Sales roundup: Gucci trunk show, Lacoste warehouse sale, 15 per cent off outdoor furniture at West Elm

By Carley Fortune | May 4, 2010

By Carley Fortune | 05/04/2010

FASHION AND BEAUTY

ELEVEN
The go-to store for clothes by Canadian designers (Lucian Matis, Pink Tartan and Joeffer Caoc are a few of the labels on offer) is celebrating its first birthday with a sale of 30 to 50 per cent off regular-priced items. May 14 to 23. 115 Cumberland St., 416-966-3935.

GOTSTYLE
At the Trade It All in Sale, men can hand over an old, boxy suit and receive $50 off a modern one. Until May 31. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.

GUCCI TRUNK SHOW
For one day, shoppers can get a sneak peak at Gucci’s fall 2010 collection, only at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street location. May 19. Holt Renfrew, 55 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, holtrenfrew.com.

LACOSTE
It’s a shoe-only warehouse sale, featuring alligator-logoed men’s and women’s athletic and casual footwear. May 5 to 9. International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd., styledemocracy.com/?p=273.

PYA SAMPLE SALE
Save up to 80 per cent on Earnest Sewn denim, DKNY lingerie, Loomstate and more. May 4 to 8. 15 Apex Rd., 416-929-3300.

RITA TESOLIN
We love Tesolin’s opulent jewellery, which is available at this spring inventory sale for up to 90 per cent off. Prices start at $5. Cash only. May 5–7. 63 Wingold Ave., Ste. 110, 416-784-1221, ritatesolin.com.

RIVINI BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW
Meet Canadian designer Rita Vinieris and get a closer look at her exquisite spring 2010 gowns, which are known for their femininity and flattering silhouettes. Appointment required. May 7 and 8. White, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

TORONTO SAMPLE SALE
TSS is hosting another premium denim sale (J Brand, Paige, Hudson and more are all on offer here), with men’s and women’s jeans marked down between 40 and 80 per cent. May 7 to 9. Sheraton Hotel, 600 Hwy. 7 E., Richmond Hill, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

HOME

ELTE
Rugs from the modern collection, which features bold and colourful prints, are now all 20 per cent off. Until May 9. 80 Ronald Ave., 416-785-7885, elte.com.

WEST ELM
All outdoor furniture and accessories (dinnerware, lanterns, umbrellas) are now 15 per cent off. Until May 17. 109 Atlantic Ave., 416-537-0110, westelm.com.

EVENTS

STRUT FOR A CURE
Jeanne Beker hosts this children’s cancer fundraiser, which includes a fashion show from one of Canada’s hottest design exports, Todd Lynn; a performance by Martina Sorbara’s Dragonette; and special guest Coco Rocha, whose cousin created the event last year. May 27. $95. The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen St. E., strutforacure.com.