After many years fulfilling the needs of modern day pin-up girls at their Leslieville location, this boutique has expanded west. Described by the owners as "girlie rock n roll heaven," this is the place to go when you're looking to channel your inner Bettie Page.

Read my profile of Doll Factory by Damzels (Roncesvalles) in the fashion section.

This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning.

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Next Monday (May 6), an exclusive t-shirt collection designed by Jeremy Laing with much-loved Toronto label Arts & Crafts is set to launch online and at two Toronto Hudson's Bay locations (44 Bloor St E and 176 Yonge St). Five artists - Derek Sullivan, Jessica Eaton, Sojourner Truth Parsons, Niall McClelland, and Jason McLean - created images inspired by musicians including Broken Social Scene and Timber Timbre, which were then translated into a printable design. Retailing for $75, the t-shirts' profits will be donated to MusiCounts, an organization dedicated to providing music programs to all children in Canada.

Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture at the Bata Shoe Museum - the first North American exhibition of its kind - initially struck me as one of the strangest exhibitions I've ever encountered. The sneaker is so seamlessly integrated into almost everyone's lives that it's a bit odd to see them displayed immaculately behind glass.

But, as I began exploring the 130 some-odd shoes I began to realize the entire culture is more multi-faceted than I thought - the exhibition included everything from the first running shoes (ever) to Louis Vuitton x Kanye West Don's. So, whether you're a sneakerhead, fashion enthusiast, over-zealous gym addict, or an average Joe, there's definitely something for you to see.

Here are my picks for the top 10 sneakers featured at Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture exhibition at the Bata Shoe Museum.

This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning.

NEWS

Last week, Toronto clothing brand Chloe Comme Parris announced a name change. The designers, sisters Chloe and Parris Gordon, no longer felt a need for their names to define the brand, so they've decided to officially be called Beaufille. The French words translate to "handsome girl," a quirky play on the brand's design aesthetic - the perfect balance between masculine and feminine.

Fashion Art Toronto ("|FAT|") Arts & Fashion Week returns next week (April 23 - 27) for its eighth annual edition, celebrating the conceptual - and unconventional - side of fashion with runway shows, live performances, short films, photography exhibits and art installations. Notorious for pushing the boundaries between trendy and avant-garde to extremes, |FAT| is guaranteed to leave you feeling awestruck, inspired, shocked, and confused all at the same time.

This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday morning.

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Vitaly Design - a local unisex jewellery brand with an eco-conscience - is hosting their first ever pop-up shop and sample sale at Oz Studios (134 Ossington Ave). While current and past collections will be priced at up to 75% off, guests will also have a chance to preview the "Elements" collection of high-quality titanium pieces. Partnered with other accessory brands like Varsity Brown and Felony Case, the event starts today (April 17) and runs until Monday (April 22).