Good Stuff Cheap 2013: The frugalist’s guide to designer clothes, trendy accessories and home decor

By Denise Balkissoon, Jeffrey Bercuson, Matthew Hague, Rachel Heinrichs, Gabrielle Johnson, Emily Landau and Andrew Wallace | Photography by Erin Leydon, Emma McIntyre and Carlo Mendoza

Toronto is a great place to have money. There have never been so many upscale stores, so many fancy restaurants, so many $100 dog leashes or $800 rain jackets or $25 martinis—never mind the $1,200-a-night hotel rooms and $25-million condos. But you don’t have to be a one-per-center to enjoy this city. Where’s the thrill in paying retail, anyway? It’s infinitely more satisfying to find a bargain, save some cash and be in the know, which is why we go searching, tirelessly, for the best deals in town. The results are our annual guide to buying stylish duds and cool stuff for the home without spending a fortune.