101 Markets at 3030
NEW MONTHLY VINTAGE & HANDMADE MARKETPLACE SETS UP IN THE WEST END Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Just because winter’s coming doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the convivial atmosphere of markets anymore; many are setting up indoors for the next few months, including the new 101 Markets, which will host their first event...
Junction Flea: Winter Flea
MONTHLY MARKET SETS UP IN THE GREAT HALL ON SUNDAY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Now that the weather’s heading downward in degrees, the Junction Flea – the popular monthly Sunday market – is heading indoors for their latest installment. From 10am-5pm, check out vendors from around the city selling food, art, home...
Mutts & Co. Fall Shop
MUTTS & CO. ARE BACK AT IT WITH A POP-UP FULL OF FALL GOODIES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker In the market for some great apparel, home décor items and food? Stop by 88 Ossington Avenue (above LeVack Block) to check out the new Mutts & Co. Fall Shop, which officially pops up...
One Night Stand
VINTAGE RETAILERS CAMP OUT ON OSSINGTON FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Everyone knows there’s nothing better than a little retail therapy to start your weekend off right, so 69 Vintage has convened some of the finest vintage retailers for a one-night market and party. Starting at 5pm and going until eleven, One Night Stand features...
Dundas West Sidewalk Sale
CHECK OUT THE MANY MERCHANTS ON THIS MUST-VISIT STRIP Looking for a reason to visit a new neighbourhood in Toronto? The Dundas West Sidewalk Sale is the perfect excuse to head west this weekend, with vendors ranging from restaurants and vintage clothing to galleries and salons. Over 50 participants were assembled by Magwood,...
Why We Loved Fashion Cares
A BACKSTAGE LOOK AT THE FINAL FASHION CARES Story by Jennifer Ng Photos provided by M.A.C Cosmetics In its 25th and final year, M.A.C‘s fundraising féte, Fashion Cares, pulled out all the stops. Models, dancers, makeup artists and more gathered to donate their time to the charities benefited by the event, including the...
Plan Your Fashion’s Night Out
WHERE TO GO IN TORONTO TONIGHT! Toronto’s first foray into Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is almost upon us! Here’s the scoop on where to check out the action. Start your night a little north of the city at Yorkdale, which will kick off festivities at 6pm at stores including J. Crew, Roots, Holt Renfrew, Tory...
M.A.C Viva Glam Fashion Cares 25
LINDA EVANGELISTA & DEAN AND DAN CATEN OF DSQUARED2 HOST, ELTON JOHN HEADLINES Story by Odessa Paloma Parker On September 9th at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, huge names including Elton John, Janelle Monaé, Scissor Sisters and Sky Ferreira will grace the stage to celebrate M.A.C‘s 25th annual Fashion Cares event. This...
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...
Plaid on The Scene x Lomography
PLAID @ PRIDE 2012 Photos by Mark Binks We had a ton of fun shooting floats and street style at the city’s annual Pride Parade! So great to see so much love and support from schools, businesses and organizations. Wondering how to get the same cool effects in your photos? Lomography’s Fisheye and Spinner 360...
Beer Lovers’ Tour
WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND THE DAY? Story by Adam Steel Photos by Stella Kulagowski “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” - Benjamin Franklin An atypical summer morning in the city, with grey clouds looming and the ungodly scent of Toronto’s marshy harbor penetrating the...
Muttonhead
LOCALLY MADE SPORTSWEAR BRAND PAYS IT FORWARD WITH SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT Story by Rebecca Poyton-Murray When you can’t find anything you want to wear in your closet or in stores, what better way to resolve the dilemma than by making it yourself? For the makers of Muttonhead, this seemed like a logical...
The Regrowth Gala Event
FIRST-TIME HOSTS HOPE THEIR EVENT WILL HELP STEM CELL RESEARCH AT MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL FLOURISH Story by Nina Cherry Photo provided by Danielle Perza Like most great ideas, the Regrowth Gala came to life over a cup of tea. In mid-February, while hanging out and sipping on a cuppa’, Rebecca Reingold, 25, told...
Mutts & Co. Traveling Market
FIND LOCALLY-MADE GOODS & DAILY EVENTS IN THE HEART OF LITTLE ITALY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker A wealth of Canadian made garments, accessories, food and furniture can be found under one roof from April 17th to the 22nd, as part of the Mutts & Co. Traveling Market. The brainchild of industrious unisex clothing...
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...
Outside In
THE DRAKE HOTEL PLAYS HOST TO OUTDOOR ARTISTS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Until April 23rd, 2012, The Drake Hotel will feature the work of street and graffiti artists inside their lobbies and Lounge area. Supported by the Peak Gallery, the show “looks at artists who move between a street art or graffiti...
Wild Westside Warehouse Sale
THE MUTTONHEAD COLLECTIVE HOST A SALE ON STERLING ROAD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Local favourites Muttonhead have teamed up with Naked & Famous Denim, 18 Waits, Metsa and more for a two-day only sale starting today! Get your hands on Muttonhead’s unisex designs, as well as one-of-a-kind pieces and discounted stock from...
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)....
OCAD U Student Shop Opening
NEW BOUTIQUE STOCKS PIECES BY GRADS AND CURRENT STUDENTS Story by Alice Greene Celebrate the opening of the Ontario College of Art & Design’s (OCAD) Student Shop! This long-overdue space features wares by students and alumni like Julie Moon, Winnie Truong, Fantasy Camp, Blood of the Young, and Lisa Visser. The shop is housed...
New Year’s Eve Rundown
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON DECEMBER 31ST? Wondering how to ring in 2012*? We’ve got you covered, no matter what your style! If you’re feelin’ frisky… <<AVION 37>> presents Fred Falke for his first gig in Toronto. Simon Jain and Kill Them With Colour will also kick out the jams. Tickets start at $60...
Robber & diepo Holiday Trunk Sale
DEALS & MORE AWAIT YOU Fans of diepo and Robber rejoice! Starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 1st until Sunday, December 4th, one of our favorite Queen Street stores will host a trunk show featuring goodies by Toronto-based brand diepo, including a limited edition sleep set created just for the event! Stop by for the opening night...
Jonathan + Olivia Sale
IT’S THE SALE OF THE FREAKIN’ CENTURY, APPARENTLY One of our favourite stores in Toronto, Jonathan + Olivia (49 Ossington Avenue, Toronto), will launch their seasonal sale on Friday, November 25th! Expect lots of goodies to be discounted up to 50%. Don’t live in the city? Don’t worry – the sale applies to their online...
Pop Pop Shoppe / Philip Sparks Trunk Shop
OSSINGTON POPS WITH LOCAL TALENT Even if you’re not attending any shows this week, you don’t have to miss out on supporting local fashion! From Wednesday, October 19th to Sunday, October 23rd, check out Pop Pop Shoppe – a pop-up at Paramour (94 Ossington Ave.) that will house everything from accessories to garments for both...
