FASHION AND BEAUTY

LINEA INTIMA
Bring in a clean, gently used bra (donations go to a local women’s shelter) and receive $5 off the purchase of a new one. Until Oct. 31. 1925 Avenue Rd. (plus four other locations), 416-780-1726, lineaintima.com.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS SAMPLE SALE
Men’s and women’s clothing (brands include Nudie Jeans, Gucci, Versace, Dior, and more) are marked down by 40 to 80 per cent. Oct. 20–22. 10 a.m.–midnight. Le Parc Banquette Hall, 8432 Leslie St., Thornhill, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

NATALIE-ROZE AND CO.
It’s the Leslieville boutique’s fourth annual autumn shopping night, which means deals on everything in the store. Save between 10 and 20 per cent on this season’s pieces and up to 75 per cent off on past seasons. Oct. 14. 5 p.m.–9 p.m. 1015 Queen St. E., 416-792-1699, nathalie-roze.com.

WHITE
The bridal shop is hosting an Oscar de la Renta trunk show, featuring gowns from the designer’s fall 2011 collection. By appointment only. Oct. 22 and 23. 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

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JULES POWER
It’s time to scoop up Jules Power’s grey knit track pants; the Toronto womenswear designer is hosting an evening shopping party and trunk show with 15 per cent off the fall line. Power has also made T-shirts for Rethink Breast Cancer, sales of which will benefit the charity. Sept. 29. 6–9. 345 Sorauren Ave.

NORTH FACE SAMPLE SALE
We don’t want to think about winter either, but it’s coming, and North Face’s puffy jackets, hats and gloves—sold here at wholesale prices—are renowned for their warmth. Backpacks, footwear and sportswear are also on offer. Cash only. Sept. 30, noon–8; Oct. 1, 10–8; Oct. 2, 10–6; Oct. 3, 10–5. 21 Vaughan Rd.

SLAVIN AGENCY SAMPLE SALE
Clothing from J Brand, Bench, Mexx, Ted Baker and more are up to 80 per cent off at this sale. Sept. 25 and 26. Noon–4. 80 Wingold Ave.

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ARITZIA
Save between 50 and 70 per cent on select clothing at Aritzia’s summer sale. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St.,
416-204-1318.

BERGSTROM ORIGINALS
The women’s boutique is starting its summertime sale this Friday, with all clothing marked down by up to 50 per cent and shoes 30 per cent off. 781 Queen St. E., 416-595-7320, bergstromoriginals.com.

CANOPY BLUE
The midtown by way of L.A. womenswear store is making way for its fall merchandise by marking down summer clothing by 40 to 75 per cent. 2582 Yonge St., 416-483-2583, canopyblue.ca.

EWANIKA
Trish Ewanika’s gorgeous separates and dresses from her spring-summer collection—great options for non-fusty office clothes—are now between 40 and 50 per cent off. 1083 Bathurst St., 416-927-9699, ewanika.ca.

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