By lindsaylow
Superb markets Hippie Market Life This regular outdoor market is home to some of the coolest summer pieces. Vintage clothing and jewelry vendors set up racks in new, surprise pop-up locations each week. Toronto Artisan Market From handwoven baskets to paintings and eco-friendly skin care, this weekly market is a non-profit organization for promoting local … Continued
When you think of fashion accessories, you might think of jewellery, shoes or maybe even a good haircut. But while all of those appeal to your sense of sight, what about your sense of smell? According to experts in the fragrance industry, perfume can be as much of a fashion statement as a cool pair … Continued
How would you feel if the new lip gloss you purchased arrived visibly contaminated with mercury, lead or E. coli? Ontario-based, Indigenous-owned company Cheekbone Beauty is drawing attention to the ongoing clean water crisis in Indigenous communities across Canada with its new campaign featuring contaminated, unsellable lip gloss. The #GlossedOver campaign in recognition of Indigenous … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Bather, the Toronto-based swimwear brand founded in 2013, is opening its flagship store on Friday in the city’s west end. Known for its colourful and ethically made designs that embrace patterns and prints, the new space, located at 450 Dufferin St. W., will carry the brand’s lineup of leisurewear including lightweight sweats, camp shirts and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
No matter how many local organic produce shops you visit, nothing quite beats the taste of a homegrown cherry tomato. In a dense city like Toronto, it can seem impossible to bring agriculture into your backyard — especially if you don’t have a backyard — but that isn’t necessarily the case. Most people in Toronto … Continued
Need some ideas for a Mother’s Day gift? Check out these local businesses along The Eglinton Way, where you can find thoughtful, unique gifts that will pamper, delight and surprise Mom this year! Kozeta Salon and Spa Pamper Mom in style at Kozeta Salon and Spa. Along with all your hair care needs, they now … Continued
The time between April and May in Toronto calls for multi-functional shoes that can handle rain, mud and even a bit of frost, umbrellas that double as personal shade and, most importantly, a good raincoat. So the timing of rain jacket and apparel brand K-Way arriving in Holt Renfrew (for good) could not be more … Continued
Whether it’s vintage, consignment or thrifting, secondhand shopping is the latest fashion trend that definitely isn’t going anywhere. A 2021 report from global resale brand ThredUp predicted that the resale industry is expected to grow 11 times faster than the broader retail clothing sector by 2025. It’s no different in Toronto, where vintage stores pop … Continued
The newest vintage shop to hit what is becoming a secondhand hub in Bloor West in more than just vintage. Ed’s Mercantile, run by Terri Passaretti, her daughter Tatyana and her husband Rob, is a vintage and home goods store that incorporates each of their passions and a whole bunch of Toronto vendors. “We want … Continued
Valentine’s Day is a day to show everyone in your life how much you love them. From kids, to parents, to boyfriends and girlfriends or just friends, giving someone a gift at this time of the year doesn’t have to just be a romantic gesture. These eight creative Toronto shops have come up with great … Continued
With a legacy of over a century of providing photography equipment to Canadians, Henry’s Camera is closing down its iconic Queen and Church Street location in Toronto after 47 years of business. Henry’s began as a jewelry business in 1909, with it’s original location on Yonge Street. By 1964, Henry’s transformed into a retailer for … Continued
Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood has welcomed a New York City institution on Cumberland Street. Moscot Eyewear opened its doors in a compact storefront in December, rubbing shoulders with Nespresso and Lululemon. The NYC-based company has been family owned and operated since 1915, founded by Hyman Moscot, who arrived from Eastern Europe in 1899 and began selling … Continued
