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Sales roundup: 50 per cent off at Holt Renfrew, designer denim sample sale, Umbra factory sale

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DENIM SAMPLE SALE
This Toronto Sample Sales event is all about premium denim, with 40 to 80 per cent off brands like True Religion, Hudson Jeans and J Brand. Dec. 17 to 19. Holiday Inn, 7095 Woodbine Ave., Markham, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

GOTSTYLE
Women looking to do some early holiday shopping for the sartorially minded men in their lives should consider attending one of Gotstyle’s four Ladies Only evening events. There’ll be champagne, “hot male models,” gift-wrapping and discounts. Dec. 9 and 10. 6–9 p.m. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.

HOLT RENFREW
Save up to 50 per cent on fall and winter clothing for men and women, plus accessories. Until Dec. 24. 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, holtrenfrew.com.

LAB CONSIGNMENT
This pop-up shop will exclusively stock womenswear, with a focus on glittery holiday party pieces. LAB owner Lauren Baker is opening a storefront in the spring, but this is an opportunity to preview her collection. Cash only. Dec. 13. The Red Light, 1185 Dundas St. W., labconsignment.com.

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December 4, 2009 | 10:06 am

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Opening soon: The Drake Hotel General Store in Rosedale

Yuk yuks: humour defines much of the General Store's merchandise (Photo by Karon Liu)

The Drake Hotel launched its General Store in 2008, garnering oodles of media attention for its kitschy Canadiana. This weekend, the Drake brand is venturing out of its West Queen West safety zone with the opening of a second General Store in Rosedale.

Located just north of Rosedale subway station on Yonge Street, the former Shop NYLA space has been transformed into a cozy log cabin in a mere three weeks, with wooden bins of knick-knacks, a rack of dark denim and flannel for urban lumberjacks, and shelves of the Canadian tchotchkes that made the original store such a hit among tourists and locals alike.

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December 1, 2009 | 12:55 pm

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Sales roundup: Holt Renfrew pop-up shop, $35 off at Over the Rainbow, designer denim sample sale, Cuisinart warehouse sale

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BURROUGHES HOLIDAY POP-UP
The original Burroughes showroom is open for four days as a temporary designer shop with home and fashion items, including pieces from Toronto menswear designer Philip Sparks, Canadian design store Made, DaLish Cosmetics and more. Dec. 3 to 6. 639 Queen St. W., burroughesstore.blogspot.com.

FIVE ON QUEEN WEST
This holiday sample sale (with lots of menswear) includes discounts on such brands as Rock and Republic, Buckler, Hugo Boss and True Religion. Dec. 3 to 6. 639 Queen St. W., 416-871-4431, shoppingaddicts.ca.

FRESH COLLECTIVE
Laura-Jean Bernhardson has been designing the geek-chic line Fresh Baked Goods for 15 years. In celebration of the anniversary, all regular-price items from the label—cute dresses and knit sweaters galore—are 15 to 50 per cent off. 692 Queen St. W., 416-594-1313.

GOTSTYLE
Women looking to do some early holiday shopping for the sartorially minded men in their lives should consider attending one of Gotstyle’s four evening Ladies Only events. There’ll be champagne, “hot male models,” gift wrapping and discounts. Dec. 9 and 10. 6–9. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.

HOLIDAY POP-UP AT THE LOFT
Handbags, womenswear and accessories by four Canadian designers (Psalms 91:1, Brazen Hussy, 442 McAdam and Aime by Monica Mei) are on offer at this pop-up shop, alongside complimentary bubbly, cupcakes and mini-make-overs. Dec. 5 and 6. The Loft, 52 St. Lawrence St., Unit 324, 416-997-8608.

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November 17, 2009 | 11:31 am

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Sales roundup: 90 per cent off at William Ashley, 80 per cent off athletic wear, Rita Tesolin sample sale

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ATHLETIC LOCKER OUTLET
Find holiday presents for sporty family members at this 25th-anniversary warehouse sale that includes up to 80 per cent off clothing, running shoes and skates from such brands as Fila, Airwalk and Wilson. Winter jackets start at $35, and footwear starts at $15. Nov. 18 to 22. 6085 Belgrave Rd., Mississauga, 905-361-0110, athleticlockeroutlet.com.

DOLL FACTORY BY DAMZELS
In honour of its third anniversary, the Leslieville frock shop is celebrating by offering guests 10 per cent off all purchases, gifts with purchases over $150 and free cocktails. Nov. 19. 6–9. 1122 Queen St. E., 416-598-0509, damzels.com.

LILEO
For anyone who has ogled the amazing Japanese denim at this Distillery District boutique, pay attention. For two evenings, Lileo is hosting Guys and Girls Night Out, with 25 per cent off most items, vodka shots, wine, desserts and free facials. Nov. 19 and 20. Noon–9. 55 Mill St., Bldg. 35, RSVP to 416-413-1410, lileo.ca.

RITA TESOLIN
The Toronto jewellery designer (her multi-strand pearl necklaces are stunning) is hosting a holiday sample sale with deep discounts on baubles and belts. Nov. 20 to 22. 63 Wingold Ave., Ste. 110, 416-784-1221, ritatesolin.com.

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November 12, 2009 | 9:00 am

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Like a glove: the ultimate skinny jeans

Despite having a legion of haters, skinny jeans aren’t going away—good news for Torontonians, since there’s no better pant to tuck into winter boots. With so many unflattering and uncomfortable versions around, we went on a hunt for the ultimate skinnies. Our pick: the very slim-cut Avedons by Citizens of Humanity, which are incredibly soft, made of a stretchy cotton, rayon, cupro and polyurethane blend that makes them feel more like leggings than jeans. They’re the best pair out there.

$213–$258 at Over the Rainbow, 110 Yorkville Ave., 416-967-7448, rainbowjeans.com.

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November 11, 2009 | 5:14 am

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Sales roundup: Discounts on Lacoste, Linda Lundström, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and more

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ALYSSA AGENCY SAMPLE SALE
This sample sale includes such must-have brands as Fidelity Denim, Snob and Covet. All sizes are available. Cash only. Nov. 9 to 13. 2770 Dufferin St., Ste. 206, 416-782-4169, alyssaagency.ca.

DANIER
Leather coats are deeply discounted at the Hot for Winter Sale. Some great buys include a ladies’ bomber with hood for $199 (down from $369) and a men’s lamb leather jacket for $249 (down from $479). Until Nov. 11. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-595-6336; plus other GTA locations, danier.com.

ESPRIT AND LACOSTE SALE
Save 80 per cent on Esprit men’s and women’s clothing and Lacoste footwear. Nov. 12 to 15. International Centre, Hall 4, 6900 Airport Rd., styledemocracy.com/?p=273.

EWANIKA
In celebration of its 11th anniversary, the newly relocated boutique owned by Toronto designer Trish Ewanika is offering 15 per cent off pieces from the fall/winter collection and select holiday items. Nov. 12 to 14. 1083 Bathurst St., 416-927-9699, ewanika.ca.

JONATHAN AND OLIVIA
The Ossington boutique’s warehouse sale includes up to 90 per cent off last season’s items. Nov. 13 to 15. 49 Ossington Ave., 416-849-5956.

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November 4, 2009 | 5:00 am

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Sales roundup: 70 per cent off Lanvin, YSL, Alexander McQueen, Ports 1961, Michael Kors and more

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JESSICA JENSEN
Score 75 per cent off bags from Toronto designer Jessica Jensen at this two-day sale that includes pretty evening clutches, totes and black handbags galore. Nov. 6 and 7. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., 2nd flr., 416-531-4635.

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October 14, 2009 | 5:30 am

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Sales roundup: $30 off Canada Goose apparel, 20 per cent off broadloom, 15 per cent off Club Monaco

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BLUSH PRETTY HYDRATION EVENT
Beauty Web site Blush Pretty is hosting an evening of product sampling (brands include Olay, Pantene Pro-V, Dermaglow, DaLish, Cake Beauty and Cover Girl), make-overs, hors d’oeuvre and wine. RSVP to beautymail@blushpretty.com. Oct. 25, 5–9. $20. The Hudson Condominium Party Room, 493 King St. W., blushpretty.com.

COMRADES IN CRAFT (FREE!)
This indie craft fair is an uprising against grandma-style DIY. Forget tea cozies and macramé, these Toronto-area crafters recycle and reuse materials to create pretty and unique handmade art. Keep and eye out for co-organizer Danielle Holke’s bottle cap jewellery, Priya Narasimhan’s botanical bath goodies and Melissa Hamel-Smith’s voodoo dolls. Cash only. October 17. St. David’s Church, 49 Donlands Ave., comradesincraft.com.

CREATIVE SEWING AND NEEDLEWORK FESTIVAL
With knitting, sewing and crocheting supplies moving from brick-and-mortar stores to the Web, this festival gives hobbyists the opportunity to see the goods in person. Shop for equipment, yarn, textiles and just about any crafting supply imaginable. Oct. 16 to 18. $12. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Bldg., 222 Bremner Blvd., creativfestival.ca.

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October 6, 2009 | 10:06 am

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Sales roundup: sample sales for designer clothing, premium denim and women’s shoes

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DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE
Billed as the largest sample sale in Canada, this three-day event boasts over 40,000 pieces of designer labels and premium denim (J Brand, Paige, Hudson) from fall and winter collections, all marked down from 40 to 80 per cent. Full range of sizes available. Oct. 8 to 10. 11–9. Holiday Inn, 7095 Woodbine Ave., Markham, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

JACFLASH
Summer merchandise at this West Queen West store, which caters to both teens and adults, is discounted by 50 per cent. Their “garage sale”—taking place, naturally, in the former garage at the back of the store—features already discounted items (everything is under $50). 1036 Queen St. W., 416-516-8766.

JEAN SHOP TRUNK SHOW
Meet Eric Goldstein, the man behind premium denim label Jean Shop, for a trunk show at Lileo, the exclusive retailer for the brand in Toronto. Jean Shop is known for their use of Japanese salvage denim and hand-crafted details that lend its jeans a raw, vintage patina. While men’s styles are what the five-year-old label is most known for, they do carry women’s styles. Oct. 7. 12–8. Lileo, 55 Mill St., Bldg. 35, 416-416-1410, lileo.ca.

PETITE FEET SAMPLE SALE
Despite the title, there are 20,000 pairs of women’s shoes from sizes five to 12 and handbags at this Thanksgiving weekend sale. Franco Sarto, Lucky Brand and BCBGirls are some of the brands featured. Cash only. Oct. 10 to 12. 10–6. 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham, 416-998-7463.

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September 8, 2009 | 12:18 pm

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Sales roundup: film festival designer sample sale, 40 per cent off at Robber, 75 per cent off at Syndey’s

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BEAN SPROUT
Don’t panic, but the kids’ boutique is having a pre-season snowsuit sale (emphasis on the pre-, please). Take 20 per cent off all suits and 60 per cent off all final summer clearance items, including Geox sandals. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

LINEA INTIMA
The lingerie shop is having a mother-daughter sale: when both buy bras, the panties are free. Print off the coupon here. Until Sept. 30. 1925 Avenue Rd., 416-780-1726, lineaintima.com.

ROBBER
Robber’s spring and summer sale stock is still kicking around at 40 to 50 per cent off. Grab Built by Wendy jeans at $103 or a linen racerback Steven Alan tank dress for $150. Indian summer, here we come. 863 Queen St. W., 647-351-0724, robberstore.wordpress.com.

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September 2, 2009 | 11:05 am

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Just opened: Carbon makes its footprint on midtown

The casual-cool menswear shop Carbon stocks such feel-good brands as Shared and Alternative Apparel (Photo by Karon Liu)

Consider Carbon, the new jeans and T-shirt boutique on the Yonge strip north of Eglinton, more as owner Alex Mazelow’s giant walk-in closet than a casual menswear shop. For one thing, Mazelow has tried on everything in the store (he was testing out a new pair of Ever jeans when we dropped by), and he has played mannequin for women shopping for their absent boyfriends.

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August 11, 2009 | 11:42 am

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Sales roundup: sample sales, 70 per cent off Jeremy Scott, 75 per cent off menswear at Sydney’s

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AUGUSTINA
Tucked away in Toronto’s most chi-chi alleyway, this winsome boutique is offering up to 50 per cent off summer shoes, bags, and sundresses. A Roberta Freymann tunic ($75) would be perfect for Ward’s beach. 5 Old York Lane, 416-922-4248, augustinaboutiques.com.

BERGSTROM ORIGINALS
Leslieville ladies take note: colour fanatic and print maniac Christina Bergstrom is shaving 30 to 50 per cent off her current collection, and pricing previous seasons’ items to clear. Until Aug. 25. 750 Queen St. E., 416-595-7320, bergstromoriginals.com.

THE CASHMERE SHOP
Just because it’s summer, it doesn’t mean there’s no place for cashmere—especially when it’s on sale. Thin, seasonally appropriate short-sleeved cardigans are now $199, as are pastel-coloured wraps (down from $299). 24 Bellair St., 416-925-0831.

CARTE BLANCHE
The edgy Queen West shop is offering up to 70 per cent off its clothing line, as well as Pink Cobra, Jeremy Scott and other names familiar to the club crowd. 758 Queen St. W., 416-532-0347.

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August 4, 2009 | 2:17 pm

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Sales roundup: designer sample sale, Canadian fashion at the Drake, 70 per cent off Proenza Schouler

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AUGUSTINA
Tucked away in Toronto’s most chi-chi alleyway, this winsome boutique is offering up to 50 per cent off summer shoes, bags, and—just in time for resumption of ferry services to the island—sundresses. A Roberta Freymann tunic ($75) would be perfect for Ward’s beach. 5 Old York Lane, 416-922-4248, augustinaboutiques.com.

ANDY THÊ-ANH
Montreal’s clothier to the rich and flawless has slashed the prices of his ready-to-wear line in half. A beautifully draped summer suit for women is now $472. Until early August. 83 Yorkville Ave., 416-921-2639, andytheanh.com.

COP.COPINE
The Parisian label has marked down spring and summer wear by 50 per cent. The “rangun,” a two-piece cotton crinkle top—wash it, crinkle it and wear it—is down to $175. 101 Yorkville Ave., 416-483-0495.

DIVINE DECADENCE
The purveyor of fun vintage party clothes is holding a half-price sale on all its frocks. Now’s the time to snag a retro prom dress. (Wedding and art deco gowns exempted.) 28 Cumberland St., 416-324-9759.

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From the Print Edition

July 30, 2009 | 9:27 am

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Best of the City package on-line now

tl0809_cover_140x188 Our August cover story is the much-anticipated Best of the City package, where we scour the city for the best in shopping, eating, entertainment and services. Style readers should check out the roundups of the city’s sexiest undies and coolest sunglasses and our lists of the best in shopping (denim, vintage clothing, outdoor furniture) and beauty (blow outs, faux tans, manicures).

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July 28, 2009 | 1:56 pm

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75 per cent off menswear, 50 per cent off Andy Thê-Anh, 50 per cent off designer denim

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AUGUSTINA
Tucked away in Toronto’s most chi-chi alleyway, this boutique is offering up to 50 per cent off summer shoes, bags, and, just in time for resumption of ferry services to the island, sundresses. Perfect for Ward’s beach is a Roberta Freymann modern tunic ($75). 5 Old York Lane, 416-922-4248, augustinaboutiques.com.

ANDY THÊ-ANH
Montreal’s clothier to the rich and flawless has slashed the prices of his ready-to-wear line in half. A perfect summer suit for women is now $472. Until early August. 83 Yorkville Ave., 416-921-2639, andytheanh.com.

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