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Fall trends: a sign of the (rough) times?

We’ve been put through the wringer a fair bit over the past year, and fall’s tough-as-nails looks are an armoured reaction. Here, five of the top trends and where to find them in Toronto.

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: Above: A look from Balenciaga’s fall 2009 show.

: Above: Low-rise Steve jeans from J Brand.

: Above: Black wool dress from Rachel Sin.

: Above: Vintage 1910 chrysoprase and onyx bracelet from Caroletanenbaum.com.

: Above: Gucci thigh-high leather boots.

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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Good Stuff Cheap

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.

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.

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Good Stuff Cheap

July 21, 2009 | 3:00 pm

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Sales roundup: 50 per cent off at Hugo Boss, 60 per cent off Fred Perry at Delphic, floor model furniture sale

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THE CASHMERE SHOP
Just because it’s summer (sort of) 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.

COMRAGS
Make like Sarah Slean and snap up a dress (or two) designed by these Ryerson fashion program alumnae: selected items at the store are discounted 30 to 50 per cent. 654 Queen St. W., 416-360-7249, comrags.com.

DELPHIC
The store is offering discounts of up to 60 per cent off duds by such heavy-hitting designers as Fred Perry, Pringle and Henrik Vibskov. Satisfy the inner Gossip Girl with a short black Fred Perry dress for $135 (originally $225). 706 Queen St. W., 416-603-3334.

DIVINE DECADENCE
The purveyor of fun vintage party frocks is holding a half-price sale on all its dresses. 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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Good Stuff Cheap

July 14, 2009 | 2:07 pm

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Sales roundup: Designer denim sale, 20 per cent off at Stylegarage, save up to 70 per cent at Preloved

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BEANSPROUT
Before sending the tykes off to camp, check out this sale at the kiddie outfitter Beansprout. Bathing suits, shoes and socks are marked down by 20 per cent, and seasonal footwear and togs are half price. Sizes available for newborns to 12-year-olds. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

BUCKLER
Men who like their fashions fresh from the NYC meat-packing district should head to Buckler, where almost everything is 30 per cent off. Hyper-trendy dark-denim drop-crotch jeans are $228, down from $325. Bonus feature: a removable zip-off panel allows them to morph into regular-crotch jeans—perfect for when the fad peters out or the wearer starts to feel self-conscious, whichever comes first. 700 Queen St. W., 416-551-8441, bucklershowroom.com.

CARTE BLANCHE
Just when everyone thought Cheap Mondays couldn’t get any cheaper, jeans at this store are now $55 (down from $69). Everything else is 25 to 50 per cent off, including—for all the Lady Gaga wannabes out there—a black, midriff-baring torpedo-bra corset for $135. 758 Queen St. W., 416-532-0347, shopcarteblanche.ca.

COMRAGS
Make like Sarah Slean and snap up a dress or two designed by these Ryerson fashion program alumnae: selected items at the store are discounted from 30 to 50 per cent. From July 11. 654 Queen St. W., 416-360-7249, comrags.com.

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June 23, 2009 | 2:05 pm

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Sales roundup: Discounts on Canadian designers Lucian Matis, Evan Biddell and Joeffer Caoc

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All-Canadian Department Store
The Burroughes Building plays host to a special weekend sale of clothing and accessories from 21 Canadian designers, including Project Runway Canada veterans Jason Meyers, Lucian Matis and Evan Biddell, as well as Joeffer Caoc and Rita Tesolin. June 26 to 28. 639 Queen St. W.

Banana Republic
Summer sale alert. The purveyor of work-appropriate attire and flirty cocktail dresses is offering up to 50 per cent off men’s and women’s clothing and accessories collections. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-595-6336; plus other GTA locations, bananarepublic.gap.com.

Beansprout
Before sending the tykes off to camp, check out this sale at kiddie outfitter Beansprout. Starting today, bathing suits, shoes and socks are marked down by 20 per cent while seasonal footwear and togs are all half price. Sizes available for newborns to 12-year-olds. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

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June 16, 2009 | 1:24 pm

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Sales roundup: M0851 sample sale, 50 per cent off Nicole Miller, Bayview Village sidewalk sale

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Freda’s
The Bathurst fashion institution has put its entire spring line on sale for up to 60 per cent off. Look for gorgeous dresses from Tadashi and Nicole Miller at half price. Until August 1. 86 Bathurst St., 416-703-0304, fredas.com.

Holt Renfrew
The annual designer sale has arrived; a selection of men’s and women’s spring clothing and accessories has been reduced by up to 40 per cent. Until June 18. 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333; plus two other GTA locations, holtrenfrew.com.

Jacflash
It’s not often that new store stock is included in a sale, but at this Father’s Day promotion, buy one item from the store’s new arrivals (including womenswear) and get a second item at 50 per cent off. Until June 21. 1036 Queen St. W., 416-516-8766, jacflash.net.

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June 9, 2009 | 11:24 am

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Sales and events roundup: Holt Renfrew designer sale, Greta Constantine trunk show, Miss Rowe customization event

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Corbo Studio
Score between 20 and 40 per cent off spring merchandise. Also, check out the new summer shipment, which includes pieces from Clu, American Vintage and Robert Rodriguez. 162 Cumberland St., 416-966-8784, corbostudio.net.

Greta Constantine trunk show
The designers behind the city’s most hyped fashion label visit Holt Renfrew for two days, allowing customers to order pieces from the fall 2009 collection that won’t be carried in stores. June 12 and 13, noon–5. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 2nd flr., 416-922-2333, gretaconstantine.com.

Holt Renfrew
The annual designer sale has arrived; select men’s and women’s spring clothing and accessories have been reduced by up to 40 per cent. Until June 18. 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333; plus two other GTA locations, holtrenfrew.com.

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On the Block

June 4, 2009 | 9:35 am

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Top of the shops: The best places to splurge in Yorkville

Recession be damned. Yorkville continues to thrive on the city’s most chi-chi fashions and wallet-busting home decor. Here are 11 of our favourite destinations.

119 Corbò is a haven for lovers of Euro fashion (Photo by Carolyn C)

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June 2, 2009 | 2:14 pm

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Sales roundup: Free make-overs, 50 per cent off jewellery at Mark Lash, bridal gowns for under $1,000

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Free make-overs from L’Oréal
As part of the sprawling arts and culture fest Luminato, L’Oréal is setting up a tent in Yonge-Dundas Square and giving free make-overs all weekend. June 5 to 7. lorealparis.ca.

Juma Trunkshow
Expect men’s and women’s items from the Toronto label’s spring-summer 2009 collection at this after-work event. Designers Alia and Jamil Juma will both be on hand to chat. June 4. UPC Boutique, 128 ½ Cumberland St., 416-929-9209, juma.ca.

Liv by Au Lit birthday bash
Save 20 to 50 per cent off all items at the lifestyle store in celebration of its one-year anniversary this weekend. Also on offer: cupcakes, swag bags, a jewellery trunk show featuring the work of Toronto designer Biko and free lattes from the new coffee bar. June 6 and 7. 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300, livbyaulit.com.

Mark Lash Fine Jewelry
It’s that time of year: the annual 50 per cent off sale at the bling emporium’s Richmond Hill store. Arrive early. June 5 to 13. 9033 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, 905-881-5229, marklash.com.

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May 26, 2009 | 11:17 am

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Sales roundup: $30 off at Over the Rainbow, one-day Hermès sale, vintage clothing bazaar, Mercy sample sale

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Bean Sprout
The midtown kidswear shop has marked down many of its brands by 20 per cent, including cute-as-a-button Hatley rainwear in wildlife prints. Until May 30. 565 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

Fresh Collective
On Thursday, everything at this local design co-op will be marked down between 20 and 60 per cent. Expect unique handmade clothing for kids and adults, as well as accessories. And, for those wanting to mingle, the 20 designers who make up the collective will be on hand to answer any satorial questions. May 28. 692 Queen St. W., 416-594-1313, freshcollective.com.

Harry Rosen
To celebrate the launch of its e-commerce site, the high-end menswear retailer is offering free shipping on all on-line purchases. Until May 31. harryrosen.com.

Hermès: A Special Silk and Accessories Sale
For those who’ve been coveting one of the luxury house’s iconic silk scarves, now’s the chance. This Thursday only, find discounts on scarves and accessories at this fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis research at St. Michael’s hospital. May 28. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., North Building, room 203, 416-968-8626.

Mercy sample sale
Samples from both the spring and fall 2009 collections (expect mostly daywear), including dresses, jackets and tops, are discounted for this three-day event. Sizes 2–8. May 29–31. Mercy Studio, 176 John St., suite 501, 416-703-6635, mercystudio.com.

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