Less than two years after dodging post-secondary programs to pursue their archive fashion dreams, Alex Maxamenko and Christian Ferguson have already done what most in the Toronto retail game hope to achieve at one point in their career — open up a store.  20 Maud is both the name and address of the archive sellers’ new base, out of which they’ll be selling extremely rare archive clothing, offering private shopping appointments as well as a buy/sell/trade program, monthly membership plans including a photography studio and styling services and monthly community events.  Kick ..read more

Occasion dressing is a one-way street to breaking the bank, especially when you’re in that era of your life when all your friends are getting married. But there’s a new dress rental shop in Toronto that will make evening wear pretty affordable, ultra-sustainable — and plenty of fun.  Toronto has a limited but growing dress rental scene, previously only occupied by Fitzroy Rentals on Sterling Road and Rent the Couture on Carlton Street — but now there’s a new addition, Leslieville’s Rentesthetic.   The dress rental boutique run by Iryna Bon and Anastasia Chystokoliana o ..read more

If you’re from Toronto and were commuting to Vaughan to buy your favourite vintage pieces from the Batch Vintage showroom, or else missing out altogether, you’ll be excited to know that the fashionable thrift brand has expanded into the city.  You can now visit the Batch Vintage studio right on Dupont Street. The brand is known for a diverse assortment of contemporary and deadstock vintage pieces, inspired in turn by fashion shows, movies and TV, skate and rave culture, Y2k fashion and the unique tastes of the founders.  Arianna Stalteri and Marcanthony Spano are the couple who found ..read more

Just in time for summer, there’s a new shop on Ossington where you can buy all the adornments for your inner beach goddess. Shop owner Silvina Antunes is part-vintage curator and part-crochet designer. With long mermaid-esque hair, and an ever-rotating wardrobe of bright, whimsical outfits, Antunes perfectly suits the vibe of her brand, On the Map. Her colourful, detailed creations come in every shape you can imagine — from bucket hats, shrugs and sweaters to festival tops and full-length dresses. The rest of her shop is stocked with her favourite vintage pieces including everyday Y2K apparel ..read more

One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.   Toronto’s top meteorologists (and Storm the weather dog!) take Jeanne Beker’s favourite spring rain gear for a spin. Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist at Global News, and Storm the weather dog A. COAT- CLASSIC TRENCH “This is a coat that will last you forever. It’s absolutely elega ..read more

Los Angeles–based fashion brand Anine Bing will be taking over some coveted retail space in Yorkville this spring. The new location, the brand’s second in Canada after opening in Yorkdale just a few months back, will be at the Four Seasons Hotel. The corner storefront at Bay and Scollard streets may be just outside the main Yorkville shopping strip, but there’s no doubt that the shop will become a new favourite in the area. Anine Bing, founded by a former fashion blogger of the same name in 2012, has been worn by the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kate Upton and Meghan Markle.  Courtesy aninebing.c ..read more

Men’s retailer Harry Rosen will be undergoing a $50 million, five-year project to update its retail stores, including a relocation of its Toronto flagship to a 38,000-square-foot space at 153 Cumberland Street. The new flagship location is less than 200 metres from the brand’s current store on Bloor Street, and will span three storeys. The plan currently includes a massive patio overlooking the Village of Yorkville Park, a client lounge and espresso bar and valet parking on weekends. The new location is set to open in Spring 2026.  Harry Rosen’s current flagship store. Courtesy Harry ..read more

If you’re going to invest in anything when it comes to fashion, let it be denim. It’s the trend that never dies, and while new iterations of jeans may come and go, what’s important is that you find the styles that work for you. Denim certainly made its mark on the runway this season, as designers took some classic styles and gave them high-fashion twists — including trouser-style pleating, doubled up waistbands, jorts and more. If you’re in the market for a new pair of jeans this season, read on for the top denim trends of 2024 and our guide for finding them in Toronto. ’90s straight leg Court ..read more

One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts.     Draw inspiration from Connie Corleone and Carmela Soprano for the hottest look of the season! Jeanne Beker has selected all the mob wife trend essentials, from leopard print to gold hardware.  A. RED FRAMES  “I love these; they’re so fun and make a great colour statement ..read more

On College Street, steps away from Kensington Market, there’s a new shop with an eye-catching, colour display. The 2,500-square-foot, two-floor unit has been converted into a vintage and arts market — and the owners aspire to make it the best market in Toronto. The space had been abandoned for nearly 15 years before Ameen Ahmed and Lara Hassani decided to rent it, renovate it and operate it as a bazaar with over 70 local artists, makers and thrifters, a permanent version of the popular vintage markets that have taken over the city.  Ahmed and Hassani aren’t just partners in business; they ..read more