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Womenswear
Boutique Le Trou, 940 Queen West, 416-516-7122 Wardrobe wallflowers need not apply at Queen West’s fashion-forward outpost.
Comrags, 654 Queen West, 416-360-7249 A recent store reno gives loyal shoppers a swishy spot to shop for their stylish staples.
Frock, 97 Roncesvalles, 416-516-1333 The fashion queen of Roncie keeps packing in perfect attire additions.
Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor West, 416-922-2333 Props to the big dog for giving worthy high-end labels like Arthur Mendonça and Beckerman a chance on its racks.
Studio Labiri, 548 Danforth, 416-778-6820 Investment dressing doesn’t have to break the bank at the east side’s chicest shop.
Ultimate add-ons
Distill, 55 Mill, Building #56, 416-304-0033 Nothing eases shopaholic guilt like supporting local artists while beefing up your wardrobe.
Divinitas Designs, 156 Avenue Road, 416-944-9491 Calling Alecia Guevara the city’s best cobbler doesn’t begin to convey the fabulousness of her footwear.
Propaganda, 686 Yonge, 416-961-0555 Barbie’s Basement Jewellery and Amie Scott Ts are just two of many local lines styling up every nook in Regina Sheung ‘s shop.
Skirt, 903 Dundas West, 647-436-3357 Gummy SOOS jewels and Nathalie-Roze Fischer patchwork add-ons guarantee a flirty, polished look.
Trove, 793 Bathurst, 416-516-1258 Tons of top-it-off goodies make this a one-stop finishing-touch shop.
Indie frocks
Ewanika, 490 College, 416-927-9699 Trish Ewanika ‘s minimal looks are style oxygen for sequin-suffocated wardrobes.
Iki, 19 Kensington, 416-598-0790 Sheri Decaro is our fave Market shop-lady for her fun fashions at keep-it-real prices.
Kal, 119 Yorkville, 416-964-8020 The walls of this hallway-wide Yorkville boutique are dotted with luxe modern wearables.
Peach Berserk, 507 Queen West, 416-504-1711 Silkscreen queen Kingi Carpenter blazed the Toronto design trail and continues to ink perfect prints.
Preloved, 613 Queen West, 416-504-8704 Owner Julia Grieve has filmed her last Diva On A Dime season and is focused on expanding her recycled vintage empire.
The lone style man
Model Citizen, 913 Dundas West, 416-553-6632 Julian Fuego has a style monopoly on turning out dandy menswear with crafty twists.
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