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Agnés B
Sale on now
After more than 30 years in the fashion industry, Agnés B has come along way from working the Parisian flea-markets. Great for both signature style pieces, and bright one-offs, you can pick-up a piece of French chic with 20-50 per cent off.
Agnes B, 16 Lamb St, E1 6EA (7426 0014/www.agnesb.com). Liverpool St tube/rail. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun.

Akris
Sale on now
The label that specialises in modern luxury will be knocking 40 per cent off its enduring designs. A must for women who love silk and cashmere.
Akris, 30 Old Bond St, W1S 4QQ (7758 8060/www.akris.ch). Green Park tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, until 7pm Thur.

Alexander McQueen
Sale on now
The original ‘enfant terrible’ of British fashion will be slashing all the sale itemsby 50 per cent. Check out the fitted military style jackets, or black sequined leggings for statement fashion. Diffusion line McQ will also be on sale.
Alexander McQueen, 4-5 Old Bond St, W1S 4PD (7355 0088/www.alexandermcqueen.com). Green Park tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun. Feature continues

Amanda Wakeley
Sale on now
The mistress of floor-length and fabulous dresses will be upping half-price Dec discounts to 60 per cent this Jan.
Amanda Wakeley, 80 Fulham Rd, SW3 6HR (7590 9105/ www.amandawakeley.com) South Kensington tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, until 7pm Wed.

Aquascutum
Sale on now
Thirty per cent discounts are most likely to get bigger and better in Jan, so if your thirsting after a piece of classic English tailoring it’s worth keeping check.
Aquascutum, 100 Regent St, W1B 5SR (7675 8200/www.aquascutum.com). Piccadilly Circus tube. 10am-6.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat; 10am-7pm Thur, noon-5pm Sun.

Betty Jackson
Sale on now
Known for great sales, Betty Jackson (not to be outdone by the stream of 20 per cent off vouchers) has already started a pre-Xmas half-price slash. In January discounts will be up to 70 per cent, meaning you can pick up her hotly sought-after little leather jacket that was £824 for £247.
Betty Jackson, 311 Brompton Rd, SW3 2DY (7589 7884/www.bettyjackson.com). South Kensington tube. 10.30am-6.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, 10.30am-8pm Thur (Dec only), 10.30am-6pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun.

Brora
Sale starts Jan 14
This cashmere boutique will be taking 30 per cent off all its soft creations. From mens and ladies fashion to gloves, socks and super-luxe picnic rugs, Brora maintains its signature ‘plain and simple’ style ethos.
Brora, 344 King’s Rd, SW3 5UK (7352 3697/www.brora.co.uk). Sloane Square tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Thur, noon-5pm Sun.

Caroline Charles
Sale on now
Having dressed Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithful in the 1960s, CC is an old hand on the London design scene. Now stocked in Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Harrods, her traditional English styles for women (from size 8 to size 18) will be sold at half price.
Caroline Charles, 56-57 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NY (7225 3197). Knightsbridge tube. Open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat.

Celine
Sale on now
Stylish women have been wearing this stylish label since the 1940’s. The typically neat Parisian designs will have in the region 40-50 per cent off. Celine is passionate about luxury leather so look out for great savings on chic accessories.
Celine, 160 New Bond St, W1 (7297 4999). Bond St tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-7pm, Sun noon-5pm.

Chanel
Sale runs Jan 2-16
For two weeks only Chanel will be taking 30 per cent off last season’s collection. There’ll be shoes, bags, signature tweed twin-sets: the lot.
Chanel, 26 Old Bond St, W1S 4QD (7493 5040/www.chanel.com). Green Park tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat.

Chloé
Sale on now
Get in early as all of Chloé’s Autumn/Winter ready-to-wear range is slashed by 50 per cent. There will be no further discounts throughout the month so it’s better to indulge early than to hold out until late. Check out the gorgeous tailored coats and shearling leather jackets. If there’s still a few months of the big chill left, you may as well endure it in style.
Chloé, 152-153 Sloane St, SW1X 9DB (7823 5348/www.chloe.com). Sloane Square tube. 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Thur-Sat, 10am-7pm Wed.

Diane von Furstenberg
Sale on now
The dresses are iconic for both wearability and flattering design. Signature wrap-arounds will have 30 to 50 per cent off.
Diane von Furstenberg, 83 Ledbury Rd, W11 (7221 1120/www.dvflondon.com). Notting Hill Gate tube. Open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun.

DKNY
Sale on now
50 per cent off this young, easy-to-wear line.
DKNY, 27 Old Bond St, W1S 4QE (7499 6238/www.dkny.com). Green Park tube. 10am-7pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun.

Emporio Armani
Sale on now
Just in time for Christmas, Armani will start its sale with 30 per cent off this quality line. Look out for classically cut pieces, which won’t go out of fashion before you’ve even bought them. Think CPW (Cost Per Wear).
Emporio Armani, 191 Brompton Rd, SW3 1NE (7823 8818/www.emporioarmani.com). Knightsbridge tube. 10am-6pm Mon- Sat, noon-5pm Sun.

Gucci
Sale on now
The Italian label synonymous with bling has started its discounts at 30 per cent. If you love their classic black chic and monochrome bags it may be worth popping in as it was indicated to Time Out that reductions could get better.
Gucci, 18 Sloane St, SW1 (7235 6707) Knightsbridge tube. Open 10am-7pm. Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm, Sun.

Holland & Holland
Sale on now
Harris Holland founded this guns ’n’ tweed outfitters in 1835 and it has since become something of a national treasure. With a nod to contemporary living, and with shops in Paris, New York and a new showroom in Moscow, Holland & Holland have remained tradtional through and through. Select products are at 20 per cent off.
Holland & Holland, 33 Bruton St, W1J 6HH (7499 4411/www.hollandandholland.com). Bond St tube. 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat.

John Paul Gaultier
Sale on now
Since launching his own label more than 30 years ago, the French born Anglophile designer has never stopped startling fashionistas with his eccentric yet illustrious designs. Many items will be half price and as well as the weird and the wonderful you should find lots of wearable pieces, too.
Jean Paul Gaultier, 171-175 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AJ (7584 4648/www.jpgaultier.com). South Kensington tube. Open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat.

John Rocha
Sale on now
The Hong Kong-born designer John Rocha is a master of structured silhouette and fine appliqué design. Catch his high-end pieces going half price from mid-Dec. His red ruffle coat, originally £695, is a relative steal at £450 and carries a little festive magic without being garishly crimbo.
John Rocha, 15a Dover St, W1S 4LR (7495 2233/www.johnrocha.ie). Green Park tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-7pm Thur.

Joseph
Sale on now
Since Boxing Day, this suave smart-casual wear shop has been offering 30 per cent off its elegant knits and other everyday pieces. Although expensive, many of the designs are timeless.
Joseph, 77 Fulham Rd, SW3 6RE (7823 9500/www.joseph.co.uk). South Kensington tube. 10am-6.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Wed, noon-6pm Sun.

Margaret Howell
Sale begins Jan 10
Margaret Howell’s Wigmore Street flagship is flooded with natural light and dotted with select pieces of vintage Ercol furniture. The store houses the understated womenswear and menswear collections reduced at an initial 30 per cent.
Margaret Howell, 34 Wigmore St W1U 2RS (7009 9009/www.margarethowell.co.uk). Bond St tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-7pm Thur.

Matthew Williamson
Sale on now
His beautiful, bright creations have been adorned by any celebrity worth their weight in fashion, yet (unsurprisingly) the £1,000 price tags have been deterring some of us. Williamson brought his initial Boxing Day sale prices of 30 per cent forward to mid-Dec and our sources tell us that Jan could see half-price reductions.
Matthew Williamson, 28 Bruton St, W1J 6QH (7629 6200/www.matthewwilliamson.com). Green Park tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Thur.

Miu Miu
Sale on now
The brand that has women literally salivating over its handbags will be offering up to 45 per cent off selected lines. Look out for fitted coats and quirky puffball dresses.
Miu Miu, 123 New Bond St, W1S 1EJ (7409 0900/www.miumiu.com) Bond St tube. 10am-7pm Mon- Sat, noon-5pm Sun.

Moschino
Sale on now
Girly girls and flamboyant chaps can get their fix of this fun-loving label with a generous 40 per cent off.
Moschino, 28-29 Conduit St, W1S 2YB (7318 0555/www.moschino.it). Bond St tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-7pm Thur.

Nanette Lepore
Sale on now
This New York-based designer began discounting her colourful designs by 50 per cent in early Dec. Unfortunately she’s not one to increase the discount so you won’t save any more, but you’ll easily be able to splurge your Christmas money on her feminine frocks.
Nanette Lepore, 206 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH (7221 8889/www.nanettelepore.com). 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Fri, noon-5pm Sun.

Paul Smith
Sale on now
Gangly guru of fun and retro British design, Paul Smith’s designs will be sold at 30 per cent off. Check online for the latest discounts on accessories and bold home deco.
Paul Smith, Westbourne House, 120 & 122 Kensington Park Rd, W11 2EP (7727 3553/www.paulsmith.co.uk). Notting Hill Gate tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm Sat.

Sonia Rykiel
Sale on now
Loud and fun creations go on sale at up to 50 per cent. Although the exact items were unconfirmed at press time, Time Out was assured there would be plenty of clothes and accessories to choose from. Look out for stunning stripy jumpers.
Sonia Rykiel, 27-29 Brook St, W1 (7493 5255/www.soniarykiel.com). Bond St tube. Open 10am-6.30pm Mon-Sat. Sale on now.

Stella McCartney
Sale on now
Uniting vegan devotees with die-hard fashionistas, McCartney is master of cruel-free chic. Her winter collection, full of animal-kind fabrics, will all be down by 50 per cent in this early Jan sale. Looking for the perfect NYE outfit? One of her LBDs should do the trick. Or surprise someone special with one of her half-price bags (they’ll never know.)
Stella McCartney, 30 Bruton St, W1J 6LG (7518 3100/www.stellamccartney.com). Bond St tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-7pm Thur.

Tommy Hilfiger
Sale on now
Kicking off on Boxing Day, all Hilfiger’s cool American attire will have 30-50 per cent off its RRP. Not into polo tops and baggy denim? Don’t be deterred, his winter collection is full of fitted trench coats, suave navy colourings and loud tartan print.
Tommy Hilfiger, 138 Regent St, W1B 5SG (7287 2843/www.tommy.com). Piccadilly Circus tube. 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun.

Vivienne Westwood
Sale on now
The great dame of British fashion (rocking rebel at heart) will be selling her beautifully tailored creations at around 30 per cent off. Look out for her patent wallets and logo-encrusted jewellery, at surprisingly reasonable prices.
Vivienne Westwood, 44 Conduit St, W1S 2YL (7439 1109/www.viviennewestwood.com). Oxford Circus tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Thur, noon- 5pm Sun.

Yoji Yamamoto
Sale on now
Tokyo’s golden boy of fashion will be selling his slick, functional designs with up to 40 per cent off.
Yohji Yamamoto, 14-15 Conduit St, W1S 2XJ (7491 4129/www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp). 10am-6pm Mon-Sat. Sale starts Jan 7.

Zadig & Voltaire
Sale on now
A firm fave with French actresses, this edgy brand aims make luxury affordable. It moves slightly towards that goal with 40 per cent off – make sure you seek out the cashmere jumpers that were £170, now £102.
Zadig & Voltaire, 140 Sloane Sq, SW1X 9AY (7730 1880/www.zadig-et-zoltaire.com). Sloane Sq tube. 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-6.30pm Thur, Sat.

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