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

Kevin Naulls — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:32:25 +0000

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.

MEN

Harry Rosen
• 50 per cent off a selection of suits, jackets, dress shirts, ties, shoes and more (also, those who show up before noon receive $150 off a purchase of a suit)
• Monday, December 26
• 82 Bloor St. W., 416-972-0556

Oliver Spencer
• 50–70 per cent off all stock
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 962 Queen St. W., 647-348-7673

Philip Sparks
• Up to 75 per cent off
• Monday, December 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 63 Ossington Ave., 647-382-1827

Theodore 1922
• Up to 70 per cent off
• Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 497 Bloor St. W., 416-850-0175

Uncle Otis
• 20–50 per cent off clothing, footwear and accessories
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 26 Bellair St., 416-920-2281

WOMEN

The Narwhal
• 50 per cent off all fall merchandise
• Monday, December 26 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 8 Price St., suite 101, 416-960-2223

Nathalie-Roze and Co.
• 20–70 per cent off everything in store
• Wednesday, December 28 to Saturday, December 31 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• 1015 Queen St. E., 416-792-1699

Pink Tartan
• It has been confirmed that store stock will be up to 30 per cent off, but we’re told we can expect greater discounts
• Monday, December 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 77 Yorkville Ave., 416-967-7700

Rac Boutique
• 50 per cent off everything (excluding Kain label, Ksubi jeans, jewellery and handbags)
• Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 124 Cumberland St., 647-352-4433

CHILDREN

Advice From a Caterpillar
• Up to 70 per cent off select merchandise
• Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 8 Price St., 416-960-2223

Kol Kid
• Clothing, shoes and Christmas ornaments will be 50 per cent off, and toys will be 20 per cent off
• Tuesday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368

MEN AND WOMEN

Chasse Gardée
• Everything in store is 50 per cent off, with discounts of up to 70 per cent off
• Monday, December 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613

Dalston Grey
• 25 per cent off menswear and up to 40 per cent off womenswear
• Tuesday, December 27 to Friday, December 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 1317 Dundas St. W., 416-840-5447

Jonathan and Olivia
• Up to 70 per cent off seasonal goods
• Monday, December 26
• 49 Ossington Ave., 416-849-5956

Lileo
• 50 per cent off jeans and up to 70 per cent off everything else in store
• Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27
• 55 Mill St., building 35, 416-413-1410

Robber
• Up to 70 per cent off
• Monday, December 26
• 863 Queen St. W., 647-351-0724

Woodlawn
• 30 per cent off clothing (except men’s denim) and 30 per cent off shoes (except Mark McNairy)
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 1491 Dundas St. W., 416-551-8000

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Fred Perry
• 50–70 per cent off all stock
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 964 Queen St. W., 416-538-3733

Holt Renfrew
• Discounts vary (but expect some great surprises)
• Monday, December 26 from 7 a.m. (hot cocoa served to those waiting in line from 6:30–7 a.m.)
• All Toronto locations (hot cocoa at 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333)

Joe Fresh
• Women’s and men’s tops from $4.94, sweaters from $9.94, pants from $14.94 and all outerwear and winter accessories up to 50 per cent off
• Monday, December 26
• All Toronto locations

FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS AND KITCHEN

Bay Bloor Radio
• Up to 40 per cent off speakers built and/or designed in Canada and other store merchandise
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St. W., 416-967-1122

GH Johnson Trading Company
• Furniture up to 40 per cent off and bedding up to 10 per cent off
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 950 Dupont St., 416-532-6700

Liv by Au Lit
• Clothing up to 50 per cent off and linens up to 30 per cent off
• Monday, December 26 from 12 to 5 p.m.
• 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300

Teatro Verde
• 50 per cent off seasonal items
• Monday, December 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 98 Yorkville Ave., 416-966-2227

Visitor Parking
• 25 per cent off regular priced items until January
• Monday, December 26 to January 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve).
• 254 King St. E., 416-350-7275

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

Matthew Hague — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:30:51 +0000

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] »

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

Kevin Naulls — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:58:16 +0000

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.

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

Kevin Naulls — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:59:59 +0000

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).

Sale rack scavenger: Holt Renfrew edition

Courtney Shea — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:49:40 +0000

(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 »

Designer Andy Thê-Anh liquidating, closing stores

Carley Fortune — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:18:01 +0000

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.

When the recession hit, sales in the U.S. dropped drastically, Thê-Anh said.

Étienne Lecompte, president of the company, said sales for spring 2011 were down 46 per cent compared with last spring. “It didn’t make sense to continue with the numbers as they were,’’ he said, adding the Canadian sales were doing well compared with the U.S.

While samples for the spring collection have already been made, Thê-Anh is not sure that he wants to continue on under the same name.

• Andy Thê-Anh closes shop, stages sale Thursday [Montreal Gazette]

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

Toronto Life Staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:26:04 +0000

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]

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:51:34 +0000

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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.

OVER THE RAINBOW
Print out this coupon and get $35 off your purchase of $100 or more at the famed Yorkville denim shop. Until Dec. 24. 101 Yorkville Ave., 416-967-7448.

LIV BY AU LIT
Sure, this weekend-long event is luring us in with hot chocolate and treats (as well as a chance to win a $500 shopping spree), but we’re really going for the sale: 25 per cent off all clothing, furniture and linens. Dec. 4 and 5. 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300, livbyaulit.com.

PHILIP SPARKS HOLIDAY SHOP
For one day, shoppers get 25 per cent off limited-edition menswear and accessories. Bonus: there will be snacks. Dec. 4., noon–6, The Burroughes Building, 639 Queen St. W., Ste. 5005,

SUNGLASS SAFARI
Designer sunglasses are the main draw here. Versaces are 25 per cent off and Ray Bans are up to 50 per cent off, but there are also deals to be had on ski goggles. Dec. 2–24. 2601 Matheson Blvd. E., Unit 3, 905-629-8333, sunglasssafari.com.

HOME

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Herman Miller furniture—this includes pieces by Eames, Nelson and Noguchi—are 15 per cent off. Until Dec. 13. 435 King St. W., 416-977-4003, dwr.com.

ELTE
Save 20 per cent on all dining room furniture, including tables, chairs, buffets, bar carts, china cabinets, sideboards and hutches. Until Dec. 5. 80 Ronald Ave., 416-785-7885, elte.com.

QUASI MODO MODERN
Not to be outdone by Design Within Reach, this Queen Street home decor store is giving 30 per cent off its Herman Miller furniture. Until Dec. 13. 789 Queen St. W., 416-703-8300, quasimodomodern.com.

STUDIO B
At this sale, floor models are between 20 and 50 per cent off. The grand Reina upholstered bed is now $5,300 (regularly $10,605). 334 King St. E., 416-363-2996, studiobhome.com.

TEXTILE MUSEUM
Members of the textile museum (memberships cost $65) can save 20 per cent on all items in the gift shop. Dec. 2–24. 55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321, textilemuseum.ca.

EVENTS

PHOTORAMA
This photography sale has deals on works by big names like Ed Burtynsky and up-and-comers. Most pieces are between $200 and $600. Nov. 26 and 27 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 4. Noon–7. Gallery TPW, 56 Ossington Ave., gallerytpw.ca.

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

Renée Suen — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:06:05 +0000

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.

Take a look at them in our slide show >>

One of a Kind Show and Sale, Nov. 25 to Dec. 5. $6.50–$12. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd., oneofakindshow.com.

Toronto art auction makes $14 million in sales

Lia Grainger — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:00:26 +0000

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.

Though it wasn’t the most lucrative auction in Canadian history—that honour belongs to Heffel’s 2007 fall auction with drew sales of $23 million—it’s still considered a success. Last night’s auction set 13 Canadian records, more than tripling the sales of its closest competitors and reaffirming Heffel’s domination of the Canadian art resale market.

• Canadian art auction nets $14M [CBC]
• Colville’s Man on Verandah sets record at Heffel auction [Globe and Mail]
• Heffel Auction of Canadian fine art nets $14 million [CTV]

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:54:29 +0000

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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.

LACOSTE WAREHOUSE SALE
It’s not just shoes from Lacoste that up to 80 per cent off; so are Fred Perry and New Balance clothing, footwear and accessories. Nov. 10 to 14. The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, styledemocracy.com.

LINEA INTIMA
Print out this coupon and receive a bra fitting, as well as $25 off the purchase of a bra. Until Nov. 30. 1925 Avenue Rd., 416-780-1726, plus four other GTA locations, lineaintima.com.

MARK LASH
Stocking up on bling? Head to the Mark Lash holiday sale, where stunning jewellery is 30 per cent off. Nov. 18 to 21. 938 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-256-5229; 9033 Leslie St., Richmond Hill, 905-881-5229, marklash.com.

PEACH BERSERK
Just before holiday parties begin, Peach Berserk is offering 25 per cent off all its hand-printed silk dresses, including custom-ordered numbers. Also 25 per cent off are gift certificates for the store’s silkscreen workshops (included with the purchase is a Peach Berserk silkscreening how-to book and a bag—silkscreened, naturally). Until Nov. 30. 507 Queen St. W., 416-504-1711, peachberserk.com.

SYDNEY’S
After a fire damaged the boutique, the venerable Queen Street menswear retailer is back, with a designer sale in a new location: save at least 20 per cent on pieces from Shellac, Individual Sentiments, Rick Owens Drkshdw and Heutchy footwear. 689 Queen St. W., 416-603-3369, shopsydneys.com.

THINK TWICE
With a month to go before closing shop, the designer consignment store is offering up to 50 per cent off all clothing. 1679 Lakeshore Rd., Mississauga, 905-823-2233.

TYKE THREADS
The on-line boys’ clothing store is opening a pop-up shop for the holiday shopping season with deals on such brands as Ben Sherman, House of Mongrel, Appaman and Wonderboy. Nov. 27 to 29, 10–7. Cool East Market, 1390 Danforth Ave., tykethreads.com.

HOME

AU LIT FINE LINENS
Pillows and duvets from the Au Lit Essentials collection are 25 per cent off the regular price. Until Nov. 30. 2049 Yonge St., 416-489-7010, aulitfinelinens.com.

BLVD INTERIORS
Blvd is known for well-priced contemporary furniture, but the pieces are even more affordable at this sale, where sofas, chairs, beds and more are up to 75 per cent off. 570 Queen St. W., 416-362-5222, blvdinteriors.com.

ELTE
All Karastan carpets and broadloom are 20 per cent off this month. Until Nov. 30. 80 Ronald Ave., 416-785-7885, elte.com.

GINGER’S
Bathroom renovators, take note. This month, all Waterworks bathtubs are 20 per cent off. Until Nov. 30. 95 Ronald Ave., 416-787-1787, gingers.com.

RESTORATION HARDWARE
Another friends and family sale. This time, shoppers save 20 per cent on everything in store. Just fill in your e-mail address here. Nov. 11 to 14. 2434 Yonge St., 416-322-9422.

STUDIO B
Floor models from the ultra-glam Barbara Barry furniture collection are 40 per cent off. 334 King St. E., 416-363-2996, studiobhome.com.

STYLE GARAGE
Has it been 10 years already? The Toronto furniture store celebrates its first decade by offering 10 per cent off all made-to-order sofas, lounge chairs and sectionals. Until Nov. 30. 938 Queen St. W., 416-534-4343, stylegarage.com.

EVENTS

LESLIEVILLE WANDERLUST
This autumn evening neighbourhood party features a garden gnome hunt and a marshmallow roast at Ceili Cottage, but we’re going for the discounts at such local stores as Nathalie-Roze and Co., Damzels, Dorly Designs, GUFF and Max’s, where YogaJeans are on sale for $89. Nov. 18, 6–9 p.m. Queen Street from Logan to Greenwood.

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:58:00 +0000

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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.

LEIGH AND HARLOW
It’s Friends and Family Day this weekend, which means up to 25 per cent off everything in the store, including jeans from Hudson, J Brand and Paige. Nov. 6. 634 Queen St. W., 647-430-7774; The Shops at Don Mills, 4 Karl Fraser Rd., 647-341-6091, leighandharlow.com.

REIA STUDIO SAMPLE SALE
It’s the one we’ve been waiting for. Shoes and clothing from such designers as Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Ann Demeulemeester, Givenchy and many more are marked down by up to 70 per cent. Nov. 4 to 6. 555 Richmond St. W., Ste. 706, 416-777-9722, reiasamplesale.com.

TABULA RASA
The new women’s boutique’s mid-season sale includes 25 to 50 per cent off fall pieces. 745 Broadview Ave., 416-465-4450, tabularasaclothing.com.

WHITE
The latest of the bridal boutique’s trunk shows is from Anne Barge. Both her Couture (more traditional silk gowns) and Le Fleur (younger silhouettes with taffetta and tulle) collections will be on offer. By appointment only. Nov. 5 and 6. 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

HOME

AU LIT FINE LINENS
Pillows and duvets from the Au Lit Essentials collection are 25 per cent off the regular price. Until Nov. 30. 2049 Yonge St., 416-489-7010, aulitfinelinens.com.

BLU DOT
It’s the 20/20/20 sale (20 per cent off for 20 days, starting October 20) on Blu Dot’s contemporary furniture, including the new collection of lighting. bludot.com.

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Lusting after an antler chandelier? Ceiling, wall and table lamps are 15 per cent off at this lighting sale. Until Nov. 9. 435 King St. W., 416-977-4003.

GINGER’S
Bathroom renovators, take note. This month, all Waterworks bathtubs are 20 per cent off. Until Nov. 30. 95 Ronald Ave., 416-787-1787, gingers.com.

INDUSTRIAL STORM
The store’s collection of Piet Boon lighting is 20 per cent off. 1099 Queen St. W., 416-955-9888.

STUDIO B
Floor models from the ultra-glam Barbara Barry furniture collection are 40 per cent off. 334 King St. E., 416-363-2996, studiobhome.com.

EVENTS

HEART OF FASHION
This Bayview Village fundraiser for the Breast Diagnostic Centre at North York General Hospital is chaired by model Yasmin Warsame includes a fashion presentation, cocktails and a performance by Jully Black. Nov. 6., 6:30 p.m. $75–$250. Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Ave., 416-756-6944, heartoffashion.ca.

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:39:11 +0000

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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.

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

STYLE EXCHANGE
Get 30 per cent off everything at the store (including denim but excluding some outerwear) at this one-day friends and family event. RSVP “attending” on the Facebook group here. 181 Yonge St., 416-214-0111.

TRILUXE SAMPLE SALE
Clothing from Pringle of Scotland, J. Lindeberg, American Vintage and more is marked down by up to 80 per cent at this annual sale. Oct. 28 to 30. 63 Wingold Ave., Ste. 120, samplesale@triluxe.com.

HOME

AVENUE ROAD
Save 20 per cent off all USM Modular Furniture’s timeless office furniture (1970s shades of brown and orange have been reintroduced). Until Oct. 23. 416 Eastern Ave., 416-548-7788, avenue-road.com.

BLU DOT
It’s the 20/20/20 sale (20 per cent off for 20 days, starting October 20) on Blu Dot’s contemporary furniture, including the new collection of lighting. bludot.com.

ONETWENTY MODERN
For the entire month, shoppers will save 20 per cent on any new sofa order. Until Oct. 31. 120 Ossington Ave., 416-537-4400, onetwentymodern.com.

QUASI MODO MODERN
All furniture orders of Soft Line—makers of sleek-lined, Scandinavian-style sofas, chairs and tables—is 20 per cent off in October. Until Oct. 31. 789 Queen St. W., 416-703-8300, quasimodomodern.com.

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
For the Love of Cloth is the museum’s third annual fundraiser fabric sale, with prints, textiles, braids and buttons from such designers as Larsen, Nina Campbell and Osborne and Little. Oct. 29 and 30. 55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321, textilemuseum.ca.

WEST ELM
Side tables and coffee tables are marked down by 20 per cent. Until Oct. 25. 109 Atlantic Ave., 416-537-0110.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA
All cookware is 20 per cent off this week. Until Oct. 24. 100 Bloor St. W., 416-962-9455.

EVENTS

CANADIAN DESIGNERS AT HOLT RENFREW
On Saturday, Holts is showcasing the spring collections of some of its favourite Canadian labels, including Greta and Ezra Constantine, Jeremy Laing, Denis Gagnon, Smythe, Line Runway and Mikhael Kale. Some of the designers will be on hand for shoppers to meet and place early orders. Oct. 23. 2–4. 50 Bloor St. W., 2nd flr., 416-922-2333.

MASANORI OJI
Junction housewares shop Mjölk is hosting the first solo exhibition of Masanori Oji’s works. The Tokyo-based designer will be in attendance at this showcase of his collection, along with prototypes and items not available in North America. RSVP to info@mjolk.ca. Oct. 21. 7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. 2959 Dundas St. W., 416-551-9853.

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:48:21 +0000

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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DECORIUM
The furniture store is now running its annual buy-one-get-one-half-off sale. 363 Supertest Rd., 416-736-6120, decorium.com.

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
It’s the store’s semi-annual sale with up to 50 per cent off everything from bathroom accessories to leather sofas. Any order over $3,000 will include a complementary White Glove delivery service. Until Oct. 19. 435 King St. W., 416-977‑4003.

ONETWENTY MODERN
For the entire month, shoppers will save 20 per cent on any new sofa order. 120 Ossington Ave., 416-537-4400, onetwentymodern.com.

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
For the Love of Cloth is the museum’s third annual fundraiser fabric sale with prints, textiles, braids and buttons from designers like Larsen, Nina Campbell and Osborne and Little. October 29 and 30. 55 Centre Ave., 416-599-5321, textilemuseum.ca.

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

Carley Fortune — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:25:48 +0000

FASHION AND BEAUTY

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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CRATE AND BARREL
All custom upholstered furniture orders are 25 per cent off the regular price, while selected pieces are 15 per cent off at this annual sale. Until Oct. 11. Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St., 1-888-657-4108.

DECORIUM
The furniture store is now running its annual buy-one-get-one-half-off sale. 363 Supertest Rd., 416-736-6120, decorium.com.

ONETWENTY MODERN
For the entire month, shoppers will save 20 per cent on any new sofa order. 120 Ossington Ave., 416-537-4400, onetwentymodern.com.