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(213) 630-3600
110 E 9th St Ste A727
Los Angeles,
CA
90079
34.041284
-118.254724
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Historic Core, Central LA
What People Are Saying About California Market Ctr
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
In Short – With more than 3 million square feet of wholesale showrooms, this square block highrise acts as the center of California's fashion industry. One wing is dedicated to men's, women's and kid's clothing, the other to gifts. Usually only fashion buyers are welcome, but on the last Friday of non-Market months and every December Friday, the public pours in to snap up sample sale selections priced up to 70% off, many items not yet available in stores.
09/21/03
Mart
by thxmiker at Citysearch
It is the wholesaler's retail of clothes that either did not sell to expectations or the wholesaler's showroom to their customers and they let the public in the know purchase from them. If you can spend the time you can find the deals!
A lot of counterfit clothes and disreputable sellers also.
- Pros: Inexpensive, Variety
- Cons: Counterfit goods, Parking Security
The Details on California Market Ctr
The Extras:
Wholesalers here normally sell clothing and accessories only to retailers, but on the last Friday of the month, many showrooms have sample sales open to the public.
Know Before You Go:
Serious shoppers should bring cash and their own bags, and remember that sizes are limited.
Look Good:
Practice proper Mart etiquette: Look for showrooms with Samples for Sale signs, don't veer off into restricted areas, and definitely call ahead to verify hours.
When to Go:
Show up early, since retailers sometimes clean out entire showrooms to fill their shops.
Know Before You Go:
Bring cash and your own shopping bags, or a wheeled cart or luggage.
Save Time:
Check the website and note the most interesting showrooms before arriving.
