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in step
Vancouver-based shoe god John Fluevog wants rid of some overstock from his spring and summer lines. The best deals in the Queen West boutique come in styles that have done really well in U.S. but didn’t fly with the hometown crowd. Ruth and Jimmy cowboy boots, with classic Cuban heels in black, burgundy and pearlized oyster, go for $99 (down from $285). The Granville shoe line, which was huge for spring, are being cleared for $59, down from $109 to $119. And the Money shoe, made as a fundraiser for Amnesty International, is priced at $89 (down from $165), which means that AI still gets its cut but the shoemaker doesn’t see a penny profit. Through Labour Day. 242 Queen West. 416-581-1420.
bloc party
Eastern Bloc Records is knocking 40 per cent off almost all records, tapes, CDs and clothes in the shop, Monday (August 31 until midnight) and Tuesday (September 1). 224 Adelaide West. 416-593-4355.
sun in
Astigmatics, rejoice! If you’re in the market for some Rx shades, Ratas Optical has an amazing deal: any single-vision prescription with UV filter and the tint of your choice for just $79. This includes frames! 219 Danforth. 416-465-6251.
big style
Funky uptown clothing retailer Style 2 is discounting spring and summer stock by a very hot 70 per cent. Definitely- worth getting into. 1560 Yonge. 416-961-1755.DH
WANT IN? Fax suggestions to Sweet Deals, NOW magazine, 416-364-1166, or e-mail deirdre@nowtoronto.com. Deadline is noon Friday.
