The Parkdale Flea is now a thing that exists. That's right, folks. This will be an event to look forward to, if the hood's personality on the day-to-day is any indication. Parkdale has a flea-markety vibe as it is, with loads of antique shops dotting that stretch of Queen Street. Like the Junction Flea and the Leslieville Flea, Parkdale's will feature antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and various works by local designers and artisans. Entry is free, and snacks and drinks will be available, as well.

At the Leslieville Flea, despite a rainy start, the sun and the community came out in support of the neighbourhood's inaugural flea market, which took place behind The Duke at Queen and Leslie.

The market takes place on the third Sunday of every month. Twenty three vendors offered an eclectic range of items - from antiques to vintage and salvaged items, art, hand-crafted designs and clothing.

The top patio furniture stores in Toronto are many and varied, and they are speckled throughout our fair Hogtown. Long has it been a sign, nay, an emblem, of genteel living to have one's own small plot upon which to sit, gaze and reflect on one's success. Living in Toronto, land of expansive lawns and green space, denizens often scratch their coiffed heads and ponder, "But whence to venture in order to furnish the outdoor portion of my living space?"

Aside from the patio furniture store options detailed here, there is always the ever-joyous Canadian Tire, Ikea, Home Depot, Target and Urban Barn chains to name a few of the omissions. For those in the vicinity of Richmond Hill, I'd also recommend checking out General Products which bills its store as having the largest selection of quality patio furniture in the country.

Here is a list of the best stores for patio and outdoor furniture in Toronto.

It was a night to remember on Wednesday at the National Ballet's annual fundraising gala, this year dubbed MAD HOT BALLET: Dangerous Love. The theme was a Carmen-inspired soiree featuring dance programmed by Artistic Director Karen Kain, sangria, tapas and other Spanish inspired food and libations. The gala raised over $1 million for the National Ballet.

Check out all the looks in our Style section.

Well, guys, we're in the throes of festival season. Field Trip just wrapped up, NXNE is finally upon us, and TURF is on the horizon. So because most of us have identified our must-see-or-die shows and party treats of choice (ahem), the only question remaining for many of us is 'what to wear to this thing?' In case you're new to the festival game, or in case you're especially fanciful in the threads department, I've thrown together some tips from my many years of festival living. Enjoy, and feel free to totally disregard and just wear a white crochet bikini with heels and fairy wings. Because really, anything goes. The following are just tidbits in case you want to be comfortable and not look ridiculous in the bad way.

This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning.

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Last week, Hudson's Bay Queen Street (176 Yonge St) unveiled its new department: a 50,000 square foot space on the ground floor dedicated solely to women's shoes (pardon the pun), making it the largest in Canada of its kind. Both the store's mid-range and luxury shoes can now be found in the shiny, massive room though they were previously separated. I know it's already a lot to take in, but Hudson's Bay has more brands and more sub-boutiques planned for the near future - brace yourselves!