Accessories are sometimes worn as a fashion statement but are also the perfect way to express yourself. Whether you love your jewellery to be gold, silver, metal, diamonds, gemstones, another material, or eyewear that will make a fashion statement, these brands create statement pieces that will complete your overall look. Companies handcraft and customize stunning pieces to suit everyone’s jewellery dreams from vintage to costume jewellery, fashion to contemporary, and even timeless pieces for weddings and engagements.
With so many accessory designers available online, it can be stressful to find great pieces at an affordable price. Although there is an endless number of designers, these are just a few need-to-know accessory brands we’ve rounded up for you.
Here are the best Accessory stores to shop online.
Anice Jewellery
Anice Jewellery focuses on quality, sustainability, and sourcing locally when it comes to designing these stunning pieces. The brand specializes in creating one-of-a-kind designs by revamping vintage pieces and using recycled materials. Its selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and body jewellery will surely catch your eye. This Toronto-based jeweller has even moved online offering weekly workshops so you can jewel from home!
Justine Clenquet
Justine Clenquet‘s accessories are a mix between femininity and masculinity, mixing universes and styles, and punk pieces with a glamorous touch. The items are handmade in France with brass dipped in 24k pale gold, palladium, and Swarovski crystals. They are adjustable and can be worn in many different ways such as a choker becomes a bracelet and earrings can be mixed up. So, if you’re looking for a brand that has ‘cool girl vibes,’ then this is definitely it.
Ease
Ease offers a wide variety of contemporary items that will elevate your entire wardrobe with its selection of bags, jewellery, clothing, accessories, and much more. Here you’ll find essential pieces from many designers to complete any look. If you like the look of items at Ease, be sure to check out its sister store Easy Tiger Goods. Plus, get free shipping within Canada with the code ‘STRONGERTOGETHER’.
Anne Sportun
Anne Sportun puts a focus on providing timeless pieces that will become a staple in your jewellery collection. Shop from its selection of beautifully made bracelets, charms, earrings, necklaces, rings, or even create custom pieces.
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Coal Miner’s Daughter is a boutique nestled in the heart of Queen West and its focus is to have at least 85% of the brands it supplies to be Canadian. Not only will you find lots of apparel here, but you’ll also see a wide selection of jewellery, bags, shoes, sunnies, and so much more. Get Free shipping on all orders over $50 and a domestic flat rate of $5 on any orders under $50.
Logan & Finley
Logan & Finley is known for bringing eco-conscious fashion and sustainable brands to its customers. This urban and eco-conscious store carries an array of items like apparel but it also houses many items like bags, books, headbands, jewellery, homewares, skincare and so much more. Get free shopping on orders over $100 with code ‘MAYFREESHIPPING’ or opt for contactless pick-up.
Fashionably Yours
Fashionably Yours will leave you with not only a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, but you’ll feel like you scored big time. Being a consignment store, you’ll find a number of pieces for much less than the retail price. Choose from a selection of the trendiest luxury fashion to fashion-forward looks on a budget. The store carries designer accessories like jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, and bags.
Mejuri
Mejuri is known for making fine jewellery that’s meant to be worn every day and is available at fair prices. These luxury pieces are simple, classy, and dainty, yet they still make a statement. Here you’ll find a beautiful selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings to choose from. If you’re looking to do some shopping while social distancing, you can utilize the brand’s stylist services by setting up a live chat or video call.
The RealReal
The RealReal is an online store that ships worldwide, that actually started as a small business run out of the founders home, and eventually grew into a major consignment retailer. If the name didn’t already give it away, the company’s main mission is to always focus on authenticity. You can shop all of your fave luxury accessories like bags, scarves, jewellery, and more!
Zane
Zane is an accessories boutique that continues to flourish with its three core values in mind: quality, price, and style. You’ll find a broad selection of jewellery pieces, hats, wallets, and sunglasses that are ready to complete that new or existing outfit in your wardrobe.
Bailey Nelson
Bailey Nelson is an Australian based eyewear company that crafts both beautiful and affordable eyewear. On its website you will find an array of glasses, sunglasses, clips, chains, cases, travel wallets (with a space for your glasses), and more. If you need any assistance, you can always book a virtual appointment and get free shipping on all orders and 30-day return policy.
Shopbop
The go-to online retail destination for modern style, Shopbop offers a hand-picked collection of apparel and accessories from the industry’s foremost contemporary and designer labels. It launched in 2000 and has grown into one of the world’s leading fashion authorities. Browse the sale section to snag designer pieces for up to 70% off!
ARMED
ARMED is a trendy jewellery store located in Parkdale and it’s where you’ll find stylish fine jewellery, reworked vintage pieces, beauty, and other accessories like sunglasses and scarves to complete your look. There is so much versatility when it comes to these statement pieces that’ll add a perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Spectacle
Spectacle sources the most sought out eyewear brands from around the globe to bring the most fashion-forward pieces to you. Known for launching new collections and up-and-coming designers into Canada, you’re bound to find cool and contemporary fashion here. Spectacle carries a selection of eyewear, sunglasses, cases, clothes, jewellery, and even apparel.
Biko
Biko is a Toronto-based jewellery brand that gives a modern, nostalgic feel to the pieces designed by this small team. This brand creates versatile pieces that are made with mixed metals, hand-cast pendants, and natural stones. You won’t want to wait to shop Biko’s selection of timeless designs and you can shop an array of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings.
Strut Jewelry
Strut Jewelry is an Ottawa-based jewellery brand with a wide variety of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and jewellery care. These pieces are simple but showcase a selection of the most beautiful gemstones in most designs.
Bluboho Jewelry
Bluboho Jewelry is a female-founded company that’s dedicated to creating the finest handcrafted jewellery. With a selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings, as well as engagement to truly express yourself. These pieces are made from recycled gold and ethically sourced stones plus you can score free shipping on all orders using code ‘WELOVEYOU’.
Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird is a Toronto-based jewellery designer known for her bold and modern statement pieces. These beautifully crafted pieces have been seen on all the ‘it’ girls and celebrity stylists around the world.
Wolf Circus
Wolf Circus is a line of jewellery thoughtfully designed and hand-made in Vancouver, BC — with pieces just for you. The brand aims to inspire others to embrace their confidence during their daily hustle. All of the pieces are made from either recycled sterling silver or recycled bronze that is coated in a high-grade 14k gold plating.
OMA THE LABEL
OMA THE LABEL is a brand focused on challenging homogenous industry standards while offering quality and affordable pieces for the everyday woman. The company was built to fill the gap of needing more brands that represent people of colour. OMA THE LABEL produces pieces to make women feel empowered and confident.
ADINAS Jewels
At ADINAS, each piece of jewelry is designed for perfection with the intention of delivering quality jewelry that’ll make you stand out. All of the items are Sterling Silver and Plated in 14K Gold. The brand also adds an extra layer of tarnish resistance to avoid discoloration or rusting of any sort, so you’ll have these accessories for years to come!
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Being a mecca for consumer fashion, a unique shopping experience in Toronto seems to be a dime a dozen. You have your Zara’s, Forever 21’s and H&M’s dominating the market, all with basically the same look: slightly homeless, baggy and monochromatic — thanks, Yeezy.
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your wardrobe or literally bring your own design to life, we’ve compiled a list of brands and stores where you can customize your clothing in Toronto.
Levi’s Tailor Shop
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Embroidered denim has taken over the market in a major way. So many stores are selling this trend but every denim jacket or a pair of jeans looks more or less the same. If you’re dying to add your own personal touch, head over to Levi’s Tailor shop at Sherway Gardens or Yorkdale to customize your favourite denim pieces. They have a huge selection of patches and pins, along with experienced craftsman who will embroider, tailor and hem however you see fit!
Where: Sherway Gardens, 25 The West Mall and Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St.
Roots Customization Lab
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Roots Canada recently opened their newly enhanced concept store at Yorkdale and it doesn’t come without some amazing features, our favourite being the customization lab. Enhance Roots leather goods with your own personal mark, or design your very own Roots varsity jacket (fabric, lining, colour and badges). Drake has one – so can you.
Where: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St.
Boneset Studio
A custom dress from Boneset Studio (Image: Instagram/@bonesetstudio)
If you’re looking to design a piece, start to finish, this Toronto-based design collective has got you covered. Boneset Studio specializes in creating bespoke pieces with impeccable fit; it was literally made for YOU. Book a meeting with the designers and they’ll get to work, creating your custom piece. Take a look at the design process here.
Where: 77 Florence St.
Anice Jewellery
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Swooning over a piece of jewellery you can’t afford or seem to find? Anice Jewellery specializes in on-the-spot custom designs, all within the price you want to spend. Whether it be a necklace, earrings, a ring or bracelet, visit their Ossington storefront and leave with whatever you had in mind. And if you’re looking to test your hand in jewellery making, Anice also offers unique workshops.
Where: 102 Ossington Ave.
Vacheron Constantin
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If you’re going to invest in something as timeless as a watch, you may as well throw your dollars down on exactly what you want. Swiss luxury brand Vacheron Constantin allows you to create your own bespoke timepiece at their Yorkdale store with their exclusive Atelier Cabinoteirs Special Order service. No catalogues here, only a master watchmaker with a listening ear.
Where: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St.
Made You Look Jewellery
A Deborah Lavery ring from Made You Look (Image: Instagram/@madeyoulookjewellery)
Unique customized jewellery is this Parkdale boutique’s specialty. With 15 in-house designers to commission your one-of-a-kind piece, Made You Look Jewellery doesn’t mess around. The custom design process includes one to two private client meetings that will bring your design to life, exactly how you pictured it.
Where: 1338 Queen St. West
Export Leather Garments
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A leather jacket is definitely a big purchase, so invest your money into something that’s going to fit you like a glove. Export Leather Garments in North York specializes in creating custom, quality leather jackets as well as bags and accessories. Choose from a range of leather, suede, lambskin, shearling and goatskin, to get the fit and feel you’re looking for.
Where: 840 Caledonia Rd.
TANYA HEATH Paris
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Okay, ladies! How many times do you start the day off in a fab pair of heels only to feel crippled by the end of it? TANYA HEATH Paris will make your life easier and more comfortable. Her unique range of shoes comes with easily interchangeable heels (swap with the click of a button)! With several different heel heights, colours and textures, your heel-shoe combos are endless.
Where: 138 Cumberland St. #7
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With social feeds flooded with news of engagements and mailboxes crammed with invites, you may have noticed, wedding season is in full force. For those who know a bride-to-be, you know that days to come are filled with pre-wedding outings like bridal showers and bachelorettes, but despite what what you may see on TV, not all woman are impressed with club outings, hot pink boas and male strippers.
If you know a special lady who’s looking to do something out of the ordinary for her last fling before the ring, take a look at our list of 11 unique bachelorette party ideas in Toronto.
A Day of Pampering at Her Majesty’s Pleasure
Nobody has ever been mad at a classic day of pampering, and Her Majesty’s Pleasure on King St. West does it best. Customize a party package for your bachelorette group of 5 to 20, and let each guest choose whether they’d like a blowout, manicure or pedicure. For additional costs, you can also include cocktail or wine flights, snacks, gifts and catering by one of our favourite french eateries, Colette. Party packages start at $60 per person. Get full details here.
Make Custom Lipsticks at BITE Beauty
Located on Toronto’s trendy Queen West strip, the Lip Lab by BITE offers custom lipstick making experiences. Upstairs is an event space which can be rented, complete with a back patio, fire place and private bar. Included in the space rental package are cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and take-home gift bags, and guests can create their own custom lipsticks for an additional $55 per person. Learn more about the experience here.
Hire a Personal Chef
Host a cooking party at home or take over a catering space like The Edible Story for a foodie experience your guests will never forget. Located at Richmond and Sherbourne, owners Chef Alanna Fleischer and Brian Cheng are wizards in the kitchen and offer a variety of different experiences. For a class where everyone cooks, The Edible Story can host up to 10 guests. For a demonstration class, they can host up to 40. At the end of the night, everyone will get to eat the custom creations, all while lingering over libations. Get full details here.
Take a Dance Class set to the Tune of your Favourite Musician
Work up a sweat and have a blast doing it, all to the tunes of your favourite singers. Elle Fitness offers private parties for groups sized anywhere from 8 to 100 guests. First you choose the activity (choreography, striptease, boxing, etc.), then you choose the music (think Drake, Beyonce, Justin Bieber and more), and then you choose the package. The Light Pink package costs $45 per person and offers 1 hour of your activity and music of choice. But for an extra $20 per person, you can get the Hot Pink package, which offers 1 hour of activity, plus bar service (two drinks per person), and VIP club access to Elle Fitness affiliated bars. Party throwers also have the option to add-on food for an additional charge. Get full details here.
Comedy Show at Second City
Looking for a laugh? Head to the city’s most esteemed comedy club. Second City offers shows every single night of the week and tickets start at just $4. A comedy show is the perfect way to loosen up a crowd of girls that maybe don’t know each other too well – add in some wine and some apps, and you’re in for a party. Not to mention, the entertainment district is just around the corner for after-comedy drinks and dancing. See Second City’s comedy schedule here.
Go Axe Throwing
If your bride-to-be isn’t much of a girly girl, you’ll want something out of the ordinary like axe throwing. While the activity looks easy, it takes strength and precision, but at BATL, each private party is hosted by a coach who will guide you before starting your first round. Depending on the day, private events run between $34.95 and $42.86 per person. Many of BATL’s locations have licensed kitchens and bars, and those that don’t allow parties to bring in their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Get full details here.
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Rent a Karaoke Room
Toronto is teeming with Karaoke bars equipped with private rooms for your bachelorette bash. Scattered all over the city, your best bet is in Little Korea and Chinatown, however, one of our favourites is located right at Yonge and Dundas square. Bar + offers private rooms at super affordable prices. Rooms for 6-30 people range between $45 and $60 per hour (2 hour minimum) and drinks are available a la cart or by the bottle, ranging between $95 and $280. Be rowdy, sing and dance the night away with your gal pals without worrying about people around you. Get full details here.
Private Jewellery Workshop
Send your girls home with something pretty to remember the occasion with. Anice Jewellery offers Girls Night Out workshops, where party-goers can create something new or re-work old treasures. The cost of a private workshop is $35 per person, but that price includes one bottle of wine for every four guests, plus chips or baked treats. You can also bring in a range of your own food and drink to make the party extra delicious. To ensure there’s a spot for your bachelorette, it’s suggested you book your workshop a month in advance. Get full details here.
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Fulfill Your Dream of Being a Mermaid
Bring your bride-to-be’s childhood dream of becoming a mermaid to life with an AquaMermaid class. For $300 for a group of up to 7 ($30 per additional guest), guests will get a private 1-hour mermaid swimming course in a pool and their very own mermaid tail for the day. Get full details here.
Get your Green on at Crown Flora
Work on your green thumb with your group of girls at Crown Flora‘s beautiful studio in Parkdale. Not only is the shop totally Instagrammable from inside and out (their pink wall made our list of the most Instagrammable spots in Toronto), but they host private workshops for groups of 15 or more. With four different types of workshops, each guest will go home with a beautiful plant to commemorate the occasion. Private workshops range between $60 to $195, depending on the workshop, and party goers are allowed to bring their own food and drink. Get more details here.
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Have an Unforgettable Aquatic Experience at Ripley’s Aquarium
Do it for the ‘gram! Give your bride-to-be a beautiful aquatic experience and book the Adult Birthday Package, which sounds pretty incredible. While we know it’s not her birthday, it’s celebration nonetheless, one that will include full access to the aquarium, three-hours with catering (think pizza, wings, cake and more) in a private event space, two alcoholic drink tickets, and a 6×8 take home photo for the lady of the hour. Prices start at $600 + HST for a group of up to 20 people (that’s about $30 per person), and alcohol packages can be added on for an extra $200. Get full details here.
Have an idea for a bachelorette party in Toronto? Share your it with us in the comment section.
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