A Guide to Shopping the Downtown LA Fashion District Sample Sales

Where? 

• California Market Center
• Cooper Design Space
• Gerry Building
• New Mart
• The Lady Liberty Building

When? 

• Usually the last Friday of the month
• Typically 9AM-3PM

Tip #1: Breakfast at one of the delicious restaurants in the LA Fashion District

Tip #2: Stop in the lobby of the Showroom Building for a pamphlet of brands participating in sales. Make a plan!

Tip #3: Bring tote bags and a water bottle

Tip #4: Wear comfortable clothes, shoes and undergarments

Tip #5: Bring cash

Tip #6: Arrive early

Tip #7: Take a lunch break!

Tip #8: End the day with drinks at one of the cool LA Fashion District rooftops. Cheers to a day of shopping!

BONUS: 

There are 3 main resources for staying informed about what sample sales are happening and when:

• Events Calendar – keep an eye on the last Friday of each month
• Instagram – we typically post on the feed and/or IG story the week of “Sample Sale Friday”
• Uncover LA -- a great resource for finding out what brands are holding sample sales

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