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

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.

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.

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.