There are plenty of changes coming to the city! From Bayview to Queen West, find out what new restaurants, shops and studios are opening in your neighbourhood this season. Tobbi, a first-of-its-kind blind box cafe in Toronto, recently opened its doors at 678 Bloor St. W. Referring to a concept that originated in Japan, where … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canada’s luxury retail scene is in for a big shake-up — Montreal-based e-commerce company Ssense filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday. The platform has been an indie fashion favourite since it was founded in the early 2000s by the Atallah brothers, but the company has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods (some … Continued
Toronto stylist Juliana Schiavinatto has spent her over a decade-long career dressing top names including Cindy Crawford, Demi Lovato, Kylie Jenner, Miranda Kerr, Gigi Hadid and Sophie Turner for the covers of Elle Canada. Now, the stylist to the stars is taking a shot at something new: designing. Launched in 2023, Re-Pull isn’t like every … Continued
Taylor Swift has (almost) broken the internet with her latest Instagram post — sharing the news that she and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, are engaged. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the pop star captioned her post, sharing a series of photos from the proposal … Continued
From eager university students drunk on the freedom of living on their own for the first time to nervous high schoolers seeking spontaneity on the weekend, it’s been pretty much a rite of passage for young Torontonians to head to Queen West’s Adrenaline for a piercing. Unfortunately, the tradition is coming to an end — … Continued
Toronto retail is in the middle of a shakeup, and the new Simons at Yorkdale Mall is both a symptom and a response. The Quebec-born fashion retailer, which has long been whispered about by Torontonians who’d trek to Montreal (or shop online) for a fix, finally opened its first urban flagship here last week. The … Continued
Just months after celebrating its 75th anniversary, a small business beloved by locals on Queen West is closing its doors. William’s Shoe Store, which first opened its doors in 1950 and has been owned by the same family ever since, is offering a final sale up to 80 per cent off that they’ve dubbed the … Continued
Bring back the glory days of summer camp with this season’s most nostalgic trend! From paracord accessories to retro shorts and tie dye, Jeanne Beker is giving us one final, colourful dose of summer vacation before the school bell rings again. A. RINGER TEE “I love the cap sleeve, and you can get a lot … Continued
There’s a new vintage shop in Toronto’s west end that is a strong contender for the most colourful shop in the entire city — and it’s got a mystical name to match. Mystiq Parc belongs to ex-Exile Vintage manager Naho Takemoto; frequenters of the iconic family-owned Kensington business might recognize Takemoto by the show-stopping maximalist … Continued
Queen West continues to attract unique new business offerings, from lively pizza spots to boutique food stores and thrift by the pound. Check out the most recent openings in the neighbourhood. 1117 Meats & Pantry recently launched in a historic building on Queen West. Formerly a post office established in 1902, it is now a … Continued
Vintage streetwear, workwear, eveningwear and more abound in Toronto — but what about office attire? Toronto’s Mariam Sarkis has an answer with the opening of Souk and Silk, a mature vintage shop full of pieces that would easily make you the coolest dressed person at your office. If you enjoyed shopping the back room at … Continued
Owner of Toronto vintage brand Feelings Vintage, Aleks Roxborough, puts a new meaning on retail therapy by curating a space that not only lifts spirits but facilitates a safe space for emotions. With her recently opened showroom located in a house in the west end, you’ll feel like you’re shopping around in someone’s very chic … Continued
