Manager Nancy Chang inside Anthropologie (Photo by Jessica Darmanin)
The opening of Anthropologie’s first Canadian outpost at the Shops at Don Mills was one of the most anticipated retail launches of the spring. The popular U.S. chain had established a devoted Canadian following on-line, and those familiar with its line of women’s clothing, accessories and housewares have been flocking to the new store in droves. “Don’t come on a Saturday,” manager Nancy Chang advises. “It’s crazy.” On this Thursday morning, the shop is already abuzz with uptown moms and daughters. (Downtowners will get theirs in July when a Yorkville location opens.) With almost 7,000 square feet packed with goodies, shopping can be overwhelming, so we asked Chang to show us some of her favourite items.
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Anthropologie, Shops at Don Mills, 19 Clock Tower Rd., 416-449-6666, anthropologie.com.
Product photos by Jessica Darmanin.
finally this store is in Canada…few more months before topshop opens shop!
May 29, 2009 at 1:01 am | by BlinkYeah, I’d like to know why all of her employees are white.
June 1, 2009 at 1:34 am | by maladroiteShut the hell up! Nancy rules!
June 1, 2009 at 1:27 pm | by Aliagreed, nancy’s great…and that picture of her is adorable!
June 1, 2009 at 1:29 pm | by Kyrawhat?? when and where is topshop opening up in Toronto??
June 3, 2009 at 12:11 pm | by EstherAwesome stuff, Nancy!
I’ve gotta check out Shops at Don Mills soon!
June 3, 2009 at 2:42 pm | by Jess HShops at Don Mills is a fantastic culture change. let’s see some of that closer to downtown, or perhaps city-centre?
June 3, 2009 at 4:17 pm | by textstylesAll the employees white? The girl in the picture is Asian and theh girl who helped me the other day (Robin?) was black.
June 4, 2009 at 8:26 am | by JaneARGH! They do NOT carry their full line in Canada! You still have to order FOOTWEAR and other items via mail :( They don’t tell you that until you’re in the store.
June 4, 2009 at 9:45 am | by StaceyI agree with Maladroite. If you people go into the store and scan the employees, none are minority. They also have the same problem as Abercrombie and Fitch in the states, who were sued multiple times for being racist.
June 4, 2009 at 1:57 pm | by DebbyWho wants to spend $300 for a Wannabe vintage cotton dress that was Made in China?
Go to Kensington Market people.
June 4, 2009 at 2:03 pm | by Taylor[...] In the meantime, check out our slide show of goodies from Toronto’s first Anthropologie store at the Shops at Don Mills here. [...]
July 21, 2009 at 9:36 am | by Anthropologie now open in Yorkville | New in Shops | torontolife.com/dailyI have shopped the Yorkville Store. You really have to pick through the items to find something that is not only made OK but not too overpriced. Some fun gift items but the branding/merchandising far outweighs the actual quality of the items. Quality in womens clothing these days really sucks overall!
July 21, 2009 at 2:13 pm | by MaryI’m not impressed with this store. It is way over-priced and lacks authenticity. Buy local not made in China, Bangladesh or India – unless it’s handcrafted from an artisan!
August 12, 2009 at 10:43 pm | by JCM[...] another one for the Shops at Don Mills. The city’s first Murale store, Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation’s [...]
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