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Camp Prada
Think your progeny has what it takes to be the next Chanel or Armani? Give him or her the tools to find out at the Design Exchange ‘s (234 Bay) week-long Summer Design Camp . Here, kids aged 6 to 13 participate in full-day (8:30 am to 4 pm) fashion-focused sessions that run through August 27. Not into fashion? There are lots of other super-interesting programs to choose from. Class sizes are limited to 12 children. Cost: $290 a week. Go to www.dx.org or call 416-216-2102 to register.
Set and match
Last week, accessories house Imooi – pronounced ee-moo-ey – opened the doors to its flagship store on the second floor at 425 Queen West, suite 211. What to expect? Try an awesome selection of men’s and women’s ultra-mod jewellery constructed from stainless steel and brightly coloured rubber. www.imooi.com. 647-435-6498.
True to you
Need some healthful advice? Head to the recently opened Truestar Health and Wellness Clinic (55 St. Clair West, 6th Floor) and get going on the road to good health. Not only will a team of specialists work with you to isolate the cause of your malaise, but each patient is also assigned a case manager – free of charge – to follow up regularly on your progress and offer encouragement or advice. Call 647-435-6650 for a free assessment.
Global model
As if you needed more reasons to shop at trend heaven H&M . The mega-retailer has recently donated $ 1.5 million U.S. to UNICEF, part of a worldwide effort to help adolescent girls get the same access to basic education as their male counterparts. A hefty portion of the donation will also go toward AIDS/HIV prevention in Cambodia. Check out www.unicef.org. H&M can be found at the Fairview and Promenade shopping centres.
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