To market, to market
Artsy online shopping destination Etsy hosts 23 pop-up marketplaces across Canada on Saturday (September 27). Lucky us, the Toronto version is the flagship marketplace, with 135 local Etsy sellers converging on MaRS (101 College) from 10 am to 4 pm to show their wares and mingle with shoppers. Another Toronto location pops up at OCAD University’s Great Hall (100 McCaul, second floor) from 11 am to 5 pm. etsy.com/ca/madeincanada
Scandal on the runway
Northbound Leather, our favourite local destination for all things… well, leathery, unveils its 18th annual fashion show featuring nine original mini-collections of period-inspired designs on October 25, 9 pm. Titled Scandal, the fetish festivities go down at Sound Academy (11 Polson), with tickets $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Tix are sold at Northbound Leather (586 Yonge, 416-972-1037, northbound.com). Strict fetish dress code enforced.
Fall’s biggest trend? Local goods
Post Market (facebook.com/thepostmarket) returns on Sunday (September 28) at the Great Hall (1087 Queen West) with a slew of awesome homegrown lines. Check out the likes of Violet Crown Vintage, the Chief Salvage, Province Apothecary, the Leather Atelier, the Health Nut and more from 10 am to 5 pm. No charge for admission.
