RAC Boutique announces launch of The Bazaar

Toronto retailers collaborate to create a four-day shopping extravaganza

March 26th, 2012 — Toronto ON — RAC Boutique today announced the launch of The Bazaar, a four-day shopping collaboration between select Toronto retailers beginning Thursday, April 5. RAC Boutique has curated vendors from across the city who are bringing together the city’s best fashion in a convenient one-stop shop.

The Bazaar, will feature a variety of items including women’s and men’s spring/summer 2012 apparel, accessories, lifestyle goods, vintage, consignment, samples and reduced fall 2011 inventory. Participating vendors include Robber, LAB Consignment, 69 Vintage, Jacflash, Woodlawn, Dalston Grey, GotStyle, Tosca Delfino swim, Fashionably Yours, Rita Liefhebber, Fischer Street, RAC, Love of Mine, Aeroplane Vintage Eyewear and Elle Hardware.

“We wanted to create a fashion event that featured amazing designers, as well as host a temporary space where people could socialize and be inspired,” said owners Glenna Weddle and Faith Orfus. “It gives us the opportunity to share what we love most about RAC and partner with other independent retailers in the city to offer a unique fashion experience.”

The Bazaar kicks off with an evening of shopping with DJ Brendan Canning (Broken Social Scene), while shoppers snack on popchips and sip cocktails provided by Absolut Elyx Vodka, Kronenbourg Beer, SmartWater and VitaminWater. KOY, a new app at the forefront of social mobile couponing, is participating as a sponsor of The Baazar and offers consumers a new way to redeem deals and share their finds with friends.

There is no cost to attend the launch event, please RSVP to info@racboutique.com.

LOCATION: Loft 580, 580 King St. W. (at Portland Street)

ENTRY FEE: Free

DATES: Thursday, April 5, 6 to 11 p.m. - Launch and shopping event
Friday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

About RAC Boutique:
RAC Boutique is a creative forum that offers cutting edge fashion and lifestyle accessories in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Proprietors Glenna Weddle and Faith Orfus curate a roster of international, emerging and undiscovered designers bringing together unique women's ready-to-wear, as well as accessories, specialty gifts, books and magazines. The result is unparalleled shopping and a modern boutique experience.

About KOY:
KOY – a new app at the forefront of Social Mobile Couponing, is a proud sponsor of The Bazaar and is pleased to be working with local independent fashion retailers, to bring this exciting new event to Toronto. Like The Bazaar, KOY is also new - a new way for consumers to easily share deals with their friends, follow the businesses they like and redeem deals instantly in-store with their smart phones. What’s more? KOY is also a new way for Toronto retailers to increase traffic to their businesses through real-time couponing. So whether you want to give or get a great deal, visit Koy today at www.koydeals.com or download the app through the iTunes App Store or Google Play (Android).

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Website: RACBoutique.com

For media requests, please contact:
Andie Riedel, rock-it promotions, inc., at andie@rockitpromo.com
or 416.656.0707 ext. 102
Debra Goldblatt, rock-it promotions, inc., at debra@rockitpromo.com
or 416.656.0707 ext. 101