RALLYE SHOPPING
FOURTH ANNUAL RALLYE SHOPPING:
GUARANTEED TO KNOCK YOUR FROCKS OFF!
Montréal, July 24, 2012 – Calling all shopping addicts: Get ready to overdose on style on Thursday,
August 2nd! That’s the date thousands of fashion‐lovers and fun‐seekers will let loose on the streets of
downtown Montreal in celebration of fashion’s biggest party night: the fourth annual Rallye Shopping
(RS), presented by
the National Bank Allure MasterCard in collaboration with
LOULOU Magazine, Be
Sleek, Urban Expressions and Surmon36.
When the clock strikes five, step out in style onto the pedestrian‐only Ste Catherine Street. There, close
to 70 leading retailers and designers will pump you full of party spirit, luring the RS’s more than 45,000
participants to discover their tailor‐made experiences. With discounts, contests, special in‐store events
and more, the Rallye’s DNA defines the spirit of shopping!
Even those whose shopping habits are a little on the tamer side won’t want to miss the hours of action
and excitement that punctuate the always‐anticipated RS event. From live DJs to vintage buses posing as
designer pop‐up shops and tons more in between, it’s the see‐and‐be‐seen event of the summer.
FASHIONABLY LATE
To further facilitate the chic shopping spectacle, the Rallye Shopping is going into overtime again this
year. Participating boutiques will remain open until 10pm on August 2nd to ensure participants get the
most out of their night on the town.
EVERYONE CAN BE SLEEK
For the first time at the Rallye Shopping, the BeSleek team of stylists will be on hand to offer you fashion
tips throughout the evening. Just download the all‐new beSleek app!
BUS STOP SHOP
More fashion designers are jumping on the Rallye Shopping bandwagon this year – or rather, the bus!
Vintage buses from the STM (Société de Transport de Montréal) will be rolling onto Ste Catherine, where
they’ll stand as pop‐up shops during the Rallye Shopping. Fashionistas simply have to hop on the bus to
get their hands on exclusive pieces, straight from the collections of their favorite designers! Watch for
Harricana….
DE:MTL: PROUD OF OUR LOCAL TALENT
They may have already conquered the runways of Paris, New York or Tokyo with their divine designs –
but did you know they hail from Montreal?
The Rallye Shopping puts the spotlight on Quebec talent with the DE:MTL campaign, underscoring the
importance of Montreal as a fashion hub in Canada. “The Québec fashion and clothing industry is the
core of this sector in Canada and one of the three major hubs in North America. This is a strategic field
for our economy. Its manufacturing component alone includes over 900 businesses, generating $1.7
billion in sales and $439 million in exports in more than 25 countries. This is why, in its last budget, our
government reiterated its support by announcing new investments of around $9.5 million and the
creation of a fashion working group,” affirmed Raymond Bachand, the Minister of Finance, Minister of
Revenue and Minister responsible for the Montréal region.
Look for the DE:MTL heart to identify and support local labels and designers during the Rallye Shopping.
WHERE THE PARTY’S AT
Shoppers can take advantage of special RS events and delicious deals at these participating retailers:
Prestigious retailers : GUESS/GUESS by Marciano, Suzy Shier, Forever XXI, Buffalo, Tristan, Mexx ;
Silver retailers : Garage, Dynamite, American Apparel, Tommy Hilfiger, Call it Spring
And the shopping centres: Eaton Centre, Complexe Les Ailes, Place Montréal Trust, Place Ville Marie ;
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Aldo/Aldo accessoires
Axara
Bentley
Bijouterie Oh Folies
Bijouterie Orly
Calforex
Caleçon vos goûts ?
Centre du rasoir
Cuir Danier
Dans un jardin
Ecco
Femmes de Carrière
Fruits & Passions
Globo
Industria
Jack And Jones
Joshua Perets
Laura/Laura Petites
Laura Secord
Le Château
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Levi's
Lyne
M0851
MontreAL
Moments intimes
Occitane en Provence
Pharmaprix
Renaud Bray
RW&CO
SAQ Signature
Sephora
Souris mini
Stokes
Style Exchange
Terra Nostra
Thyme maternité
Winners
Xoos
Yves Rocher
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OUR INVALUABLE PARTNERS
The Rallye Shopping is the largest shopping event in Canada! This year the Rallye Shopping is pleased to
have the support of a title sponsor,
National Bank Allure MasterCard, LOULOU Magazine as
collaborator and media partner, as well as Be Sleek, Urban Expressions and Surmon36. The RS also
enjoys the support and participation of such prestigious retailers as GUESS, GUESS by Marciano, Buffalo,
Mexx, Forever XXI, Tristan and Suzy Shier. The RS also wishes to thank its fashion partners: Montréal
Eaton Centre, Place Montréal Trust, Complexe Les Ailes and Place Ville Marie. The Rallye Shopping is
made possible through the collaboration of its invaluable partners including the ministère du
Développement économique, Innovation et Exportation du Québec, the Bureau de la mode de Montréal
(Montreal Fashion Office) and the Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (CQCD).
A PRODUCTION OF GROUPE SENSATION MODE
After more than 12 years, Groupe Sensation Mode continues to produce and present some of the most
important fashion events on the Canadian and international scene. It is the creative force behind such
unique new concepts as the Montreal Fashion and Design Festival, the Fashion Theatre (on the Berlin,
Tokyo, New York and London stages), Fashion & Opera presented in Los Angeles and Montreal, as well
as Montreal Fashion Week and Le Showroom. Innovative events organized by Groupe Sensation Mode
have provided an increasingly visible window on the creativity and talent of homegrown fashion
designers. Having forged partnerships in some of the fashion capitals of the world – Paris, Berlin and
Tokyo –, Groupe Sensation Mode is proud to hold an eminent position among North America’s fashion
and design leaders.
The Montreal Fashion and Design Festival is a member of Festimania and the Major International Events
Network (MIEN).
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Groupe Sensation Mode
www.rallyeshopping.com
Facebook: SensationMode
Twitter: Sensation_Mode
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For information:
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Sophie Des Marais
514 234.4736
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Josiane Bétit
514 831.0276
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