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Sales roundup: designer pop-up shop, bridal trunk shows, up to 50 per cent off at Quasi Modo Modern

FASHION

BRIDAL TRUNK SHOWS
White hosts two trunk shows this weekend: New York designer Anne Bowen’s sexy and slinky gowns are available here for the first time in Canada, and Jenny Lee’s spring collection (available only at White) is on display. Space is limited, so be sure to schedule an appointment. March 12 and 13. White, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

DESIGNER POP-UP
A large selection of clothing from Betsey Johnson dominates this designer sale. Also, look for pieces from Lululemon, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford marked down by 60 per cent. March 12 to 14. Public Office, 780 Queen St. W., facebook.com/event.php?eid=349062658232.

GOTSTYLE
The menswear store is offering 20 per cent off already reduced items. Look for 50 to 70 per cent off outerwear from Spiewak, Sand and Drykorn, and shirts from Maison St. Pierre and Full Circle. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.

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| Leave a Comment » March 9, 2010 | 11:10 am | Carley Fortune

Weddings

Ask the expert: Toronto’s bridal gown guru

Andrea Anastasiou, owner of the sparkly and elegant Yorkville bridal shop White, has been helping brides-to-be say yes to the dress for three years. She can sort through the styles and spot trends in her sleep

Photograph by Vanessa Heins

What was your vision for White?
Some of the more mainstream bridal stores I’d been to were kind of austere. I wanted the store to feel like your best friend’s apartment in Paris—a comfortable environment where we could really work with brides-to-be. The colour palette is warm and girly.

What bridal trends will we see in 2010?
I just got back from New York fashion week, and statement accessories are huge, in both senses of the word: I saw
a lot of big, chunky jewellery and sashes that can completely change the look of the dress, so you can have one style for daytime and another for evening. Corset tops in a 1950s style are also popular.

What about bucking tradition with colour?
White and ivory are still the most popular, but we do get adventurous types who want to try something different—we’ve done blush pink. We just worked with a bride who did a gorgeous celery green.

Are veils still a big deal?
A lot of girls don’t think they want a veil, and then they try it on and fall in love. And mothers tend to love veils. Really, when else are you going to get to wear one? At least half of the brides shopping at White end up wearing veils.

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| 1 Comment » March 2, 2010 | 2:00 pm | Toronto Life Staff

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Sales roundup: designer denim sample sale, 20 per cent off made-to-measure men’s suits at Holt Renfrew

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ARITZIA
The shop’s fashionable Park Life Olympics line is 20 to 50 per cent off while supplies last. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-204-1318, aritzia.com.

THE BAY
Save 50 per cent off clearance-priced clothing, lingerie and pyjamas. (Items from The Room are not included.) Until March 4. 176 Yonge St., thebay.com.

BODYBLUE
One of the city’s top purveyors of premium denim is holding a sale, with jeans from such brands as Fidelity, Hudson and Earnest Sewn starting at $50. 724 Queen St. W., 416-703-7601, bodybluedenimlab.com.

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| Leave a Comment » March 2, 2010 | 10:59 am | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: Jeremy Laing sample sale, 80 per cent off Canadian designers

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THE BAY
Save 40 per cent off clearance-priced clothing, shoes, accessories and luggage (not including Olympic gear). Until Feb. 25. 176 Yonge St., thebay.com.

CANADIAN DESIGNERS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
Save 40 to 80 per cent off this Friday evening and all day Saturday on pieces from Canuck designers Carrie Hayes, Desperately Different, Zoran Dobric, Karamea, Cha Cha Handbags, Hortense Salvatore and Jabberdust. Feb. 26 and 27. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.

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| Leave a Comment » February 23, 2010 | 10:05 am | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: Carolina Herrera bridal trunk show, denim sample sale, North Face sample sale

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CAROLINA HERRERA BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW
This trunk show is a preview of the designer’s spring 2010 bridal collection; each dress is inspired by a painter, including Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse. By appointment. Feb. 19 and 20. White, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

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| Leave a Comment » February 16, 2010 | 11:01 am | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: premium denim sample sale, decorative arts auction, 70 per cent off at Philip Sparks and Over the Rainbow

FASHION

CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

DENIM SAMPLE SALE
Hosted by Toronto Sample Sales, this midnight madness event includes 40 to 80 per cent off men’s and women’s jeans by J Brand, Paige, Citizens of Humanity, Hudson and more. Feb 19 to 21. Times vary. Sheraton. 600 Hwy. 7 E., Richmond Hill, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

DUE WEST
All sale items—look for winter coats and clothing—are now an additional 20 per cent off. Until Feb. 28. 431 Queen St. W., 416-593-6267, duewestclothing.com.

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| Leave a Comment » February 9, 2010 | 2:11 pm | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: Juma sample sale, 80 per cent off at Chasse Gardée and 15 per cent off Knoll classics

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CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

DOLL FACTORY
Leslieville’s punk princess outfitters are holding their annual half-price sale—everything in the store is discounted. Feb. 4 to 7. 1122 Queen St. E., 416-598-0509, damzels.com.

FREDA’S
The venerable Bathurst Street womenswear institution is hosting a fall-winter sale, with 30 to 40 per cent off outerwear and separates. Silk blouses are marked down to $50, and suits are now $150 to $290. Until Feb. 15. 86 Bathurst St., 416-703-0304.

GEORGE C.
The gorgeous Hazelton Avenue designer boutique has deep discounts—up to 70 per cent off on fall and winter inventory. 21 Hazelton Ave., 416-962-1991, georgec.ca.

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| 1 Comment » February 2, 2010 | 11:40 am | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: Preloved warehouse sale, last chance for 60 per cent off at Holt Renfrew, 50 per cent off cashmere at Augustina

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AUGUSTINA
Women’s shoes and leather boots from Loeffler Randall and select cashmere pieces are 50 per cent off. Until Jan. 28. 5 Old York Ln., 416-922-4248, augustinaboutiques.com.

THE BAY
Haven’t checked out the revamped third-floor womenswear section at the Bay? Now’s the time. Select pieces from Pink Tartan, Linda Lundström and David Dixon for Barbie are 50 per cent off. There’s also a great selection of brightly coloured coats from U.K. label Planet at up to 70 per cent off. 176 Yonge St., thebay.com.

BERGSTROM ORIGINALS
Save 30 to 50 per cent off all winter items, including the This Is Dublin trench coat, which is now $143 (from $286). Don’t miss the clearance racks, where clothing starts at $30. 750 Queen St. E., 416-595-7320, bergstromoriginals.com.

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| 1 Comment » January 26, 2010 | 11:39 am | Carley Fortune

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Sales roundup: Boxing Week discounts at Eleven, Over the Rainbow and Palazzetti

FASHION AND BEAUTY

BEANSPROUT
Starting on Boxing Day, this storewide sale includes between 50 and 70 per cent off kids’ clothing from Blue, Geox and Deux par Deux. Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.

CARTE BLANCHE
When shoppers make a purchase at Carte Blanche, 30 per cent of the total will be given back in gift certificates. For example, if you spend $100, you’ll get a $30 certificate to use at a later time. Until Dec. 24. 758 Queen St. W., 416-532-0347, shopcarteblanche.ca.

ELEVEN
The Yorkville shop’s Boxing Day sale includes 70 per cent off almost everything in the store, including coats from Lundström, Joeffer Caoc and Brandon R. Dwyer dresses, leather bags and jewellery. Dec. 26. 10–6. 116 Cumberland St., 416-966-3935.

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| Leave a Comment » December 22, 2009 | 11:02 am | Toronto Life Staff

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Sales roundup: denim sample sale, 65 per cent off at West Elm, Chip and Pepper pop-up shop

FASHION AND BEAUTY

BODY BLUE
Select shoes and boots are now 30 per cent off. 199 Danforth Ave., 416-778-7601; 724 Queen St. W., 416-703-7601, bodybluedenimlab.com.

CARTE BLANCHE
When shoppers make a purchase at Carte Blanche, 30 per cent of their total will be given back in gift certificates. For example, if you spend $100, you’ll get a $30 certificate to use at a later time. Until Dec. 24. 758 Queen St. W., 416-532-0347, shopcarteblanche.ca.

CHARLIE BOUTIQUE
It’s customer appreciation time at the trendy womenswear shop, which means 25 per cent off all regular-priced items. 809 Queen St. W., 647-436-8452, iluvcharlie.com.

CHASSE GARDÉE
At this one-night holiday shopping event, much of the merchandise is marked down, and shoppers can get 40 per cent off any one item. Dec. 16. 6–9. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

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| Leave a Comment » December 15, 2009 | 12:31 pm | Toronto Life Staff