This week's top fashion web sales: Christmas gifts for everyone

Almost all major sample sale sites have added special Christmas sections to their offer now, with some of them -- such as Rue La La -- even posting selections of 'fool-proof' gifts for 'him' and 'her.' As for discounted designer fashion, this week holds sales by Rodarte, Thakoon, and Valentino.

Almost all major sample sale sites have added special Christmas sections to their offer now, with some of them - such as Rue La La - even posting selections of 'fool-proof' gifts for 'him' and 'her.' As for discounted designer fashion, this week holds sales by Rodarte, Thakoon, and Valentino.

Gilt

Rodarte's name is currently resounding throughout the US due to their imminent Target launch, but Gilt will be selling the label's actual high-fashion line at discounted prices starting December 7. Vera Wang Collection goes on sale the next day (as does her bedding range), followed by Marcy by Marc Jacobs December 8.

Christmas gifts: jewelry by Anzie, Dannijo, Marco Bicego, Ben-Amun, and Bochic; leather wallets, passport holders and clutches by Graphic Image; home fragrances by Voluspa and Anthousa; cutlery by Christofle.

Site: www.gilt.com

Editor's Closet

This week's highlights include a George Gina & Lucy bags sale December 9 and a Dior sunglasses boutique December 11.

Christmas gifts: artglass and crystal by Kosta Boda.

Site: www.editorscloset.com

Rue La La

Another Vera Wang sale, this time at Rue La La, opens on December 10, following Boss Black the preceding day. In addition to the Christmas gifts below, the site has curated 'The gifts she craves' and 'The gifts he craves' boutiques, with presents sorted by personality type.

Christmas gifts: fine linens by Bellino, laptop bags by Bric's; tea selections by Tea Forte; wine by Swanson; Costa Rica cruises by Windstar; skiing getaways by the Ultimate Winter Experience.

Site: www.ruelala.com

Beyond the Rack

The site has sunglasses by Juicy Couture, Alexander McQueen, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Valentino at a fraction of their prices this week.

Christmas gifts: watches by Puma and Welder; jewelry by Blee Inara and Vicente Agor; skiing goggles by Bollé.

Site: www.beyondtherack.com

Haute Look

Erica Anenberg's statement rings, which have proven a favorite of many celebrities, go on sale here December 7. Other fashion highlights this week include boutiques by J Brand and Haute Hippie.

Christmas gifts: toys by Elegant Baby; kitchenware by Kalorik; Aqua di Gio fragrance; gift selections by Portolano; candles by D.L. & Co.

Site: www.hautelook.com

Ideeli

Christmas gifts: pillows and throws by Thro; leather wallets by Latico; handbags by Tokidoki; jewelry by Candace Ang.

Site: www.ideeli.com

The Outnet

Net-à-Porter's outlet version is still all about its exclusive Paul & Joe collection, going at prices from €98. This week's giveaway features Lavin pumps worth €540, and the site's 'Going, Going, Gone' Dutch auction sells off an Alberta Ferretti dress perfect for the holidays. See how low you can go, its original price is almost €3,000.

Site: www.theoutnet.com

Shopbop

The web store is having a final designer sale this week, throwing out pieces by Thakoon, Derek Lam, Moschino, Calvin Klein, and Rachel Roy.

Site: www.shopbop.com