BYOB Cocktail Emporium’s Online Store
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE OFFERS THEIR GOODS ONLINE JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos provided by BYOB Cocktail Emporium Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift as December approaches? Or maybe you just feel like spoiling yourself heading into winter hibernation mode? Regardless of your motives, a trip to Toronto’s only...
Rescue Vintage
NEW OSSINGTON SHOP BOASTS A SELECTION OF NEW & OLD Story by Jacqueline Flaggiello Photos provided by Rescue Vintage Rescue Vintage is a breath of fresh air to anyone who dreams en français. The shop channels a clean, quaint and rustic bohemian aesthetic, with crisp white walls and antique accents; owner Renee Kaylor...
Katelyn Joliat
THE JEWELLERY DESIGNER & SHOP OWNER TELLS US WHERE TO GO As told to Odessa Paloma Parker As the designer of K8 Jewellery (the Toronto-based line of lovely silver and gold pieces evoking florals, feathers, bows and more), Katelyn Joliat has cultivated a unique vision for her brand. Now she has set her...
Wet Hot American Summer Sale
DALSTON GREY HOSTS A SWEET PARTY WITH FITZROY BOUTIQUE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After getting up to a bit of fun on a summer night, who hasn’t wished that a favourite shop stayed open just a little bit later so we could indulge in a splurge? The fabulous women behind Dalston Grey...
Life of Manek
A STYLIST’S EYE SEEKS THE GORGEOUS GOODS FOR THIS DUNDAS WEST BOUTIQUE Story by Jacqueline Flaggiello Photos by Ashley Capp What started out as Nicole Manek’s quest to find a boutique that encompassed both an eclectic selection of quality brands and an array of vintage gems, turned out to be her own personal...
Bridge + Bardot Store Opening
VINTAGE BOUTIQUE FINDS NEW HOME & FEATURES NEW BRANDS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker For those looking for a one-stop shop for fun vintage finds and contemporary Canadian labels like Ka’Kia jewellery, Muttonhead, Varsity Brown and more, the opening of Bridge + Bardot’s new location this Friday is sure to excite. Their new...
Trinity Tuck Shop
PICK UP PARK-RELATED GOODIES FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Looking for a game, treat or something to wear to Trinity Bellwoods Park? Trinity Tuck Shop, modeled after the “camp tuck shop” concept and housed in V by 69 Vintage’s park-proximate location, is open for business until Labour Day...
Philip Sparks’ Summer Friday Nights
DESIGNER’S OSSINGTON STRIP STORE HELPS YOU EASE INTO THE WEEKEND ALL SUMMER LONG Story by Odessa Paloma Parker You could say that nothing is better than a breezy summer night spent in great company surrounded by wonderful clothing, perhaps while enjoying a nice cold beer. I wouldn’t disagree, and neither would darling designer Philip...
Magwood
LOOK FOR CONTEMPORARY TAKES ON TREASURED FINDS AT THIS YEAR-OLD BOUTIQUE Story by Alexa Tomaszewski Vintage lace, soft Deco silk, daywear separates, cocktail dresses from decades past and a range of accessories big and small make up Magwood boutique. Here, fashion seekers can find pristine vintage and second-hand designer wares. The luxury boutique’s...
Bergström Originals
CHEERY WORK & WEEKEND WEAR THAT TAKES YOU HAPPILY THROUGH YOUR DAY Story by Rachel Martin Photos provided by Bergström Originals Bergström Originals has been a Toronto fashion staple on the Queen Street East scene since 2003. Designer Christina Bergström began building her brand in 1998 and over the years has created season...
Of A Kind
DIVERSITY REIGNS AT THIS EVERYTHING GOES BOUTIQUE Story by Jacqueline Flaggiello Photos provided by Of a Kind It all started at a TTC stop. While waiting for the streetcar one morning, vinyl connoisseur Kyle Turner noticed a “for rent” sign where Marquee Video once was. Impulse took over and an idea had sprung:...
Canon Blanc
PARIS FINDS A HOME IN THE HEART OF TORONTO Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos by Sonia Cacoilo The last time I went to Paris, it was the middle of summer; cafés were bustling and people surrounded the cobbled streets, taking in all the smells and sights that really are just as beautiful as...
Lost & Found
COFFEE, CLOTHING & COMMUNITY STILL THRIVE ONE YEAR LATER Story by Jacqueline Flaggiello Photos provided by Lost & Found What do you get when you combine a high school math teacher, an MBA graduate and a fashion-educated enthusiast? Well, when they all have amazing taste, a passion for quality clothing and creative ambitions,...
The Bazaar
RAC BOUTIQUE’S POP-UP PAIRS BOUTIQUES & DESIGNERS FOR A SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA Story by Odessa Paloma Parker It’s a dream come true – many of Toronto’s finest will be reppin’ under one roof as part of The Bazaar, a pop-up shop organized by RAC Boutique. From Thursday, April 5th to Sunday, April 8th, everything from...
Bespoke by Bicyclette Boutique
Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos provided by Bicyclette Boutique What better way to celebrate a milestone than with a beautiful new dress, made in Toronto? Paige Boersma, owner of Bicyclette Boutique, knows what her customers want (cool, contemporary clothing and accessories) and decided to create a capsule line for the shop’s one year anniversary...
USED House of Vintage
CHEAP & CHIC FINDS ON QUEEN STREET WEST Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos by James Harrison As much as I was excited to move from the UK to Toronto, I couldn’t quite kick the fashion bug that was anxiously scuttering around my stomach. How does one make the transition from a country where...
Fitzroy Boutique Spring/Summer Pop-Up
FITZROY’S BACK WITH OLD FAVOURITES & NEW NAMES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Spring is here and that means it’s time for a wardrobe rejuvenation! Luckily one of our favourite pop-ups, Fitzroy Boutique, is back in business from March 24th to April 15th at BYOB Bar & Cocktail Emporium (972 Queen Street West, Toronto)....
Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc.
NEW STREET LEVEL SHOP OPENS JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING Story by Alice Greene Celebrating its five year anniversary in 2012, Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc. has set up shop on Ossington Avenue, shortly after a successful pop-up stint just a little down the street. The label’s namesake designer, Philip Sparks, says...
Homegrown Boutique
YORKVILLE BOUTIQUE ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF NEW LINES FOR S/S12 Story by D’Loraine Miranda Photos provided by Homegrown Boutique From Sarah Stevenson to Zoran Dobric, Homegrown Boutique is a go-to destination for anything and everything Canadian, housing collections by various emerging and established local designers. The shop, located in Yorkville, has recently announced the...
Trove
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU AT THIS TREASURE-FILLED HAUNT Story by Amanda Thomas Photos by Mark Binks Carolyn Eby discovered her passion for retail while working part-time during her years at university. Her mother, Barbara Scriver, was in search of a new project after retiring from her position as a principal, and came up with...
A2Zane
LET YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE WITH A PIECE FROM THIS POP-UP TO PERMANENT SHOP Story by Amanda Stancati Photo provided by A2Zane We all know winter can put a damper on the best outfit; an easy way to add zip to your look is a great accessory, and thankfully Zane Aburaneh of A2Zane has re-opened...
The Monkey’s Paw
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT THIS LITTLE SHOP OF CURIOSITIES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Mark Binks For many, an hour or two spent perusing a shop with no particular purpose seems like a dream; we measure out our existence with the “needs” we must fulfill – new shoes, a scarf, a replacement...
Bluebird Handmade
UNIQUE GIFTS FOR YOURSELF & OTHERS, ALL WITH AN ARTISTIC TWIST Story by Amanda Stancati Photos provided by Bluebird Handmade The bluebird is a charismatic creature known for its decorative bright hue and graceful melodies. Its ethereal beauty reflects that of a handmade piece of art, one that is made with quality craftsmanship, and...
Caviar 20
A TOUCH OF HISTORY FOR YOUR HOME Story by Amanda Thomas Photos provided by Caviar 20 The 20th century saw a lot of creativity and innovation in furniture design. In the ‘60s, France wanted to promote the steel industry, so the government gave steel products to furniture designers, resulting in the creation of unique...
TOPSHOP & TOPMAN @ The Bay
IT’S A WHOLE NEW BRITISH INVASION AT YORKDALE MALL Story by Ally Hall Photos by Mark Binks “London calling to the faraway towns,” The Clash harmonized on their defiant 1979 anthem — and they couldn’t be more apt. Today, after months of anticipation, the iconic UK-based retailer TOPSHOP/TOPMAN opened the doors of its first...
Conspiracy Culture
SATISFY YOUR CURIOSITY AT THIS RONCESVALLES-AREA SHOP Story by Amanda Stancati Photos provided by Conspiracy Culture Partners Kadina Yu and Patrick Whyte opened Conspiracy Culture after becoming dissatisfied with the official facts offered about the September 11th attacks. They wanted to fill the void of readily available, controversial information through a physical, off-line outlet...
Fitzroy
POP-UP SHOP OFFERS SWEET, CHIC FINDS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Store photos provided by Fitzroy Photo of Angela Pastor & Julie Buczkowski by Brent Lewin For Angela Pastor and Julie Buczkowski, opening a shop full of fun, affordable clothing was a long time coming. “We’ve talked about doing this for years and years....
