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Bespoke Accessories
Customize your look with fitted hats , monogrammed luggage , designer frames and more By Sue Carter
David Dunkley Fine Millinery David Dunkley comes with a royal pedigree : he trained under the former hat maker to the Queen Mother , and was recently named first official milliner of the Queen ’ s Plate . Dunkley ’ s Annex boutique and workshop is a colourful , plumage-adorned menagerie of demure fascinators and striking statement pieces . 974 Bathurst St ., daviddunkley . me
Hugo Nicholson This Yorkville boutique is one of the few places in the city that carries the coveted Edie Parker acrylic box clutch , as spotted under the arms of fashionable Hollywood celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Tracee Ellis Ross . Personalize the handbag colour and hardware , and add text or sparkly charms for whimsical flair . 43 Hazelton Ave ., hugonicholson . com guys ( Drake , for one ) and television characters ( Suits , Hannibal ) in crisply tailored made-to-measure and bespoke suits and shirts . Garrison Essentials , his offshoot accessories line , offers a monthly service of hand-selected ties and pocket squares , imported directly from international makers . 26 Wellington St . E ., garrisonessentials . com
The Saucy Milliner Taped to the window of this lovely Distillery District boutique is a thank-you letter from one of Kelly Dunlap ’ s thrilled customers , Sophie Grégoire Trudeau . Dunlap offers
Drake with a Garrison Bespoke jacket
traditional hat-making services for men and women , employing antique equipment and styles to produce stylish headwear , from jaunty fedoras to elegant cocktailparty headpieces . 10 Case Goods Ln ., thesaucymilliner . com
Louis Vuitton For those who fantasize about living inside a Wes Anderson film , Louis Vuitton offers custom patches for its luggage and bags , inspired by the city stickers that frequently adorned its historic steamer trunks . To really make a personal mark , check out LV ’ s monogram line and its in-store hot-stamping service . 150 Bloor St . W ., ca . louisvuitton . com
Leatherfoot Emporium Inside this stately Yorkville home , discerning gentlemen will discover her sunny west-end custom jewellery and repair shop . Customers with a creative bent can sign up for Wan ’ s silversmithing classes , including the ultra-romantic wedding-band workshop . 890 Queen St . W ., thedevilsworkshop . ca
Gregory Allen Gregory Allen ’ s super-cool bow ties for men and women are designed with eclectic materials and patterns , from lumberjack plaid to perforated leather , as worn by Pharrell Williams . Best of all , designs can be ordered from the comfort of your hotel room — Allen makes house calls for his bespoke clients . gregoryallencompany . com
The London Bespoke Club Relax and have a drink while you ’ re being pampered at this men ’ s specialty shop , or squeeze in a quick fitting between meetings . Located in the financial district , the appointment-only service dresses its well-heeled patrons from neck to toe including custom shoes , belts and travel bags . 372 Bay St ., londonbespokeclub . com
Garrison Bespoke Michael Nguyen made his name outfitting some of the city ’ s most stylish |
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a selection of fine handcrafted footwear from international designers such as John Lobb and Saint Crispin ’ s , with options for madeto-order leather , soles and colour . For a complete bespoke experience , fully customized shoes , created with wooden moulds shaped to a client ’ s feet , are the epitome of luxe living . 82 Avenue Rd ., leatherfoot . com
The Devil ’ s Workshop The devil is in the details , and attention to craftsmanship and beauty is exactly what Sarah Wan brings to
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Guild Eyewear Inspired by fun themes like music , movies and math , Guild Eyewear ’ s frame collections are tongue-incheek in name ( the Bardots , the Lovecats ) but bold in design . Handcrafted in a west Toronto studio , each statement frame , whether custom or from the catalogue , is created using organically based materials . 346 Westmoreland Ave ., guildeyewear . com
With Love Lingerie Carrie Russell ’ s delicate lingerie designs are infused with just a touch of vintage sass and romance . Her various collections are available at boutiques around the city , including Secrets from Your Sister ( 560 Bloor St . W ., secretsfromyoursister . com ) and For the Girls ( 313 Roncesvalles Ave ., forthegirls . biz ). Russell also offers bespoke services and fittings through her private atelier . withlovelingeriexoxo . com
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