Bianca Venerayan
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Warby Parker Toronto
Warby Parker, an eyewear brand best known for affordable, vintage-inspired frames, has set up shop in Toronto. It's the brand's very first foray into international retail (although they've opened over 30 across the U.S. since 2013), and West Queen West seems to be the perfect fit. Situated at the corner... → Read More
Reviv
Reviv is a clinic offering vitamin-wellness infusions via intravenous drip or intramuscular injection. It's the first medical-based organization in Toronto to offer an almost-instantaneous way fill your body with vitamins and minerals - perfect for those drained from an intense workout, sleepless workweek, or wild weekend. The global chain is... → Read More
Pearls & Pockets
Pearls & Pockets sticks out from West Queen West's ever-growing roster of womenswear boutiques. In a sea of minimalist decor and subdued hues; the garments here are colourful, sparkly, or both. When I visited the store I presumed every item was vintage - their racks brim with A-line dresses in eclectic... → Read More
Sustainable fashion makes a comeback in Toronto
Let's be honest: sustainable fashion has a bad rep. When you think of eco-clothing, chances are you're picturing something itchy and shapeless, like a burlap sack. Considering the fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world after oil, this perception desperately needs to change. Design Forward, a runway... → Read More
Toronto is getting a Justin Bieber Purpose pop-up shop
Drake isn't the only world-touring musician to throw a pop-up in Toronto. Justin Bieber just announced via Facebook that his merchandise will be sold at Nomad (819 Queen St W) this Wednesday and Thursday (May 18 - 19) from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.... → Read More
Tusk
Tusk was founded in 2012 as a pop-up shop inside Silver Falls Vintage but now the contemporary womenswear boutique has brought its signature subdued colour and soft minimalism to its own space on West Queen West. It has the exposed brick walls and plumbing pipe clothing racks typical of independent boutiques,... → Read More
The Gladstone Hotel goes green with Grow Op
Grow Op is more than a garden show - it's essentially a plant-themed festival taking over the Gladstone Hotel for four days starting today (April 21 - 24). This year's exhibit, titled Cultivating Curiosity encompasses special evening events, workshops, and over 30 installations. Through these immersive experiences, Grow Op touches... → Read More
The 10 most outrageous looks from Fashion Art Toronto
Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) ended with a bang on Saturday, bringing to a close the 11th instalment of Toronto's alternative fashion week. This year's theme, DRESS CODES, challenged designers to explore the connection (and disconnection) between fashion and identity. Highly conceptual looks swept and sashayed at the Daniel's Spectrum, many... → Read More
5 things to see at Fashion Art Toronto
Year after year, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) rolls around and shakes up the scene just when we think we've seen enough for the season (kudos to Toronto Fashion Week). Running from April 12 to 16, runway shows, live performances, short films and art exhibits will animate the Daniel's Spectrum (585... → Read More
The Siista'r
The Siista'r is a womenswear boutique on Queen Street, right across from Trinity Bellwoods Park. To be frank, the decor and displays are a smidge underwhelming; run-of-the-mill garment racks line every stark white wall and the only hint of personality comes from a few potted plants on a shelf. Fortunately, the... → Read More
The 10 most unusual looks from Toronto Fashion Week
Coming from a dedicated show-goer, Toronto Fashion Weeks seem to be growing and progressing each year. However, the fashions - although beautiful - are often safe and underwhelming. There's only a handful of designers who step outside of the box, making the audience do a double take and say, "wait,... → Read More
5 emerging designers from Toronto Fashion Week
Last Friday, Toronto Fashion Week's fall 2016 season came to a close. Though the event seems to be an excuse to peacock for an entire week, it's a totally different story for runway newcomers; designers and labels who presented their collections for the first time and are trying to pave... → Read More
The top 10 looks from Toronto Fashion Week fall 2016
Toronto Fashion Week's fall 2016 brought us many an evening gown, jumpsuit and fur coat to gawk at. Some designers stuck to what they know and some took their pieces to avant-grade extremes, but - admittedly - most played it safe. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed by this season's offerings,... → Read More
Saks Off 5th
The Saks OFF 5TH Vaughan Mills location is the discount offshoot of Saks Fifth Avenue. It's one of three Canadian stores (the other two are at Toronto Premium Outlets and Outlet Collection at Niagara) that offer discount designer duds for men and women. The store is enormous - it's jam-packed... → Read More
6 designers to watch for at Toronto Fashion Week
Next week (March 14 - 18), hordes of people dressed to the nines will flock towards David Pecaut Square (and a handful of offsite venues) for Toronto Fashion Week. Industry insiders and those lucky enough to snag invites will see just what Canadian designers (and a smattering of international names)... → Read More
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue's first Canadian location has taken over much of the Hudson Bay Building at Yonge and Queen streets. Walking into its 169,000 square feet is just like entering a museum or gallery thanks to its open floor plan, bright lighting and selection of art pieces -- but at... → Read More
8th + Main
8th + Main, a contemporary men's and women's clothing store, just opened up on Yonge street inside quite the spacious heritage building. Having never heard of the brand before, I was surprised to see it take up so much room on one of the busiest streets in the city. If you... → Read More
This is what riding Nike's streetcar shoe store is like
As part of NBA All-Star weekend's many festivities, Nike and Jordan completely transformed a TTC streetcar into the ultimate destination for first access to the newest footwear releases. Having taken a trip on this thing yesterday, I can assure you the entire experience is forward-thinking from the futuristic decor to... → Read More
Nike wants everyone to know about its secret Toronto loft
Yesterday, the NikeID Loft (née Nike Loft or Nike Running Loft) on Richmond Street unveiled a whole whack of in-your-face renovations. Previously used as the meeting point for Nike's running club, the loft looked like an anonymous office building and bore a rather barren interior in order to accommodate groups... → Read More
Nike unwraps Air Force 1 pop-up shop in Toronto
On Saturday, Livestock's Spadina location opened their doors to reveal a two week Nike pop-up shop worth a gander. Just in time for All-Star weekend, the multi-faceted experience is literally Air Force 1 heaven.... → Read More