The Prada Swagger
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A little known fact about “the Devil’s” favourite designer is that for its first 65 years of production it was a struggling business. Founder Mario Prada had started out as a suitcase, handbag and trunk artisan in Milan in 1913. And, although the house received some recognition in both Europe and the United States, it had not truly come into his own.
As we fast forward to the 1970’s Mario had past on his legacy to his grand daughter Muicchia Prada. It would be her that would introduce haute couture to the primarily luxury leather goods manufacturer. By the 1980’s Prada had become truly a force to be recognized and reckoned with. Over the years the company’s innovative fabrics, simple but elegant designs, continuous reinvention and world class craftsmanship has solidified itself as one of the world’s premier fashion institutions. This once striving brand is more successful now than ever before.
Prada | 131 Bloor St. W | 416-513-0400
Hours: Mon –Wed 10–6, Thurs 10–7, Fri – Sat. 10–6
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Christian Dior – “J’Adore Dior!”
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Born in Granville, Normandy on January 12, 1920. Christian Dior started his life in the fashion business in 1942, after completing his WWII service in the French Army. It was at this time that he joined the house of Lucien LeLong where he became one of its primary designers. It wouldn’t be until 1947 that Mr. Dior would establish his first collection Corolle (“Petal”). In which he was praised by Harper’s Bizarre’s Caramel Snow for constructing the “new look”, that consisted of more voluptuous and boxy shapes. This look would help to revolutionize the feminine silhouette and re-established France as a fore-runner in the fashion world. The house adopted the name of its founder many years later. And, is presently recognized globally for its ingenuity and overall prominence in the field of couturier.
Holt Renfrew | 50 Bloor St. W. | (416) 922-2333
Hours: Mon – Wed 10-6, Thurs – Fri 10-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6
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Chanel – A taste of Paris on Bloor St.
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Recognized for being the world’s greatest fashion empire, Chanel has served as a template for classic feminine luxury and design decadence. Founded by the late great Parisian av ante-garde, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1909. The house has inspired and spawned some the globes most innovative and important designers (including Mr. Karl Lagerfeld, of course). Creating some of the most sensational examples of garment and accessory craftsmanship, Chanel maintains its pertinence in the ever changing, “cut-throat” fashion world. With their simple yet effective black and white trademark pallet, this line has achieved what many brands have struggled to obtain. A continuous production of highly desired merchandise, without any drastic deviation form the labels original vision, season after season after season. And, it is for this reason it will forever be the most fabulous of them all.
Chanel | 131 Bloor St. W. | (416) 925 2577
Hours: Mon – Sat 10-6
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Versace – Toronto shoppers Versus Italian style
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Founded by the late ground breaking designer, Gianni Versace in 1978. Versace first opened its doors in Milan’s Via della Spiga and received near instantaneous recognition. The house spawned numerous divisions and affiliated businesses world wide which include – Gianni Versace Couture, Versace Jeans Couture, Versace Home Collection, Versus and Versace Collection. Although the house has experienced a widely publicized rough patch in store sales and overall annual revenue. Without question Versace has managed to attain a level of notoriety that very few current labels have yet to parallel. Despite my personal indifference to the line, even I can’t deny the labels magnitude in the global fashion forum.
Holt Renfrew | 50 Bloor St. W. | (416) 922-2333
Hours: Mon – Wed 10–6, Thurs – Fri 10–8, Sat 10 -7, Sun 12-6
Sherway Gardens | 25 The West Mall | (416) 621-9900
Hours: Mon – Fri 10–9, Sat 9:30–6, Sun 11-5
Yorkdale Mall | 3401 Dufferin Street | 416-789-5377
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 – 9, Sat 9:30- 9, Sun 11 – 6
Dolce&Gabbana / D&G – Where edge meets elegance
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Founded by Italian design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985. The luxurious women’s line signature pinstripe pant suit and corset ted dress, has been seen worn by everyone from Madonna to Fergie. Although better recognized for their take on the feminine silhouette, the designers broadened their fan base with the release of the highly anticipated men’s collection and D&G in the early 1990’s. Like many successful labels, the fashion house also includes a thriving footwear, perfume / cologne, eye wear and accessory component. That has found its own band of followers the world over and Toronto is certainly no exception. (Also be on the look out for their D&G kids line. Why not start your childs fashion sense off at an early age?)
Holt Renfrew | 50 Bloor St. W. | (416) 922-2333
Hours: Mon – Wed 10–6, Thurs – Fri 10–8, Sat 10 -7, Sun 12-6
Sherway Gardens | 25 The West Mall | (416) 621-9900
Hours: Mon – Fri 10–9, Sat 9:30–6, Sun 11-5
Yorkdale Mall | 3401 Dufferin Street | 416-789-5377
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 – 9, Sat 9:30- 9, Sun 11 – 6
Fendi – Luxury shopping in Toronto
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When Adele Casagrande married Edoardo Fendi in 1925, they decided to change the name of her already established leather and fur shop to Fendi. Little did they know that they would also change the coarse of how high fashion would be viewed throughout the world from that point onward. Adapting the double F “Zucco” logo in the 1960’s, prompted by German Head Designer Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi went on to become a world wide force for designer luxury goods. Their ready to wear line gained immediate praise and although the dealt lesser expensive pelt products, a sacrifice in quality was never an issue. To this very day this fabulous house shows no signs of slowing down. That is, if record sales of their highly sought after “Spy Bag” in 2005 and Mr. Lagerfelds stunningly historic show on top of The Great Wall in 2007 serves as any indication. Fendi would appear to be just as relevant as ever before.
Holt Renfrew | 50 Bloor St. W. | (416) 922-2333
Hours: Mon – Wed 10–6, Thurs – Fri 10–8, Sat 10 -7, Sun 12-6
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Sherway Gardens | 25 The West Mall | (416) 621-9900
Hours: Mon – Fri 10–9, Sat 9:30–6, Sun 11-5
Yorkdale Mall | 3401 Dufferin Street | 416-789-5377
Hours: Mon – Fri 10 – 9, Sat 9:30- 9, Sun 11 – 6
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| Fendi Multicolored Reptile Stamped Bag – Purses, Designer Handbags … – Handbags and Purses: The Purse Page is the largest source for handbag reviews, designer purses and fashion discussion on the web.
LOUIS VUITTON Small Ring Agend | FENDI – Fashion, Entertainment … – things sure i’m gonna bring LOUIS VUITTON Small Ring Agenda, Nano, macbook, Fend Borsa, I prefer Tote bag as my hand carry., (Tama will die I think)… This is for now. Designer Handbag Reviews At Señora Cartera: Fendi Peek-A-Boo … – For those of you that are as head-over-heels in love with the Fendi Peek-A-Boo Satchel as I am, be sure to click on over to Saks where a group of these beautiful bags is now available. With either patent or sophisticated leather … |
Holt Renfrew’s Last Call – Discount designer shopping
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What more can be said about Holt Renfrew’s Last Call besides – don’t walk, run and check it out. Any shopper that seeks amazing deals by even more amazing labels, will find themselves overwhelmed at the outlets new location inside the mammoth Vaughan Mills Mall. You name the label Last Call probably has it, that’s assuming you don’t mind buying off season, from Boss to Cavalli it is all there awaiting your discovery. Dolce and Gabbana and Fendi priced at a fraction of its original suggested retail price, the list goes on and on. I couldn’t think of a better excuse to escape to the Burbs.
Vaughan Mills Mall | 1 Bass Pro Mills. Dr. | (905) 886-74444
Hours: Mon – Sat 10–9, Sun 11-7
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Holt Renfrew – The definition of high end shopping
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First and foremost let me start off by saying, that even I can’t believe that I have not written a specific post about Holt Renfrew, until right now. My apologies for my oversight. I guess in my efforts to enlighten the public about all our other amazing retail destinations, I had forgotten the most obvious of them all. Holts is what high end shopping is all about, that is assuming you have the budget to back that (at times) crippling bill you will inevitably receive upon your purchase. There is no end to the designer label cavalcade you’ll find in this institution of Canadian consumerism. You name it Holts has it; LV, Prada, D&G, Marc Jacobs just for starters and without breaking a single sweat. This is THE cutting edge retailer for our great city. Enough said.
Holt Renfrew | 50 Bloor St. W. | (416) 922-2333
Hours : Mon – Wed 10–6, Thurs – Fri 10–8, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-6
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Sherway Gardens | 25 The West Mall | (416) 621-9900
Hours: Mon – Fri 10–9, Sat 9:30–6, Sun 11-5
Yorkdale | 3401 Dufferin Street | (416) 789-5377
Hours : Mon – Fri 10–9, Sat 9:30-9, Sun 11-6
Top 10 Boutiques for Men
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Now, I know as a Man it may seem a bit more of a challenge to get out there to update your wardrobe, especially for the upcoming Spring / Summer season. The idea of going from store to store to find that updated fashion item, may seem equivalent to going out of your way for a colonic. It’s a pain in the ass and wipes you out. Well, fellas I am here to eliminate the hassle of shopping for yourself and provide you with a Top 10 list of some retailers that will cater to your on going quest to be both stylish and masculine. (And, many of them are located on Queen St. W., I don’t know how I could make this any more convenient?) And, men try to have some fun out there, shopping isn’t all bad, just ask your female counter part.
10. Lileo
Lileo | 55 Mill St. (at Parliament St.), Bldg. 35 | 416-413-1410
Hours : (Fall–Winter) Mon – Sat 10–7, Sun 10–6 (Spring–Summer)Mon – Wed 10–7, Thurs – Sat 10–9, Sun 10–6
9. Got Style
Got Style | 489 King St. W. | 416-260-9696
Hours : Mon –Wed 11–7, Thurs – Fri 11–9, Sat 11– 7, Sun 12-5
8. Jacflash
Jacflash | 1036 Queen St. W. | 416-516-8766
Hours : Mon – Sat 11–7, Sun 12–5
Jonathan + Olivia | 49 Ossington Ave. | 416-849-5956
Hours : Mon – Sat 12–7, Sun 12–5
Kamakazi Boutique | 781 Queen St. W. | 416-304-0887
Hours : Mon – Wed 11–7, Thurs – Fri 11–8, Sat 11–6, Sun 12-6
5. Sydney’s
Sydney’s | 795 Queen St. W. | 416-603-3369
Hours : Mon – Wed 12–7, Thurs – Fri 12–8, Sat 12 – 7, Sun 12 – 6
4. Buckler
Buckler | 700 Queen St. W. | (416) 551-8441
Hours : Mon – Fri 12–8, Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6
3. Nomad
Nomad | 431 Richmond St. W. (at Spadina) | 416-682-1107
Hours : Mon – Sat 12–7, Sun 12–6
Next Door | 433 Queen St. W. | 416-593-6267
Hours : Mon – Wed 11–7, Thurs – Fri 11–8, Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6
Due West | 431 Queen St. W. (at Spadina) | 416-593-6267
Hours : Mon –Wed 10–8, Thurs – Fri. 10–9, Sat 10–8, Sun 12–7
1. Boomer
Boomer | 309 Queen St. W. | 416-598-0013
Hours : Mon – Fri 10:30–7, Sat 10:30–6, Sun 1–5
Sporting Life – Toronto’s sporting goods and lifestyle store
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This is definitely not your typical sports good shop. With lines such as Burberry, Prada Sport, Andrew Marc (the list goes on). From the moment you enter you’ll know why this is a must stop for those with both an active and fashion streak. Forever on the cutting edge of athletic technology this store provides both insight as well as an amazing aesthetic, the mark of a true lifestyle store. With something here for all members of your family, who says you can’t look great in the Great Outdoors
Sporting Life | 2665 Yonge St. | (416) 485-1611
Hours : Mon – Fri 9:30–9, Sat 9–6, Sun 10–6
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Sherway Gardens Mall | 25 The West Mall | (416) 620-7750
Hours : Mon – Fri 9:30–9, Sat 9–6, Sun 11–6
Over The Rainbow
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This denim wonderland is stock to brim with all the current lines that you would expect to find in a swanky Yorkville locale. From highly recognizable jean designers such as Diesel and Nudie, to lesser known but equally mentionable brands as Earnest Sewn and Joe’s Jeans, this boutique has certainly made its mark in our city’s retail forum. Its clothing exudes youthfulness and edge, perfect for those shoppers that refuse to conform to the cookie cutter format that society often dictates. A definite stop for any and all jean fiend. Maybe Dorothy was on to something?
Over The Rainbow| 101 Yorkville Ave. |(416) 967-7448
Hours: Mon –Wed 10–6, Thurs– Fri 10–8, Sat 10–6, Sun 12–6
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Spectacular Eye Wear
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With an array of rare, vintage and ultra-trendy frames including Chrome Hearts, Oliver Goldsmith, Chanel and many others, it is no surprise that Spectacles has established itself as one of Toronto’s favourite hot spots for all things eye wear. Offering more than 1,300 styles in its three store locations, it’s safe to say that if you are on the hunt for new glasses, you need look no further.
Spectacles| 752 Queen St. W. | (416) 603-0123
Hours: Mon–Sat 11–7, Sun 12–6
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