Sales roundup: Todd Lynn trunk show, Jenny Bird sample sale, Strut for a Cure
FASHION AND BEAUTY
AKRIS
Get a sneak peek at the ’70s-inspired fall 2010 collection, which will be previewed at a one-day trunk show. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, holtrenfrew.com.
DUE WEST
The Queen West fixture has been in business for 20 years now, and it’s celebrating with a one-day-only sale. June 6. 431 Queen St. W., 416-593-6267, duewestclothing.com.
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.
JENNY BIRD/DEAN DAVIDSON
All items—like Bird’s leather clutches and Davidson’s minimalist rings—are between 30 and 70 per cent off at this accessories sample sale. May 27 and 28. Noon–9. The Spoke Club, 600 King St., W., 4th flr.
LIV BY AU LIT
Save 25 per cent on the spring collection of clothing, linens and furniture at this girly-chic lifestyle shop. Until May 31. 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300, livbyaulit.com.
TODD LYNN
The Canadian designer might be living large in London, but he’s back in Toronto for a trunk show at Holt Renfrew, featuring pieces from his men’s and women’s fall collections. May 28. Noon–5. 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, holtrenfrew.com.
TNT
When shoppers donate $10 to Ve’ahavta’s children’s breakfast program, they’ll receive 25 per cent off their purchase at all store locations. May 27 to 30. 388 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-488-8210, plus three other locations, tntthenewtrend.com.
FREEDOM CLOTHING COLLECTIVE
FCC is renovating and selling off its stock to make room. All items—look for summery frocks—are at least 50 per cent off, and T-shirts are $10 to $17. May 29. 1–7. 939 Bloor St. W., 416-530-9946, freedomclothingcollective.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.
