They might be called the January sales but they're starting next week. So be prepared with ELLE's guide to the when and where of bargain-hunting. Enjoy your shopping...

6 DECEMBER

  • Gerard Darel – 78 Saint John's Wood High Street, London NW8, 0207 225 7010

13 DECEMBER

  • Diesel – 43 Earlham Street, London WC2, 07974 219170

14 DECEMBER

15 DECEMBER

  • Temperley London – 27 Bruton Street, London W1, 0207 229 7957

  • Benetton – 255 Regent Street, London W1, 020 7647 4200

18 DECEMBER

20 DECEMBER

21 DECEMBER

22 DECEMBER

24 DECEMBER

  • Monica Vinader – online (in store 26 December) 14 South Molton Street, London W1, 020 7629 5588

  • Harvey Nichols - Fashion (accessories on the 26th) Knightsbridge, London SW1, 020 7235 5000

26 DECEMBER

27 DECEMBER

  • Paul Smith - 40-44 Floral Street, WC2, 0800 023 4006