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Harry Rosen
Category: Shopping Fashion Men's Clothing Men's Clothing [Edit]
218 Yonge StToronto Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON M5B 2H6
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 598-8885
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
In todays Modern world, craftsmanship is becoming a lost art form. Michel learned his craft that traditional way, as an apprentice from the ground up.… read more »
4 reviews for Harry Rosen
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
9/16/2010
I wish that Yelp would let me cross-post an article that I would call "menswear in Toronto". It might spare the need to write about a few less-than stellar establishments, while throwing my allegiance behind Harry Rosen at the Eaton Centre, and my main man Cosmo.
Today's well-dressed Torontonian Male has a wide range of options. This might be solid evidence that the recent recession hasn't hurt us nearly as badly as it has our American cousins, or it could be testament to the fact that there's simply fewer players available to outfit Bay Street.
Leaving aside new entrants like Brooks Brothers (which is still less expensive in Buffalo), and a number of independent tailor shops and niche places, all of which have their own dedicated followings, we are left with Harry Rosen; right now likely the biggest chain in high-end Canadian menswear.
The Bloor location boasts five floors that will outfit you from top to bottom, at an array of price points. House brand Tilford suits are made by Samuelsohn, and the store carries an extensive selection in a range of cuts that suit most frames. Other stores boast more tightly-edited collections, geared to the local clientele; more business/weekend casual at First Canadian Place, more contemporary and relaxed in the Eaton Centre.
For selection, I'd go to Bloor, but that's not what this is about.
Like many stereotypes, the one about men not liking to shop contains a tiny nugget of truth. We don't like to be assaulted, or second guessed, or have sunshine blown up our orifices.
We want sure, competent, quiet help, like our dads when they taught us to shave or tie our ties, or like our group of friends when they warn us off that hot chick who's just no good for us.
We are buoyed by options, but drowned by choice. Find us something you think will suit us, show us that you're right, and we will never doubt you again, even if there is the occasional misstep in the relationship.
For this reason, I go to Cosmo at the Eaton Centre. He's been doing this since he was a kid, and can tailor you a suit by himself. He is a clothes-whisperer, able to wring a perfect fit by going a size up or down, tall or short, and applying his own brand of magic. If he likes you, he's chatty. He won't sell you junk. And even if the product costs a bit more, it's worth it to know that you walk out of the store looking like much more than you paid.Listed in: The Shirt Before The Shirt
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Review from Davina D.
Nepean, ON
2/21/2012
My husband and I came to this store because he needed some new dress shirts. Harry Rosen has very good selection, but unless you know exactly what you're looking for the store can be a bit overwhelming - we had to walk around the store several times before we were able to find what we were looking for. Service is friendly, but it is extremely obvious that the sales staff are on commission, which made us a bit uncomfortable. A few of the items my husband tried on clearly did not fit properly, but the sales associate kept saying that everything looked good. I would recommend shopping here during the sales, but personally, this is not a store I would shop at on a regular basis.
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Review from Chris C.
6/4/2010
I wish I could get the treatment we got at Harry Rosen in the Eaton Centre in most New York men's stores. A very helpful, very friendly gentleman named Roman was available to make suggestions based on our preferences. He was not pushy or aggressive. He simply found things, offered honest feedback and made some really great suggestions. We took some but not all and that wasn't a problem with him at all. He even arranged for our alterations to be rushed in time for us to pick up our purchases before leaving Canada. The rest of the staff was as accommodating as Roman and the quality of our clothing is superior. Customer service goes a long way with me and the folks at Harry Rosen in the Eaton Centre are as nice and as helpful as can be.
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Review from Eddie C.
Toronto, ON
4/14/2011
beth is the best, i go almost biweekly, selection is not the best but service is definitely there. of course their products are also superior
