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Debenhams
Sale on now
This high-street mainstay, known for its love of designer collaborations, started discounting at the end of Dec. With this being later than its competition, you can still enjoy large reductions without having to buy everything in lime green. Men can bag a massive 70 per cent off clothes: check out the J by Jasper Conran suit jacket (a bargain £27) or the printed T-shirts going for around £5.
Debenhams, 334-338 Oxford St, W1C 1JG (0844 561 6161/www.debenhams.com). Bond St tube. 9.30am-8pm Mon, Tue, Sat; 9.30am-9pm Thur, Fri; noon-6pm Sun.

Dover Street Market
Sale on now
This six-story concept store, designed by Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo, will be slashing 40-50 per cent off all its cutting-edge attire. As well as all things Comme, you’ll find quirky fashion from all the industry movers and shakers: Gareth Pugh, Christopher Kane and Raf Simons, to name but a few.
Dover Street Market, 17-18 Dover St, W1S 4LT (7518 0680/www.doverstreetmarket.com). Green Park tube. 11am-6pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 11am-7pm Thur.

Fenwick
Sale on now until Jan 31
Five floors of clothes, shoes, accessories and homewares will be going half price in this January sale. Labels on offer include Anna Sui, Betty Jackson and Paul & Joe, while the accessories department will definitely offer a bargain or two. Don’t miss the Jamin Puech bags all going at half price.
Fenwick, 63 New Bond St, W1S 1RJ. (7629 9161/www.fenwick.co.uk). Bond St tube. 10am-6.30pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-8pm Thur, noon-6pm Sun. Feature continues

Fortnum & Mason
Sale on now until third week of Jan
Still reeling from its £24 million refurb in ’07, this hotspot for old-school glamour will be offering discounts throughout the store.
Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER (7734 8040/www.fortnumand mason.co.uk). Green Park or Piccadilly Circus tube. 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun (food hall only).

Harrods
Sale on now until Jan 24
Elbow pads at the ready? This is the Bentley of January sales and if you can hack serious crowds, you’ll find bargains of 30-50 per cent on most the luxury goods inside. For men all Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Hugo Boss will have 40 per cent off, while women can find half-price pieces from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pucci, Tara Jarmon and much much more. Lots of Harrods cashmere will be also be half price, as will health/beauty products and toys.
Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL (7730 1234/www.harrods.com). Knightsbridge tube. Dec 27 9am-9pm then Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11.30am-6pm.

Harvey Nichols
Sale starts Dec 27
Harvey Nichols will be slashing all sale stock by 50 per cent. Women can pick up Stella McCartney jeans for a slightly more manageable £120 or a chiffon top by Alexander Wang for £105. Killer-heel fixes will come in the form of YSL, Jonathan Kelsey and Nicholas Kirkwood. While men can get their designer fill on the half price Alexander McQueen, Burberry and DSquared.
Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (7235 5000/www.harveynichols.com). Knightsbridge tube. 10am-9pm Dec 27-29, then 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun.

House of Fraser
Sale on now
Selected lines of beauty, fashion and homeware were slashed by 30 per cent in mid Dec. Pop in after Jan 1 to see what further savings are causing a stir.
House of Fraser, 318 Oxford St, W1 1HF (0870 160 7258/www.houseoffraser.co.uk). Bond St tube. 10am-8pm Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat; 10am-8pm Wed, Fri; 10am-9pm Thur; 11.30am-6pm Sun.

John Lewis
Sale on now until Jan 18
Visit this clearance sale soon (offers will end in less than three weeks) to enjoy half-price reductions throughout the store. From electrical goodies to Egyptian cotton towels, you’ll find lots of quality home products with generous discounts. Failing that, there’s always the fashion and accessories section to amuse yourself in. Big names like Ted Baker, French Connection and Furla will be boasting big savings.
John Lewis, Oxford St, W1A 1EX (7629 7711/www.johnlewis.com). Oxford Circus tube. 9.30am-8pm Mon-Wed, Fri; 9.30am-9pm Thur; 9.30am-7pm Sat; noon-6pm Sun.

Liberty
Sale on now
The ultimate in luxe London shopping. If you love fine fabrics, luscious leather and glam home-deco, then you’ll love this 50 per cent-off sale. Starting early on Boxing Day, it will be worth sacrificing a day in front of the telly. Fashion lovers can pick up a floor-length, See by Chloé silk dress for £230, or an Alexis Bittar ring for £40. While Royal Crown Derby’s quaint tea cups and saucers will be shifting for £15.
Liberty, 214-220 Regent St, W1B 5AH (7734 1234/www.liberty.co.uk). Oxford Circus tube. 11am-9pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat, noon-6pm Sun.

Selfridges
Sale on now until Jan 14
In what will surely be some people’s idea of shopping heaven, Selfridges will be making sweeping discounts of up to 75 per cent throughout the store. Whether your a high-street honey or designer devotee you’re sure to find your fix in this one-stop for all things stylish (incidentally voted Time Out’s Best Department Store 2008.)
Selfridges London, 400 Oxford St, London, W1A 1AB (0800 123 400/www.selfridges.com). Marble Arch or Bond St tube. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-9pm Sat, 11.30am-6pm Sun.

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