Do not enter this store unless you've got room on your credit card... and want to feel…read morebeeeeautiful. Lovely, simply European goods for him, her and baby fill this little Ossington boutique. I was lured in by a blue and white striped, Italian made wrap dress in the window. Was it almost $400? Yes. Have I already worn in to two events? Hell yes. Annie Aime, je t'aime.

A great little shop run by a Frenchwoman. It's clear it's French because they carry the iconic…read moreSaint James line of striped shirts. I like the style of the store, the classic, easy chic-ness of it, and the fact that it's not mass made in China. Lots of great things to look at, and the items are quite nice.

So I haven't been here in a while, mostly because I no longer live downtown, but for a while I was…read morepretty much buying up the whole store. They have super cute vintage dresses that I was particular taken with and still love to look at (even though during covid my preferred outfit is sweats). I got so many compliments on dresses I bought from that store, whether I wore their stuff socially or at work. Actually it kind of made me feel like I was one of those glamorous women in Mad Men. I'll always have a soft spot for this place - highly recommend if you're into vintage, pretty dresses. Most of that part of Queen Street has great vintage finds.

The storefront says, "Buy Fresh, Buy Local." But in reality, it should be "Buy Local? Buy Fresh."…read more The Collective (note not co-op) is a wonderful little haven of handmade crafts and goods. There were more adorable earrings, purses, and clothes than I could fathom. My friend and I wandered the store for nearly an hour alternately exclaiming, "cute!" with mouth agape or chatting up the staff. As Erin H mentions, each showcased artist/designer works onsite once a week. The only downside to this is if inquiring minds have questions about something other than the artist du jour personally made, there won't be any answers. And as a person with some hard core metal allergies, I won't buy jewelry unless I am certain that it doesn't contain anything that will make my earlobes swell. However, I was lucky to encounter the artist who crafted the earrings that fell in love with and so, got to take them home with me (and support the local arts). Plus, I was able to be a helper that day (I love being of assistance). As the resident artist handed me a credit card receipt, I was able to pass along this little tip: legal colors only please! I passed on the pink pen handed to me and instead signed with a my own, handy blue plume. For, although I wasn't planning on contesting the charges, anyone could attempt to do so and without either a customer's blue or black ink signature on file, the store might end up "out" some fundage.

Just wow. That's all I really need to say but you'd probably like to hear more. The Future of…read moreFrances Watson belongs on my small list of places I don't like telling people about because I don't want you shopping here. It's not most people's cup of oil but for those of you that like boutique clothing stores that sell small runs of clothes by local designers this is the place for you. I haven't taken a long look at the women's section but from what I have seen it's every bit as nice as the men's. I've seen a number of shirts, dresses and pants along with a good selection of warm winter coats and hats.

This is a really great vintage store. Le Love!…read more VIBE Nice layout. Funky employees. THE GOODS They have fabulous 50s - 60s inspired lingerie here. And shorts! Shorts that are long enough with a funky print! I'm loving Libertine Libertine. A lot of the bags and men's stuff are very utilitarian. If you are a gay hipster, you will find many many things. This means I wish I was a gay hipster. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK Frances Watson's future looks mighty fine to me. One of my faves in Parkdale.

Wonderful and wide choice of goods, great and pleasant service! Terrific cards and comestibles,…read moreclothing and jewellery.

Love this cute shop with a variety of fun and unique items. My go to place to purchase special…read moregifts for family,y and friends. Support local and the shop supports tons of Canadian artists, creators, and makers.

It's intimidating buying something from Canada living in Los Angeles but I just want to say Melissa…read moreand her staff were amazing and I can't wait to visit the store in person on the next comedy trip to Toronto. They have a great selection and their website is very easy to navigate. Thanks Gotstyle, you have a customer for life!!

Key Features: Nice clothes, suits of armour on the wall…read more O.K. So that's the good thing - the clothing is great. It is. There is nothing wrong with it. When you walk in, you'll probably feel comfortable. There are suits of armour on the wall. It's fantastic. I'm not one for hip, and with it, clothing stores - but, I tell you, I kind of wanted to after walking into this location. Although, I'm not sure I'll ever understand the allure of a $60.00 trucker hat. Now, that's where the good ends. My story may not be typical. It hinges on two factors - I'm a big guy, and I don't like being lied to. If you're there to just pick something up off the shelves, then - by all means - get your gear, buy it, and love it. My tale begins as my friend's wedding approached. I was to be one of his Groom's men. I needed a vest. A lovely vest that can only be purchased at GotStyle. I didn't even mind the $150.00 price tag, because it was a beautiful vest. There was nothing not to love about it. My friend had left our sizes with the good people of GotStyle, and I called ahead, and said I'd be coming to check it out. The wedding was 4 weeks away. I took the bus down to the store, and when I got in, I told the girl I'd e-mailed that I was here for the vest. She smiled, nodded, and then kept me waiting 10 minutes while she chatted it up with some guy at the front who, apparently, shops there often. They talked about their clothing addictions. I appreciate that. You need to strive off of return customers when you sell $120.00 t-shirts. But, as a new - potential - customer, this was not ideal. As for the ten minutes - that's accurate. I time stamped the event. It was probably more like 11:37 but who's counting? The vest comes. Unfortunately it doesn't fit me. It's too small, by an inch. This is not ideal. A vest needs to be done up - especially for $150.00. I cried inside a little, but she said - "Don't worry! We can get a bigger one!" I was elated! I went home, and thought nothing of it. One week passes. I e-mail, wondering about the vest. Nothing. Two weeks pass. (The wedding is now 2 weeks away.) I am told that there is nothing they can do. They can not get a vest that will fit me. Now let me tell you something about tailors - tailors can make vests. Tailors can get them done, in a similar style. In fact I was quoted that I could get the same vest, cheaper, if I needed it by... TWO DAYS AFTER THE WEDDING. This was not ideal. The next week and a half of my life was spent in a frantic hell trying to find a matching vest, that I could wear, to not stand out. I tried 8 places, 2 countries, and discovered all number of places in Toronto. Had GotStyle been up front on the day I went in, none of this would have been an issue. I would have got a vest made from a different place, but they strung me along for 2 weeks saying it would be no problem, until the finally left me in a terrible place. And they knew when the wedding would be. Long story shorter, I ended up getting a similar (too small) vest at another store. The rain was pouring that day. I remember it well, as it was near the end of the vest-adventure. Three days to the wedding. The groom found some fabric that matched the vest. Two days to the wedding. The night before - THE NIGHT BEFORE the wedding, my girlfriend's mom was able to tear the vest apart, that was too small, sew in the fabric, and create a passable copy. It was a good adventure, when it finally ended in success - but it was terrible, stressful, and awful up until that moment. And all of it could have been avoided if I wasn't lied to by the staff at GotStyle. So - you make your own decisions. Maybe you fit, "off the rack," clothes, and have the money. If so - head there. If customer service is an issue for you? Maybe this isn't the place. This is just my story. It seems other people love it. And - remember - I, too, really wanted to love this place, as well.

Good place if you're looking for high end and luxury brands clothes and accessories in an " as new…read more" or very good shape.

4.5 stars to start! I just started to consign some of my beloved items and I can definitely rate…read moreit as being a nice experience to consign here. This store sits on Queen St and just near the hip area of Ossington. Unlike the Ossington spots, Garb's store has the large windows that lets in a lot of natural light. When you first walk into the store, you don't think stereotypical 'consignment'. For starters, lots of items are in well thought out displays, everything is clean and pristine (more on this later), and Dan (the owner) is careful to choose which items he'd feel be sold and not sit on the shelves. Another thing about the store... it's well organized. So you don't feel like you're in a musty and cluttered place... instead everything is organized just to size and by type. Nice and easy to find that special or interesting piece. Working and talking to him was easy... he's very genuine and not once did he give me the look of "why did you buy this" haha... though to be fair, I had tags still on a lot of the items I brought in. I just hang on to things I should let go! He was very fair to price the items and made the whole service a breeze to go through. I do like how he has everything online so if you ever want to check if your item sold... all it takes is to log into your online account and voila! Easy to find. Other places require days for them to catalog and then you have to call in every time you're curious. Nahhhh not here. About the brands they carry... it's definitely premium and often you will find items with a tag on it. Nothing sits for more than 90 days here... for a buyer, it's great as you can items become discounted and find those amazing deals. With consignment, if you want tooo long, someone else can snatch it. Another great thing about Garb is the quality of the items... its all in good shape and if it's a bit dirty, he does ask the consignee to wash or dry clean before bringing it back! As a person who may buy from here, I really appreciate that. Overall, it's one of the better managed and better services I've been given from a consignment store. Here's hoping my items sell!

Sydney's is where as a sugar momma I would take my beloveds to shop there! To dress them up in…read moresuits and jeans in those slim European style cutting. Nice selections of casual wears and suits that they will alternate to be fitted perfectly. The salesperson here are professional and well dressed! And I don't know why I kept smelling this pleasant scent while I was browsing the store... Price is on the expensive side.. but don't I want my beloveds be dressed like they are right out from the European GQ magzine! What caught my eyes is the cute little doggie in the hand knitted wool cardigan... hey even dogs are dressed so classy at Sydney's!

Hands down my favorite men's clothing boutique in Toronto…read more While most women dream of a super-sized closet full of Manolo Blanik and Christian Louboutin, a guy like me fantasizes about having a closet like Sydney's showroom. A wardrobe filled with beautifully designed, top quality and classic styling. I'm crazy about the design concept of the store. The simple white walls, copper ceiling and rustic display furniture allow the merchandise to speak for itself . Obviously the owner had carefully selected designer pieces that would amalgamate well with the in-store label, Kin. The store collections are all about simplicity and minimalism. Each design is like a piece of art with high craftsmanship. They look amazing on their own, and even better when injected with your individuality. Sydney's also has great selection of denim, like Naked and Famous, Them Altelier and Rick Owens. Along with a small selection of awesome looking shoes, bags and small leather goods. I bought a great looking in-house label suit. The owner/designer was terrific and helpful. He took the time to explain his design, the fabric, as well as the overall construction of the suit. He didn't stop there, he showed me how great the suit would look after alterations. "Look at that, I had no idea that a suit could make my backside looks this good." Sold! Wrap that baby up!

An excellent experience. David is very helpful, and my visit was perfect. They me exactly what I…read moreneeded and were perfectionists when it came to fit. Incredibly fast, and a nice easy experience. I highly recommend them.

Outstanding service from the time I walked in the door! If…read moreyou're looking for formal rental you need look no further than Andrews. Truly top shelf Doug