Oh Canada! Local Designers and Collectives

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I hopes that the 100 mile diet catches on in the Fashion world, these boutiques carry homegrown items and Canadian Designers

 1. Nathalie-Roze & Co

1015 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K3
(416) 792-1699

Categories: Women's Clothing, Jewellery

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2010 ROTD 7/18/2010

I first met shop owner Nathalie-Roze when she organized a Haitian relief designer rummage sale. A mutual friend told me about the event and I was able to volunteer in the amazing fundraiser (we raised over 13k for the Canadian Red Cross). As a…More »

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 2. Blair Nadeau Millinery

Islington and Bloor
Toronto, ON
(416) 738-9499

Categories: Bridal, Accessories

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

5.0 star rating
  8/3/2010 First to Review

They say it takes a village to raise a child, in which case I can definitely say it takes a team of trusted stores, boutiques and designers for me to achieve my eclectic personal style.

I wear dresses, corsets, and hair fascinators like most people…More »

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 3. Shopgirls Gallery Boutique

1342 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K
(416) 534-7467

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2010

I met the manager of Shopgirls, Ashley last summer at a mutual friend's wine and cheese patio banter. She mentioned the store was right near my work and I promised I would go check it out. Almost one year later and I am proud to say I finally went in…More »

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 4. Made You Look

1273 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M6K 1L6
(416) 516-9595

Category: Jewellery

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

5.0 star rating
  5/19/2010 First to Review

If I were to sum up my fashion sense in a few words I'd probably say : random, eclectic and detail oriented.... and this is exactly was this store embodies. This place is fun and funky like Trove or Distill without the hefty price tag.

I walked in…More »

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 5. Fashion Crimes

322 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
(416) 592-9001

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  5/29/2010 ROTD 10/3/2010

If Alice in Wonderland were a store, it would be Fashion Crimes. Truly a master of whimsy, glamour and mystery, designer Pam Chorley always knows how to make a girl sparkle in one of her gorgeous dresses.

I actually bought my wedding dress here off…More »

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 6. Damzels In This Dress

1122 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M
(416) 598-0509

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

5.0 star rating
  6/28/2010

By now any of you who have met me in the flesh know that I mostly wear skirts and dresss... that being said I am a HUGE fan of this store.

I happen to be in the area for the Leslieville STOMP and recalled bookmarking this store; I stopped by with…More »

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 7. Black Daffodil

3097 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z8
(647) 726-9400

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: The Junction

4.0 star rating
  7/22/2010 First to Review

Why do all my favourite dress shops have to be downtown? Why can't there be a cute place in the West end... enter Black Daffodil.

This place has all the things that make my squeal... dresses, dresses, and more dresses! The store is a mix of retro chic…More »

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 8. C1 Art Space

44 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
(416) 538-7999

Categories: Art Supplies, Flowers & Gifts

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/19/2010

Went back to C1 Art to pick up a mother's day gift for my mom.
What do you buy an always happy 68 year old ex-nun to show her you care? Why the face of another black man (who isn't your father) on a candy jar! We aren't American but for whatever…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/24/2010

    Oh how I love the land of Canadian made random goods!
    If you need a gift for a hard to buy person or… Read more »

 9. Champagne & Cupcakes

1114 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H9
(416) 533-2253

Category: Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  7/29/2010 First to Review

Champagne & Cupcakes! These are the two items I want to have present at my funeral...which is fitting given that I thought I died and went to heaven in this place.

I've seen these guys at the Toronto Clothing Show (great place to score some deals)…More »

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 10. Made You Look

1338 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1L4
(416) 463-2136

Category: Jewellery

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

I prefer costume jewellery to fine jewellery, so although this is not my go to destination for statement pieces, Made You Look does have beautiful contemporary fine jewellery.  That being said, I still think Made You Look has some amazing items. This…More »

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 11. Distill

55 Mill Street
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 304-0033

Category: Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: Distillery District

4.0 star rating
  4/30/2010

I love the idea of supporting Canadian artisans because lets face it... we rock, have impeccable taste and a great sense of humour. All those attributes are embodied in this cute little Distillery District shop.

They carry mostly accessories and…More »

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 12. Frock

97 Roncesvalles Ave
Toronto, ON M6R 2K9
(416) 516-1333

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles

3.0 star rating
  5/12/2010

I must be wearing a sign on my back that says "Give me shit service or better yet ignore me please"! I have been wanting to check this place out for ages and decided on a whim to walk along Roncesvalles in order to check it out.

I saw the window…More »

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