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Chosen Vintage
Category: Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
960 Queen Street WestToronto, ON M6J 1H1
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
(647) 802-7704
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
2 reviews for Chosen Vintage
2 reviews in English
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Review from Anna W.
Parkdale, Toronto, ON
5/16/2012
The vibe: Tucked away on a second floor on Queen Street, being inside Chosen feels like being inside 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.Listed in: Dress Me!
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Review from Denise S.
2/12/2012 2 photos
Came across this vintage store as part of the recent "Queen of Hearts" (WQW BIA) event. It's easy to 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!Listed in: Oldies but goodies...
