Bargain Finds
Apparel
Armani Wells
This Valley staple has been selling higher end men’s designer apparel for 60%-85% below retail for over 15 years. Catering to entertainment industry insiders, owner Claudia Wells selects only the best in higher end apparel. Using her discriminating taste and cutting edge fashion sense, she quickly pulls unique items for her clients and helps them develop their perfect look
Discovery Shops
These resale shops have a better selection of quality donated new and used merchandise in clothing, jewelry, home decor, handbags, housewares and furnishings at savings of 40%-80% below original retail.
Erica Koesler Wedding Accessories
Erica Koesler is a manufacturer of bridal veils and head jewelry that sells last seasons samples directly to the public at 30% off retail to 50% off of wholesale. That’s right… at below wholesale and this stuff is high quality, no bargain basement cheapies here. We’re talking fresh water pearls, Swarovski Crystal, mother of pearl, imported silk laces and more.
FIDM Scholarship Store
Here you’ll find “knock-your-socks off pricing” of 50%-98% off retail prices. FIDM (Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising) receives apparel donations from major department stores, boutiques, manufacturers and wholesalers to support the FIDM Scholarship Foundation. This apparel is both in season and last season’s in first quality as well as seconds, irregulars, odd lots and samples all at substantial savings that are below wholesale prices.
Gomatta Girls
Dazzle your friends with your new cutting edge designer wardrobe all at 65%-90%! GomattaGirls.com is your online source for LA designer boutique steals—everything from clothing including outerwear, day and evening dresses, knits, luxury handbags and belts, pajamas, accessories and more!
Pillers
The Piller’s outlet in Torrance has hip, elegant and well-known designer labels at 50%-90% off everyday. You see first quality overruns in both in season, last season and last years designer apparel for women crammed onto every rack. Something for every age range, size and budget.
Roger Stuart Clothes
This long time downtown bargain source serves up elegant, top quality Italian suits at 40%-75% off retail. Here you buy direct from the manufacturer and pay wholesale or below on top quality men’s suits.
Shane’s Jewelry
Open since 1970, Shane’s specializes in wholesale diamonds, along with platinum, 18k and 14k engagement rings, eternity bands and is famous for the “made on the premises” custom design engagement rings that are 25%- 50% below retail. Talk about no middleman. Here your dealing direct with the manufacturer.
Shopaholic Sample Sales
Yippee! The Shopaholic Sample Sale is now a terrific outlet boutique!
At one time you had to wait weeks to shop their touring sample sales, but now you can find their incredible deals on women’s designer clothes everyday.
Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center
Ski and Snowboard Liquidation Center is a one-stop bargain bonanza for your ski or snowboarding or outdoor adventure. In their large showroom you’ll find a tremendous selection of outdoor snow apparel for men, women and children along with great buys on new and used ski’s, snowboards and accessories. Savings range from 30%-80% on new apparel and gear.
Sweetwater Collection
Sweetwater Collection is a first-class women’s resale boutique with a beautifully edited selection of high–end designer and trendy boutique pieces…all in absolutely mint condition and at prices that are 50%-80% below retail.
The Outlet By E.L.S.
This fun place is a great source for incredible savings on almost anything imaginable. You’ll find apparel, home furnishings, electronics, small and large appliances, home and garden, hardware, home theater, bedding and linens, housewares, sporting, toys and more! All at savings of 45%-70% below retail!
The Saturday Sale
The Saturday Sale at the California Market Center is the way many savvy shoppers buy designer apparel, sportswear and accessories at wholesale and below prices. Women, men and children’s apparel and gifts by known labels are here at 50%-90% off original retail.
4 Kids Clothes Under $10
Lots of cute cheap clothing for boys and girls 0-14. About 1/3 of the store is manufacturer closeouts from well-known designers and department store overstock at terrific discounts… 30%-60% less. Bongo, 2Hip, Cherokee, She’s The One, YMI, Paris Blues, Beauteees, Nanette, LEI, Rico Kids, Toby, Cutie Patootie, and Energie. Locations in Pico Rivera and Asuza.
American Apparel Community Store
The king of casual California apparel is American Apparel. Perhaps it’s because we live more casual lifestyles here in California. Or perhaps we’re beach or fitness focused. Or maybe we are just lazy in our dressing style… But cotton tees, tops and pants are still king here and probably always will be.
BCBG Outlet
Holy Hollywood!!! A BCBG / Max Azria outlet here in L.A.? Yep it’s true. No more standing in line at their warehouse sale to score a steal of a deal. Now you can shop in an upscale boutique setting and save 50%-90% on last season and several seasons past women’s apparel in overstock, overproduction and samples.
Burke’s Outlet
Save 20%-70% on brand name men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories along with deals on housewares, home decor, linens and more.
Chez Elle
Women’s designer resale with 50%-90% off original prices. Classics like DKNY, ST John and Escada. Plus more cutting edge designers William B., Tocca etc. Boutique layout. Smaller sizes thru 12/14.
Children’s Orchard
New and used apparel for children. Savings of 20%-40% on new apparel, usually overruns or liquidations. Nice presentation of Infant through Pre-Teen apparel in good condition with some furniture, toys, book, videos.
Childrens Resale Stores
Shopping at kids resale stores when my daughter was little was a real budget saver. She had a great wardrobe and we didn’t have to spend much. Even now at 13, we go in to our local store and I let her pick a couple of items. I used these stores to pick up books, videos/DVDs, shoes, furniture… anything I may have needed at real budget prices.
Decker’s Outdoor Outlet
Outdoor footwear shopping for the entire family. Savings of 40%-60% on their famous quality shoes including the “Ugg” boots.
Some discontinued, end of season and returns. Call for driving directions.
Disney Character Warehouse Outlets
I thought my days of buying Disney character stuff was finis after my daughter hit 13. Nope. As soon as I announced I was gonna check out a new location of the Disney Character outlet, I got a long list of wants from the resident princess. How nice that we not only have the original park in such close proximity but also have a slew of licensed outlets where you can save 15%-80% on Disney collectible, shirts, sweats, costumes, toys, and more.
Ed Hardy Outlet
This company outlet store has savings of 50%-70% on last seasons signature duds by Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, and Smet in tops, tees, hoodies, jeans, shoes, jackets, tunics, fashion accessories and more for women, guys and kids.
Encore Nouveau Boutique
Valley bargainistas have a “new on the scene” women’s resale boutique, Encore Nouveau. Not quite your typical resale boutique, this cute, cutting edge, fun boutique is filled with a well edited of women’s designer resale, vintage and new designer samples at 40%-80% off the original retail.
Across the street from It’s a Wrap, you won’t find the upper crust of designers. Just stylin quality fashion designer duds at super affordable pricing.
Entre Nous
This small resale boutique packs a serious punch with real deals on real couture women’s apparel. Gucci, Versace, Marni, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Richard Tyler, Missoni, Badgley Mischka, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and more grace the racks and shelving here at 40%-75% below market prices.
Fashion Therapy
You can’t imagine my delight when I found Ethel again in her new resale store Fashion Therapy in Santa Monica. I was just out doing my researching thing and decided to stop into this cute boutique with the catchy name. As I entered through the back door, that warm friendly face greeted me with a hug. What a surprise.
For Kids Only
Beautiful European and American designer childrens apparel and accessories at 25%-65% below retail. Good selection of girls special occasion and boys suits. Top quality shoes, coats and accessories for children 0 to 18.
Glamour Closet
Billed as a Sample Sale, this outlet carries brand new in season and past season samples, discontinued and designer overstock gowns by such notables as Vera Wang, Reem Acra Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera, Kenneth Pool, Amsale, Elizabeth Fillmore, Jenny Packham, Ulla Maija and more.
J Brand Factory Outlet
I love finding genuine Factory Outlets. So when I got an email on the J Brand Factory Outlet I went down to check it out.
Located downtown, in a convenience shopping mall at the corner of Central Ave. and Washington Blvd is the official J Brand Factory Outlet with savings of 50%-80%. The building next door is the actual J Brand Factory.
Jessica McClintock Company Store
Save 20%-65% on special occasion dresses, evening and cocktail gowns, wedding gowns, separates and accessories for women and girls. Overruns, discontinued styles, end of season, last season, samples and some damaged.
Kasper Outlet
Average prices run 20%-60% below retail on last season and this seasons women’s suits, career separates and wardrobe essentials. They also had 2 suits for $149.99 and last spring’s suits at $49 or less. Complete inventory turnover here is every six months. Sizes run 2-16.
Liquidation Center
Savings of 30%-90% on closeouts and liquidated goods in clothing, houswares, tools, home decor, bric a brac. A store full of surprises.
Off Fifth
The Saks Fifth Ave outlet has discounts on high-end, designer items 25%-70% off original retail. Designer clothing for men and women, accessories in designer handbags, shoes, scarves, jewelry and leather goods. Cosmetics by Estee Lauder, Clinque and Bobbie Brown.
Ojai International
Outlet for this higher quality 100% cotton elegantly casual women’s apparel. Savings run 20%-85% off original retail. Check out the Super Saver table with extra discounts (4 tanks for $10!) Sizes run 4-14 and S-XL.
Once Upon a Child
A larger resale store with a terrific selection of cribs, furnishings, toys, strollers, hi-chairs, books, bedding and apparel from infant to size 12. Good selection of labels from boutique brands to department store. Savings are 50%-85% off original retail
Priceless Bridal
Take heart, long time wedding gown discounter, Priceless bridal is still on the scene. Housed in a small warehouse complex in Van Nuys, local brides can still go in a shop for designer and name brand wedding gowns at 50%-70% below original retail.
R-Chameleon
Across the street from the El Segundo Civic Center is a great place for deals on women’s fashion clothing. R-Chameleon carries in season and last season’s designer clothing at 40%-75% off original retail on Maggy London, Free people, Ralph Lauren, Inc, Lilly Pultizer, Guess, Milly, C & C, Elie Tahari, Juicy Couture, Angie, BCBG, Theory and more.
Real Cheap Sports
The outlet for Patagonia, you’ll find high quality sports apparel, hiking, climbing, and other sporting goods all at 10%-60% off everyday. Discontinued, overruns etc. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Santa Monica Outlet
When I was a little girl the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica was filled with lower priced” Bargain Stores”. Then came the renovation and growth and most discount outlet stores left the area. Bargain Outlets in Santa Monica became scarce. So when I stumbled upon the Santa Monica Outlet on Lincoln Blvd, I slammed on the brakes, u-turned and headed in to investigate.
Shareen Vintage
Shareen Vintage in downtown Los Angeles is where you can find cool vintage apparel for less. Their funky warehouse packed with racks and racks of vintage women’s clothing from as early as the 1920’s to as late as the 1990’s was all super affordable. I had a hard time finding anything priced here higher than $100.
Super Home Mart
This family operated store in the heart of China Town, is a direct imported / wholesaler of goods from Asia. You’ll find a plethora of items including gift items, household product, dishware, home décor, small appliances, office supplies, Asian art and artifacts, perfume jewelry, cookware and some furniture at 20%-75% below retail everyday with the average savings in the 40%-50% off range.
Territory Ahead Catalogue Outlet
Outlet for Territory Ahead, you’ll find savings of 20%-80% off end of season, discontinued casual outdoor apparel, accessories and gifts. Higher quality.
The Basement Outlet at LesMich
I don’t shop at knock off’ ‘Cheapie” stores in downtown LA. I want the real designer goods for less. But when I heard that a new women’s clothing outlet had opened up in the basement of one of those downtown stores with clothing by Bordeaux (Nordstrom’s, Neiman Marcus, Intuition etc) for 65%-90% off… well I had to go!
The Junior Drake Factory Outlet
Hold on to your handbags, ‘cause the Junior Drake Outlet is here! We announced their Grand Opening over a week ago. But a visit in to this manufactures outlet is where you really can go bonkers snatching up high quality leather bags for a song.
The Royal Duchess Outlet
When the savvy owners of a Studio City clothing boutique, Royal Duchess saw the economic downturn, they decided it was time to go from a fun retail boutique to a fun outlet boutique. The Royal Duchess Outlet.
Open since late November, offering fun, better quality playful clothing for guys, gals and kids at 40%-80% off of the original retail.
The Store
Good things do come out of a recession. One of these good things is that now you don’t have to wait to the last Friday of every month to shop at designer showrooms. The Store has now opened.
The Cooper Building, the iconic showroom building on 9th and Los Angeles has opened a store for their tenants The goal of the store is to give tenants a place to sell overstock and samples direct to the public at 60%-90% off.
Top Shoes
Top Shoes is a liquidation outlet specializing in manufacturer overruns, discontinued or end of season fashion shoes. Some well know brand names as well as knock offs are here at prices that will make you giggle…. 50%-90% off.
Trina Turk Outlet
The Trina Turk Outlet is located at rear of their sample cutting factory in Alhambra. Savings look to run 50%-85% off original retail. More like a boutique than an outlet, everything in stock appears to be first quality overruns. The outlet only sells merchandise that is 6 months old or older.
Value Maxx
Value Maxx is a classic example of a store that buy overstock and last seasons goods from the Federated Group (Macy’s Bloomies etc). Savings run 50%-90% below original retail on clothing and accessories for guys, kids and women. Most the stuff is your basic department store goods with good quality labels. But there are gems of good designer pieces here and there is a multitude of better designer shoes in the 5000 square foot women’s shoe section
When Old is New Again
With an hour or so to kill the other day I headed to Silver Lake to a well-established fashion outlet, The Circle. It was gone. In its place was a new store called The Runway.
Similar to the previous fashion outlet with savings of 40%-80% on designer goods, The Runway received a needed face lift and re-organization making it easier to shop their cool cutting edge indie designer labels.
Yoyo Wear Consignment Boutique
In a weak economy many woman need to get more bang for their buck out of their wardrobe. Enter Yoyo Wear Consignment Boutique in Torrance.
You’ll find items from Target and items from Saks Fifth Ave all in one place. A good mix of product for every stage of like: teens, single professionals, moms and grandmas… all at 40%-80% below original retail
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