SHOPP ing suits , as well as a tailoring studio on the second floor and a full-service barbershop downstairs . 21 Trinity St .; other locations , gotstyle . com
Gerhard Supply This sparse but well-curated store hews closely to its made-in- Canada ethos . The result is a preppy collection of chinos , bow ties , oxford shirts and the like . There are precisely two exceptions to Gerhard ’ s rule : handmade umbrellas from Vancouver and safety razors from Germany . 2949 Dundas St . W ., gerhardsupply . com
Fine Menswear Outfit yourself in a dapper new suit or quality tailored shirt By Simon Bredin
Harry Rosen Mr . Harry Rosen is the tailor emeritus of Toronto ’ s elite , and his namesake stores can be found wherever there are sharply suited men . Helpful sales attendants know their way around a fabric swatch , and will happily elucidate the difference between peak versus notch lapels . 82 Bloor St . W .; 100 King St . W .; CF Toronto Eaton Centre , 218 Yonge St .; other locations , harryrosen . com
Tiger of Sweden The century-old Swedish tailoring company reinvented itself by marrying its heritage detailing with a slimmed-down silhouette . Tiger of Sweden ’ s Toronto location features its signature denim , unisex accessories and , of course , ready-to-wear suits , all in strict keeping with the brand ’ s newfound minimalist aesthetic . 56 Ossington Ave ., tigerofsweden . ca
Oliver Spencer The expat label got its big break when a movie stylist bought a waistcoat from the London store and featured it in Four Weddings and a Funeral . The Canadian location carries less formal wear , and instead focuses on quality British staples like heavy knits and waxed duffle coats . 962 Queen St . W ., oliverspencer . co . uk
Sydney ’ s Sydney Mamane curates his menswear boutique so sharply it might well be mistaken for a gallery . Works on display change seasonally , but the palette is almost always neutral-toned , and always includes a choice selection of leather shoes . Browse designer clothing , footwear and accessories , and enjoy on-site customization for an optimal fit . 682 Queen St . W ., shopsydneys . com
Nomad Concrete flooring and exposedbrick walls adorn this stylish temple to streetwear . The store carries hard-to-find brands like Canadian label Wings + Horns , avant-gardists Comme des Garçons and up-andcomer Gosha Rubchinskiy .
The edgy aesthetic extends to shaving supplies , sneakers and bags . 819 Queen St . W ., nomadshop . net
Gotstyle Nestled in the Distillery District is a one-stop destination for any man with sartorial ambitions : it features an ample selection of off-the-rack
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Loding The boutique carries a refined collection of footwear and accessories alongside quality basics , but the real draw is the in-house artist , who works out of the Avenue Road location . Emmanuel Farré is a flamboyant Frenchman who crafts custom patinas on leather shoes , burnishing them to singular effect using tinted inks and polishes . 133 Avenue Rd .; 100 King St . W ., loding . ca
Marlon Durrant Beloved by Toronto ’ s moneyed class , this bespoke shirtmaker operates by appointment only . The minimum order is three shirts at $ 325 per shirt , so be prepared to invest in the name of quality . 137 Avenue Rd ., mdbespoke . ca sydnEy ’ s : JEnnifEr rowsom
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