Paradis du Maillot is a bathing suit treasure trove. A one stop shop for the whole family. This time of year it is hard to find a new suit that you might need for traveling south or a winter getaway. This is the shop to head to with thousands of the latest designer swimwear and bathing suit styles stocked for men, women (full-figure too) and children, at liquidation prices.

Women dread trying on bathing suits but they make it easier here. You can select 20 or so and go into their air-vented, large-mirrored try-on rooms to find the ones that look best and suit your personal style (ladies 6-32).

Suits from all over the world – David from Italy, Nygard, Tyr, Calvin Klein, Bikini Bay, Baku, Sunseeker (bra up to EFG), Diva, Alia, Gottex, Speedo – are there to compliment all body types.

For beach side, poolside or for execise, Paradise Swimwear men will find their favorite board shorts and European style above-the-knee trunks and Burnside brand. You’ll find children’s fashion and competition swimwear at the lowest prices from top brands like Speedo, TYR, Quiksilver.

Beach accessories can make your time on the beach or poolside more enjoyable: snorkels, masks, thongs, flip flops, sunglasses and towels are all there to add fashionable style and functionality.

Location: 9800 St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal H3L 2N3
corner: Sauvé
Tel: 514-389-2032
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
Metro: Station Cremazie, Station Sauve
www.paradisdumaillot.ca

Friperie Valois Thrift & Vintage Boutique and the West Island Clothing Initiative (WICI) raises money for charities and non-profits through direct and indirect clothing and shoes collecting.

Direct programs are ones in which individuals can donate clothing and shoes directly to their store and donation centre – or – they can provide free pick up service. All donations are weighed and then they pay cash per pound into a fund for the West Island Community Shares which supports local charities and non-profits.

You can form a partnership with them: for example the Pierrefonds Soccer Association is a partners so their 2300 members know they can donate unwanted clothing and shoes to help raise money for their club.

All clothing is sorted carefully (no stains or damages) with the best items selected for sale in their store, Friperie Valois – for only one dollar! (with only a few exceptions). Customers dig through categorized and sized bins full of gently used name brand clothing for the whole family. They enjoy the hunt for the treasures – and the savings of a lot of money in the process. The combination of quality and low low cost is addictive.

There’s also a household section with antiques and collectibles too at the same aggressive pricing. They even offer free pick up service on these items. While there is no charitable component to this service, because of the high cost of processing these items, this is a much needed service in the community. Charities are no longer able to offer this and junk companies are now charging several hundreds of dollars to haul away items that they will sell anyway. We offer this service free of charge.

All items they can’t use, either hard goods or clothing, gets sent to places that will be able to have them recycled.

Unlike other thrift stores where you have to sift through lots of junk to find the good stuff, their bins are truly all good stuff …. and only a buck!

Location: 77A Donegani Avenue, Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 2W1
Hours: Mon – Fri 11:30-5, Sat 10-4
Tel:514-501-7015
mbiocchi@hotmail.com
www.westislandclothing.com

Pony Ride Distribution has a sale worth waiting for. They sell trendy name-brand, international imports, all at wholesale prices.

This Spring-Summer sample sale offers up good brands: Q/A, RES Denim, Charli, PS, Darling, Cartel, SOlillas, Faithfull The Brand, Heartloom, Rails, my Sunday Morning, Southparade

This is a cash only sale.

Location 225 Chabanel, suite 405 H2C 2N9 / Google maps: http://bit.ly/1VAmJkL
Corner: rue Verville
Phone: 514-937-5311
Dates: May 5-6
Times: Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-7
www.ponyride.ca

Mega Vente d’Entrepot is a warehouse with incredible savings. Snowsuits (for temperatures as low as -35) for kids from sizes 3-18 are only $49. Adults who wear sizes from petite to 3TG can buy warm winter jackets for $69. Sheet sets in single, double, Queen and even King sizes are ridiculously low at only $22 a set.

Mention 24 hours and get 2 winter accessories ( hat, scarf, mitten or gloves), with any purchase of a snowsuit or coat.

Please note that the Kirkland store will be permanently closing on Dec. 26.

They have 5 locations, so no matter where you are in the city, you are close to their deals.
Locations: 120 Boul. St. Joseph, Lachine QC H8S 2L3 (514-637-1116); St-Leonard, 8235 Boul. Langelier (514-223-0510); Greenfield Park, 3259 boul Taschereau (514-226-1497); Kirkland, 3570 boul. St-Charles H9H3C3 (514-238-0705); Vaudreuil, 3100 Rte Harwood J7V8P2 (450-566-5266) Centre d’Achats Hudson
Hours: Kirkland and Vaudreuil: closed Tues, Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8
Rest of stores: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
www.megaventemontreal.com
FB: www.facebook.com/megavente

It’s hard to find great bargains on BCBG  so it’s especially fabulous to find them with special pricing of up to 90% off at Premium Retail Group’s warehouse sale, wow!

Along with that great label, you can also shop for Guess, Marciano, Vera Moda, Jack & Jones, ONLY, Lole in jeans, jackets, dresses, coats, blouses. Time to go shopping.

Location: 4344 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Transcanadienne
Dates: Nov 18-29
Times: Wed 11-7, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
http://www.premiumretailgroup.com
FB: http://on.fb.me/1KIGjQR
Instagram: www.instagram.com/PremiumRetailGroup
Twitter: www.twitter.com/whypayretail

Jaf is a friendly family neighbourhood corner shop selling men’s clothing. If you are putting together your Fall wardrobe or planning to buy new suits for work or those job interviews, there are deals right now.

Head to their liquidation store in Laval, as they are moving and having an end of lease sale from now until closure on Jan 1, 2016.

Why pay more when you can save 30%-70% off suggested retail price of everything in the store. Browse around and take in the choice of shoes, suits, jackets, shirts, accessories and more that they offer.

You  will come across  well-known names – Robert Graham, Jack Victor, Baumler, Tombolini, Tommy Bahamas, m.e.n.s., Alberto, Victorinox, S. Cohen, Façonnable, Nautica. Helpful salesmen will find you pants (to 50) and shirts (to 2XL)

Locations: Ville St-Laurent, 900 boul. Decarie (744-0985); 619 boul. Rene-Levesque (514-877-9888); Laval, 3240 boul. St-Martin o. (450-978-9661); Laval Centre de liquidation (closed Tues): 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636). Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-4
www.jaf.ca
FB: http://on.fb.me/1WlMGQV
Twitter: @JAFPretaPorter

Denim Kings is a retail store which specializes in the hottest men and women’s premium denims and designer clothing at 40-70% off regular retail prices. For men size 28-40 and women size 23-32 you will find a vast selection of jeans, shirts, jackets, belts, shoes, hats and jewelry. Their service to clients is amazing – If they don’t have your size in the store, they can order it and have it in 2 to 4 days.

Whether you’re looking for something trendy or classic, they are well equipped to suit your fashionable needs.

Here is a sampling of the brand names that they carry with new arrivals weekly:
Arctic North, Asics, Bunker Boots, Chrldr, Converse, Diabolika, Diesel, Edwin Jeans , Fidelity , G-Star, Genetic, Hip & Bone, Hudson Jeans, J Brand, Joe’s Jeans, KuwallaTee,Levi’s, Lindbergh, Lola Jeans, Lucky 7, Mackage, Mia & Moss, Michael Kors Eyewear, Moose Knuckles, Noize, North Republic, Nudie Jeans, One Teaspoon, Pajar, Palladium
Publish, Ray-Ban, Red Soul, Red Wing Shoes, Rich & Skinny, Rock Revival, Rudsak, Scotch & Soda, Soia & Kyo, Solid, Seven For All Mankind, Toboggan, Tokyo Laundry, Tom Ford Eyewear, True Religion

For winter coats, they are selling: Arctic North, Mackage, DBrands, Moose Knuckles, Rudsak, Pajar, Palladium and Soia & Kyo.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, H2P 2M9; 3095 Autoroute Laval O H7P 4W5 (Laval) 450-9346389
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Metro: Station Cremazie
www.denimkings.com
Facebook: www.on.fb.me/AC1SA9

Premium Retail Group always manages to have premium brands selling for less. This 60%-80% off warehouse sale will include: Silvian Heach, Joe’s, G-Star Raw, L//A, one teaspoon, ST, Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch j

Both the guys and the gals can find jeans, jackets, hoodies, tops, dresses and for this sale even Lacoste shoes.

There is free registration@www.premiumretailgroup.com
Visa, Mastercard and debit accepted.

Location: 4344 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Pomba
Dates: Sept 2-6
Hours: Wed 11-7, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

“We are sad to announce that after seven years on the Plateau we have to say goodbye. It has been a pleasure to watch your kids grow and your families expand. Now that my children are so big I have always enjoyed spring when all the new babies appear. How will I get my baby fix without you? Come say goodbye and take advantage of the amazing discounts so early in the season on the 2015 spring collections and all our amazing accessories. There is tons of great stuff waiting for you at prices you won’t find anywhere else!”

At Faon, the fashionista owner shies away from stifling baby pink/baby blue clothing (sizes 0-8) and buys Québec brands first (Hatley, Nanö, Electrik Kidz, Petit Lem, Coccoli, Calikids). Faon also offers a tastefully edited selection of imports that combine style, quality and economy like the ultra popular Tea Collection, Noppies, Mayoral, Toobydoo, Appaman, See Kai Run and Tuc Tuc, as well as Zutano (from Vermont)

There are plenty of great gift ideas here, like Ergo baby carriers, Aden+Anaïs sleeping bags and swaddles, 3 Sprouts storage bins and boxes, Skip Hop accessories, bibs and Organic Farm Buddies soft toys.

They have always been baby friendly with a ramp, wide aisles, and a dressing room large enough to accommodate strollers. There is also a giant playhouse for the kids so parents can actually shop as well as an aquarium mounted in the counter at the cash to entertain the stroller-bound.

Montreal parents will really miss this place.

Location:4334 St. Denis
corner: Marie-Anne
Tel: 514-904-1313
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30-6, Thurs & Fri 10:30-8, Sat & Sun 11-5
Sale Dates: Ongoing
www.faon.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Be8xRG

The entrance to this company is right on Chabanel street, so it’s a perfect spot to lead you into their liquidation and overstock area.
It’s men first here, so you have their President Stone line of suits (and Calvin Klein, Sean John and more nicely discounted), shirts, ties and casual wear, outer jackets and underwear.
Men can also buy shoes (Penguin) and apparel by President Stone, Blend, Jack and Jones, etc. Ladies can scoop up tops, jackets, skirts and dresses in brand names like Only and Vero Moda and well-priced non-branded items too.
Accessories like belts, socks, ties, scarves and shoes can finish off your outfit.
They also carry an assortment of well priced men’s and women’s perfumes.
There is always a big selection to choose from here, so it’s easy to find something you like, especially when they are reducing their prices up to 80% off the regular prices. Shop early for best selection!

Location: 353 Chabanel
corner: Jeanne-Mance
Phone: 514-387-2591
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-4
www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=152