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The seemingly semi-annual Matt & Nat sale is back on next month… time for everyone to go crazy.

I own a couple of their bags. But my most used item is a dinky little pouch you wouldn’t think much of, if you saw it. It’s perfect for holding all my cards and a bit of cash, with no room for much else, keeping your pockets light. I don’t think they make it anymore, but they might still have leftovers to be had at their sale.

I don’t know about you, but I feel a bit funny about PVC-made bags. This type of plastic seems to skew towards evil, health and environmentally speaking. Remember all the talk about smelly PVC shower curtains? After I got my last Matt & Nat bag, I was kind of regretting the purchase because it had a strong chemical smell. I’m pretty sure it was the suede-like lining inside. But I stuck with it, and it eventually went away. So I’m very glad to hear that they will start recycling water bottles to make all their bag liners, and hopefully there won’t be an offensive odour that goes along with it. Also for Fall 2009, they will have a men’s and women’s collection entirely (inside and out) made of recycled water bottles. I’m intrigued. I really like KENNER from the Feutre line. Hint, hint. Matt & Nat bags make great gifts, especially if they’re on sale!

The MATT & NAT sample sale is back! We know you’ve all been waiting for it….
Don’t miss out on styles from 50% to 70% off!

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH: 10AM-7PM
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH: 10AM-7PM
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19TH: 10AM-7PM
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20TH: 10AM-7PM
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST: 9AM – 3PM

**CASH ONLY**
**NEW STOCK DAILY**

Matt & Nat Montreal • 225 Chabanel W. Suite 440A • Check it out in Google street view! (give it a sec)

After hearing so much about this sale, I finally went in Summer 2008. The lineup was insane the first day at opening. I waited 2 hours to get in and just walked out. I knew there would be another huge wait for the cash. I was hoping to get in line while everyone was at the toss (they threw free bags out their window into the parking lot). But I had to drive all the way back home to get a forgotten shopping list! But I went back to the sale on the Friday night, and it was pretty chill; no lineups at cash.

I didn’t go to the summer sale this year, but I heard the prices went up slightly. I believe a big bag cost ~$100, whereas last year they cost ~$90. I don’t know what you should expect this time around, but you should go in with a list of what you’re looking for (check out their site) and take down the regular prices to calculate the savings you’re getting. Gone are the days when they first started these sales and all bags were $20 a piece, so legend goes…

A word of advice: this is a high traffic area of the city, given that it’s the “clothing district”. If you venture out on a weekday at noon, you’ll be faced with the lunch crowd; both on the street and most likely in line for the sale. If you’re driving — go early so you have enough time to find parking! You’ll be dodging delivery trucks, jay-walkers and double-parked cars.