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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

London Sample Sales Galore!

It seems to be the season of sample sales at the moment. Everywhere we look there’s a designer flogging samples at discounted prices, it’s great! Here are some of our favourites that we’ll be checking out soon…

Ted Baker Sample Sale, The Camden Centre, Bidborough Street. From 14^th April to 15^th April 2010. Anyone can go to this, no need to register. Click here for a map.

The Luxury Bargain Sample Sale, W1, on the 19^th April 2010. In order to find out where this one is, you have to register with Fashion Forward, they will then email you the address. There are limited free spaces available, so register quick!

Chelsea Treasure Sample Sale, SW3, Tuesday 20^th April. Again, click here to register with Fashion Forward to receive further info.

Ghost Warehouse Sample Sale, The 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11. From 5^th to the 9^th May 2010. Click here to go to the Ghost Website and see their range of beautiful soft colours and drapey fabrics. No need to register for this one, just turn up.

Designer Sales UK, 85 Brick Lane, The Truman Brewery. From 22^nd to the 25^th of May. A huge range of designers including Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and Gianni Versace all at up to 80% discount. No need to register for this one either. Click here for a map.

Posted: April 13th, 2010 under People and Places, Things to see, Top Tips.
Tags: Brick Lane, Camden, Chelsea, Fashion Forward, Ghost, Sample Sales London, Ted Baker