LA Sample Sales

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What: Kimberly Ovitz
Why: Spring ’09 overstock and one-of-a-kind samples $50-$200; evening pieces $600 (were $1,476).
When: Aug. 16 & 17. Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 2601 Colorado Ave., at 26th St., Santa Monica (310-300-2432).

What: Ever
Why: Ladies’ and fellas’ fall/holiday 2008 and spring 2009 priced wholesale and below.
When: Aug. 20-22. Thurs. & Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3744 Fruitland Ave., b/t Carmelita & Loma Vista Aves., Maywood.

What: Rachel Pally
Why: Swim, spring/summer 2009, and previous collections 60-80 percent off.
When: Aug. 14-16 & 21-23. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2301 E. 7th St., b/t Santa Fe St. & Anderson Ave., ste. c100, Downtown.

What: Ban.do
Why: Up to half off many styles of feathery, flowery, and sparkly headbands, plus surprise discounts, too.
When: Aug. 15. Sat., 1-4 p.m.
Where: 7958 Beverly Blvd., b/t N. Hayworth & N. Edinburgh Aves., West Hollywood (310-600-0702).

What: Carolina Herrera
Why: Up to 70 percent off floor samples, in-stock gowns, and current collections through fall 2009. Up to 50 percent off bridal veils and Manolo Blahniks.
When: Aug. 15. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 8441 Melrose Pl., b/t N. Alfred St. & N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood (323-782-9090).

What: Multidesigner Sample Sale
Why: Seneca Rising, Society for Rational Dress, Grey Ant, and other samples going for $25-$150.
When: Aug. 13 & 14. Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: EMPrds, 860 S. Los Angeles St., at E. Ninth St., ste. 402, Downtown (213-614-9292).

What: Plastic Island/McGinn
Why: Blowout summer sale with prices 50-80 percent off retail and $10-$20 racks
When: Aug. 14 & 15. Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: 1385 E. 15th St., at Central Ave., Downtown (213-749-0900).