Daniela Bosco, owner of Chasse Gardée (Photo by Jenna Marie Wakani)
Tracking down fabulous original footwear on Queen West hasn’t always been an easy task. Chain retailers have squeezed out many smaller boutiques and the unique lines they offered. The void bothered Daniela Bosco so much that she opened Chasse Gardée at Dovercourt (she was sick of schlepping to Yorkville). “I didn’t want to be anywhere else in the city,” says Bosco. “I love Queen West.” The petite boutique, which doubles as a yoga studio in the off-hours, is sparsely stocked—shoes and handbags are given gallery treatment—but what glorious stock it is. Bosco calls the fashion industry disposable and instead wants to offer customers well-made pieces that stand out from the crowd. Here are 11 of her favourites.
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Chasse Gardée. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613.
Product photos by Jenna Marie Wakani.
I love this store, I can’t get enough of it. I want and need everything in it. Check it out before your size is gone!
May 15, 2009 at 2:43 pm | by Erin Lachancewicked!!!!!
May 16, 2009 at 3:02 pm | by Iman KninjaThis store is amazing! It has the best ambiance in there plus the staff is really helpful. Some great accessories AS WELL as great shoes…worth a visit for sure!
May 19, 2009 at 10:07 pm | by Giovanna GuiseppiGorgeous! They are so beautiful!
May 23, 2009 at 11:42 pm | by kangaThis store has beautiful shoes, however, one of the sales associates is so rude, it makes me never want to go in again. It’s a shame when I have money to spend, and support a local bussiness, but feel I can’t because of the cold atmosphere in the store. It makes me feel completley un-welcome. I’m glad heel boy is down the street…
May 29, 2009 at 9:57 am | by Mada