Toronto Fashion Events, Fashion Shows, Shopping & Sales

MANIFESTO Music & Art Festival

2008-09-04T07:35:00.004-04:00

The Main Event

Sunday September 21, 2008
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W @ Bay
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

FREE!

Headliners Rascalz | k-os | k'naan | Kamau

Performances, djs, dance, murals and art...

The Freshest Goods Market: Young entrepreneurs will set up booths to showcase their business and sell their wares at Nathan Phillips Square

http://www.themanifesto.ca

Manifesto Festival: Us & Them Art Exhibition

2008-09-04T07:29:00.002-04:00

Friday September 19th @ 8 p.m.

Manifesto Festival + Ignite The Americas present
Us & Them Art Exhibition Opening Party

featuring Dstrbo (HVW8), Starship (HVW8, Skam, Specter, Omen, Amanda / CANT, Beaston, Case, Che Kothari and many many more...

+ Notes
With banknotes as inspiration, over 30 artists from up and down the Americas are producing new works with 100% of proceeds going to Amnesty International.

+ Zot*z Collective Installation
New mural exploring urban life, translation, travel, mapping and the immigrant experience.

+ Puzzle Project
The puzzle project is a collective work uniting a special group of Toronto artists to create a single piece of art.

$5 | Doors at 8pm | 19+

Well & Good Gallery
639 Queen Street West

Super Heroes Unite Art Launch

2008-08-19T08:07:00.001-04:00

August 21, 2008 at 8:30 pm

1610 Bloor Street West, Toronto.

Super Heroes Unite is an art project created by two Canadian artists, Mark Williams and Joe Bonsu and it involves the creation of superheroes from around the world, placing each superhero in a different country and emphasizing the importance of unity through diversity in their artwork. “This work appeals to everyone and it instils a strong sense of pride for your heritage, but also touches strongly on the idea that diversity enriches our experiences and ultimately unites us,” explained the creators of the project.

www.superheroesunite.com

Deconstructing Hipster - Call for Entries

2008-08-17T21:46:00.003-04:00

Until September 19, 2008

Labspace Studio's Deconstructing Hip is a sociological investigation and cultural excavation, a romp into the lineage of hip culture from Ginsberg to Williamsburg, scene to mainstream, hepcats to hipsters. The show will examine the barrage of trends and icons that have shaped, shifted and defined hip as we know it.

What We're Looking For:
Work that addresses, analyzes, deconstructs or reconstructs the hipster phenomenon throughout the past and into the present.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:
-Painting, Collage, Photography, Drawing
-Video, New Media
-Writing, Spoken Word, Text
-Performance
-Dance
-Installation
-Music, Sound
-Advertising/Commercial Media

Please submit work or project proposals via email, with a brief description of your proposed piece(s) as well as supporting/portfolio material of the described work or other work recently completed in a similar medium. More Here >>

The Lab Sessions 4.0 will be held on October 25th at the Labspace Studio.

"Be The One - A Celebration of Personal Style"

2008-08-17T21:42:00.001-04:00

Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga presents a world-class fashion, fundraising event:
Thursday September 18, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Friday September 19, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday September 20, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Sunday September 21, 2008 @ 1:00 pm

Tickets: $10 includes VIP seating, a gift bag filled with goodies, a LOULOU magazine and a coupon for a Free trendy tote bag. Proceeds will go to the Mississauga Credit Valley Hospitals new Diagnostic Assessment Unit for early breast cancer detection.

Four Days of Fabulous Fall Fashion celebrating Personal Style. Opening Night festivities (Thurs. Sept. 18th) will include the first annual presentation of Square Ones Media Style Awards given to Canadian women in the media nominated most influential trendsetters.

Tickets go on sale August 18, 2008 at Square One Shopping Centres Guest Services.
Free to the public: Standing room only
www.shopsquareone.com

Buy & Trade/ Silent Auction Affair

2008-08-17T21:29:00.002-04:00

Saturday August 23/2008 from 1-4 p.m.

Plush Embassy will be hosting a Buy & Trade Event and Silent Auction. There will be local designers/vendors and lovers of fashion with vintage and/or lightly used goods will buy and/or trade clothes, jewellery, books etc.

The objective this event is to help us get the word out about Plush Embassy, support local designers and businesses, and aid our clients in not only gaining a sense fashion expertise and some extra change before the school year begins. It also be an opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and advertise your services.

Please check out our facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2314677797.

Harbourfront Community Centre, 627 Queen's Quay West (Bathurst & Queen's Quay)

"Swap - Don't Shop" Clothing Swap Party

2008-08-07T23:47:00.001-04:00

Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 11am - 2pm

A fun and frugal way to revamp your wardrobe!

Show up with all of the unwanted clothing taking up space in your closet and drawers, and leave with bags of wonderful new wardrobe favourites!
All women's clothing, shoes, jewelery and other accessories (with the exception of undies) that are clean and in good condition are welcome.
11: 00- 12:00 Drop off your clothes, socialize, and enjoy the yummy snacks and drinks.
12:00 - The swapping frenzy begins!!
At the end of the day, all unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity, Dress

Your Best.
RSVP: clothing_swap@hotmail.com
or on join the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61408230503

103 Bellevue Ave. (St. Stephen-in-the-Fields Church)
$5

Glitz & Glam Gala

2008-07-31T21:52:00.002-04:00

Grassroots fashion show and shopping spree
Friday, August 15, 2008 - Shows @ 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

A fun and funky fashion show where you get to meet the designers, have a drink at the bar and shop for what you just saw on the catwalk! There will be some merchandise available on the spot, or submit your custom order made to measure!.

Tickets are $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm
**Your $15 is refunded if you make a purchase with any of our designers!**

Featured Designers
1) Chevy Designs & Accessories (bikini)
2) Futur State (www.futurstate.com )
3) Glyphiks Designs (www.glyphiksdesign.com)
4) Juicy Soulja (www.juicysoulja.com)
5) Kyuto
6) Love Poetry Corset (www.lovepoetrycorset.com)
7) Monster Muffin (www.monstermuffin.com)
8) Reina Swimwear (www.reina-swimwear.com)
9) RJC Designs (www.racheljchan.carbonmade.com)

Accessories
1) B Collections
2) Masque Mi Designer Jewelry

Scarborough Masonic Temple
2201 Ellesmere Road (Markham/Ellesmere)

http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=33807304120

Boutique Le Trou Moving Sale

2008-07-24T07:50:00.002-04:00

Fashion has no Borders

2008-07-24T07:43:00.003-04:00

July 25, 2008

Fashion Has No Borders ™ takes on a Caribbean theme - a hotbed of design activity and full of yet-to-be discovered fashion stars! For a list of designers in the 2008 show, visit http://www.fashionhasnoborders.com/designers.htm.

A full night of fashion and musical performances and dj's @ the Palais Royale Ballroom, 1601 Lakeshore Blvd. W.

2008-07-24T07:31:00.002-04:00

Opening Reception July 31, 2008 at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (until August 31, 2008)

Plastik Wrap boutique and gallery presents Off World Cloud Hunters, Mutants and the Rest by Zoetica Ebb, an artist, model and stylist.

Plastik Wrap has been an underground Toronto fashion icon since 2001 and has since opened a popular boutique that also acts as a gallery to a variety of artists.

Lilith Closing Fashion Show and Sale

2008-07-17T21:33:00.001-04:00

July 17, 2008 at 6:00pm (fashion show @ 7 p.m.)

Sale until doors close Thursday, July 31, 2008

We have to get rid of as much stock as we can, nothing over $50! Jewelry, clothes, toys, art, all heavily discounted!

541 Queen St. West

Amazing SOOS Sample Sale

2008-07-15T08:34:00.000-04:00

Thursday July 17 & Friday July 18 between 12:00- 8pm

Best Deals you'll see all summer!

All overage (last season's items): Necklaces, Handbags, Earrings, & Bracelets! All for just $25 each! WOW

Drop by our open studio & bring your friends! Get the best summer finds, and gifts all at amazing prices! We'll be there on-hand to help with any of your styling needs:)

599 College St. Third Floor- (right at College & Clinton) Just go through the Red Door:)

Boutique Le Trou Once-a-Decade Sale!

2008-07-09T23:19:00.002-04:00

starting immediately, july 3rd:

60-80% OFF
no garments over $199
in-season goods regularly from $100-$700, for $50, $100 and $199

accessories originally from $45-$600, now $5-$195: including jewellery, handbags and footwear

even some furnishings and gifts, from $1 to $250

dont miss this once-a-decade event.
the faster we clear, the faster we can introduce our exciting new plans, new designers, new inventory, new artwork, new awards of recognition in design.

boutique le trou, 940 queen street west

Extras Needed for Flare Magazine Shoot

2008-07-09T22:55:00.002-04:00

FLARE MAGAZINE SHOOT
LOOKING FOR EXTRAS TO BE IN A FASHION EDITORIAL!

Shoot date: Wednesday, July 30th
Location: TBA - outside of Toronto on location - must have own transportation.
Time needed: 4-5 hours on set, but may need some people for more.
Rate: No fees - sorry (But you can say you were in an editorial for Flare!)

NOT LOOKING FOR FASHION MODELS

The following roles are characters who will be in the background of the shoot. If you think you fit into one of these categories feel free to submit yourself. Or if you have a friend or relative who would want to donate their time to be in a fashion editorial for Flare magazine feel free to forward to them.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Role #1 : Male 40-55 year old Director
Role #2: Cinematographer - Male - 30-40 years old - good looking - great arms- will have to carry shoulder camera
Role #3: 1 female Assistant - 25-30
Role #4: 1 male assistant - 35 years old
Roles #5: 2 grips - male - tattoos okay - courier types okay 25-35 years old

Send photos to gail@plutinogroup.com (one headshot, one full-length) with your name, height, age, telephone and email address.

DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS: Wednesday, July 23 at 4pm.
ONLY THOSE SUITABLE WILL BE CONTACTED. No phone calls please!

nathalie-roze & co. anniversary sale!

2008-07-09T22:13:00.000-04:00

2-Year Anniversary Sale at Nathalie-Roze & Co.
Saturday July 12th, 11am to 6pm

HIGHLIGHTS:
- 20% off everything in the store (clothing, jewellery, accessories, paper goods, etc.)
- tasty gratis treats, including homemade ice cream, cupcakes & lemonade
- gift bags for the first 20 shoppers
- several prize packs (to be raffled off), including choice beauty swag, accessories donated by local designers, plus 2x gift certificates for workshops, 2x gift cards for psychic readings and 2x store gift cards for mini shopping sprees ($200 each).

1015 Queen St. East at Pape (easy TTC access, free parking on Pape Ave., plus a bike rack out front).

416-792-1699
www.nathalie-roze.com

Honest Eds Fashion Show

2008-07-09T22:03:00.002-04:00

“A Cotton Candy Bargain Runway”
July 20, 2008 @ 2 p.m.

Honest Ed's-The infamous bargain emporium is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the help of Ryerson fashion students who're busy creating a multi-segmented show showcasing wearable finds influenced by candy and lollipops.

The show consists of 50 models including children, tweens, teens and adults. All models will walk the runway to show off Honest Ed’s value ready-to-wear, affordable clothing. Keep an eye out for David Mirvish on the runway!

Honest Eds
Corner of Bathurst and Bloor

JUMA Studio Sale

2008-07-09T22:02:00.000-04:00

July 9 (Wed) - July 11 (Fri), 2008 from 10am - 8pm each day

We're clearing out our studio to make room for new stock

2008 spring/summer/resort is 50% - 70% off
2007 fall/winter/holiday is 70% off

ITEMS STARTING AT $25!

Suite 414-224 Wallace Ave, Toronto
t: 416.829.6566

Mark Ecko's Street Art

2008-07-09T21:58:00.003-04:00

July 12 & 13, 2007
1110 Queen Street West
Free

OOHLALA Fashion Show

2008-06-27T21:50:00.001-04:00

Sunday, July 6 @ 7:30 p.m.

Featuring 11 ravishing designers to satisfy every fashion desire.

Location: Tryst Toronto, 82 Peter Street

Tickets are sold at:
Fieerce, 718 Yonge Street
Tel: (416) 962-8228

Eco Bag @ Keep Six

2008-06-27T21:46:00.001-04:00

June 26 - July 6, 2008
Keep Six Contemporary Gallery, 938 Bathurst Street
Opening June 26 from 6-10 p.m.

Featuring live performance by Tomolennon and fashion designer Yuha (JP)
Also the sounds of Chicago's DJ M50

Artists: Steve Wilson, Harvey Chan, Fiona Smyth, Pat Butler, Fumiko Ozawa. Jeff Sude, Renji Misugi, Shohei Kimura, Masako Inose, Miho Kinomura, Renshu, PESU,Makiko Toya, Kunihiko Kimura, Akiko Ray many more.

In midst of the global environmental issues, we believe taking initiative on what we can do locally, around our personal surroundings is the step towards solving the global issue. The hand-made eco-bag, Decorated Eco-Bag (DECOB) will be shown to international audiences in effort to raise awareness of environmental issues and call to take initiatives
Artists from around the world have been invited to participate in this exhibition by using these bags as a canvas to express their thoughts about the subject.

All original works will be for sale.

george C 50% Off!

2008-06-11T22:37:00.001-04:00

Page Six Six Six Fashion Event

2008-06-05T22:45:00.000-04:00

Friday, June 13th @ 8pm

Page Six Six Six

a collaborative video+performance+music+fashion art event that will [de]construct our obsession and consumption of Britney, Marilyn and all the starlets in-between.

Featuring:
Videos by Joe Pascal and Rusiko Lomtatidze
Photography by Alyssa K Faoro and Marta Wesolowski
Dance/Theatre installations by Amanda Jesso, Michelle Gompf and Bryn Jennings
Fashion by Chassandre Lavictoire
VJ performance by Emad Dabiri
Music by DJs ree raw, feli and m. wong.

Margret (2952 Dundas Street West)

rk First Ever Sample Sale!

2008-06-05T22:38:00.001-04:00

June 14-16, 2008

Up to 90% off!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Saturday June 14 - Sunday June 15th from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Monday June 16th from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Location: 1100 Birchmount Road, (northwest corner of Birchmount Road and Bertrand Avenue, 2 streets north of Eglinton Avenue - enter through main doors on Bertrand Avenue)

Cash and Credit only (will require valid proof of identification with credit card purchases)

Anna Trezebinski Artisan Sale

2008-06-05T22:36:00.002-04:00

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