Introducing: Gotstyle’s new Distillery District store, with clothes for men and women
Although Gotstyle’ s new two-storey store in the Distillery District is still a work-in-progress, the stunning space—originally a stable building—already has the elements of a retail destination. Currently in soft launch mode, Gotstyle Distillery breaks from the menswear-only catalogue of the Bathurst and Wellington location with a range of fashion-forward women’s brands like Cuchara, Sashin and Babi and Rebecca Minkoff. The prices reflect the diversity of the wares, with some button-ups just clearing $100 and outerwear breaking the $1,000 mark.
Founder Melissa Austria wanted to create a “dynamic shopping experience,” which means having girls and guys shop for casual wear next to one another rather than in separate sections. Breezy dresses, feminine blazers and an ornate display case filled with jewellery (this Jenny Bird necklace is our favourite) sit next to well-curated racks for men, with brands like Ted Baker, Strellson, and John Varvatos. When the store is finished in early spring, the in-house salon will also cater to both ladies and gents. However, the second level in-house tailor shop and “Groom Room” for wedding party prep will be solely for the fellas.
182422 Gotstyle’s new Distillery District store is in a stable built in the 19th century (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-01/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-01 0 0
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182423 The two-level space is 6,700 square feet (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-02/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-02 0 0
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182523 Men’s and women’s casual wear are on the first floor. When finished, the main level will also have a salon, while the upper level will have business and formal clothing for men (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-intro/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-intro 0 0
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182520 Happy Socks, $15 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-20.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-20/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-20 0 0
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182433 Hommage women’s sequin-sleeve blazer, $225 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-12.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-12/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-12 0 0
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182432 Paige skinny coated jeans for women, $350 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-11.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-11/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-11 0 0
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182434 Ted Baker print dress, $288 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-13.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-13/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-13 0 0
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182435 BVLD stud collar shirt, $105 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-14.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-14/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-14 0 0
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182436 Ela suede clutch, $285 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-15/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-15 0 0
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182437 Nino Swarovski ring, $110 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-16/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-16 0 0
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182438 Jenny Bird collar, $255 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-17.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-17/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-17 0 0
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182429 Circle of Gents tweed blazer for men, $800 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-08.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-08/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-08 0 0
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182428 Luke men’s check shirt, $110 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-07.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-07/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-07 0 0
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182521 Gsus men’s cord military shirt, $145 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-21.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-21/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-21 0 0
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182426 Ted Baker nylon gilet with wool toke for men, $238 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-05.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-05/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-05 0 0
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182425 Moose Knuckles Gold Series men’s bomber, $1,025 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-04.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-04/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-04 0 0
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182431 Denison Boston cufflinks, $130 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-10/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-10 0 0
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182427 John Varvatos leather rucksack, $550 (Image: Erin Seaman) Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery Introducing: Gotstyle Distillery https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dec12-Gotstyle-Distillery-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/introducing-gotstyle-distillery-district/slide/dec12-gotstyle-distillery-06/ dec12-gotstyle-distillery-06 0 0
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Gotstyle Distillery, 21 Trinity St., 416-260-9696, gotstyle.ca
Nice! Next to Lileo for cool casual ,the new Italian dress shirt shop, now Gotstyle I dont have shop anywhere else anymore!
@ David – the Italian dress shirt shop is called Gentil Uomo – everything is made in Italy. Glad you dropped by…see you soon