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The sale goes Friday and Saturday from 11 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.
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Gay said there are so many beautiful pieces and many still with tags on them.
There is everything from casual lifestyle, active wear, cozy sweaters, denim, suits, many jackets and a good selection of vintage wears.
Today, Thursday, Oct. 19 is the last day for drop-offs (accepting until 7 p.m.) and then the sale will run this weekend.
When finished, all items that have not sold/been picked up will be donated to Mamas for Mamas, Kelowna Karma Market, where struggling families can access anything they need at no cost.
Opening Slow Current fulfilled a dream Susie and her husband Bryan Gay had had for years: a conscious and connected type of store, with an equal emphasis on men香蕉视频直播檚 wear.
Slow Current offers clothing and accessories with a focus on sustainability, Canadian brands, and ethical manufacturing. They are located at 285 Westminster Avenue West in downtown Penticton (across from Pizzeria Tratto).
