The Best New Fashion Stores in Toronto, 2011

The best new fashion stores in Toronto from 2011 pull from a variety of styles, trends, regions, and even decades. Some of the best of the new boutiques of 2011 source from as far as Korea, Italy, and France, while others stick to merchandise that can be shipped via TTC. Curation and selection is obviously key, as these shop owners strive to keep stock low so that you, beloved customers, can maintain that air of originality.

The concept of the typical fashion store also shifted in 2011, with one shop actually serving more as a concept space, and another opting to merge the cafe and shopping experience into one. Guess you can leave that aging travel mug at home.

Here is the list of the best new fashion stores in Toronto.

Gaspard

Mercy designers Richard Lyle and Jennifer Halchuk opened their own retail shop October 2011 in West Queen West, calling it Gaspard for a 1974 French film. The team scours Europe for unique, beautiful garments from brands such as Jamin Puech, Roberto Collina, and Ascher London, adding pieces from their own Mercy line. The shop also offers Lili Sac handbags, created by Laurie Anderson who works in the back studio.

Durumi

Two stores in one with an incredible selection of printed leggings and bow-adorned flats. Most of the merchandise is imported from Korea, available either in androgynous tomboy or pretty and petite. There is no in between. Durumi has a great collection of unique brassy rings and accessories.

Zane Queen St.

After seeing success with a series of pop-ups, Zane Aburaneh found a permanent home for his handbag boutique in 2011. As always, structure and style are key for Zane, who sources bags and accessories by brands including Rebecca Minkoff, Juma, Matt & Nat, Cambridge Satchel Company, and Amanda Lee Kew. Look for new pop-ups at the back of his store.