Very impressed with this store!…read more On my recent trip to Toronto I ended up purchasing a lot of goods (Eaton Center, CNE, etc.) - more that my luggage could contain. I usually travel with Briggs & Riley as I really appreciate their superior craftsmanship and service. Searching on their website revealed De Catarina as offering a good selection of items from them, and they were within reasonable distance from where I was staying downtown (in the Manulife Center). It's a family-owned business for 20+ years they have a huge selection of luggage and leather goods from very good brands (i.e. Tumi, B&R, Rimowa, Hartman, etc). I ended up purchasing a very good matching piece as a price slightly less than I would get in the U.S. Unfortunately, my better half felt that the luggage piece was too large in size. I ended up returning the next day for an exchange (no refunds). The salesperson (? one of the owners) that I had purchased the piece from the day prior was there and gladly assisted me with the exchange -- no fuss, no hassle. With her assistance I picked out a matching Dopp kit to make up the difference in exchange. I appreciate their excellent customer service. Great selection of luggage and leather pieces. Will definitely return when in T.O.!

"I invested in both the Baseline and ZDX Large and Medium Expandable Spinners from Briggs & Riley…read more The standout outsider handle creates a completely flat interior packing space so clothes arrive wrinkle-free, and the CX compression system is pure magic for shrinking the bag back down after packing. The ZDX line offers that same legendary durability but with a slightly more modern look, a highly functional layout, and a very convenient top pocket for quick-access items. All of these bags have survived endless airport baggage belts without a scratch. The smooth four-wheel spinners usually glide effortlessly, even when the bag is fully loaded. The only downfall to both the Baseline & the ZDX is that they are heavy when empty, and even heavier when full. Overall, a great investment that comes with a lifetime warranty."

From the first moment I stepped into Laywine's, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I couldn't stop…read moresmiling, looking at all the cool stuff they have! For as long as I can remember, I've always loved pens and stationery. I could easily spend an hour just looking at the various styles and colours, wishing I could buy anything and everything I liked. Sadly, some of the pens I was drawn to were much too far out of my current price range (over $1k) . But I know that if I ever come into a lot of money, at least one of them will be coming home with me. I like that Laywine's carries a wide range of pens, and I was able to find a couple that were within my budget, along with a beautiful notebook. Call me old-fashioned, but I just love taking notes in a new book, with a new "fancy" pen, especially one with a fun and unusual ink colour. I also like that they have a huge catalogue of ink colours outside of the standard ones you see everywhere. I can see myself owning a variety of fountain pens with ink to match the barrels. Love this!! Staff are extremely knowledgeable about their products and were happy to assist me with all my questions, even when I said I wasn't going to be spending too much that day. I've experienced very poor customer service in some shops the minute I say I'm not looking to spend a lot. I know it's Yorkville, but not everyone who shops there is loaded; some of us are average working peeps on a budget, so it's nice to be treated respectfully, despite not being able to drop a ton of cash. I'll probably be back every time I'm in the area, just to check out the latest styles and to drool over the ones I love most.

I've been shopping at Laywine's for thirty years, which is a lot of paper and a lot of ink. I…read morestepped into the shop this afternoon to try out a couple of pens, to pick my next one, as I've had my faithful Waterman for more than a decade. I was helped my Abla, who is a knowledgable and passionate stylophile, as well as a patient and gracious customer service expert. I think I've narrowed it down to a Pelikan Souverain, but will sit with it for a bit longer. The one thing not in question is that I will be purchasing it at Laywine's, and not only because they are one of the jewels of Yorkville, or because shopping there is such a luxurious, sensuous experience, or because they know their product inside and out and can speak their clients' language, but because they are such good, decent folks. I can't recommend Laywine's in enthusiastic enough term.

Service: close to TTC; shopped on Oct. 22 and 26. Served by three persons, all helpful,…read moreresourceful, friendly: exemplary EH

I love the quality of the track pants I find it pricey…read moreoverall Not enough sales Not enough GOOD sales

Wonderful owners who are extremely helpful, knowledgeable, give honest input and are extremely…read morepatient in helping to find the right size/fit/style. Amazing selection of high quality shoes. I've purchase leather dress shoes and Clark's originals ankle boots, my wife bought two pairs of Birkenstock sandals here as well and we're extremely happy with our purchases.

I love this place. A relaxed environment, a nice owner, and a huge selection of comfortable shoes…read more Not necessarily fashionable, but if you like Birkenstocks, clogs, Dr. Martens, All Stars or that utilitarian leather boot brand that's all the rage right now, they've got a very good collection. The reason I really love this place, though, is that they stock Birkenstock's blue arch supports. $45, and a better product than the custom arch supports people buy for hundreds of dollars. For those of you with fallen arches/flat feet & the corresponding back pain, these arch supports are blue gold.

What can I say... it's Hermes! The old location was small and didn't have much in stock, but the…read morenew spot is spacious, busy, and totally luxurious. They give you one-on-one attention, you need an appointment, and the staff are super friendly. I've been here before to grab a couple's ring for my brother-in-law and a scarf for my mom--got exactly what I wanted, no hassle. The vibe is really high-end, and it's kind of wild to see how almost every woman seems to have a Birkin or Kelly, even though they're so hard to get these days. Definitely worth a visit if you want that true Hermes experience.

First time coming to this store. I also can't believe they would just have one location in Toronto…read more When I first stepped in I was greeted immediately and was asked to set up an appt for a sales to assist me. I came on a Saturday and it was super busy. I had to wait at least 30 mins before someone came up to me to assist. I was looking for mini her bag. The girl apologized and said they didn't have it in stock. I was really disappointed as I drove all the way there and ended up not being able to buy what I was looking for.

I love Treccani Milano. The feeling and the design of their custom shoes, handbags and shirts is…read moreunparalleled to anything else I ve seen before. Each shoe is one-of-a-kind, uniquely handmade in Italy and sold right at the heart of Yorkville!!! Here you ll be able to get exactly what you are looking for. You can pick the kind of shoes or handbag you want, the color, the type of leather and finish... The options are simply endless. I m glad I found this place!!! At first it felt like paradise on earth, it s definitely a treat to visit this store to see beautiful things!!!

just got my purse zipper repaired, it was done so well the zipper works perfectly. I would…read morerecommend if you are look for a repair pl

I went in to replace my zipper and he said it just needed tightening. He tightened the zipper of my…read morewallet free of charge. What a kind gesture. I will be back again.

My friend and I dropped off our shoes for store owner Vahid on a Wednesday. He had a customer at…read morethe time but was quick to assist us as soon as he was done. Our shoes include a range of men/women shoes: Gucci loafers, Ferragamo loafers, Hermès sandals, Louboutin loafers, YSL Chelsea boots, Alexander Wang ankle boots and some other pairs of shoes. Most shoes are damaged at the bottom where the wood panel, leather bottoms or heels are wore out. One pair is more severe as the leather is detached from the sole. Vahid has done a fantastic job to give new life to the pair by patching some leather and reattaching the leather to the soles without much trace at all. Vahid is professional as he not only quickly identified the problems with each pair, he is also helpful in advising us how the shoes can be repaired and offering options for us to choose. Some shoes require new fully protected bottoms whereas some can last with just protected heels. Vahid chooses the best color to match the original shoes' bottom so that the layer is unnoticeable from the side. Overall we are very happy with Vahid's professional work!

My old suede boots were very worn out and part of the sole of the boot came off. I looked up the…read morereviews of this place and took my boots there. They said the glue of the sole to the boot was really old and has expired and needs to be re-glued. I told them that they were given to me by my late mom and I am from out of town and I had to get them fixed. Normally it would take them a few days, but they were so kind that they expedited the repair and I was able to pick them up within a few hours. I am so impressed with Professional Shoe Repair. They are quick, and did an impeccable repair job. I highly recommend!

John is the best shoe repair guy in the business. The man has been serving us for over 40 years…read more He also collects shoes for charity.

Beneath his gruff exterior, this is a man who does an really excellent work and don't let anyone…read moretell you otherwise. He turned around my wife's boots and they look great! He tells it like it is and to be honest, we could use more of that in this world.