1. V’s Cara-Joy Purkis is gravitating to Asian-inspired pieces like this 1940s silk jacket ($275) that she’s paired with her own 60s mini-dress and 80s hoops. The rocking rings are by Toronto bauble label M for M ($65 to $220, 702 Queen West, 647-748-9119, 69vintage.com).
2. “Midriffs are what I’m feeling,” says Dalston Grey’s Leah Gust. “This was a dress that I hacked up into a top ($52) and skirt ($58).” She’s accessorized with a blue bead necklace ($19) and ivory loafers ($30, 1317 Dundas West, 416-840-5447, dalstongrey.blogspot.com).
3. “When you’ve been wearing pants for six months, putting on a dress feels good,” says Mrs. Huizenga owner Catherine Huizenga. She’s stocking her Queen and Roncey shop with lots of floral numbers like this pink frock ($48, 28 Roncesvalles, 416-533-2112, mrshuizenga.com).
4. The early 90s are back on I Miss You‘s racks, including designer buys by labels like Moschino and Dolce & Gabbana. Though owner Julie Yoo is usually dressed in head-to-toe black, she’s fiercely illustrating the trend in a Versace top ($165) and oversized safety pin earrings ($35, 63 Ossington, 416-916-7021).
5. Leather for spring? Yes, please, says Common Sort‘s Nicole Babin, especially if it’s vegan (aka faux) and lightweight. Her two recycled fashion shops are stocked with lots of other on-trend buys like sheer pieces and graphic stripes. Pleather dress ($47) and talon necklace ($42, 804 Queen East 1414 Queen West, 416-463-7678, commonsort.com).
