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    Alternative Retail

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Tawny V.

    I'd suggest grabbing a ticket on Eventbrite and coming a bit later during your time slot so you don't have to wait in line. I booked an 11 am slot and arrived at 10:45 -- there were about 10 people in front of us. If I'd arrived a little later, I probably wouldn't have waited in that line. As for the Olukai items, it was pretty much the last of the stock, and honestly, nothing great. The best deal was $50 sandals at 50% off. The Fanny Pack from Vooray was $12, and the Aloha Fanny was a good price too, paid $25 . Honestly, I wouldn't come again unless I was in the area. Nothing super exciting, but okay deals if you're already there.

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    Clarissa A.

    Completely obsessed with this sample sale haven! I have been here for several types of sample sales in the past including: multi-designer, rent the runway, beis, Vuori, C&C... the list goes on. Each time I'm able to walk away with way more than I bargained for and great deals! The big PROS - ample parking, located in the same area as the District next to the Petco and across from Target - if you have a timed ticket, super organized on entry. I typically line up 10-15 minutes beforehand to the left of the store if you're facing it and I always get in on time. - friendly employees - clear bags provided for entry although you may need to check in your large purses (leave them in the car if you can) CONS - if you're not made for the sample sale life... be warned if you go at the beginning of a sale or for a beis sale. Lots of hungry bargain hunters and you will need to grab items fast (when in doubt just grab and throw into your bag!) - at the beginning of the sale prices might be higher than the end when retailers decide to mark down. It's hit or miss though on what could be left over. I tend to go closer to the end to risk it if I can get better deals!

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    Julie L.

    Liberated Brands sale is the way to go! They own Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, etc to name a few. The last time I went on a Sunday for Liberated and was bummed there was barely any youth. This sale I went on the 2nd day (Fri) and although I booked a ticket, the security let me right in with no wait. $9 youth tees $20 youth sweatshirt $12 baseball caps $25 youth shorts / boardshorts $25 women's dresses 65% off backpacks; I got 2 at $21 and $30 after the discount $5 6pk Volcom crew socks Lots of Corkcicle, sunglasses, beach towels, Aloha bags, mens sandals, etc which are not "featured" but seem to be a staple there for sale. Definitely worth stopping in if you shop the brand. There's always a great bargain to be found!

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    Stevo O.

    It seems clothing brands can rent this location as a temporary outlet for surplus goods and sales. In this case, shoes, sandals and clothing was being sold at about 50% off, which would be pretty good, but I find the prices are the same during a good sale at Nordstrom Rack. Service is based on security and crowd control and not necessarily on knowledge about the brand or construction of the sandals or clothing. It was an experience, but maybe not for everyone.

    Elba G.

    I love alternative retail and the brands they bring but boy do I HATE having to sign up and commit to only 1hr per event... I guess it's the way they keep the crowds down but it's very chaotic and if you have anxiety, shopping at their events is NOT for you (or any of the weak lol). I tend to come when they have Vuori sales (so worth if you like premium workout clothing). Sometimes they have tickets available ahead of time but most of the time they do not... The walk ins without reservations are first come first serve and it starts at 2pm. They only let a small amount of people in per time. Everything is final sale which I love but a lot of the times you'll find small defects. I bought a jacket worth $210 for $80 and didn't notice it was missing a few buttons which I am sad about but I guess that's what happens... Parking can suck depending on the event and sometimes the farmers market will take up most of the lot but overall a pretty easy experience. Follow them so you can stay in the loop is my best advice!!

    Michelle L.

    i come here from time to time when i score a ticket via eventbrite in the time slot that works with my schedule. they host some of my favorite brands like beis and vuori! this visit was for vuori! highly sought after brand. the tickets always, ALWAYS sells out quick and the prices are pretty good! idk how many tickets they release, but it always sells out within an hour i needed to stock up on shorts for summer! i purchased a few different styles of yoga pants in black this time around, they had a pretty good selection in every size! they also had a lot of different styles. when they host multi brand events, its pretty organized they have workers collecting all the hangers, and some are pretty helpful! its pretty chaotic, you gotta have a game plan and not get distracted! you only have an hour to shop! i like this space better than their santa ana location, its a wayyy bigger space and holds a lot of inventory! for vuori, they limit per person to only 10 items. check items before checkout as it is final sale!!!! parking: located in the district at tustin legacy. no issues with parking. ever.

    Mette W.

    We recently discovered Alternative retail and the fist event was with my ALL TIME favorite local brand Z Supply and oh my I found some AMAZING pieces. A few dresses, sweatshirts and blouses and my total was less than the price of one of the dresses alone...WHAAAT...what a steel reserving a date/time slot is super easy and FREE Yesterday I took my husband to the OUTERKNOWN EVENT on opening day and he went absolutely nuts...He bought a few blanket botton down shirts, henlys, polo shirts and I bought a women's button down blanket shirt and t-shirt all for under $180 TOTAL...each blanket shirt is $158 or more retail!!! All items purchased so far at Alternative retail have been in new perfect condition with tags and true to size *I included a few photos of items for reference

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    Jus t know your size in the clothing you will be buying. No dressing rooms or returns but some good buys

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    They surprisingly had a great selection and I got amazing deals! Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back.

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