Toronto shopping

[juansolorzano]

i would say that its not an issue of being an SZ approved buy, but rather a buy that appeals to a broader audience. one could argue that APC, Sandro, Filippa K, etc DOES appeal to a broader audience, but in reality these brands actually appeal to the same audience. Many of these brands are just variations of the same aesthetic. having said that, i realize that The Bay is still The Bay and maybe i just got excited a few years ago when they started carrying Junya, CDG and Margiela for women. In many ways, a store like TNT has more of major department store feel when it comes to buys for apparel

In my opinion working in retail for many years, A.P.C or Filippa K its not even close to being the same aesthetic of Drkshdw. Our clients "now" wouldn't pay for a drkshdw tee retail for 320+ cdn, when they can get an A.P.C tee for 98 cdn, its definitely a matter of taste and how much a person really appreciates a designers artwork and has enough money to spend. Also, woman shop more than men, thats why THE ROOM is more successful, plus Nick the Creative director knows what to buy and also they have the budget for it, millions and millions annually..that explains why the Room is still in business.

[kobito]

i miss toronto!! However..nth really much for shopping at T dot...
i heard THE BAY recently hv darkshadow..in a super low price... can u believe the BAY actually hv RO now... lol

for food. Theres so much choices... Ktown -the food taste even better than what i had in KOREA!!!
HOT DOG outside Holt's (thats the best one)
poutine!!!
or a very nice brunch at brassai ... *cheerz*

[stagename]

I'm looking for a good tailor in TO for alterations and repairs. Thanks!

[MyMindSpray]

if you're looking for basic work and alterations, Studio Kim is a good one to go to.

[Archaics]

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[SuE]

(Archaics, Why the edit?)

Looking for a cobbler to replace the leather soles on a pair of boots with something else

[sshum88]

^ Nick's on Dupont or Shoe Therapy on Bay

[dji]

visiting Toronto in a month, any stores worth visiting other than The Serpentine and Sydney's?

[blackfedora]

Sydney's is now basically devoid of brands discussed on SZ, they had a major change over. TNT carried some Juyna Watanabe, YYPH, Greg Lauren and a probably couple other brands that are within that realm. Across the hall where the women's section is, there is plenty of RO and the like. Also in the women's only category and near The Serpentine, is 119 Corbo, which carries Ann, RO, Haider, Dries, MMM, etc. Holt's also carries some ladies RO and is in the vicinity.

[dji]

thanks blackfedora! guess I'll just check out The Serpentine, then focus on the touristy stuff and finding some decent eats.

[bonejelly]

There's a shop called Da Zoo at King and Portland that carries Rick Owens, Geoffrey B Small, Undercover, Berg Fabel and perhaps some others that might interest. Men's and Women's. Not really sure about the story behind the shop but it's on the south side of King St.

[blackfedora]

Thanks bonejelly, I didn't know that store existed and I walked right past it last weekend....

[SuE]

Nice find bonejelly!

Nomad on Queen W has some CdG, Junya, Geller and Damir Doma

[dji]

thanks guys, appreciate it!

[stagename]

Thanks bonejelly that's great to know!

NOMAD has only SILENT and CDG shirt from what i remember. Haven't been there for a while though.