With the growing concern of humans environmental impact on our planet consumers are looking more and more to add sustainability to their wardrobe. This can be challenging for some, as they dig through rows and rows of hand me down clothes, and still don’t find the piece they are looking for. As the fashion consumer starts to move more towards sustainability it doesn’t mean they want to sacrifice quality and fashionability. In the this quintessential guide I will break down Toronto’s best vintage stores and discuss the pieces they specialize in to help make your wardrobe pop this winter.
I Miss You Vintage
Ossington Strip
I miss you vintage is a little different from it’s counterparts. The other aforementioned stores are essentially an amalgamation of every possible vintage item in every category from various brands. I Miss You Varies because it is a heavily curated designer vintage clothing store split into men’s and women’s. Thus meaning they specialize in high end consignment and vintage. This spot is great if you want to add a rare designer piece to your wardrobe, but don’t want to spend the big bucks and still want to be sustainable. They carry pieces such as archive Rick Owens, Comme des Garcons Homme Plus, Haider Ackermann, and Gucci. The selection is impeccable and you will be surprised every time you step inside (I promise!). For the winter season I would suggest checking out some of their extensive selection of coats!
In Vintage We Trust
Parkdale
In Vintage We Trust is possibly one of the best vintage stores in the world. The immense attention to detail by the owners Josh and Chantal is what really sets them apart. They focus mostly on vintage sportswear from brands such as Nike, Adidas, Champion etc. On top of the sportswear they also somehow manage to find the coolest and obscure vintage t-shirts I’ve ever seen. The sheer volume of rare pieces they obtain is quite special. They release all their new finds every Wednesday with most of it selling out the same day. Might I also add the organization in this store is every neat persons dream. Each item is categorized by brand and the type of clothing from said brand, folded neatly in it’s respected section. This winter if you are looking for the perfectly faded and worn in Nike hoodie, Champion crewneck or a rare 80’s Nike windbreaker this is the spot for you. Just be sure to act quickly or you will miss out!
Exile Vintage
Kensington Market
What can I say about Exile Vintage other then that its huge. The store itself feels like warehouse when you walk in. Although it’s a little overwhelming, the vintage smell and comforting staff that greets you when you enter make it feel like home. This store specializes in vintage from the 70’s and 80’s. This winter if you are tired of bland fitting black pants this store is perfect for you. They have a wide array of vintage funky 70’s trousers with cropped, flared, and wide fits. The plus about this is the trousers are generally heavyweight wool and perfect for winter. Exile also has a great selection of vintage denim from Lee To Levi’s, in every colour and style. Also for the winter season they have variety of chunky wool knits, perfect for layering and to keep you comfy and warm.
Queen St West Vintage
Queen St West
This store is actually run by the same owners of Black Market Vintage on Queen St West. This is their second location, but this one differs because it is a little more organized and curated. I won’t lie this store can be a bit hit or miss, but I have found some of my favourite vintage pieces in my wardrobe from here. It consists or every type of men’s and women’s clothing from the yesteryears, but at one of the fairest price points in the city. For example and perfect for winter, they have vintage varsity jackets for $40 dollars! I also can’t forget to mention one of the best parts is that they have vintage tee’s for only 10 bucks. I have seen similar pieces to ones in this store being sold for double the prices at other Toronto vintage clothiers. Although this store is less curated then others mentioned and you really have to search for that great piece, it has most definitely earned it’s spot on this list.
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