I have no evidence to back this up, but I clearly remember reading—somewhere—that the way Nirvana’s Nevermind went from selling 6,000 copies in its first week to bumping Michael Jackson from his throne had to do with holiday gift returns. Stay with me. The theory goes that well-meaning parents gifted their offspring Jackson’s Dangerous album, featuring singles like “Black or White” and “Keep it in the Closet.” Kids like me promptly returned to the record store to trade in the King of Pop for Nevermind. Not long after, on January 11, 1992, Nirvana hit no. 1 on the charts.

What I’m saying: everyone is having a sale now, so take back the stuff you don’t want and get yourself something nice.

Radish Underground

20–60 percent off 
all fall/winter apparel and accessories while inventory lasts

WILL Leather

Up to 50 percent off select goods like leather backpacks, wax-coated canvas duffles, and cute everyday clutches

Union Rose

20 percent off everything online Jan 16–17 and 20 percent extra off all dresses and in-house line Hubris Apparel beginning Jan 18

Goorin Bros

Take 50 percent off a whole lot of pretty hats for your pretty head. 

PDX Collective Sale

The beloved biannual super sale with many of your favorite boutiques. The last weekend of the month (Jan 27–28), hit the Cleaners at Ace Hotel for major discounts from:

• Parts + Labour

• Adorn

• Mercantile
• Radish Underground

• Bridge & Burn

• EcoVibe Apparel

• Perican Bing
• Gild Shoes

• Cosube

• Rachelle M.
• Breighela James