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Weekend Sales: September 12 - September 13

By Lisa Dionisio

New York

LeSportsac Sample Sale
Now through Monday, September 15, LeSportsac's ever-reliable, fashion forward satchels and accessories are now up to 70% off at their fall sample sale. Items include totes and accessories from their recent Stella McCartney collaboration as well as their Tokidoki line. Friday, from 8 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, from 11 to 8 p.m.; and Monday, from 8 to 4 p.m. LeSportsac Sample Sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues); 212-736-6262 ext. 2007.

Gia Bahm's Vintage Sale
Unearthen designer Gia Bahm is hosting an outdoor vintage sale this Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, from 11 to 8 p.m. Come rain or shine, head to Brooklyn and shop over 600 pieces of vintage clothing and accessories from the '70s and '80s now priced between $5 to $50, including an assortment of dresses, acid wash jeans, flannel shirts, and sunglasses. Cash Only. Vintage Sale, 241 Powers Street, (between Bushwick and Judge streets); no phone.

Assembly Event
L.A. based designer Raquel Allegra (pictured) is stopping by Lower East Side's Assembly for a special exhibition event this Friday, September 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. For one-night only, preview a selection of the designer's handmade shirts and new fall collections for both men and women and enjoy music by pianist Diane Birch. Assembly, 174 Ludlow Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-253-5393.

Auto Yard Sale
Fall is here and Auto is making room for new merch with their annual Yard Sale going on now through Sunday, September 14. Find clothing, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and more from designers such as Jane D'Arensbourg, Missoni, A Fortes, Ananas, Marimekko to name a few. Friday, from 11 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. Auto Yard Sale, 803-805 Washington Street, (between Gansevoort and Horatio streets); 212-229-2292.

Los Angeles

Blue Dot Boutique Sale
Several of Orange County's top boutiques are joining together for a 'Blue Dot Boutique' sale at the O.C. Fair & Event Center this Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14. For a small admission fee, score up to 75% off clothing and accessories from designers such as Charlotte Ronson, LaRok, Thread Social, Alice Ritter, and more. Saturday VIP, from 10 to noon; Saturday, from noon to 5; and Sunday, from 11 to 4 p.m. Cash only. Blue Dot Boutique Sale at the O.C. Fair & Event Center, Building 16, 88 Fair Drive ; for more information and tickets, check out www.bluedoboutiquesale.com.

Apartment Number 9 discount
Apartment Number 9's Beverly Hills location is officially stocked for fall with new arrivals from Band of Outsiders, shipley & halmos, Jack Spade, Rag & Bone, Eugenia Kim, Troglodyte Homunculus and more. Plus, mention 'Refinery29' and first time customers will receive 20% off at this new Beverly Hills outpost. Apartment Number 9, 9877 South Santa Monica Boulevard, (between Charleville Boulevard and South Lasky Drive); 310-785-9001.

Sirens & Sailors Sale
Now through Sunday, October 5, Sirens & Sailors is saying goodbye to summer with a huge blowout sale on spring/summer stock. Clothing and accessories from Grey Ant, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Clu, Muj, Hayden-Harnett, Smoke & Mirrors, and Dorothy Lee are now up to 60% off. Sirens & Sailors Sale,1104 Mohawk Street, (at the corner of West Sunset Boulevard); Echo Park; 213-483-5423.

Resurrection Collection Sale: "Cut, Thought, Sew: 1990s -> Anti-Fashion"
Starting this month, bi-coastal vintage emporium Resurrection begins their series "Cut, Thought, Sew: 1990s -> Anti-Fashion." Now through Wednesday, October 15, the store's first sale in the series focuses on Japanese collections and includes pieces from Comme Des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, and Issey Miyake. Resurrection, 8006 Melrose Avenue, (at North Edinburgh Avenue); 323-651-5516.

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