August Sample Sales

Sample Sale StampedeAugust 2010 Sample Sales

Sales and the city.
What: Peter Jensen
Why: Ready-to-wear (dresses, skirts, tops, knitwear), accessories and fabric from £5.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Elastic Design Studio (buzzer 1), 18-24 Shacklewell Studios, Shacklewell Ln., E8 2EZ. 
What: Fashion Sample Sale
Why: Up to 80 per cent off labels such as American Retro, Zoe Tee’s, Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses, Tania Plage kaftans, Kat Maconie shoes and more.
When: 4 & 5 Aug. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Intelligent PR, 62 Shaftesbury Ave., 1st flr., W1D 6LT. (Entrance on Wardour St.) 
What: Fresh Flames
Why: Printed playsuits (£36), graphic-print skirts (£20) and tops (£16) and body-con dresses (£20) make perfect resortwear.
When: 7 Aug. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: VAAD Art Gallery, 26a S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB. 
What: Jumble and Pearls
Why: Vintage goods (lace capes, jewellery, accessories) and designer treasures (Marc Jacobs, Sonia Rykiel) from £5.
When: 7 Aug. Sat., 1-6 p.m.
Where: The Horatia, 89-102 Holloway Rd., N7 8JE (020 7515 3643). 
What: Me & Em
Why: Luxe loungewear, clothing and accessories, including T-shirts (£10), pajamas (£15), wraps (£20), dresses (£25) and more.
When: 18-21 Aug. Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 21 Connaught St., W2 2AY (08456 800975). 
What: Fannie Schiavoni, Be&D and Jovonna London
What: Structural metal chain jewellery (£55), leather gladiator sandals, studded heels and pumps (£120) and dresses (£50).
When: 19 Aug. Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Hoopla PR, Archer St. Studios, 10-11 Archer St., studio 18, W1D 7AZ (020 7287 7066). 
What: Matthew Williamson
Why: Up to 70 percent off ready-to-wear (embellished evening dresses, tops, trousers, and skirts), beachwear and accessories.
When: 19 & 20 Aug. Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA. 
Photo: Courtesy of Peter Jensen