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.

NEWS

Though originally launched as a Halloween pop-up,American Apparel's Factory Outlet (215 Spadina Ave) will stay open until the end of December to offer deals and steals through the holidays. The spacious temporary location offers a massive selection of off-priced sample, past style, over-dyed, vintage, and imperfect clothing, shoes, and accessories, like jeans in every colour at 45% off and tights for $4. Oh, and there's even a Rob Ford t-shirt you can grab at this location alone. It's better than aBobblehead.

MIJLO, a Toronto-based fashion brand with sustainability in mind, is launching a timeless, functional, and eco-conscious backpack that lastsmorethan a lifetime. It's built to withstand the tests of time, it can be passed along, and if you decide to part ways with it, you can send it back for a 10% rebate to be donated or recycled. The idea's to cut out fast, disposable fashion and instead make room for long-lasting, well-made essentials, so supportA Better Backpack's Kickstarter projectand be the first to get your own eco-friendly MIJLO bag.

EVENTS/PARTIES

For one night only atFashion Takes Action's showroom (15 Case Goods Ln, unit 202), enjoy deals on dresses, tops, jewellery, and upcycled accessories by artisan designersLara BazantandTess Barbieri, all while nibbling on freshly baked goods and sipping onMorning Glorytea. From 6 pm until 9 pm tomorrow (November 14), they'll be set up for your perusal as apre-holiday trunk show- so you can get some of your gift shopping done early.

Dress for Success' 3rd annualHeel of a Good Timefundraiser gala is tonight (November 13), so pick up a$90 - $180 ticket, get dressed, and head out! This year, it'll take place atThe Fifth Social Club(225 Richmond St W) and include a tribute to Jeanne Beker, a long-time supporter of the organization. From 6 pm until 8:30 pm, watch an interactive fashion show, participate in a live auction, and sip on fancy cocktails. Proceeds will benefit Dress for Success' efforts in supporting disadvantaged women in the city.

To celebrate the grand opening of安泰勒的商店Square One(100 City Centre Dr)andthe company's first anniversary in Canada, all locations in Toronto - including Yorkdale, Sherway Gardens, and Eaton Centre - will host a mini party of sorts. From 5 pm until 8 pm, each store will have a DJ spinning some tunes, sweet treats, and brand ambassadors on-site to offer styling tips to all shoppers.

Get your glam on this Saturday (November 16) atRachel Sin'sholiday shopping eventin conjunction withThe Loft hair salon(663 Queen St W); pick up a dress on sale and take advantage of their discounted hair styling on-site or by booking one for a later date. The promotions only run from 4 pm until 9 pm, so don't miss out on your chance to get dolled up for the holidays!

Next Tuesday (November 19), Synthetis - an interactive fashion show run by students ofRyerson University's School of Fashion- will take overDaniels Spectrumin Regent Park (585 Dundas St E). It's an event that aims to marry art, fashion, and awareness about what some consider to be a neglected neighbourhood through a collaborative performance between the fashion and the audience. Tickets will be on sale for $10 until Friday (November 15) from 4 pm until 6 pm on the second floor of the Ryerson University library (350 Victoria St).

SALES

This Friday (November 15) marksLida Baday's semi-annualsample saleat 70 Claremont Street. From 8:30 am until 7 pm, sift through a selection of samples, overstock, and slightly damaged designer womenswear to find a gem at up to 80% off.

Photo via the American Apparel Facebook page