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25 awesome Toronto Boxing Day sales that will inspire you to don gay apparel (i.e. pants)

December 26 (or, in some parts, Boxing Day) is one of the worst days to leave the house, especially if the reason for leaving the house is shopping. People become vicious, elbowing single mothers for toasters or an eighth television (because who doesn’t need an eighth television?). But we’ve made some calls and have taken stock of some of the worthwhile deals in the city for men, women and children (and, of course, shops that cater to him and her, the whole family and homeowners) that will take us away from Best Buy, Future Shop or Walmart. Check out 25 safe bets for Boxing Day sales this year after the jump.

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My Name Is Lucre

November 14, 2011 | 2:30 pm

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The richest diamond sale in Canadian history is apparently something of a bargain buy

When it comes to auctions, there’s almost nothing more titillating to bidders than a giant, multi-million-dollar, Kardashian-sized diamond (except perhaps for Justin Bieber’s Johnson). Yesterday, the newly revived Ritchie’s auction house offered such an item at the ROM. Normally, such bling-filled bidding happens in more glamorous locales like London or New York (or, you know, in Bond films), but thanks to the soft American and European economies, the seller—an anonymous, presumably cash-strapped Belgian hotelier—decided to offload the rock in the relatively strong Canadian market. We’re not sure how well that strategy worked, however, as the 50-karat jewel sold for less than a third of its $10-million value at a mere $2.7 million. On the one hand, we now wonder if Toronto is the Walmart of international jewellery sales; on the other, it’s also reportedly the richest diamond sale in Canadian history. Naturally, the anonymous buyer has only been described as “mysterious” and “international”—just like that nameless foreign condo buyer—but given the sale price, we feel the need to add “bargain hunter” to the list. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »

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Tech Savvy

November 10, 2011 | 10:58 am

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Gilt.com is expanding, and now Canadians can join in on the online shopping fun

Gilt.com has announced that Canadians will now be able to take part in the popular website that holds flash sales for designer products. For the next 12 days, Canadian shoppers will also receive free shipping, which we figured would pique the interest of devoted online shoppers. Each day at 12 p.m., shoppers can go online and access 20 different flash sales of season apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Fashion won’t be the only market represented, as Gilt is offering home decor as well, but the emphasis is on being impulsive, because each sale only lasts roughly 26 hours. Gilt says nearly every item sells out in the first hour, so it seems like a good idea to buy early (and we’re sure, if they have it their way, buy often). It’s a popular website in the U.S., so we figure this is big news for people who want up to 60 per cent off on designer items they can’t typically afford. Frankly, we’re just happy it’s a flash sale and not a flash mob.

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Buyer's Market

October 14, 2011 | 3:59 pm

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The Drake’s annual fall market promises chocolate and bacon cookies, handmade products and vintage records

People buying things (Image: The Drake)

The Drake holds a fall market every year with handmade goods from local artisans—think of it as a flea market or a church bazaar, but one that caters to the people who might frequent the Drake Underground or drink caesars for brunch over chicken and waffles. In place of the 100 per cent geriatric vendors you may find at a church craft sale, The Drake brings in students, local collectors and purveyors of soaps, mustards and bacon-filled baked goods (there will be chocolate and bacon cookies, in case your arteries still require some abuse after Thanksgiving). The annual event takes place Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include handmade books and kaleidoscopes from Charline Wang, natural mustards from Guy Rawlings, vintage and handmade textiles and ceramics made by Rachel Tremaine, illustrations, designs and fine art from Courtney Wotherspoon, handmade body care products from Scott Robinson, handmade clothing, collars and bow ties from Danielle Bartlett, jewellery from Edilou Woo and a substantial collection of records from Natalie Petozzi and Nomi Malik. We recommend starting with some mustard tasting, followed by a bacon and chocolate palate cleanser—maybe grab a couple of records for the road and create a fun Sex and the City movie montage or arrange for a sexy striptease with all of your new collars and bow ties (just like in the movies).

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Fast Fashion

January 6, 2011 | 3:49 pm

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Sale rack scavenger: Holt Renfrew edition

(Image: Michelangelo Manalang)

The holidays are officially over, but sale season is still in full swing. We stopped by Holt Renfrew to see what the city swank emporium has to offer on the sort of cheap (cheap, of course, being a relative term at Holts). Take a look at what we found in our slide show »

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Shop Talk

December 2, 2010 | 11:18 am

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Designer Andy Thê-Anh liquidating, closing stores

A gown from Thê-Anh's fall collection at Toronto fashion week (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)

Sad news. Canadian fashion designer Andy Thê-Anh is liquidating his merchandise after financial backers pulled their support from his line. A sale of $2.8 million worth of clothing (to be sold at 70 to 80 per cent off) begins today by Maynards liquidators at his Montreal Cours Mont Royal shop. It will run for several months. “It was not the most elegant way to close,’’ Thê-Anh told the Montreal Gazette. “People are interested only in glamour. I create the glamorous image, but they don’t understand the hard work involved.” From the Gazette:

Another downtown shop, on Mountain St., closed this autumn. In all, about 20 employees are out of work, Thê-Anh said, including head office and boutique staff. A Yorkville shop in Toronto has also closed.
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Curtain Call

November 30, 2010 | 4:26 pm

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Toronto’s favourite musical? Wicked made over $11 million at the Canon

Wicked is seeing green (Image: Joan Marcus)

Is Wicked the city’s favourite musical? Judging by the box office sales, it just might be. The Toronto Star’s Richard Ouzounian reports that the show, which just finished its third Toronto run, set the record for highest-earning week in Canadian theatre, grossing $1,986,319 for the week of November 28. All told, Wicked brought in $11,459,475 during its six weeks at the Canon. So rest assured that you weren’t the only one belting out “Defying Gravity” in the shower.

• Wicked breaks Canadian box office record [Toronto Star]

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Good Stuff Cheap

November 30, 2010 | 12:51 pm

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Sales roundup: $35 off at Over the Rainbow, 50 per cent off Ray Bans, Beckerman sample sale

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BECKERMAN AND ANDREA BRUECKNER SAMPLE SALE
We hear the Beckerman clothing at this sample will be going for less than wholesale prices. Also on offer are handbags from Andrea Brueckner. A kick-off party on December 3 is open to all. Dec. 3 4:30–10:30, Dec 4 12–6. 174 Spadina Ave., Unit 103, beckermans.com.

DANDI MAESTRE
Accessory designer Dandi Maestre has a knack for bold, statement-making jewellery (antler necklace, anyone?). While she sells on-line, we’re heading to this pre-holiday pop-up shop to ogle the goods in person. From $40. Until Dec. 22. 386 Huron St., dandimaestre.com.

JESSICA JENSEN
The handbag and leather goods designer is opening a temporary shop for the holiday season with up to 70 per cent off her accessories. Until Dec. 12. 972 Queen St. W., shopjessicajensen.com.

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Shop Talk

November 26, 2010 | 3:06 pm

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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 best bets at the One of a Kind Show

The annual arts and crafts show is back. Running now through next week, the one-stop holiday-gift-buying shop features the works of 800 artisans (and complimentary daycare service). Here, 10 items that will help you cross names off your shopping list.

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High Art

November 26, 2010 | 12:00 pm

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Toronto art auction makes $14 million in sales

Alex Colville's Man on Verandah sold for $1.29 million (Image: Heffel.com)

International lovers of Canadian art went a little paddle crazy last night, buying $14 million in fine art at Heffel’s fall auction in Toronto. The top seller was Man on Verandah, a tempura tempera painting by Nova Scotia artist Alex Colville that went for $1.29 million. It’s the most his work has ever fetched and is also the highest auction price ever recorded for a living Canadian artist (Colville is 90). An abstract knife painting by Jean-Paul Riopelle also broke the million-dollar mark, selling for $1,111,500, and 23 other pieces went for more than $100,000.

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Good Stuff Cheap

November 9, 2010 | 10:54 am

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Sales roundup: friends and family sales at American Apparel and Restoration Hardware, plus a Lacoste warehouse sale

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AMERICAN APPAREL
Print out this flyer and get 20 per cent off your purchase. Until Nov. 14. Various GTA locations.

ESPRIT
At this warehouse sale, clothing and accessories for men and women are up to 80 per cent off regular price. View the sales flyer here. Nov. 24, 6–9 p.m.; Nov. 25 and 26, 9–9; Nov. 27 and 28, 9–6. Queen Elizabeth Building, 190 Princes Blvd.

JOSEPHSON OPTICIANS
The venerable Toronto eyewear chain is holding its annual sale, with up to 70 per cent off frames. Until Nov. 30. 60 Bloor St. W., 416-964-7070, plus five other GTA locations.

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Good Stuff Cheap

November 2, 2010 | 10:58 am

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Sales roundup: two designer sample sales, 25 per cent off at Au Lit, Baby Ben closing sale

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ALYSSA AGENCY SAMPLE SALE
Pieces from Fidelity Denim, Covet and Brave are at least half off at this three-day sale. Cash only. Nov. 3 and 4, 11–7; Nov. 5, 11–5. 2770 Dufferin St., Ste. 206, 416-782-4169, alyssaagency.ca.

BABY BEN
Baby Ben—a locally made line of baby clothing, bunting bags and quilts—is shutting down operations. A two-day clearance sale will be held at the St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club, with bunting bags for $65 (usually $144) and cowboy jackets for $45 (usually $85), along with tees, blanket bags, fabrics and more. Nov. 6 and 7. 843 Palmerston Ave., 2nd flr., 416-534-8461, babyben.ca.

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Good Stuff Cheap

October 19, 2010 | 10:39 am

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Sales roundup: trunk show at Holts, no tax at Due West, 20 per cent off Blu Dot and more

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DUE WEST
The Queen West purveyor of denim and outerwear doesn’t often mark down its Canada Goose merchandise, but shoppers looking for a puffy parka in which to wait out winter should head to the store this week, when there’s no tax on any purchase. Oct. 21 to 24. 431 Queen St. W., 416-593-6267.

JESSICA JENSEN
The Toronto designer is offering an extra 20 per cent off previously marked down leather clutches, wallets and handbags (one tote is now $552, down from $998) for on-line shoppers. Enter code EXTRA20SS at checkout. Until Oct. 26. shopjessicajensen.com.

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., 416-780-1726, lineaintima.com; plus four other GTA locations.

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Good Stuff Cheap

October 12, 2010 | 10:48 am

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Sales roundup: designer sample sale, half off at Design Within Reach, Oscar de la Renta bridal trunk show

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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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Good Stuff Cheap

October 5, 2010 | 12:25 pm

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Sales roundup: Puma warehouse sale, bridal sample sale and more

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PUMA
This is the only official warehouse sale of Puma goods in the country, with clothing, athletic goods and footwear on offer. Oct. 8 to 11. The International Centre, Hall 4, 6900 Airport Rd., styledemocracy.com/?p=829.

WHITE
There are major deals to be had at Toronto’s poshest bridal salon—up to 70 per cent off more than 80 designer gowns, to be precise. Look for numbers by Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. By appointment only. Oct. 8 and 9. 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

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