Fashionable
Footwear
toroto has no shortage of stores for
quality heels, oxfords, sneakers, boots
and pumps By Conan ToBias
Saks fifth Avenue
Hudson’s Bay recently turned over a portion of
its Queen Street store to Saks Fifth Avenue,
the legendary New York–based department
store. A major part of its mandate in expanding
into Canada was shoes—especially shoes for
men. Saks offers dozens of brands, including
Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and Bruno Magli.
176 Yonge St., saksfifthavenue.com
Holt renfrew
Holt Renfrew is a well-known department
store, founded in 1837 as a hat and fur shop.
Here you’ll find Chanel, Tom Ford, Hermès
and more. Just down the street, Holt Renfrew
Men offers discerning gentlemen a curated
selection of suits, shirts, shoes and accessories.
michael Kors
Michael Kors designs products for men and
women that are both timeless and glamorous,
including watches, jewellery, handbags, ready-
to-wear fashions and a line of fragrances. In the
footwear category, you’ll find everything from
sandals and sneakers to flats and pumps—even
boots and rainwear. 131 Bloor St. W.;
Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St.;
other locations, michaelkors.ca
Hudson’s Bay
Iconic retailer Hudson’s Bay is the oldest
company in North America, dating back to
1670. Its stores offer both high-end and everyday
fashions, featuring hundreds of brand names,
such as Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs and Lord &
Taylor. It’s also the exclusive Canadian retailer
of the U.K.-based Topshop and Topman lines,
and its Queen Street flagship store features
the largest women’s shoe store in the country.
176 Yonge St., 44 Bloor St. E., thebay.com
from top: Arca leather derby shoes, $2,220 (Saks Fifth Avenue);
Gucci Mariska wedge sandal, $2,020 (Holt Renfrew); Magnanni leather
oxfords, $498 (Saks Fifth Avenue); Prada platform sandals, $1,035
(Saks Fifth Avenue); Michael Kors Collection Leona calf sandal, price
on request (michaelkors.com)
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EssEntial toronto
Fashion
50 Bloor St. W.; Yorkdale Shopping Centre,
3401 Dufferin St.; Holt Renfrew Men,
100 Bloor St. W., holtrenfrew.com