If you enjoyed browsing or reading Bernard Roetzel's "Gentleman: A Timeless Fashion", or the more…read morephilosophical "Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress", you will enjoy visiting Rego Bespoke Clothiers, or Rego, located at 130 King Street West near the elevators of the Toronto Exchange Tower. It's a Toronto institution and a great alternative to the sterile, even if well-appointed, men's clothing shops in the city. At Rego, you may have the opportunity to be assisted by the owner, which makes for a more personal shopping experience. But you won't need any assistance in observing that everything in the store from the suits to the sports jackets, shirts, bags, scarves, hats, ties, trousers, jeans, shoes (and you should see some of the winter boots in stock) is of excellent quality. Whatever you choose will make the person wearing them impeccable and worthy of the essays on style cited in the books above and in the best Esquire and GQ articles (note style is not fashion, it's far more enduring and personal). The selection betrays a singular search for quality and sophisticated details and materials yet without fuss. The owner and the staff are happy to satisfy all customer requests while ensuring refinement and exclusivity. You will look elegant; yet you won't look like your colleagues and those walking past you in the downtown streets. People will wonder where you acquired your garments. The prices are moderately expensive (and the sales are excellent), but the garments that last over time and you never get tired of them. I can offer personal proof of this: I bought a Rego branded dress shirt in 1997. It still looks great now and I still wear it - on important occasions no less - now. It helps that I'm approximately the same size as I was 22 years ago. But, it helps even more that the materials and manufacturing were of the highest quality. Even the store itself is timeless. It's well-lit and welcoming; it is quite large yet intimate. There's everything from classic style or sportier clothing, featuring top brands like Corneliani among others. If there's a single overriding theme to the selection it is the ability to stand the test of time.

Absolutely phenomenal experiences working with Fernando and Nolan. The perfect pairing of expertise…read moreand diligence. They always have me confident knowing I am looking my best.

I wanted to buy a nice custom spring suit, but not outrageously expensive. I was a walk in…read morecustomer, and they accommodated me without an appointment which was good. The "stylists" were friendly and seemed knowledgable. My wife and I spent about an hour looking through fabric and having my measurements taken, which overall was fun. My sone small criticism at this stage was I felt they prodded me a bit too much into upgrading from "custom" to "bespoke", despite the fact that I had already agreed to spend what I consider a lot of money. After we finalized all details, they told me it would take 6-8 weeks to make and arrive. Eeeee. That's longer than I wanted to wait...but fine, good things are often worth the wait. Four weeks later, I received a call and was told they haven't even started making the suit as they don't actually have the fabric I selected. They then (albeit gently) again suggested I upgrade to "bespoke" so I could get a similar fabric. I was frustrated at how long it took them to identify the issue, so I ultimately asked for a refund and they didn't fuss too much and reasonably promptly refunded my credit card today. To give them the benefit of the doubt, they very well may have been a "one off" kind of mess up, but I lost patience and am now in the market for a competitor.

Got 3 suits at Garrison already, just ordered my fourth one just in time for winter…read more Team here know what they are doing, they know fashion and trends and how to make me look good. I didn't want to go to any old traditional tailor as I want the modern designer fashion GQ look, this is what they specialize in. Staff is nice and very relaxed here. Lots of people seem to like getting their wedding suits here, I'm not ready for that yet but when the day comes I will surely trust my big day to the guys at Garrison. Highly recommend.

I'm so happy I popped into this salon at the last minute for a hair cut and style. The stylist…read moreLilian was so helpful and she knew what worked best with my face shape and executed what i wanted flawlessly (reference photos posted). I heard it gets usually pretty busy but since it the early of the year, I got the whole place to myself and it was very peaceful. She was so friendly and we connected so well. I felt really taken care of. Coming back at some point to gloss my hair. I'm so happy with the results I was smiling the whole time!

Experienced, helpful, and pleasant professionals to whom I can trust my hair…read more I have short thin delicate hair that requires expert care to look its best. Every time I have my 'lucky' haircut (as some of the clients call it) or highlights done, I get so many compliments (not that I am looking for some, but it is nice :)). The outstanding service that is worth every penny.

Oh baby. I had one of Sausage King's lunch sausage dogs. They say these are king sized sausages…read more That didn't and still doesn't mean anything to me. However, at $3.99 for an incredibly delicious, piping hot sausage dog, this was a steal. They had three versions available that day: beer bratwurst, brick lane chicken, and ginger beef. I asked which one they recommended. I was told they don't like recommending things, but that their most popular was beer bratwurst and they didn't have the ginger beef. I was trying to decide between brick lane chicken and ginger beef, so that basically took care of my dilemma for me. I got the brick lane chicken. It came with a chicken sausage I'm guessing was tikka masala spiced, apricot chutney, and fried onions. The sausage was juicy, the bun was soft, and the fried onions added a delightful crunch. I love street meat, but this takes the cake. If sausage dogs cost over $4 on the street and only have basic toppings, why would I get those when I can get this? I was so happy after having this that I texted my brother to let him know about it. He told me to bring one home for him. I would have, but I had half a day of food adventuring to go before I got home, and that poor dog would have been a mess by the time I got home. Oh well. That just means I have an excuse to come back, not that I need one... Did I mention there was NO lineup at lunchtime? Someone please explain to me why this place isn't super busy all the time. Cheap eat for sure, and a fantastic one at that!

Lots of different types of sausages are sold here. The guy…read moreworking there seemed super cool and friendly. However, we came to St Lawrence Market in search of specific items and pastured eggs was one of them. I was delighted to see that Sausage King sold them for $8 per dozen eggs. I suspect that these are not real pastured eggs here. The yolks were pale yellow and the overall taste was like a regular cheap egg from the grocery store. I would suggest the shop owner to check with their supplier as this is a turn off for their customers.

It can be difficult finding a good butcher. So it was lucky to have found Bespoke Butchers who…read morecarry excellent product from local farmers who go beyond the standard "organic" way of farming. Add a little "small town" atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable staff to the recipe and what you get is a great place to shop. Highly recommended!

Great assortment of meats and great guys working here. Everything produced here is a result of…read moregreen, sustainable farming. They truly live and breathe their values. Got 2lbs of prosciutto that was tastier, buttier, and overall more delicious than the prosciutto I'm used to. However, I wish it wasn't so fatty. We had several slices where it was 75% fat.

I wanted to provide a final update on my experience with London Bespoke Club…read more Kunal delivered my newly altered suit (which was done free of charge) about 10 days ago along with custom shirt and it does look much better. It finally fits properly based on my measurements. Working with Kunal was a better experience as well as he understands customer service and worked to remedy my situation. Overall, it's obviously impossible to completely fix what originally happened given that my suit didn't look great at my Wedding as well as the painful experience of working with my previous rep, Steve. However, as I previously mentioned, Steve is now gone. If you are working with Kunal on a suit you should have a good experience as he is professional and delivers a good product.

After spending well over $10,000 and more than a year dealing with The London Bespoke Club and…read moreKunal Arora, I can confidently say this has been one of the worst luxury service experiences I've ever had. I ordered multiple garments including two suits, shirts, sport jackets and a custom overcoat. Almost every order was significantly delayed beyond the promised timeline. Delivery dates repeatedly came and went, follow ups were required constantly, calls and messages often went unanswered and communication was consistently unreliable. The overcoat situation was the final straw. The order was placed in October with a promised delivery timeline of late November. It ultimately took roughly six months to complete, during that time there were repeated assurances, changing explanations, missed commitments and long periods with little to no communication. I eventually had to go through a credit card dispute process over the deposit multiple times to have them deliver my garments. What makes this especially frustrating is that this is positioned and priced as a premium bespoke experience! At this price point clients expect professionalism, accountability, transparency and respect for timelines. Unfortunately that was not my experience here. The craftsmanship may be good but the overall customer experience completely destroyed any enjoyment of ordering bespoke clothing. Reliability and honesty matters just as much as fabric and fit, if not more. For the prices being charged, there are many better tailoring options in Yorkville and Toronto that communicate properly, respect their clients' time and deliver when they say they will. Based on my personal experience, losing money, and never having one of the shirt delivered, I would strongly caution anyone considering ordering from here to think very carefully before committing.

Friendly business owner. Got this through the Groupon deal in 2017 or 2018. The materials included…read morein Groupon deal are basic (polyester mostly, only a handful of cotton fabrics). Maybe worthwhile upgrading material. Regardless, the fit has been the poorest of any of my custom shirts. I got 3 shirts and the sleeves are too short on all of them and the length of the shirt is too short. I raise my arms over my head and I have to retuck my shirt. Seemed like they were trying to save material. I now wear these shirts as my 'beaters' and will will retire them soon.

From the owner: Our one-to-one personal care, combined with dedicated craftsmanship, is the rock upon which HQ…read moreBespoke reputation is built. Every garment is Ultra Bespoke, individually designed, hand cut and hand tailored to the highest standard attainable. Bespoke tailoring is about more than clothes, it's a way of life: celebrating the very best that the human hand can make and that money can buy! For a personalized service or for a special event or occasion let us give you the HQ advantage. Contact us for mens Formal Clothing, Wedding Suits, Custom Shirts, Tuxedo's

My fiancée and I stopped by this shop looking to inquire about custom suits for our wedding next…read moreyear. We had heard great things but we weren't prepared for our amazing experience. We learned that Sydney's is proudly Canadian, where most items sold in shop are Canadian made. The merchandising in the store is perfect - well laid out, not overwhelming with excessive bells and whistles with an old antique feel. Professionalism is usually top on my list when I walk into a high-end store and this shop exceeded my expectations. The staff were not only exceptionally knowledgable about their products, but they were all friendly and happy to help without at all feeling pushy which is a rare combination. And to top it off, we got to meet the owner in house. You could tell immediately that Sydney is down-to-earth and takes pride in his brand and wants his clients to leave happy and well dressed. We spent over an hour in there and truly enjoyed the experience. We can't wait to go back to order his suit in the winter. Thank you Nicole for all of your help.

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!

From the moment you enter Trend Custom Tailors, it becomes apparent that Don Lee is an artist. The…read moreever-evolving decor highlights much of his artistic brilliance and creativity. I must point out that this is not an alteration service where one brings their pants to be taken up an inch. This is a true Bespoke tailor shop where you will receive a personalized consultation with the tailor who will be cutting the cloth you choose, hanging your sleeves, and fitting you in your new suit at the end. The shop features glass work that the proprietor has had commissioned from students in the arts at Ryerson - one way in which he contributes back to the community, custom made iron work around the windows from local craftsmen and women, not to mention his own paintings, sculptures, and murals that demonstrate his varied artistic talents and usually incorporate a captivating blend of contrast and texture regardless of the medium. Don's passion for art and eye for fashion is carried into every garment that he makes. I have trusted Don to choose materials and patterns for me in a very consultative manner, giving him free artistic licence on the finished product, and I have never been let down. I love the way I feel in my suits from Trend. They fit perfectly. It is also nice to get frequent compliments on my shirts and suits. I'm often asked where I bought my shirts and suits, which is a great compliment to Trend's finished product. I'm pretty shocked to have come across such polarized opinions of this business on Yelp. What does NOT shock me is that both negative reviewers share something in common: a total of one review each on Yelp. I would disregard them. If you're looking for a fantastic bespoke suit, my advice is that you make an appointment with Trend and go see for yourself what all the hype is about. You will not be disappointed.

I've been going to Don Lee and the team at Trend for 15 years and had 15 or 16 suits and jackets…read moremade by Trend. Trend is one of the only true bespoke (not made-to-measure) tailors left outside of Savile Row, London and the workmanship is exceptional. It's a process that takes time and it's expensive (although cheap relative to other bespoke tailors), but if you want the best quality there is no other tailor in Toronto that can compare.