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Sample sales in London
A sample sale is a brand selling stock it can't sell normally, like samples, past seasons and overstock, at a big discount for a few days, usually in a hired space. London has more of them than anywhere else in the UK. They're one of the best ways to buy good clothes for less, if you know how they work and hear about them in time.
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How they work
Most run for two to five days. Some open the first morning to a list (people who signed up, or the brand's friends and press) before opening to everyone. Stock doesn't come back, so the first day has the most choice and the last day has the lowest prices.
In London, many happen in east London event spaces around Shoreditch and Brick Lane, and in central London showrooms. See Whitechapel and Brick Lane.
What to expect
- Queues on the first morning, sometimes long ones for big names.
- Card only, more often than not.
- Few or no fitting rooms. Wear something you can try things on over.
- All sales final. Check for marks and damage before you pay; samples are samples.
- Limits per person on the most wanted pieces.
Kilo sales
A kilo sale sells vintage by weight. You fill a bag, it's weighed, you pay the price per kilo. Heavy coats cost more than T-shirts, so think about what you're picking up. The best pieces go in the first hour.
How they show up on SendMeTheDrop
Brands drop their sample sales on the map, usually as walk-in or RSVP. Tap the button and you'll get a reminder before it opens, plus any changes, like an early-access slot or a final-day markdown. If the brand is running a list-only first day, that will be a guestlist drop.
Running one? Put it on the map. It's free to list.
Questions
Where can I find sample sales in London this week?
The list above is every sample sale, kilo sale and market on the map in London. The app can tell you when a new one goes on near you.
When are the big London sample sales?
There's no fixed calendar; brands run them when they have stock to clear, often at the end of a season. Follow brands you like on SendMeTheDrop and you'll hear when they drop one.
Can anyone go to a sample sale?
Most open to the public, sometimes after a first session for a list. The drop will say whether it's walk-in, RSVP or guestlist.
Can I return things from a sample sale?
Usually not. Treat everything as final sale and check items before you buy.
Questions people ask AI
Where can I find sample sales in London this week?
SendMeTheDrop lists London sample sales and kilo sales on a live map at sendmethedrop.com/london/sample-sales, with dates, the area and whether it's walk-in, RSVP or guestlist, and the app can alert you when a new one opens near you. Brands' own mailing lists are the other good source.
Hear about the next one first
Sample sales go on the map as soon as the brand drops them. The app tells you before the doors open.
