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The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show 2023 at Exhibition Place
This is Canada’s largest vintage clothing sale with over 130 vendors selling meticulously curated clothing, shoes, jewellery, accessories, vinyl and home décor from the 1920s to the early 2000s. If you’re considering visiting today, let’s give you an idea of some of the treasures you might find starting with vintage Chanel heels from Boomie: Size…
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Courage My Love in Kensington Market
Courage My Love opened in Kensington Market in 1975, and in 1994 it was the first vintage store my friend Steph and I ever shopped in. We took the subway downtown and bought matching sleeveless houndstooth dresses and I still wear mine to this day. Steph also bought cowboy boots and a fascinator that she…
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Space Vintage in Kensington Market
The mother-daughter team that run this Kensington Market vintage store have created the most gorgeous space that is so joyful for fashion lovers- especially if you love vibrant colours and fabulous dresses. Ashlene Roberts opened Space Vintage twenty years ago in 2003 and now co-owns it with her daughter Natasha, who grew up in the…
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Over the Rainbow on Bloor & My Raw Denim Jeans Update
One of my earliest posts on the Toronto Scoop was about my raw denim jeans. I bought a pair of Nudies in January 2013 and was going to see how long I could go without washing them. (You can revisit that post here to learn the mechanics of raw denim and why a person would…
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TV Props and Wardrobe Sale from “The Boys”
The Boys is a popular Amazon Prime series that offers a dark and twisted take on superheroes. The show is set in New York City, but was actually filmed in various locations throughout Ontario, mainly in and around Toronto as well as Hamilton and Brantford. Season 4 of The Boys wrapped in April and there…
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Beyoncé x Holt Renfrew
Debut Retail Pop-Up Dazzles at Downtown Toronto’s Pinnacle of Style By John-Paul Ricchio Get ready Toronto… when the queen comes to town EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN! That’s right, when Beyoncé graces us with her unparalleled style it’s time to stop everything and fall into formation. This exhibit demands your undivided attention as she unveils her first-ever…
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All Things Creative Boutique in Mimico
The lovely white cotton dress hanging outside this shop caught my eye, and Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” drew me into All Things Creative on Mimico Avenue. This one-of-a-kind boutique caters to women of all shapes and sizes, providing a diverse range of designs to suit every style preference. This gorgeous store offers a shopping experience…
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Fevers Vintage on Roncesvalles
This is definitely the thrift shop to visit for filling those gaps in your concert t-shirt collection. The brothers who own Fevers have the best taste. It is very hard to leave without buying a lot of stuff. When I am overwhelmed and need my mind to go blank, this is my happy place. I…
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Opening Soon: She Clothing at Sherway Gardens and Markville Shopping Centre
She Clothing, a Canadian fashion boutique, offers trendy everyday wear for women. Currently based at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill, they are expanding with two new stores. One will be located next to Tiffany & Co. at Sherway Gardens, while the other will open at Markville Shopping Centre in Markham, approximately 30 kilometers north of…
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Ragdoll Vintage in Toronto
Ragdoll Vintage is one of Toronto’s most captivating clothing stores. The colourful, whimsical circus-themed shop offers an incredible collection of vintage clothing, accessories and home decor. It’s located next to Kaisar Guest House, a no-frills lodging for budget-conscious travellers close to Kensington Market, the University of Toronto campus and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Ragdoll…