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Sisters, designers and Francophiles Chloé and Parris Gordon have unexpectedly changed the name of their eponymous line from Chloé Comme Parris to Beaufille. As they prepare for international growth, the pair say they wanted to move the focus away from themselves and redirect it towards their customers. The new name loosely translates to “handsome girl”—a fitting descriptor for the line’s often androgynous aesthetic. [Fashion Magazine]
Gerhard Supply, a menswear shop in the Junction, was one of several stores to launch last month (Image: Erin Seaman)
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Target
After two years and more than a little controversy, the trendy mass-market giant finally arrived in Canada. Now open: locations in East York Town Centre, Centrepoint Mall, Shoppers World Danforth, Cloverdale Mall and Square One Shopping Centre.
For store addresses and hours, see target.ca
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Tiger of Sweden
The popular European maker of slim-cut suits and minimalist separates opened a spacious flagship on Ossington Avenue catering to young professionals of both sexes. Learn more »
56 Ossington Ave., 416-588-4437, tigerofsweden.com
AllSaints is one of the international retailers coming to Yorkdale in 2013 (Image: Facebook)
Despite pricey renovations at Sherway Gardens, Vaughan Mills and Square One, Yorkdale Shopping Centre keeps strengthening its claim to the title of the GTA’s best mega-mall. In the wake of some high-profile store launches in 2012, six more global brands are opening their first Canadian location there in 2013. They include: American jeweller David Yurman; upscale menswear designer John Varvatos; British luxury brand Mulberry; U.S. womenswear giant White House Black Market; Zara Home, a home furnishings spinoff from the fast-fashion giant; and AllSaints, a fast-growing British retailer with mid-priced, sombre-coloured clothes for both sexes. Toronto’s first Ferragamo store is also slated to open at Yorkdale this year, as are new locations from Massimo Dutti, Honey and several others. See below for the full list of new and expanded retailers.
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We’re pining for spring weather—and spring clothing. Luckily, seasonal shopping starts early this year: pastel colours were a trend in the winter and they’re going to continue to be this spring. With some clever styling (read: tights and sweaters), you can wear many of the tempting new garments in stores now, even though there’s still snow on the ground. Below, we round up our favourite candy-hued items from around the city.
H&M’s new garment recycling program starts tomorrow in all Canadian stores. Shoppers who bring in a bag of old clothes (from any label, not just H&M) get a voucher worth $5 off their next purchase of $30 or more. The mega-retailer then sends the bags to partner I:Collect who, depending on the state of each garment, ensures it’s re-worn, made into a new product, or converted into recycled fibers. The new promotion is certainly canny: it gets shoppers into stores and earns H&M eco brownie points at a time when fast-fashion retailers are taking flak for being environmental baddies.
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On Valentine’s Day restaurants that are normally packed with plaid and jeans are suddenly full of suits and cocktail dresses. And why not? The Hallmark holiday is a good excuse to show off a little for your main squeeze, even if you’re just planning to grab some pizza. Below, three date-worthy Valentine’s Day outfits, from casual to come-hither.
Toronto is a great place to have money. There have never been so many upscale stores, so many fancy restaurants, so many $100 dog leashes or $800 rain jackets or $25 martinis—never mind the $1,200-a-night hotel rooms and $25-million condos. But you don’t have to be a one-per-center to enjoy this city. Where’s the thrill in paying retail, anyway? It’s infinitely more satisfying to find a bargain, save some cash and be in the know, which is why we go searching, tirelessly, for the best deals in town. The results are our annual guide to buying stylish duds and cool stuff for the home without spending a fortune.
Thanks to cold weather, dark mornings and post-holiday gloom, January is a strong contender for the most depressing month of the year. No wonder holing up at home with a leftover Toblerone seems more appealing than hitting the gym to follow through with a New Year’s resolution. This year, stay motivated with some outrageously bright workout gear. The cheery hues will lift your spirits, as will the fact that many of them went on sale after Christmas—one January tradition that we’re definitely on board with.
With taxis, streetcar tracks, cars and rogue pedestrians to contend with, biking in Toronto can feel like a high-stakes road race. This Fred Perry shirt, designed by seven-time Olympic medalist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, will help the cycle commuter in your life feel up to the challenge. Wiggins, a fan of 1960s style, took inspiration from vintage woolen jerseys, rather than the skin-tight suits in eye-popping colours worn in today’s peloton. Thank goodness. $105. See 21 other fashion gifts »
Available at Fred Perry, 964 Queen St. W., 416-538-3733.
Loft originally started out as a more affordable extension of the career women’s brand Ann Taylor, but a revamp in 2009 saw the label drop the “Ann Taylor” from its name. The move towards establishing a distinct identity is also apparent in the merchandise, which is much more casual and seems geared to a younger, hipper consumer than the typical Ann Taylor shopper. The price points at the Yorkdale location—the brand’s first store outside the U.S.—are also friendly to a younger buyer, with the overwhelming majority of the clothing and accessories priced at under $100.
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Craft shows have come a long way from the grandma-centric knitting fests that they once were, now offering locally made, handcrafted gems that are well worth coveting. Moreover, with Christmas less than three weeks away, they’re a great way to find a range of presents in one spot. Though the One of a Kind Show, the city’s most high-profile craft sale, has come and gone, a range of holiday-themed pop-up markets are still ahead. Here are the best of the lot.
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December is usually a swirling mess of office parties, open houses, cocktails with friends and family dinners. While we can’t help you survive the late nights and mornings after (there’s Aspirin for that), we can make sure you hit every event in stylish, seasonally appropriate duds. Here are our top picks for party clothes, with nary a Christmas vest or novelty earring to be found.
As much as we appreciate a pair of sensible socks, the best gifts are never strictly practical. That’s why we scoured local boutiques for clothes and accessories that deliver an extra shot of style and luxury. Our 22 picks include both show-stopping items like these red suede boots by Oliver Spencer and a buttery-soft and wonderfully cheeky Vlieger and Vandam purse and small pleasures like a pair of bold and bright dress shoelaces.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre’s massive expansion will open on Friday, and it’s celebrating by parking a “fashion truck” outside the Royal Bank Plaza on Front Street today and tomorrow. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days, the truck will sell merchandise from some of the mall’s incoming brands, including Kate Spade New York, Ted Baker London and Loft, as well as items from Ann Taylor, Club Monaco, Diesel, Holt Renfrew, Microsoft and The North Face. Sure, the stunt is a blatant attempt to capitalize on Toronto’s fervour for food trucks, but hey, it could save downtowners the lengthy subway ride up to Lawrence Heights.
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There’s no way around it: winter is coming, which means it’s time to stop browsing and make a decision about which winter coat to invest in this year. Here are our picks for the season’s top cold-weather toppers for men and women, each of which will help you stay cozy without sacrificing style.
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