Cut-price luxury labels

Word to the wise: They frequently have giant sales on weekends where the whole store gets marked down even further. It’s worth signing up to their e-newsletter to keep track.

Talk of the town: Clothes from Jeremy's have been worn by a few famous faces, making it to the Oscars and the White House.

For the Bay Area native who wants to wear designer but blanches at the price tag, Jeremys is their fashion fairy godmother. The classic department store sells big-name labels for a fraction of their retail value. But unlike many other cut-price outlets, it’s done in an environment that’s elegant – Jeremys is housed in a brick warehouse with lots of wood paneling inside – with decent service to match.

Their merchandise includes overstock, last season and items with minor damage. You might have to push and shove a bit, but it’s worth it for that silk Oscar de la Renta gown for USD 40 – gasp.