How to find out about designer sample sales?

Being on brands’ ‘best customer’ lists is a great way to hear about sales, so make sure you get onto mailing lists and look out on social media and online message boards.

Here are some places to follow:

The site includes events across the UK, particularly in Birmingham and Manchester. However, as these aren’t frequent, you will have to sign up for London sales alerts to hear about them. VIP status grants access to previews and exclusive sales. Upcoming sales include Ted Baker, Jenny Packham and Anya Hindmarch.

This high-end French sample sales company recently expanded to the UK and holds sales for the likes of Alexander Wang, Fendi and Kenzo, plus chic Parisian brands Sonia Rykiel, Bonpoint and Sandro Paris.

Now Arlettie is opening a permanent space in Marylebone meaning Londoners can shop weekly sales from a range of coveted brands. All the sales are strictly invitation-only though, so register to see the calendar of sales and receive invites.

Operating largely in London and Birmingham, Showcase recently held sales for Reiss, Mulberry and Roland Mouret, but also works with emerging designers.

They are also passionate supporters of young British talent and provide a platform for the brightest and the best to share the spotlight.

A comprehensive site for sales beyond London. It also covers smaller brands and specialist sales such as bridal.

Simple and free to use the site features daily sample sales and stocksales in London and throughout the UK. Be sure to sign up to their newsletter to receive news and information about upcoming  sample sales in London right to your inbox.

Curate holds well-organised invitation-only sales in London and Manchester, with such brands as Joseph and Etre Cécile.

To receive an official invitation with address and sale details plus be invited automatically to future sales, simply head to www.curate-sales.com and fill in your details, there is LIMITED ENTRY ALLOCATION so make sure you register your interest.