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Akris
Chic luxury designer label Akris will be discounting items by 40 per cent. Key to look out for is its wide range of coats, definite investment pieces best bought at sale prices.
Akris, 30 Old Bond St, W1 (020 7758 8060/www.akris.ch) Green Park tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Thur until 7pm. Sale now on until end of Jan.

Alexander McQueen
All the stock from British fashion innovator, McQueen’s autumn/winter collection will be reduced by up to 50 per cent. Sale stock tends to get snapped up swiftly so best be quick.
Alexander McQueen, 4-5 Old Bond St, W1 (020 7355 0088/ www.alexandermcqueen.com) Green Park tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-6pm. Sale now on.

Aquascutum
Up to 50 per cent off from the classic British label which this season includes the usual mix of core formal- and casualwear ranges alongside reworked classics like fitted trenchcoats for men and women. The sale will be on selected items only.
Aquascutum, 100 Regent St, W1 (020 7675 8200/www.aquascutum.com) Piccadilly Circus tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-6.30pm, Thur 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm. Sale now on.
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Caroline Charles
Offering discounts of 50 per cent across its earthy-toned autumn/winter range. Look out for the crêpe trapeze dress at £285, down from £575, and the paisley silk jade tunic: from £395 down to £195.
Caroline Charles, 56/57 Beauchamp Place, SW3 (020 7225 3197/ www.carolinecharles.co.uk) Knightsbridge tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Sale now on.

Celine
The luxury Spanish label is offering discounts on items from its autumn/winter collection. Expect to find elegant clothes and statement bags.
Celine, 160 New Bond St, W1 (020 7297 4999/www.celine.com) Bond St tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm. Sale now on.

Chloé
The ever-popular label which is loved by any WAG worth her Paddington bag is reducing prices by up to 50 per cent. The ready-to-wear collection, shoes and jewellery will all be in the sale, as will a selection from the much lusted-after handbag range, including the Bay style down from £1,002 to £501, and Paddington Capsule down from £870 to £435.
Chloé, 152-153 Sloane St, SW1 (020 7823 5348/www.chloe.com) Sloane Square tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm. Sale now on until end of Jan.

DKNY
Plenty of items from Donna Karan’s sporty diffusion line for men and women at discounted prices.
DKNY, 27 Old Bond St, W1 (020 7499 6238/www.dkny.com) Green Park tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-6pm. Sale starts Jan 18.

Emporio Armani
Up to 30 per cent off this quality line by Giorgio Armani. Look out for classically cut pieces that make great investments.
Emporio Armani, 191 Brompton Rd, SW3 (020 7823 8818/ www.emporioarmani.com) Knightsbridge tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12noon-5pm. Sale now on.

Jean Paul Gaultier
With the exception of a few items, everything in-store will be discounted by up to 30 per cent. Despite his enfant terrible reputation, these days you can expect to see very wearable daywear with a twist from Gaultier.
Jean Paul Gaultier, 171-175 Draycott Avenue, SW3 (020 7584 4648/ www.jpgaultier.com) South Kensington tube. Open Mon, Tue, Thur-Sat 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Sun 12.30-5pm. Sale now on.

Gucci
Italian luxe label Gucci is offering excellent discounts on menswear and womenswear. Expect the label’s usual high-quality, high-fashion ready-to-wear collection discounted by up to 50 per cent, while shoes and accessories will be up to 30 per cent off.
Gucci, 18 Sloane St, SW1 (020 7235 6707/www.gucci.com) Knightsbridge tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Sale now on.

John Rocha
The Hong Kong-born designer has made a name for himself by constantly experimenting with fabrics, silhouettes and techniques. His Zen-like London store will be giving discounts of up to 40 per cent on selected lines, with best buys including his red velvet coat £408, originally £680.
John Rocha, 15a Dover St, W1 (020 7495 2233/www.johnrocha.ie) Green Park tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-7pm. Sale now on.

Matthew Williamson
Williamson’s brightly coloured feminine creations will be discounted by up to 50 per cent. Look out for the eyecatching tunic dresses – the hit piece of the season.
Matthew Williamson, 28 Bruton St, W1 (020 7629 6200/ www.matthewwilliamson.com) Green Park tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-7pm. Sale now on.

Miu Miu
Discounts will be up to 40 per cent for clothes and accessories, except for sunglasses where selected styles will be up to 30 per cent off.
Miu Miu, 123 New Bond St, W1 (020 7409 0900/www.miumiu.com) Bond St tube. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm. Sale now on.

Paul Smith
Reductions start from 30 per cent off with selected lines being discounted by as much as half. Look out for the sharply tailored men’s suits and the wide range of women’s bags and shoes.
Paul Smith, 40-44 Floral St, WC2 (020 7379 7133/www.paulsmith.co.uk) Covent Garden tube. Open Mon-Wed 10.30am-6.30pm, Thur, Fri 10.30am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12.30pm-5.30pm. Sale now on.

Sonia Rykiel
Pick up great bargains on various Sonia Rykiel collections. Starting at 30 per cent off, the knitwear and ready-to-wear collections are perfect for winter, while the accessories will help finish off any outfit and are a generous 40 per cent off. Best of all, though, pick up a pair of the designer’s shoes for just half price.
Sonia Rykiel, 27-29 Brook St, W1 (020 7493 5255/www.soniarykiel.com) Bond St tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6.30pm, Thur 10am-7pm. Sale now on.

Stella McCartney
The British Designer of the Year 2007 will be discounting items from her autumn/winter collection by up to 50 per cent. Clothing includes beautifully soft cashmere and wool cardigans, capes and coats and silk all-in-one party outfits.
Stella McCartney, 30 Bruton St, W1 (020 7518 3100/ www.stellamccartney.com) Bond St tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-7pm. Sale now on.

Vivienne Westwood
Items from the eccentric, punk-at-heart designer’s autumn/winter collection will go on sale. Reductions will start at up to 30 per cent off.
Vivienne Westwood, 44 Conduit St, W1 (020 7439 1109/ www.viviennewestwood.com) Oxford Circus tube. Open Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm,Thur 10am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm. Sale now on.

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