I don't shop at H&M often. The last time I bought something was roughly ten years ago. I got a…read moreshimmery green blouse that I have worn a number of times to special evening events. The quality back then was wonderful. I visited the flagship store in Stockholm five years ago. The quality has gone downhill. It's almost like the company likes creating disposable clothes where you are expected to buy article of clothing, wear it a few times, and then donate it. My friend and I were at Heartland Town Centre last weekend. We were at Old Navy and decided to pop into H&M next store. I did like some cute tops while I was there, such as a tank top with cute lemons, a shirt that pointed out that it was Saturday, and a lemon purse accessory. I didn't by anything. If I were dying to get something, it would have been the lemon purse accessory. It was something like $4 and was cute. Luckily, my willpower had kicked in. If you are looking for quality-made clothing, this store isn't for you. However, if you have disposable income and enjoy donating your clothes often, H&M is the place to be. (223)

Following IKEA's success, this Swedish company makes the style & fads of now readily available like…read morethe poor mans Michael Kors. They started out primarily with monochromatic themes like Club Monaco but created pieces with unbelievably gorgeous pastels. After popularity struck it's been paired with Versace, Madonna & very high paid models for runway shows. Contrary to popular belief , the quality isn't the best but when you have brand power, it really does not matter if the stitching is only going to last you 2 night of sit down dinners. I really prefer this location to the mall H&M stores. 4 reasons 1) you can find 2 seasons worth of stuff here. Excellent for those of you who enjoy dressing themselves to the beat of your drum rather than choosing out of what is 'in'. 2) most of the cute items that are in the current weeks shipment will be on sale here 3) very few sales people and big location = shopping at your own pace 4) loads of size availability Tip: if you make a visit in the afternoon (pick me up at lunch hour?) the line up is non existent, which is never the case for the mall H&M's. Happy shopping :) xoxo M.

Lorne's is an interesting place. It's strictly coats, some made in Toronto (most of which is the…read moreWool coats and capes). They carry various brand names, Michael Kors, soia and kyo, Marc New York, London Fog, etc. It's a great place to take a look at an extensive collection of coats that range from light rain jackets, trench coats, wool coats and capes, winter parkas and everything in between. They are competitively priced, sometimes they also have sales. Lorne himself is a very knowledgeable person, he carries himself with a flare and warmth, welcoming personality. You can feel his love of work which I find very amicable. His staff is able to alter jackets and coats at a reasonable price. My S/O had a very oversized Canada Goose that we were told by many tailors could not be altered due to the down filling but Lorne was the only person who said they could absolutely do it and the jacket was taken in for only $60 (much cheaper than buying a new Goose). The alterations were seamless and we could not even tell where they had opened the jacket up and stitched it back together. I would really recommend Lorne's if you're shopping around for a coat or looking to get alterations, the prices are reasonable, staff knowledgeable and selection second to none.

Its too expensive and there are many better cardigans online and shopping stores to buy instead of…read morethis brand.................................

I like club monaco. And I like this store. I admit I barely buy anything from here because of the…read moreprice point, but today I did it. I found a pair of pants I liked at a good price after the second discount, my size too because it is Club Monaco, and I bought it. Tried them on when I got home and I liked it very much. I also noticed the layout changed. The men section is still in the back, but the men sale section started to invade the female back section. This is where I found the pants. Club monaco also has 20% student discount, but they would not let me stack it on the sale discount. But in New York I remember they did.

I've only been in Toronto for a few days and honestly I don't shop very much, but going through the…read moreClub Monaco here caught my eye. The prices are definitely a bit high for me, but I still enjoyed trying on some pants. The customer service was great and Artyom helped me so much. He brought me different sizes and offered me a second opinion when I needed one. Unfortunately I didn't get the pants we both decided would look good on me, but I left the store feeling happy and excited for a possible sale. I'm pleased with the experience and I'm honestly wishing I could've spoken with Artyom more. I hope we get to meet again :) , . , . , !

Very poor return experience. Senior sales people have to wait for owners who are away to give…read moreapproval After purchasing 2 dress, 3 pants and a sweater I had a really bad retail experience when I could not exchange one of the dresses for a cheaper pair of pants

I finally got into the store a couple of weeks ago - we visit Toronto monthly but are usually busy…read morewith family and friends so I had missed closing many times. I love the color and the fabrics, and picked out a few lovely dresses and blousy-type tunic tops. Love them! Perfect for a warm summer night and so beautifully made (in Italy!) with some wonderful details in terms of insets of different fabrics. Wish I could get her items closer to where I live, but I will make an effort to get back in when I am back in town.

I just wrote a scathing review of Ede & Ravenscroft in the UK, which reminded me about my all time…read morefavorite place to shop. Harry Rosen at FCP with one salesperson in particular, Stewart Downer. He guided my transition from frumpy hobo student to professional lawyer, and more importantly, someone who can spot nice clothes on my own. Now that I no longer live in Toronto, I make it a point to visit FCP when I'm in town for a visit, and I almost invariably purchase something, nowadays its more on the casual side (I have enough suits now). My purchasing history in their internal system suggests I could have bought a small car instead, but I wouldn't take one of my purchases I made with him back, which have ranged from suits and shirts (both off the rack and custom), jackets, pocket squares, socks, polos, ties, sweaters, dress and casual pants. The first time I met Stewart, I had a tie that I didn't even buy from Harrys, whose fibres were starting to fray. I wasn't even looking to buy anything. I asked him for his advise, and then he took a lighter to it - after a brief moment of panic, I noticed that the close proximity of the flame moved the fibres back into the tie. Amazing, and I've had faith in him ever since.

Best Harry Rosen in the city. No crowds, and excellent service on the floor. Went here at 8:30am on…read moreBoxing Day to catch the suit special. I was one of 25 people in the store. Nowhere near the eaton centre or yorkdale crowds. I got excellent service by a floor manager named Luis, who showed me around all of the suits currently on special. I'm a pretty price sensitive customer, and Luis understood fully, and allowed me to pick suits of my choosing. He provided me with all of the gear to try on the suit properly, and made sure I was satisfied with my choices. 5/5 service. I ended up buying 2 Z Zegna suits at 65% off which was a steal. I was never pressured to buy anything further. Alterations came free with the suit even though it was heavily discounted. (This wouldn't have been the case at a Hugo Boss store for example) Harry Rosen blows the doors off any department store in terms of selection, and especially service. Best suit buying experience I've ever had. With the sale, they were priced just as competitively, if not more competitively than anywhere else. I will be buying all of my suits from this Harry Rosen in the future. Hopefully from Luis.

Welcome to the world of classic fashion basics and bright colours!…read more As much as some could write off Garage Clothing as a pre-teen/teenage store, I would tell them to take a closer look inside at the clothing. This store is honestly great! It always has updated merchandise every month, along with some great sales on basic items that are crucial in every woman's wardrobe. Some personal favourites: The longer racer back tank top - This top comes is a large selection of colours and they always have the sale of two for $15. Bright coloured cardigans - Garage's cardigans come in various shades and lengths and range from $20 to $28 per sweater Cotton dresses - I think I own almost every dress this store has produced in the last two years. Not only are they styling and sexy for going out in but they are also super comfortable. Dresses range from $30 to $35. Overall, if you want fun, fashionable and colourful clothing which is stylish but won't leave a huge dent in your savings account, this is a great option.

Folks I am not a denim aficionado but this place even made me think twice about the functional…read morenature of this fabric. We are not talking about Jay Leno closet run of the mill stuff, we are talking about some odd brands from Japan, limited edition run of well known stuff and some up and coming designers. Having spent a lifetime in textile manufacturing I tend to admire good craftsman ship over design and some of the stuff sold here showcased it well. Staff is laid back and is there to help if you need it though I didn't appreciate the resident dog that followed me around. The seem to know about denim which is a good sign. The interior is more on the functional side and they have tons of inventory. I would say worth a visit for you next perfect pair of blues.

If you are looking for raw denim in Toronto, this is the only spot to visit. Went on boxing day and…read morealthough they were crazy busy, all of the employees were really chill and knowledgeable, and took the time to help everyone. The store manager Jazz - I can't say enough good things about this dude. They didn't have the jeans I wanted so he got them shipped from the Vancouver location to Toronto - and then back out to me! (I don't live in town) The selection is amazing and the have some of the top brands worldwide. Prices range from reasonable to very high, and you get what you pay for.

Miik's clothing line has improved this fall. Gone are the too casual looks & yoga wear stitching…read more Now they have items that are nice enough to be worn in the office. That's a big plus for me since I've been looking for an eco-friendly line of clothing by Toronto designers. I bought their Emily cardigan in black which is structured like a suit jacket but made in traditional cardigan material. So besides looking professional it's comfortable. You can go into the stores that carry their lines but I find the sizes & colours in stock are limited. So it's better to just get it shipped to you direct or go to their offices which is also their flagship store. I just ordered another of their cardigans which should arrive soon.

Who says you can't look professional while feeling comfortable?!…read more Miik offers great clothing that fit well, have a fun style to them, and look great. Customer service is also wonderful. The only reason that I didn't give them 5 stars is because they are a little pricey (although usually worth it, it my opinion), and there are no clear indications on what to do if ever you need to return something. That said, this has never been an issue for me, as I find their clothes are true to size (and offer a stretch to conform to your body). I would highly recommend shopping at their online store :)