Sales & Shopping

New York:

Opening Ceremony Sample Sale
Just in time for some last-minute shopping, Opening Ceremony kicks off their annual 3-day sample sale this Friday, December 19, through Sunday, December 21. Score discounts of up to 90% off their all-star roster for both guys and girls, including items from Acne, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, Whyred, Patrik Ervell, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Band of Outsiders, Jeremy Scott, Mayle, Topshop, Proenza Schouler, as well as their own Opening Ceremony collections. Friday and Saturday, from 11 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m. Cash only. Opening Ceremony Sample Sale, 10 Greene Street, Basement, (between Canal and Grand streets); 212-219-2688.

The News Showroom Sample Sale
Starting this Thursday, December 18, through Saturday, December 20, the News Showroom is offering one last chance to pick up discounted goods from Cheap Monday, Sea, Clu, Millions of Smiles and more. Thursday and Friday, from 10 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 to 5 p.m. The News Sample Sale, 495 Broadway, 5th Floor, (at Broome Street); 212-925-9700.

Libertine Sample Sale
Libertine is having a 3-day sample sale this Thursday, December 18, through Saturday, December 20, from 11 to 7 p.m. Find discounts of up to 75% off their selection of designer clothing, including blazers (now $420), T-shirts (now $40), and cashmere sweaters (now $300). Libertine Sample Sale, 187 Lafayette Street, 7th floor, (between Broome and Grand streets); 212-925-8445.

A.P.C. Fall/Winter Sale
Merch from A.P.C.'s fall/winter '08 collections are now up for grabs at their end-of-season sale starting this Thursday, December 18, through Tuesday, January 20. Expect major sales as their Mercer Street boutique marks down their entire men's and women's collections by 50%. A.P.C., 131 Mercer Street, (between Prince and Spring streets), 212-966-9685.


United Bamboo Sample Sale
United Bamboo is celebrating the end of the year with a men's and women's sample sale now through Friday, December 19, from 10 to 7 p.m.. Fall/winter '08 items are now up to 85% off, including the Beaded Collar coat (now $300), the Bow-Tie blouse (now $110), and the men's Plaid MC jacket (now $250). United Bamboo Sample Sale, 217 Centre Street, 6th floor, (between Grand and Howard streets); 212-925-3311.

Number (N)ine Holiday Sale
TriBeCa boutique Number (N)ine is now at 40% markdowns during their annual Holiday sale. Now through Thursday, January 8, check out sale goods for guys from their fall collections including a Stand Collar Frayed Edge Flannel shirt (now $357), a pair of Cut Off Cowboy boots with a Heart andIJa Tear sole (now $945), and a pair of Shetland Wool Fingerless gloves (now $66). Number (N)ine, 431 Washington Street, (between Vestry and Desbrosses streets); 212-431-8699.<

Comptoir de Cotonniers Sale
Now through the beginning of January, French label Comptoir de Cotonniers's end-of-season sale is underway with sales of up to 50% off. Shop women's discounted jackets, dresses, shirts, pants, and more at their Spring Street boutique. Comptoir des Cotonniers, 155 Spring Street, (between West Broadway and Wooster Street); 212-274-0830.

Los Angeles:

Feature Boutique Sale
Stop by San Vicente's Feature boutique as they continue sale markdowns of up to 50% off throughout the store. Shop sale merch from Karen Walker, Vena Cava, Whitley Kros, Lover, Wayne, Mischen and more. Feature Boutique, 11958 San Vicente Boulevard, (between Montana Avenue and South Bundy Drive);310-826-6600.

Saylor Boutique Sale
Saylor boutique's Holiday sale is going strong with markdowns of up to 50% off at their Santa Monica store. Pick up lovely pieces perfect for party season from Lyell, Maria Bonita Extra, Vena Cava, Wu, and more. Saylor, 912 Montana Avenue, (between 9th and 10th streets); 310-434-9274.

Creatures of Comfort End-of-Season Sale
Ladies, amp up your holiday party wardrobe at Creatures of Comfort's Fake Winter Sale. Shop new markdowns of up to 50% off in-store and online, including clothing and accessories from Acne, A.P.C., Vena Cava, Rachel Comey, and more. Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Avenue, (between N. Hayworth and N. Edinburgh avenues); 323-655-7855.

Welcome Hunters Winter Sale
Chinatown boutique Welcome Hunter's mega Holiday sale is launching this Thursday, December 18 through Sunday, December 21, with discounts of up to 80% off their fashion-forward merch. Welcome Hunters, 454B Jung Jing Road, (near N. Broadway); 213-687-9905.

Built By Wendy Closing Sale
Built by Wendy is saying goodbye to their west coast locations and closing up shop on Sunday, December 28. Expect major discounts on remaining merch, including a women's Herringbone Ruffle blouse (now $54), a selection of cashmere sweaters (now $81), and a men's Corduroy Hooded coat (now $125). Built by Wendy, 7938 West 3rd Street, (between S. Edinburgh and S. Fairfax avenues); 323-651-1902.

A.P.C. Fall/Winter Sale
Pick up your favorite fall/winter staples at A.P.C.'s end-of-season sale starting this Thursday, December 18, through Monday, January 19. Expect major sales as their West Hollywood boutique marks down their entire men's and women's collections by 50%. A.P.C., 619 North Croft Avenue, (between Rangely Avenue and Clinton Street); 323-297-0414.


Showroom Seven Sample Sale
Showroom Seven's west coast office is gearing up for the Holidays with a seasonal sample sale going on now through Tuesday, December 23, from 10 to 6 p.m. Find sale goods from Orla Kiely, Bloch London, Soundgirl, Tony Cohen, Charlotte Ronson, and much much more. Showroom Seven Sample Sale, 860 South Los Angeles Street, Mezz #3, (between East 9th and East 8th streets); 213-316-0112.


Steven Alan Holiday Shirting Drive
Steven Alan is launching a Holiday shirting drive starting this Thursday, December 18, through Monday, January 5. Bring in a gently worn button-down shirt and get a $25 discount on any new Steven Alan button-down shirt with donations going to L.A.'s own Food on Foot. Plus to kick off the drive, this Thursday, December 18, stop by any of their locations as they ring in the holidays with cookies, cider, and holiday cheer. Steven Alan, 638 North Robertson Boulevard, (between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard); West Hollywood; 310-854-1814; 11677 San Vicente Boulevard, No. 111, (between South Barrington and Darlington avenues); Los Angeles; 310-820-4700; and 1601 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, (near Palms Boulevard); Venice, 310-452-3413.