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April
2-3
Ted Baker
This sale will have menswear, womenswear and children’s clothing all with up to 70 per cent off.
The Camden Centre, Bidborough St, WC1 (020 7255 4800/ www.camden.gov.uk/camdencentre) King’s Cross tube/rail. Wed 8am-8pm, Thur 8am-7pm.

4-6
Secret Sample Sale
The sale, held six times a year, has a host of brands including Belstaff, Blumarine, Missoni, Celine and Carolyn Massey reduced by up to 80 per cent.
T2, F Block, Old Truman Brewery, 87 Brick Lane, EC1 (www.secretsamplesale.co.uk) Liverpool St tube/rail or Aldgate East tube. Fri (members only, register online) Sat, Sun 12noon-7pm. Adm £1.

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Frock Me Vintage Fashion
Lanuched five years ago by Matthew Adams, this is now one of London’s best vintage fashion fairs .
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7254 4054/ www.frockmevintagefashion.com) Sloane Square tube. Sun 11am-5.30pm. Adm £3, students with ID £1.50, accompanied under-16s free.

Paul & Joe

17-20
Ghost sample sale
Look out for huge discounts off this feminine clothing line, which has a soft silhouette and delicate colours.
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11. Thur, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

24-27
Designer Sales UK
Discounts of 60-90 per cent on labels Vivienne Westwood, Valentino, Stella McCartney and more.
The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, E1 (01273 470880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Liverpool St tube/rail or Aldgate East tube. Thur (preview day, featuring catwalk shows at 2pm, 4pm and 5.30pm) 12noon-10pm, Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

27
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
The fair has been running for five years and has grown into the one of London’s best vintage fairs. Attended by fashion editors and designers, this is a great place to pick up vintage designer brands like Biba and Westwood.
Battersea Arts Centre Grand Hall, Lavender Hill, SW11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Clapham Junction rail. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

May
14-17
Junior Style sale
Started five years ago by Romaine Coonghe, a wide range of children’s clothes can be found at the sale, including designer brands like
Ralph Lauren and D&G, with up to 70 per cent off.
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7689 3925) Sloane Square tube. Wed 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Adm £1.

18
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
Selection of vintage designer names from Biba to Westwood.
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Notting Hill Gate tube. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

21-23
Paul & Joe
French designer Sophie Albou is renowned for adding a twist to classic French tailoring. The sample sale has a range of designers – names include J Brand and True Religion alongside her Paul & Joe label.
Paul & Joe, 33 Floral St, WC2 (020 7221 2866) Covent Garden tube. Wed-Fri 11am-7pm.

30-31
Secret Sample sale
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 (www.secretsamplesale.co.uk) Fri (members only, register online), Sat, Sun 12noon-7pm. Adm £1.

June
6-7
Designer Sales UK
The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1 (01273 470 880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Bond St tube. Fri (preview day) 12noon-10pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

13-15
Designer Warehouse Sale (women’s)
At a new location from June.
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com).

15
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
Battersea Arts Centre Grand Hall, Lavender Hill, SW11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Clapham Junction rail. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5 ,concs £2.50.

18
Frock Me
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7254 4054/ www.frockmevintagefashion.com) Sloane Square tube. Sun 11am-5.30pm. Adm £3, students with ID £1.50, accompanied under-16s free.

20-22
Designer Warehouse Sale (men’s)
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com) Holloway Rd tube or Drayton Park rail.

July
11-12
Billion Dollar Babes
Each two-day sale has more than 40 designer labels sold at up to 80 per cent off.
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7361 2220) Sloane Square tube. Fri, Sat 9am-6pm. Adm £2.

13
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Notting Hill Gate tube. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

18-19
DSUK Biba
Exclusive current-season samples and stock available with 60-80 per cent off.
The Music Room, South Molton Lane, W1 (01273 470880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Bond St tube. Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

Pick me up: Designer Sales UK

September
4-7
Designer Sales UK
Stock and samples at 80-90 per cent off retail prices on famous labels for men and women.
The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, E1 (01273 470 880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Liverpool St tube/rail or Aldgate East tube. Thur 12noon-9pm (preview day), Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

7
Frock Me
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7254 4054/ www.frockmevintagefashion.com) Sloane Square tube. Sun 11am-5.30pm. Adm £3, students with ID £1.50, accompanied under-16s free.

19-21
Designer Warehouse Sale (women’s)
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com) Holloway Rd tube or Drayton Park rail.

21
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
Another opportunity to pick up fabulous vintage fashion.
Battersea Arts Centre Grand Hall, Lavender Hill, SW11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Clapham Junction rail. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

26-28
Designer Warehouse Sale (men’s)
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com) Holloway Rd tube or Drayton Park rail.

October
2-5
Designer Sales UK
The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, E1 (01273 470 880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Liverpool St tube/rail or Aldgate East tube. Thur 12noon-9pm (preview day), Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

10-12
Nicole Farhi
At a new location from June. Please check the website from May onwards for details (www.designerwarehousesales.com).

12
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Notting Hill Gate tube. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

26
Frock Me
Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd, SW3 (020 7254 4054/ www.frockmevintagefashion.com) Sloane Square tube. Sun 11am-5.30pm. Adm £3, students with ID £1.50 , accompanied under-16s free.

30-Nov 2
Designer Sales UK
The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, E1 (01273 470880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Liverpool St tube/rail or Aldgate East tube. Thur 12noon-9pm (preview day), Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

November
7-8
Billion Dollar Babes
Each two-day sale has more than 40 designer labels sold at up to 80 per cent off.
Lindley Hall, 80 Vincent Square, SW1 Victoria tube/rail (020 7384 1110/ www.billiondollarbabes.com). Adm £2.

19-21
Paul & Joe
Paul & Joe, Floral Street, WC2 (020 7221 2866) Covent Garden tube. Wed-Fri 11am-7pm.

30
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
Battersea Arts Centre Grand Hall, Lavender Hill, SW11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Clapham Junction rail. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

Designer Warehouse Sales

December
5-7
Designer Warehouse Sales (women’s)
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com) Holloway Rd tube or Drayton Park rail.

7
Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair
20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 (020 8325 5789/ www.vintagefashionfairs.com) Notting Hill Gate tube. Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adm £5, concs £2.50.

11-13
DSUK Biba
The Music Room, South Molton Lane, E1 (01273 470 880/ www.designersales.co.uk) Bond St tube. Thur 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm. Adm £2, concs £1.

12-14
Designer Warehouse Sales (men’s)
5-6 Islington Studios, N7 (020 7697 9888/ www.designerwarehousesales.com) Holloway Rd tube or Drayton Park rail.