Essential Toronto Magazine 2017 | Page 4

taking home uniquely designed local products can be the best part of a trip—and with 28,000 designers working in toronto, you’ve come to the right place Find more local stores at toronto.ca/shoptorontonow ShoP ToronTo DeSiGn SponSored feature Alexia Von Beck Bookhou Celebrating 25 years of comfortable fashion, including linen tunics, woollen ponchos and footwear. 1228 Yonge St., 416-975-8615, alexiavonbeck.com Small production totes, handbags and home goods created with natural and handmade materials. 798 Dundas St. W., 416-203-2549, bookhou.com Brian Bailey Canada Goose Catherine Curtis Comrags Crywolf Doll Factory by Damzels Freda’s Fresh Collective Gerhard Supply Mini Mioche Mirabelli Peace Collective Featuring classic bridal gowns and more. 875 Queen St. W.; Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Ave., 416-221-3355, brianbaileydesign.com Silk-screened T-shirts, bags, earrings and more, with designs featuring blue jays and the city’s infamous raccoons. 91 Ossington Ave., 647-729-7078, crywolfclothing.com Gerhard Supply believes made-in- Canada clothing is the best way to shop. 2949 Dundas St. W., 416-797-1290, gerhardsupply.com 4 where EssEntial toronto This homegrown brand ensures you’re bundled up and ready to brave the cold. Yorkdale Mall, 3401 Dufferin St., 416-789-5002, canadagoose.com Retro fashions, including designs by house label Damzels In This Dress. 394 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-533-3232; 1122 Queen St. E., 416-598-0509, damzels.com Little ones can be fashion forward too. 795 Queen St. W., 647-348-5883; 6 Case Goods Ln., 416-366-5858, minimioche.com Offering body-conscious knit dresses, avant-garde evening wear and ready-made styles. 940 Bathurst St., 416-979-9244, catherinecurtis.ca Freda’s sews both gowns suitable for special occasions and dresses for everyday wear. 86 Bathurst St., 416-703-0304, fredas.com Casual to chic tailored clothing made with luxurious fabrics. Bayview Village, 2901 Bayview Ave., 416-781-9090; 456 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-322-3130, mirabelli.com Joyce Gunhouse and Judy Cornish produce all their garments—suitable for women of any age—in Toronto. 812 Dundas St. W., 416-360-7249, comrags.com Business-casual womenswear with a cre- ative and fun flair by more than 50 local designers. 274 Augusta Ave., 416-966-0123; other locations, freshcollective.com A fashion-forward shop that donates a portion of proceeds to feeding hungry children. 131 Ossington Ave., 416-546-5877, peace-collective.com