Netflix and Shondaland have teamed up with South African singer Msaki, Kenyan musician Nikita, and Nigerian singer Fave to celebrate the release of “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.” The talented female African powerhouses did a rendition of the timeless song “African Queen” by the legendary 2baba.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-hudson-s-bay-storefront-in-montreal.png?id=53820022&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=46%2C0%2C46%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping at a fraction of the usual cost, it might be time to pull out your shopping list. The Bay Days sale is back at <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/hudson-s-bay">Hudson's Bay</a>, and there are big discounts on designer brands and iconic products.</p><p><a href="https://www.thebay.com/search?cgid=root&pmin=0&sre=TOPNAV-BAYDAYS-SHOP-ALL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The sale</a> officially runs from Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, November 3, with Hudson's Bay Rewards members getting early access to the deals from Tuesday, October 15.</p><p>Whether you're planning to shop online or in-store, you can expect some serious price reductions across a wide range of categories. During Bay Days, shoppers can score deals on popular brands and items, especially across fashion, home, beauty, luggage, and more. </p><p>Calvin Klein, Levi's, Vero Moda, Smeg, M.A.C, Micheal Kors, Kate Spade New York, Tommy Hilfiger and Clinique are among the big-name brands offering hefty discounts as part of the Bay Days sale. So, there's likely a present for everyone on your gift list here.</p><p>The shopping event also includes <a href="https://www.thebay.com/c/bay-days/doorcrashers">door crashers deals</a>—limited-time offers that disappear fast. </p><p>For example, right now, Rewards members can get access to deals like <a href="https://www.thebay.com/c/more/luggage-travel?sre=TOPNAV-BAYDAYS-LUGGAGE-SHOP-ALL">$130 off any size Samsonite Air Fleet & Trek Nxt Luggage</a> (that's up to 77% off!) or up to 30% off Smeg products like the iconic <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/smeg-retro-style-3d-logo-electric-kettle-0600090107703.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Retro-Style 3D-Logo Electric Kettle</a> in a range of adorable colours, or the <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/smeg-2-slice-toaster-0600087294826.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2-Slice Toaster</a> in colours like baby pink or pale blue. If you're really feeling fancy, or want to spoil the coffee-lover in your life this Christmas, how about 30% off the <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/smeg-retro-style-semi-auto-espresso-machine-egf03-0600093566683.html?dwvar_0600093566683_color=RED">Smeg </a><a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/smeg-retro-style-semi-auto-espresso-machine-egf03-0600093566683.html?dwvar_0600093566683_color=RED">Retro-Style Semi Auto Espresso Machine?</a></p><p>There's also plenty to shop for if you're looking to spruce up your home before the holiday season. Kitchen enthusiasts will find up to 30% off brands like Cuisinart and Zwilling, while holiday decorators can get 25% off GlucksteinHome Christmas trees and festive decor. The bedding section also offers up to 60% off select pillows and duvets—perfect for those cozy fall nights at home.</p><p>For beauty lovers, there's 30% off select Giorgio Armani and Yves Saint Laurent products, and gift offers from brands like Shiseido. </p><p>In men's fashion, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein pieces are discounted, with Haggar and Dockers dress shirts starting as low as $29.99 and Levi's jeans like the <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/levis-541-athletic-taper-jeans-medium-indigo-worn-in-0600093310871.html?dwvar_0600093310871_color=BLUE">541 Athletic Taper Jeans Medium Indigo Worn In</a> for under $100.<br/></p><p>One of the standout deals in women's fashion is the <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/michael-michael-kors-packable-chevron-quilted-hooded-puffer-jacket-0600093746394.html?type=Featured%20Items&term=Michael%20Kors%20Packable%20Jacket">Michael Kors Packable Jacket</a>, marked down to $109.99 from its regular $250, or the <a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/nine-west-shadie3-wide-calf-leather-tall-boots-0600093800210.html?type=Featured%20Items&term=Nine%20West%20Tall%20Boots">Nine West Tall Boots</a>, a winter fashion essential, now going for $109.99 instead of $225. These<a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/calvin-klein-deniece2-side-zip-chelsea-boots-0600093832083.html?dwvar_0600093832083_color=BLACK"> </a><a href="https://www.thebay.com/product/calvin-klein-deniece2-side-zip-chelsea-boots-0600093832083.html?dwvar_0600093832083_color=BLACK">Deniece 2 Side-Zip Chelsea from Calvin Klein</a> are 40% off.</p><p>If you're hoping to shop for holiday gifts, the Bay Days section of the Hudson's Bay website can categorize deals by price, for example under $25, $50 and $100, so you can shop the deals by price for everyone on your gift list.</p><p>Bay Day deals will end for all shoppers on Sunday, November 3. Happy shopping, Canada!</p><p><em>These prices are confirmed at the time of publishing, but they can change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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