If you live in London, you’re lucky enough to have countless designer sample sales at your fingertips. We’re talking Matches Fashion, Bally, 16Arlington and so many more.
Sample sales offer a chance to get designer items at a mere fraction of their original cost. As the name suggests, the items on sale are previous press or design samples from the designers in question, so they can’t be sold for full price (nor can they be returned most of the time).
This type of sale is typically the fashion industry’s trick to sell off excess stock, prototypes, or end-of-season items.
The excitement around London’s sample sales stems from the thrill of unearthing hidden gems from various brands, from designers to independent labels.
Shoppers eagerly queue up, often well before the doors open, in anticipation of snagging their desired items at unbelievable discounts.
For those fortunate enough to reside in London, attending sample sales is a breeze. However, even if you’re not nearby, there are also plenty of monthly online sample sales to explore.
Here are the sample sales happening this June that you need to know about.
If you’re not based in London, check out our list of upcoming online sales from your favourite brands and what to shop first.
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London Sample Sales: June 2023
James Lakeland
Blink and you’ll miss it. James Lakeland’s sample sale will see up to 80% off womenswear for one day only.
WHEN: 1st June 2023
WHERE: Showcase, 12 Regent Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4PE
Temperley
There’s free entry to Temperley’s sample sale, where you’ll find a mix of seasons and sizes from UK 6 to UK 18 at up to 80% off.
The sale will include both occasionwear and casualwear for three days.
You can book tickets for Friday 2nd June only, and the rest of the sale dates are for walk-ins only.
WHEN: 2nd – 4th June 2023
WHERE: The BOX, 4-6 Ram Place, (Off Chatham Place), London, E9 6LT
16Arlington
Arlettie is hosting this 16Arlington sample sale, where you’ll find women’s ready-to-wear and a selection of shoes.
You’ll need to register with Arlettie to attend this event.
WHEN: 2nd – 3rd June 2023
WHERE: Arlettie, 13-14 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8RN
Giuseppe Zanotti
For two days only, you can get fabulous footwear, accessories and ready-to-wear for women, men and children.
You’ll need to register with Arlettie to attend this event.
WHEN: 2nd – 3rd June 2023
WHERE: Arlettie, 13-14 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8RN
Bally
Get up to 70% off at this sample sale, where you’ll find bags, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Free entry.
WHEN: 5th – 7th June 2023
WHERE: 11 Howland Street, London, W1T 4BU
Belstaff
Booking is required at Belstaff’s sample sale, where you’ll find up to 80% off menswear, womenswear and kidswear.
WHEN: 6th – 7th June 2023
WHERE: Showcase, 12 Regent Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4PE
Melissa Odabash
Booking is required at this luxury sample sale, where you’ll find swimwear, resort and beachwear by Melissa Odabash
Book a free ticket here.
WHEN: 8th – 9th June 2023
WHERE: Showcase, 12 Regent Street, St. James’s, London, SW1Y 4PE
Jigsaw
Snap up some Jigsaw goodies at their sample sale, where you’ll find womenswear at up to 70% off.
Tickets have been released for Friday 9th June, but rest of the sale dates are for walk-ins only.
WHEN: 9th June 2023 to 11th June 2023
WHERE: The BOX, 4-6 Ram Place, (Off Chatham Place), London, E9 6LT
REISS
Reiss’ annual sample sale is not to be missed. You’ll find womenswear, menswear and accessories at up to 70% off.
WHEN: 13th – 17th June 2023
WHERE: Showcase, 12 Regent Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4PE
Matches Fashion
There’s free entry to Matches Fashion’s exciting sample sale happening across five days in the capital. Expect womenswear, menswear, bags, shoes, and accessories at up to 80% off. Brands include GANNI, A.P.C, The Frankie Shop, Jil Sander and more.
WHEN: 14th – 18th June 2023
WHERE: The BOX, 4-6 Ram Place, (Off Chatham Place), London, E9 6LT
Never Fully Dressed
If you love NFD, you need to get yourself down to their once-a-month sample sale. Here, you can shop unseen samples, one-off pieces and items from the archives, with prices starting at £19.
If you bring your old NFD items, you can resell them and earn loyalty points.
WHEN: Sun 25th June 2023, 10:00 to 17:00
WHERE: Old Spitalfields Market, Commercial Street, London, E1 6EW
Online sample sales
Les Friday
Shop the Les Friday sample sale from 10am for a limited time only.
WHEN: 27th June 2023
WHERE: Chicmi Online Shop
Donna Karan Home
Shop up to 70% off luxurious bedding and accessories by Donna Karan at the Showcase Online store.
WHEN: 6th June 2023
WHERE: Showcase Online.
Oskia Skincare
Shop up to 70% off award-winning skincare by Oskia at the Showcase Online store.
WHEN: 9th June 2023
WHERE: Showcase Online.
