s pieces.
Where: 708 N Croft Ave, West Hollywood
When: Dec 13–15 10am–7pm, Dec 16 10am–5pm
Who: James Perse
Notorious for creating perhaps the perfect T-shirt, the luxury basics brand is hosting a sample sale in Hollywood for anyone that missed last week’s in Marina Del Rey. Shoppers will find clothing for women and menswear, plus shoes, accessories and even home goods during for a steal throughout the weekend.
Where: 1128 N Highland Ave
When: Dec 14 11am–7pm, Dec 15 10am–6pm, Dec 16 11am–4pm
Who: Lykke Wullf, Selva Negra, Lucy Michel and more
The vintage-inspired brand’s holiday extravaganza at its DTLA studio includes a pop-up from a few fellow local designers (offering bags, ceramics, clothing and more), plus refreshments, tiny tattoos by Tat2Soft (Friday only), and a complimentary wreath making class (Saturday only)—plus there will be a sample rack of discounted past season pieces.
Where: 120 E 8th St, #200
When: Dec 14 4–8pm, Dec 15 11am–5pm
Who: Richer Poorer, Deus Customs and more
In addition to the aforementioned brands, goods from Almond Surfboards, Krochet Kids, Known Supply, 31 Bits, Banks Journal, Rex Design, Ethika and more will all be majorly discounted during a holiday sample sale in Costa Mesa. Boards, socks, jewelry, accessories and clothing for men, women and kids will all be available during the sale so it should be a great occasion to finish any gift shopping.
Where: 1630 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa
When: Dec 15 9am–5pm
Who: Desperate
East Hollywood’s fashion-forward boutique celebrates the holiday season (and its customers) with back-to-back days of events and discounts. Friday evening the shop hosts local artist Sophie Strauss’ album release with drinks, snacks and obviously tunes, and if you tag both @desperatelosangeles and @sophielstrauss in a post or story on Instagram you can save 20 percent on new arrivals. Saturday Desperate offers a reception for visual artist Mandy Schuster, during which 10 percent of sales will benefit non-profit organization the Model Behavior, and if you tag all three in a post or story (@desperatelosangeles, @themodelbehavior_org and @mandymandible) you’ll also save 20 percent on new inventory.
Where: 4851 Fountain Ave
When: times vary (check @desperatelosangeles for details)
Who: Botanica Workshop, Maria Dora, Selva Negra
A trio of Los Angeles based indie brands team up for a holiday studio and sample sale in Highland Park. Shop ethically, locally, and sustainably made lingerie and loungewear, knits, and other modern womenswear every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month.
Where: 6189 N Figueroa St
When: Dec: Fri, Sat Sun noon–6pm