Select Shopping | Spring shopping bonanza

The temperature is getting higher, the clothing prices are getting lower. It’s time to go bargain barmy again with more good stock sale offers for the entire family.

Samsøe & Samsøe
This Danish brand, both for men and women, is simple yet current. Find everything from basic tops and pants to silk dresses.

Empire Bio, Guldbergsgade 29F, Cph N; starts Thu (22 March), ends Sun, open Thu-Fri 14:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00; free adm; www.samsoe.com

 

Lisbeth Dahl
A wide range of products for the bath, kitchen and living room as well as jewellery and accessories and things for kids.

Herstedvang 2–4 (entrance through the yard), Albertslund; Fri 13:00-19:00 and Sat 10:00-15:00; free adm; www.lisbethdahl.dk

 

Best behaviour
This Danish fashion brand has a relaxed yet innovative silhouette, where no cut or drape is placed by chance. Buy designs from previous collections at 50-80 percent discount.

Baggesensgade 4C, 5. sal, Cph N; Fri 16:00-19:00 (only Facebook fans),Sat 12:00-16:00 and Sun 12:00-15:00; free adm; www.bestbehavior.dk

 

Won Hundred
This Danish brand boasts a classic gentlemen’s style with cultural  influences.

Guldbergsgade 29, Cph N; Wed 12:00-20:00, Thu 10:00-20:00 & Fri (30 March) 10:00-18:00; free adm; www.wonhundred.com

 

Tommy Hilfiger
Collection samples from SS12 including menswear, womenswear, denim, childrenswear, underwear and accessories.

Strandgade 98, Cph K; Wed and Thu 08:00-18:00; free adm; www.eu.tommy.com

 

Gro Company (children)
Celebrating the lives of children and how parents are watching their kids grow up.

St. Kannikestræde 19, 2. sal, Cph K; Wed 13:00-20:00; free adm; www.grocompany.dk; age 0-10

 

Ej Sikke Lej (children)
This brand is known for its fun and colourful prints on playful and creative clothes that are also functional and comfortable.

Kulturkajen Docken, Færgehavnsvej 35, Cph Ø; Sat-Mon 10:00-18:00; free adm; www.ejsikkelej.dk

 

Kono Business Fair Trade
Buy wallets, bags and scarves made in Sierra L

Cafe Retro, Knabrostræde 26, Cph K;  Sat 24 and 31 12:00-17:00; free adm; www.konobusiness.com




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