Toronto’s longest running fashion showcase, 1664 Fashion Week hosted by Fashion Art Toronto (FAT), took place this past weekend at T3 Bayside, drawing the city’s most fashionable into one space. Top designers from across the country — including Lesley Hampton, NARCES and L’Uomo Strano — showcased their latest collections on the runway, and attendees ranging … Continued
Former owner of longtime Dundas West vintage shop Good Habits, Meaghan Harris, has ventured off to open a new vintage store in Little Italy with her partner Alejandro Moreno. The name? Freak Vintage. Harris says the word “freak” is one she’s used for a long time to identify things that she really loves or that … Continued
Toronto’s very own record detective, Kevin Crump, is hosting a record fair for the masses on Sunday, June 1 in the city’s Stockyards neighbourhood, in an effort to bridge the gap between older and younger music fans. As a sales representative at nearby Microforum Vinyl Pressing Plant by day, Crump moonlights as an indie collector … Continued
In some ways, Toronto has got the makings of a world-class city: considered the most multicultural in the world, it’s also an international centre for tech, finance and the arts. But our fashion scene, burgeoning though it is, has long been missing a true, city-wide fashion week that is the mark of a true cultural … Continued
Cowboy boots have become something of a staple in Toronto’s fashion scene, taking popular hold pretty much every summer of the last five years. They’re a hallmark of Toronto vintage stores, particularly ubiquitous in Kensington Market, and this summer is no exception to their popularity — especially since the Bata Shoe Museum just launched a … Continued
By lindsaylow
Toronto is a city filled with vibrant businesses — stylish shops, cool concept stores, unique food delivery services and so much more. But it’s also worth noting that more than a few of the city’s most innovative companies are headed by mothers and daughters. In honour of Mother’s Day being around the corner, here are … Continued
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Boho chic is back … Continued
Every year, fashion lovers eagerly anticipate the first Monday in May — the day upon which the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is flooded with actors, artists, designers and A-listers dressed their best. One of the world’s most prolific fashion events, the Met Gala marks the launch of the museum’s new Costume … Continued
Two Toronto vintage savants are uniting to launch a new Queen West shop that’s all about archival fashion and a luxury shopping experience. Calling the new vintage store Statuette, the owners are bringing years of experience to the venture — Alisa Elizabeth of Shop King Lis and Bessie Barlis of The New Store Vintage have … Continued
A celebrity designer known for creating the viral custom puffer that Taylor Swift wore to a Kansas City Chiefs game is working on a new project — and this time, it’s Toronto Maple Leafs-themed. When Taylor Swift stepped out into the stands last year to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, it … Continued
Vintage housewares are the perfect way to give your home the upgrade of the century — or maybe the century before this one. Not only is it a more sustainable way to shop, but you’re guaranteed to spot a one-of-a-kind find that sets your home apart, and likely at a great price. From antique and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Customers have been lining up since Friday morning outside of the remaining Hudson’s Bay store locations across Canada, hoping to catch discounts of up to 70 per cent off. The beloved 355-year-old retail institution is in its final stages of liquidating its last six Hudson’s Bay stores, including the 675,700-square-foot flagship store on Yonge Street, … Continued
