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Although the poolside partying and beach barbecuing may suggest otherwise, this upcoming Memorial Day weekend is our country's solemn remembrance of lost war heroes — so why not salute 'em in true American fashion by getting spendy? Retailers are already honoring Monday's holiday by unleashing major markdowns on past and current-season merch, which makes now a prime opportunity to prep your wardrobe for summer.
Lest you forget, London-based label Miista is hosting its first-ever LA sample sale (shoes start at just $30!) starting Friday at The Brewery, located on the outskirts of Chinatown. While you're in the neighborhood, you might want to hit up The Well's cool-kid blowout, which promises up to 50% off avant-garde designers like Henri Vibskov and Vivienne Westwood. Continue making your DTLA rounds at Heidi Merrick's bubbly-fueled sale and Wittmore's menswear markdowns, which are are also happening at the shop's West Third Street locations.
If you're looking for luxe designer labels, Pacific Palisades boutique Elyse Walker and Stella McCartney are also offering serious deals. See the full roster of LA's Memorial Day weekend sales in map form below, and keep checking back as we'll be updating this guide as more sales are announced.
Friday from 10am to 4pm in suite 903, score clothing from the LA designer's summer and fall '15 collections at deep discounts and enjoy a $25 rack; live music and bubbly will also be in the house.
Monday from 12 to 5pm in suite 104, take 70% off the minimalist-cool accessories brand's luxe leather bucket bags, crossbodies, shoulder bags, and more during the one-day Memorial Day sale.
Now through Thursday, June 2nd, enjoy 40% off select clothing, footwear, bags, and accessories during the designer boutique's end-of-season blowout; sale items will be marked down to 50% off after June 2nd, 60% off starting June 16th, and 70% off June 30th.
Friday through Saturday (11am to 8pm) and Sunday (11am to 4pm) in suite 227, score the cult-favorite London label's footwear for $30 and up during its first-ever LA sale. Expect to find both sample and production styles from the brand's spring/summer '15, fall/winter '15, and spring/summer '16 collections in sizes 5 to 11; note that the sale is cash-only.
Thursday (2 to 7pm), and Saturday and Sunday (10am to 4pm), take 20 to 80% off the LA designer's dresses, jumpsuits and more during her studio's Memorial Day weekend sale.
Thursday and Friday (9am to 5:30pm) in suite 301, score the jewelry designer's bohemian-luxe accoutrements (including bridal crowns, rings, hairpieces, and more) from her current collections for $40 and under during the cash-only sample sale.
Friday through Monday at all of the swimwear brand's SoCal boutiques (including Malibu and Newport Beach), take $15 off when you spend $100, $30 off $150, and $50 off $200; it's also happening online.
Now through Sunday, June 5th, take 25% off storewide, including on cult-fave menswear labels like Alex Mil, Officine Generale, Outerknown, CWST, Helmut Lang, Relwen, and more. It's happening at all three of the men's shops locations: West Third Street, DTLA, and its Concept 8366 & 1/2 pop-up (pictured).
Saturday from 12 to 4pm, enjoy deep discounts on Juniper and Fir's indigo-dyed textiles, Studio Sandoval's home fragrances, and Boyce Studio's cool wood planters and home goods during the multi-brand pop-up seconds and samples sale.
Thursday and Friday (9am to 6pm) and Saturday through Monday (10am to 5pm), score furniture, lighting, art, mirrors, and TVs from stylish staycation spots like the L'Ermitage, Ritz Carlton, Beverly Hills Hotel, and more at majorly reduced price tags during the hotel outlet's clearance sale.
Now through Saturday, June 4th, score 10% off your purchase in addition to 20 to 50% off sale items, including labels like Henrik Vibskov, Chapter, Minimale Animale, Alice McCall, and more during the edgy boutique's Memorial Day sale.
Friday (10am to 4pm) in suite 417, score Miki Miette's stylish clothing for babies and kids (sizes NB to 6Y) for $5 and up and lingerie label Fleur't Intimates's underpinnings and loungewear starting at $2 during the one-day blowout.
Now until stock lasts, save 30% off clothing, bags, and accessories and 40% off footwear during the designer retailer's end-of-season sale; brands include Missoni, Chloe, Marni, Valentino, Golden Goose, Aquazurra, Frame Denim, ALC, and more.
Friday from 10am to 3pm in suite A642, score Miki Miette's stylish clothing for babies and kids (sizes NB to 6Y) for $5 and up during the one-day blowout.
Friday from 10am to 4pm in suite 903, score clothing from the LA designer's summer and fall '15 collections at deep discounts and enjoy a $25 rack; live music and bubbly will also be in the house.
Monday from 12 to 5pm in suite 104, take 70% off the minimalist-cool accessories brand's luxe leather bucket bags, crossbodies, shoulder bags, and more during the one-day Memorial Day sale.
Now through Thursday, June 2nd, enjoy 40% off select clothing, footwear, bags, and accessories during the designer boutique's end-of-season blowout; sale items will be marked down to 50% off after June 2nd, 60% off starting June 16th, and 70% off June 30th.
Friday through Saturday (11am to 8pm) and Sunday (11am to 4pm) in suite 227, score the cult-favorite London label's footwear for $30 and up during its first-ever LA sale. Expect to find both sample and production styles from the brand's spring/summer '15, fall/winter '15, and spring/summer '16 collections in sizes 5 to 11; note that the sale is cash-only.