Our beloved Torontonian Ed Mirvish passed away not too long ago, but he leaves a great legacy. Not Mirvish Productions you fool, HONEST ED’S! I can still recall my sporadic trips downtown to visit the grand Bargain Harold’s style retailer. I honestly think there wasn’t another place in Toronto that sold $2.00 ill-fitting floral patterned shorts.

So, what’s the big scoop here that I’m about to divulge? The fact that I just found out Honest Ed’s is having a 60th anniversary, and there is a “ready-to-wear” fashion show involved. Take a look see at the details:

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 – 10am – 9pm

Join the Mirvish family and staff to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Honest Ed’s with a full day of free events and activities, kicking off with opening ceremonies. Special guests include Ontario Minister of Tourism Peter Fonseca, Toronto Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair and the Mirvish Family.

Bring the family for free hotdogs, drink, treats, free games, and the highlight of the event, a free fashion show showcasing bargain ready-to-wear clothing from Honest Ed’s.

For more information about the fashion show click here.

About Honest Ed’s:
In 1948 Ed Mirvish opened Honest Ed’s, one of the world’s first bargain stores, with the help of cashing in his wife’s $212 insurance policy. In April of that year, Ed painted a sign over his store which read “Name your own price! No reasonable offer refused!”

Today, Honest Ed’s has become a Toronto landmark, and the city’s largest bargain emporium featuring top name brand items for less. Shop for clothing, housewares, groceries and beauty products. There’s also an in-store pharmacy. For those that hunt for antiques, Honest Ed’s has some rare finds including
many remaining items that once were part of Ed’s former World Famous Restaurant and Market Museum.

Honest Ed’s is located in the historic Mirvish Village, a unique shopping area featuring boutiques, book stores, artists studios, antique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

> from toronto.com