I was walking on Queen st looking for Shortstack records and saw a sign pointing down a staircase…read more Along with it - Black Market Vintage Clothing. As you walk down the black and white staircase, music is pumping and there's an energy that seems to be sneaking out. Almost would feel like you've stumbled upon some hidden gem if it weren't for the fact the store is filled with people, who clearly make Black Market a go-to stop for shopping. After a brief pass through the store, my sense was that the selection is more or less what you would expect to find at a hip vintage store in a big city. There's a mix of old (once uncool, now cool), graphic tees, and some more out there costume/punk/fetish type selections. What I really appreciated was the juxtaposition of this store along side a space for a record shop and a barber shop in the back. Black Market is definitely the anchor, but having a couple other shops inside and sharing boundaries made the space that much better and interesting. So if you need some new (old) threads, records, or maybe a cut or shave, check out Black Market.

This vintage store is so awesome & so cheap. Super cute accessories , clothes , shoes , jeans…read more Great customer service super nice people. They have great patches & the music selection is fun. Can't wait to come back

Mama Loves You Vintage is absolutely worth a visit. Even though I didn't end up buying anything…read morethis time, I was genuinely impressed by how thoughtfully curated the shop is. They have an amazing selection of authentic '70s pieces, and unlike many vintage stores, the prices are actually very fair. Everything felt carefully chosen rather than just packed with random items. If you love true vintage and enjoy hunting for unique finds, this is definitely a shop to add to your list. I'll absolutely be back.

A very funky, welcoming place to visit. Well curated with really thoughtful vintage pieces. Good…read moreprices and very interesting pieces.

This vintage shop in Kensington Market neighborhood in Toronto Ontario Canada clothing,…read moreaccessories, jewelry, retro housewares, unique home accessories and mid-century modern furniture. This large space gives you plenty of room to shop. I purchased some vintage earrings for $10. They look to be good quality. It's always fun to go thrifting.

Found such a variety of fun stuff here. New and old. Women's and men's. Clothes and knick knacks…read more It's like a hybrid of new boutique, curated consignment, and true vintage. Staff is friendly. This was my favorite stop in my Kensington Markwt wandering. Love the vintage dress I scored. And fun earrings. Nicely organized and not crazy prices.

I spent a full day Downtown in the summer, getting delicious drinks, browsing around local shops,…read moreand walking the pretty streets. We stumbled upon this vintage store, and I had to check it out. I love thrifting and shopping vintage, the clothing and products just has a unique flare that shopping centres don't. Right off the bat, the store was incredibly big. There's a wide selection of items, such as sunglasses, clothing, bikinis, books, magazines, jewelry, shoes, trinkets, and so much more! The offerings they had were unbelievable. There's only issue I found was that there weren't many sizes left that fit me, but it's expected. The workers were very kind, and asked if we needed any help and guidance for finding specific pieces and sizes. The prices were pretty average, some pieces were definitely on the higher end, but that's due to higher quality and value. Majority of pieces were at good price points, great for a shopping spree. They had this really cute TV screen photo op area, so of course we snagged a few pictures. Definitely suits the vintage vibe!

Public Butter is a very interesting replacement of what was an iconic store in this location…read more There are all sorts of things worth seeking out here. There are records, and clothing, and magazines, and old toys... And license plates?? If you miss the feeling of thing to a flea market and being surrounded by chaos and the unknown, this is one of the best ways you can get that feeling back in a slightly more controlled environment!

Just happened to walk by and stopped in. Had to make 2 return trips. Lovely items, shop is well…read morecared.

Take a walk on the wild side and head downstairs to this gem! Oh wow the vintage items here ROCK…read more Everything from jewelry to wedding dresses to home decor, you will definitely find a piece to bring home with you. Just going through the racks (which I normally hate to do) is a real pleasure! From the 40s dresses to the 80s Hawaiian shirts to the 70s jumpsuit, whatever decade you are looking for is here! I saw so many cute dresses that would just look fabulous in my closet! I will definitely return in a few weeks to see what they have. Hopefully they have some new stock that I can peruse.

Great name! The staff was friendly, happy I came…read moreacross/stopped in. Having been in a lot of antique shops, this spot desperately needs an 'organiser', someone to help arrange the aisles, make sense of the stock. A lot of it gets lost, missed due to the clutter. A few people inside makes it difficult to navigate the very tight thin aisles. Looking forward to returning.

This is a wicked little store in the basement of 69 Vintage, a collective of tiny vintage shops in…read moreBloordale. The owners have seemingly 'ransacked the universe' to put together a sweet collection of new, old and reworked items. It's one of my favourite places to gift shop and occasionally pick up things for myself. My boyfriend hasn't taken off his up-cycled plaid handkerchief scarf since I gifted it to him for x-mas. Most of the things sold at Ransack are made by local artisans but there's quite a few solid vintage finds(old posters, records and some furnishings) as well. Very happily there are no old fur coats or stuffed dead animals at all to ruin my vintage shopping experience or create that narsty smell you find at some vintage stores (I'm looking at you Kensington market). This store is strictly awesome. You really need to discover this place for yourself though. There are so many things to regardez-vous I find myself circling the shop several times taking it all in before I can decide what I can't leave without.

Came across this vintage store as part of the recent "Queen of Hearts" (WQW BIA) event. It's easy…read moreto miss, as it's upstairs. It's just across from CAMH and west of MOCCA. The sign says "hand-picked vintage" and it's a good description. The space is quite small (looks like a converted apartment, with 2 small rooms and a hallway) and the selection is not as vast as some of the bigger vintage shops. However, each piece is carefully chosen (hence the name). The owner is really friendly and as my shopping partner and I perused the racks, she gave us back-stories for many of the pieces that caught our eyes. She also has altered some of the items to make them more wearable circa now. Compared to other vintage stores, there were some really kooky/costumey pieces here, include a gold lamé jumpsuit ("I had to take that one... it has stirrups!!") and a gothic, Addams-Family-esque black velvet dress with white lace detailing. This would be a fantastic place to find the perfect Halloween costume. It's also a great place to re-live the 90's. As I was browsing, I found myself repeatedly saying to my friend - "omg, remember these?!?" Like those cutout shoulder dresses. Other finds include leopard printed faux-fur coats and beat-up vintage leather jackets for men. There's a sale rack (currently 50% off some winter merchandise) and a $10 accessories section at the back. Definitely worth a look!

The vibe: Tucked away on a second floor on Queen Street, being inside Chosen feels like being…read moreinside a fortune teller's shop where you can see your future in all of the clothing. Even the change room curtain looks like outer space. It's a small and cozy shop that's never too busy. I almost didn't want to write this review because it's one of the city's best kept vintage secrets. The clothes: Whereas a lot of vintage shops in the city have a huge variety of clothing from all kinds of different eras, Chosen features a well-curated selection of clothes that appeal to anyone with a lust for the 90s (ie. me) and girls who want to be a bit more badass and a bit less girly. But this doesn't mean they don't have girly t't to Chosen and you can find sexy little lace slips, James Dean-esque leather jackets, and combat boots for dancing all night. The staff: No complaints here. The owner and the one other girl I've met are both super friendly, helpful and full of interesting tidbits about the pieces. Best finds: I bought the most comfortable/warm/amazing winter boots here that I will keep forever and always.

Great little place with some awesome finds. Most of the dresses that I've tried on are unique, in…read moregood shape and are well-priced. I recently stopped by with mother dearest and picked up a decent quality wool coat. Bonus star for the warm and cheerful owner.

This is an awesome little vintage dress boutique. All sorts of styles from all sorts of eras across…read morea range of prices. The last time I went here I spotted a crazy Jody of California cotton dress that looked more like a Renaissance Fair costume, giggled at it, put it back, couldn't stop thinking about it, decided I might as well try it on, discovered that it looked really darn good on me, found out that it was only twenty dollars, bought it, and rushed home to put it in the wash. (I asked an employee whether the store ever buys dresses, and he said, "Only if they're really fabulous!")