EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
NEXT SAMPLE SALE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
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Park & Start SAMPLE SALE FRIDAY at the CMC
Showrooms throughout the LA Fashion District are Open to the Public for Shopping on the Last Friday of Every Month.
Park at the CMC and start your shopping day in Building C where you’ll find a selection of high-quality Women’s and Young Contemporary Showrooms to shop at amazing below-retail prices, as well as the Fashion District’s only destination featuring Kid’s Showrooms.
Shop Every Last Friday of the Month
Jan 30 • Feb 27 • Mar 27 • Apr 24 • May 29 • Jun 26 • Jul 31 • Aug 28 • Sep 25 • Oct 30
Plus Almost-Weekly for the Holiday Shopping Season
Nov 6, 13, 20 + Dec 4, 11, 18
HOURS
Sample Sales generally start at 9:00am and end around 3:00pm, with select Showrooms open until 5:00pm. Note: Individual Showrooms are open at their discretion and hours will vary for each.
Walk the entirety of each of these Floors in Building C to find Participating Showrooms that are open to the public for Sample Sales.
FLOOR 2C
Women’s Contemporary, Premium Denim & Young Contemporary Apparel
FLOOR 4C
Women’s Apparel
FLOOR 5C
All Things Kids Apparel, Footwear, Gifts & Accessories
FLOOR 6C
Young Contemporary Apparel
FLOOR 7C
Juniors Apparel
Browse our Directory for a sampling of all Showrooms located at the CMC. However, please note: Not all Showrooms participate in Sample Sales. We recommend walking the Floors noted above during Sample Sale Fridays to find Participating Showrooms that are open to the public for shopping.
• Admission is free and open to the public.
• Sample Sales generally start at 9:00am and end around 3:00pm, with some open until 5:00pm. However, individual Showrooms are open at their discretion and hours will vary for each. We recommend contacting any specific Showrooms you’d like to visit to confirm their individual participation and hours: Showroom Directory
• Bring your own bags! Not all Showrooms provide shopping bags.
• Sample Sale shopping is a fun treasure hunt! Merchandise is available in varying sizes and limited quantities.
• There is a US Bank ATM in our Lobby in case you need cash.
• Where to Eat and Drink: View our Neighborhood Dining Guide for the Fashion District’s most popular spots, all located within 2 blocks walking distance from CMC.
• The CMC is just one of several wholesale showroom buildings hosting Sample Sales in the LA Fashion District. We recommend visiting our neighbors across the street after you’ve shopped our building: Learn More
HEAD TO BUILDING C
Sample Sales at the California Market Center are located in Building C, home of the CMC’s Fashion Showrooms and Events.
If you’re walking over from 9th Street:
Walk across the outdoor Plaza and through the Atrium.
Take the Stairs or Escalators to the 2nd Floor and enter Building C.
If you Parked in the CMC’s Underground Parking Garage:
From the Parking Elevators, exit into the Atrium and head towards the Staircase.
Take the Stairs or Escalators to the 2nd Floor and enter Building C.
CMC’S UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE
• Main Parking Garage has two entrances: Enter on Main Street or Los Angeles Street.
• Safe, underground Parking
• Features EV Charging Stations
• Take parking elevators to the Atrium lobby
• From the Atrium, head to Building C
SAMPLE SALE PARKING RATE
The default parking rate on Sample Sale Fridays is $16 for all-day parking.
Get $5 All-Day Parking at the CMC when you spend $10 in food or drink at Urli Bird Pop-Up Cafe on Floor 2C of the CMC, featuring:
Handcrafted Coffee, Matcha, Chai & Artisan Tea Drinks
Wholesome Breakfast Items & Fresh-Baked Pastries
Sandwiches & Salads Made Daily by Hill Street Restaurant
Open 8am-2pm Located on Floor 2C