Jaf is a friendly family neighbourhood corner shop selling men’s clothing. Right now, they are discounting all their sportswear at their regular stores by 30%, just until August 15. . You can order made-to-measure suits and shirts, and suits for athletically built men. Expect free on the spot alterations (not in the liquidation center). Ask about tuxedos and rentals.

You will come across well-known names – Michael Kors, Robert Graham, Jack Victor, Baumler, Fred Perry, Tommy Bahamas, m.e.n.s., & Alberto. Helpful salesmen will find you pants (to 50) and shirts (to 2XL).
Only at their warehouse store in Laval, you will get great deals as follows: Suits are only $95 and up, Tuxedos from $149, slim fit shirts starting at $25, silk ties are $12 and leather shoes are $75.

Locations: Laval Centre de liquidation (closed Tues): 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636)
Stores: Ville St-Laurent, 900 boul. Decarie (744-0985); 619 boul. Rene-Levesque (514-877-9888); Laval, 3240 boul. St-Martin o. (450-978-9661)
Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-4-Please note downtown store is closed on Sundays
www.jaf.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Jaf-Prêt-à-porter/134793033204079

Denim Kings, the king of high-end denim brands in Montreal is hosting a Kuwalla Tee official warehouse sale. They have now opened a second location in Laval at: 3095 Autoroute Laval, Chomedy, QC  H7P 4W5

You can expect to pay 25%-50% off on pants, t’s, joggers and tops.

Location: 8575 boul St-Laurent, Montreal QC H2P2M9
corner: du Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
2nd Location: 3095 Autoroute Laval, Chomedy, Laval H7P 4W5
Tel: Tel: 450-934-6389
Dates: July 2-5
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
www.denimkings.com
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Thanks for the great tips on your website. I always enjoy going through pages.

Q: 1-A friend of mine moved to Montreal and want to buy a bedroom set ( bed, side tables, drawers, wardrobes) And she and her husband are getting crazy by the prices and difference in them. Do you have any suggestions? They don’t like metal or ferforje.

A: Go to the clearance centers of The Brick or Brault & Martineau, order from a catalogue at Flash Decor, 5343 boul. des Laurentides, www.flashdecor.com or Meubles Linton,4646B ave du Parc www.meubleslinton.com  There’s also a company which re-sells hotel furniture: 514-946-7002.

Since 1964, The Tailored Man has been coming to North America fitting men (and women too) with made-to-measure suits at Hong Kong’s prices.

Suits are starting at $600 US and shirts are $70 US.  Their tour specials are as follows:
6 shirts $350 US
2 suits & 2 shirts $1230 US
3 pairs of slacks & 1 shirts $595 US
1 suit, vest & shirt $795 US
2 blazers & 2 shirts $875 US

Since the US dollar is stronger right now against the Canadian currency, The Tailored Man is offering 10% discount on new orders. (see more info on the flyer)

There are package deals to be had, if that is your preference.
The Business Casual includes 2 blazers, 2 slacks & 4 shirts $1350 US (reg $1500)
Summer Essentials is 1 suit, 1 blazer, 2 slacks & 5 shirts $1550 US (reg $1800)

The suits come with extras you don’t usually see in North American stores: sweat shields, cell phone pockets and the pants have a heel guard and knee lining. When you order a shirt, you choose collar, style, cuff and monogram.

Sunder Daswani’s team is back in Montreal so make a personal appointment: 866-751-7868 or 647-989-0555 or www.tailoredman.com/appointment. To be added to their mailing list: goodfit@tailoredman.com.

Locations and Dates, times: Sat  June 27  & Sun June 28, 9:30-4:30: Hotel Ruby Foo’s, 7655 Boul. Decarie
Mon June 29 & Tues June 30, 9:30-4:30: Le Centre Sheraton, 1202 Boul. Rene Levesque ouest

Wow. Double Wow. This is a clearance center for a huge un-nameable low Cost warehouse store, with a further 30% or more off on the price.

Returned items (phones, toys, clothing, furniture, auto, bedding, etc.) and stuff in broken boxes from their huge aisles (except fresh food) are sent to this location every week.

All items are checked to make sure they work. The friendly proprietors even keep a reservation book and will call you if an item you are looking for shows up.

Locations: 341 ave. Ranger, Vaudreuil – Dorion J7V 2X3, (450-424-0998) 850 Boul. des Laurentides St. Jerome QC J7Z 4N1 (450-438-8631)
Corner: rue Chicoine
Times: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5

Now that Surplus has extended their sale, you will have more opportunity to get more savings when you visit this great store. Surplus sells discounted jeans brands: Diesel, Scotch & Soda, Lucky7, AG, HS, ONLY & SONS and Fred Perry. Both sexes should know that this is the place to go to first when looking to buy for your jeans wardrobe.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: June 24-28 and will be open the 24th  for the St. Jean Baptiste holiday
Time: Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5
http://www.surplusmtl.com
FB: www.facebook.com/surplusmtl

Q: I’m getting married and would need to buy gift wrap in bulk to wrap 175 boxes. I am looking to get gold coloured wrapping paper. Where would be the most economical place to go?

A: The biggest selection is at a wholesaler who will sell retail: L’Emballage Tout, 6995 boul. Thimens. minimum order is $50.  www.emballagetout.ca

Another option is Gem Entrepot which has less selection but perhaps better prices, 72F boul Brunswick DDO  (514) 685-4218 and on facebook

Denim Kings is the king of high-end denim brands in Montreal. They have now opened a second location in Laval at: 3095 Autoroute Laval, Chomedy, QC  H7P 4W5 Tel: 450-934-6389

Now is the time to get the best prices, so stock up on your favorite jeans, t’s, shorts, tanks and even shoes.

Just take a look at these fabulous  labels: Diesel, AG, Levi’s, Converse, North Republic, Lindbergh, Rock Revival, True Religion, 7 for all Mankind,  Kuwalla Tee, Onitsuka Tiger, Genetic Denim, Lucky 7, one teaspoon, Red Soul, Tokyo Laundry, Joe’s, Nudie Jeans, Hudson, !Solid and Soia & Kyo.

For men size 28-40 and women size 24-31, you will find deals all the time in brand names and designer clothing at 40-70% off regular retail prices.

Location: 8575 boul St-Laurent, Montreal QC H2P2M9
corner: du Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Dates: June 25-30
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
www.denimkings.com
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Those of you who pine for fresh from nature products will be delighted to know that Distribution GeoEvoo, who import Greek extra virgin olive oil (directly from their Dad’s family estate in Messinia, Greece) will be at a fundraiser in Beaurepaire Village.  You can sample the great taste of their first cold pressed olive oil produced by the Geo Ligris Estate. The trees have been in the family for over 100 years.

Join Distribution Geo Evoo  for a fundraiser for Nova West-Island and WICWC. There will be artisans selling pottery, jewelry, photography, and artisanal food and the best part is that you are supporting a local and worthy cause.

Location: Beaurepaire Village between Woodland and St-Andrew
Phone: 514-891-0722
Date: Sat June 20 (rain date June 21)
Time: 11-4

Women love the timelessness of Raffinati designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection. So it is quite pleasurable when now during their Spring and Summer sale, you can buy these well-made and designed garments at up to 60% off.

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for over 30 years and they are now having a real factory sale up at their head office. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured here using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our climate, their luxurious and stylish clothing is perfect for our weather.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477 X 226 ask for Kay; or X 230 for Dorinne – or – 514-979-4764
Dates: ends Wed June 24
Times: Wed-Sun 10-5
www.raffinalla.com
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