Casalife Hip Decor Clearance Sale

April 1st - 30, 2008

Check website for clearance items, including small space multifunction concepts exclusive to casalife such as the Marcus bed, along with sofa's, coffee tables, storage units, chairs, bar tables, stools and more. New items posted daily!!

20%-50% OFF all sale items.

casalife is the trend setter in urban-chic décor and multi-functional furniture will be holding their first ever Spring Clearance Sale. For all of April, casalife offers the chance for urbanites to refurnish their spaces in the latest designs, at unbelievably discounted prices.

www.casalife.com

170 - 171 East Liberty Street (Across from Dominion), 416 . 922 . 2785
Vaughan Mills, 404 - 255 Bass Pro Mills Drive, 416 . 922 . 2785

Desperately Different Spring Sale NEW DATES

Friday April 11th - 12pm-7pm
Saturday April 12th - 11am-4pm

Katya Revenko, Desperately Different and six other open house studios.

www.desperatelydifferent.com

1071 King St. West, Studio 108, Toronto, 647.868.5579
(east of Dufferin)

Shopping Addicts Sample Sale

4 days only - April 17th - 20th, 2008

30-70% OFF the very latest from Abercrombie and Fitch, Dom Rebel , Colcci, Lacoste Bags, Paul Frank, Jack and Jones, Aaiko, Guido and Mary, Seven for All Mankind, True Religion, Blue Tatoo, Superdry, Firetrap, Miss Me, Obey, Ambiguous, WESC, Vero Moda, Nudies and many more too hot to mention!

639 Queen Street West (Corner of Bathurst), 416.871.4431

Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Interac accepted.

Keep Six Contemporary Talking Series

Keep Six Contemporary and OSO Design House presents
Bax DIY World Tour: Toronto

Talking Series: Sunday April 6th

4-5pm: ILLUSTRATION AND BEYOND
On the panel, Anne Koyama, Clayton Hanmer, Steve Wilson

Perspective from the artists and their involvement with projects that challenge the creative thought and execution, from two dimensional to three dimensional. The artists will discuss how they started in the field of illustration and the direction it is going, from magazines to galleries.


5-6pm: HAPPY PLASTIC: IT'S FANTASTIC!
On the panel, Steve Cober, Kristin Weckworth, Derrick Hodgson

Steve and Kristen will talk about the philosophy of Magic Pony and its significant role in supporting contemporary culture through exhibitions. In the second part of the talk we will hear their opinions regarding the start and rise of vinyl toy culture.


7pm: Film screening, "Toys are Us"
Executive Director, Brian Stillman

Toys Are Us: A Revolution in Plastic explores the creative, sophisticated, and oftentimes challenging world of designer vinyl toys through the eyes of the designers and collectors who help create it. The film features interviews with such artists as Frank Kozik, Patrick Ma (Rocketworld, IWG), Tara McPherson, Kano (Moneygrip), Erick Scarecrow (ESC Toy, Liberty), Mark Nagata (Max Toy Co., Captain Maxx), Brian Flynn (Super 7), Mars-1, Jermaine Rogers, J Neth and more, as well as collectors and fans. The DVD also includes additional interview footage with Mars-1, Patrick Ma, Brian Flynn, and Frank Kozik who also takes viewers on a tour of his personal toy collection!


8-10pm: Reception: Artists will be present

For further details about any of the participants please contact: ask@keep6c.com or call 647-436-6594

Links:
www.keep6c.com
www.blog.baxbear.com
www.baxbear.com
www.magic-pony.com
www.jasonpultz.com
All events are free and child friendly

The Lisa Corbo Designer Sale Event

April 7th & 8th, 2008, from 9 am to 9 pm.

Shopping enthusiasts get top tips and hot designer looks from notable Toronto retailer and wardrobe specialist Lisa Corbo, when she brings her exclusive collections and services to Mississauga and Oakville for a limited time in April. For two days only, women will find it a snap to shape up their closets with clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry, from Fall/Winter sale items and a sneak peek of Spring/Summer finds just in!
ollections include: Costume National, Derek Lam, Disegnio Donata, Etro, Missoni, Poleci, Rocco P, Robert Clergerie, Rachel Pally, Lawless, plus more.

Ontario Racquet Club, 884 Southdown Road, Mississauga, ON

Original Sin - Ryerson Fashion Show

April 6th: 1:00 p.m. , 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
April 7th: 12:30 p.m. *media show, 6:30 p.m.

Indulge In the forbidden fruits of fashion
This two-day event features the creations of Ryerson's 2nd and 3rd year Fashion Design students; both women's evening wear and mens apparel will be showcased. This event officially opens Ryerson's first ever fashion week (ryersonfashionweek.ca).


Ryerson Commons, POD 250 / 380 Victoria Street

Tickets are now on sale, they are available until April 5th at the Student Campus Centre, 55 Gould Street.

For more info check out ryersonfashionweek.ca and click on Original Sin

Alyssa Agency Fundraising Fashion Show

Tuesday, April 15 @ 8 p.m.

a spring fashion show extravaganza in support of The Ride to Conquer Cancer

Fashion show featuring Fidelity Denim, Covet, Jessie May, Odd Molly, Girl Friday Dresses and Brave Belts , silent auction, 50/50 draw, hors d’oevres, as well as custom made belts and FREE spa services on site by Deep Spa.

Revival (783 College St.)
tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door
for further information or for advance tickets contact Renee at renee.elliott@alyssaagency.ca or 416-782-4169

The Ride to Conquer Cancer will benefit The Princess Margaret Hospital, and consists of a cycling journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls - a distance of over 200 km - that we are embarking on to fight cancer. Funds raised for this cause will support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

Absolutely Vintage Sale - Apr. 19

April 19, 2008 from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Carefully collected from fabulous Ontario estates,this absolutely vintage sale features men's and women's clothing from the 1890s to the 1970s, antique costume jewellery, accessories, furnishings and textiles. Eclectisaurus and Angela McCool have combined their considerable inventories to make this a not to be missed sale.

Nina Ricci, Emilio Pucci, Jean Desses, Givenchy, Bruno Magli, Roger Vivier, Maud Frizon and a bunch of other amazing designers will be on display.

62 Laing St. (Maple Cottage, south of Queen Street East, east of Leslie Street)

Information: info@gadabout.ca or 416-463-1254

Elle Show

Canada’s premier consumer fashion and beauty event!
Friday April 25, 2008 @ 11:00 a.m., to Sunday April 27, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.

Three days of shopping, beauty, wellness...

$18, $12 students
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (200 Princes’ BLVD)
http://www.elleshow.ca/index.shtml

BUY DESIGN 54

April 26, 2008 @ 8 .m.
Distillery District

BHost Adrian Mainella of CBC's Fashion File helps celebrate the 5th annual style-savvy charity gala in support of Windfall Clothing Service, Canada's only NEW clothing bank.

Dress up à la Bianca Jagger, Donna Summer or Margaret Trudeau. Sip "Man in the Moon" signature cocktails at the open bar. Indulge in savoury Swedish meatballs and demitasse mac & cheese. Feel the funk and do the hustle with The Disco Ducks dance troupe. Primp your shag 'do onsite at the Solo Bace hair bar sponsored by Schwarzkopf. Dig designer duds from Canada's fashion stars at the Fashion Installation. Bid on beautiful baubles, weekend jaunts and spa packages at The Factory Auction Lounge. Buy Design 54 Limited Edition T-ShirtTake home your indulgent gift bag. An army of pop art mannequins will feature limited-edition Buy Design 54 t-shirts that are available for $30 each.

Grab your tickets online for $75 a pop or get 6 for the price of 5!
www.buydesignforwindfall.ca/tickets.html