The next time you go shopping, rather than buying off the rack, browse around some of the top vintage stores in the city. Not only will you be able to score one-of-a kind items or a great deal, but you’re also staying away from purchasing fast fashion, which is awesome! Whether you’re looking for trendy denim, designer bags, or closet staples, these vintage stores have got you covered.

Take a look at the best vintage stores in Toronto below.

Public Butter

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Address: 1290 Queen St West

This Parkdale gem is the store of the infamous Black Market Vintage and offers a broad variety of items at affordable prices. Public Butter carries both men’s and women’s clothing, including cute dresses, graphic t-shirts and sweatshirts, funky bottoms, and cool outerwear to keep you looking warm and stylish. Along with the vintage pieces you need to create your perfect wardrobe, the store also boasts a variety of new wallet-friendly accessories like hats and sunglasses.

Exile Vintage

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Address: 60 Kensington Ave

Head on over to Exile Vintage for some really great finds! It’s been in business for over 40 years and offers stunning collections of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, plus all of the fan-favourites like Levi’s denim. There’s also an abundance of sweaters, coats, knits, tees, two-pieces, and more. Don’t forget to check out all of the Halloween costumes and accessories, it really is a one-stop shop.

Bungalow

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Address: 273 Augusta Ave

Step into this super groovy spot. With over 3,000 sq. ft. of modern furniture, retro housewares, and vintage clothing and accessories, Bungalow is definitely one to keep on your shopping list. The front of the store has brand new items, and then once you make your way to the back of the store, this is where you’ll find all of the thrifted gems. Plus, the downstairs has even more chic furniture to browse that’s from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Lucky Tiger Vintage

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Address: 1269 Bloor Street West & 687 Bloor Street West

Lucky Tiger Vintage is one of the newer standing vintage shops in Toronto, and it already has 2 locations to shop from! This shop is great at curating vintage pieces that are very much so in style today! Once you step into this shop, you’ll be greeted by tons of well-organized, curated finds within every category of fashion – at great prices. If you’ve yet to visit one of Lucky Tiger’s locations, you’re in for a treat!

House of Vintage

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Address:1239 Queen St West

House of Vintage is a boutique clothing shop that specializes in one-of-a-kind vintage pieces for both men and women. Located in the heart of Parkdale, this vintage shop has a rustic vibe with old-fashioned pictures lining the walls. The shop offers a collection of gently used clothing including leather jackets, denim, cowboy boots, dresses, winter wear, and denim jackets. You’ll also find other non-clothing items such as frame art and area rugs. Not to mention, its fantastic selection of accessories such as belts, handbags, and jewellery. Each item of clothing at House of Vintage has been professionally cleaned and carefully hand restored.

VSP Consignment

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Address: 1410 Dundas St W

At VSP Consignment, you’ll find some of the best pre-loved designer finds in the city! From vintage to current, VSP is a trusted consignment shop where designer lovers can both sell and shop. It carries brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermes, and so many more – and the prices are always fairly marked!

Courage My Love

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Address:14 Kensington Ave

If you’ve been to Kensington Market then you’ve probably already browsed around Courage My Love, without even realizing it. The store quickly became well known for not only its fabulous pieces of clothing but for the awesome prices as well. Courage My Love carries womenswear that comes from different decades and all over the world. With a majority of items coming from Mexico, the store also partners with various workshops in Mexico for a large selection of beads. Along with these wonderful finds, the talented staff also uses vintage fabric to create new pieces, like co-ord sets or cute dresses. The team also tie-dyes a bunch of pieces themselves!

I Miss You Vintage

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Address: 63 Ossington Ave

I Miss You Vintage is one of those diamonds in the rough that will leave you speechless. Located on the Toronto Ossington strip, you’ll be drooling over the selection of vintage designer frocks and clothing including Yves. St Laurent, Christian Dior, and Cartier. Unlike many vintage stores, what also sets I Miss You apart is that the owner dry cleans and touches up all the pieces before they hit the floor.

Siberia Vintage

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Address: 955 Bloor Street West

Siberia Vintage is a curated vintage shop full of quirky finds that will transport you to the past! The shop has a large assortment of vintage dresses amongst every other category of clothing you could ever want to shop for. If you’re looking for a bargain while shopping for one-of-a-kind, eclectic pieces, stop into Siberia Vintage next time you’re in the area!

Penny Arcade Vintage

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Address:177 Dundas St West

Next time you’re on Dundas West make sure you stop at Penny Arcade Vintage to do a little digging. Penny Arcade is known for its wide variety of vintage pieces for both men and women that are carefully selected by the team and perfected before being sold by the in-house seamstress. You can find a range of apparel that includes shirts, pants, dresses, outerwear, and much more. Not to mention the fabulous selection of footwear, purses, and accessories. There is also a range of new, locally made goods in-store.  

Boomie Vintage

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Address: 1425 Bloor St West

While browsing through Boomie Vintage’s selection, you’re sure to find a vintage gem! The shop carries a variety of thoughtfully curated vintage items, as well as some cute trinkets! Give Boomie Vintage a visit the next time you’re in the area.

Black Market Underground

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Address: 256 Queen St West

Situated downtown in the Queen West neighbourhood, Black Market Vintage is known for being a Toronto staple that’s beloved among the vintage community. You can find a range of apparel that includes vintage band tees, sweaters, coats, leather jackets, and boots, as well as every style of jeans you could think of, and so much more. If you are up to searching through racks of clothing, you’ll find lots of brand names like Levi’s, Champion, Adidas, and more. Torontonians are very familiar with this shop that’s known for its affordable prices and hidden gems. 

Mama Loves You Vintage

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Address: 541 Queen St West

Mama Loves You Vintage is a boutique that was born from a family’s love of vintage. Mama Loves You carries a range of women’s and men’s pieces that date back from the early 1900s to the 1990s, so no matter your style, you’re sure to find something you love here. Before items hit the racks, each item is washed, mended and steamed with care. From brightly printed blouses and dresses to band tees and denim shorts, there’s a huge variety to choose from. 

Space Vintage

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Address: 34 Kensington Ave & 319 Queen Street West

Space Vintage now has 2 locations in Toronto! Not only can you pop-in to shop its arrangement of carefully curated items from the mother-daughter duo – but you can even book styling sessions! If you have a special occasion and want to be dressed to the nines, Space Vintage is the place to go.

CHOSEN Vintage

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Address:1599 Dundas Street West

CHOSEN is a women’s Toronto vintage clothing boutique that hand-selects gently loved clothing items that are relevant and affordable. At CHOSEN, you can discover bags, dresses, jackets, jumpsuits, pants, shoes, and skirts from a handful of different decades. You can shop garments in all of the categories online — our favourite is the CHOSEN vault which features a private collection of high-end converted designer pieces. These pieces are curated and deemed extra special by CHOSEN.

Fashionably Yours

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Address: 709 Queen Street West

Fashionably Yours is a Toronto boutique that’s dedicated to carrying your favourite designers and ensuring all the pieces in their store are 100% authentic. The shop is focused on getting the trendiest and hippest luxury fashion to fashion-forward men and women looking to look bougie on a budget. Designer pieces vary in men’s and women’s, so everyone can enjoy the luxury styles they have in stock. The store carries designer clothing, as well as accessories such as jewellery, shoes, and bags. Carrying designers such as Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more, there is no shortage of luxury items.

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As we await the return to what we once called normal, we must find ways to entertain ourselves and let’s be real: shopping is a great pastime. Now that we’ve had ample time to purge our closest of items we no longer need, it’s time to replenish our wardrobes with some of our favourite items, so why not start with shopping and supporting a few local Canadian stores?

If you are in the mood for a good shop, check out these 10 Canadian Stores You Can Shop Online today!

Good Neighbour

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Aziz Alam, owner of beloved east end general store Good Neighbour opened for business in 2014. As an east-ender himself, he noticed the lack of shops in the area which promoted Good Neighbour to be born. He focuses on bringing Toronto’s most sought out brands into Leslieville like Adidas, Baxter of California, Citizens of Humanity, Levi’s, Mother Denim, and Nudie, to name a few. These east-end curators of fashion are always on the lookout for trendy new pieces, bringing you an endless variety of apparel for men, women, and children, along with footwear, housewares, bath & body, and much more.

OKAYOK

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Adrienne Butikofer, owner of OKAYOK, has been a familiar name in the Toronto fashion circuit since the early 2000s. OKAYOK is she’s known for its playful patterns, bold colours, and fun graphics. The Junction Triangle shop is all about comfort, ease, and a simple, modern aesthetic. You also might just recognize the brand for its comfy loungewear that have become fan favourites.

I Miss You Vintage

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If designer consignment is your jam, step onto Ossington’s I Miss You Vintage. This store sells a wide range of both vintage designer items and current designer pieces for resale. It’s here that you’ll find a selection of designer bags, clothes, shoes, scarves, luggage, jewellery, and so much more. The store carries designer labels like Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Gucci, and many more. 

VSP Consignment 

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High-end consignment boutique, VSP Consignment has a carefully curated selection of designer labels and vintage fashion that are 40-70% off the original retail cost. The Dundas West boutique keeps a limited selection of its best pieces to ensure you find items to fall in love with every day. Expect to shop iconic designers like Fendi, Givenchy, Chloe, Hermes, Prada, Chanel, and so many more. 

Ellie Mae Studios

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Ellie Mae Waters, owner of Ellie Mae Studios, creates stunning pieces that’ll add joy into your closets. This fashion brand is known for its use bright colours and all of its whimsical designs. Not to mention, Ellie Mae Studios has been worn by some of our favourite celebrities – Gigi and Bella, Gwen Stefani, Nicky Hilton, and Sophie Gregoire- Trudeau, to name a few. The brand focuses on high quality fabrics and local production with longevity in mind so you know what you’re getting will last.

Meg

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Megan Kinney, owner of her namesake store Meg, has had a love for fashion beginning at a young age. As a teen, she started designing and sewing her own clothes and today, she creates contemporary fashion for women by offering pieces for their modern-day lifestyle. Every piece within her brand is locally made with the mission to empower women by making them feel confident in the clothes they wear. Whether you are in the need of cozy lounge clothes of perfectly tailored workwear, Meg has got you covered.

The Narwhal

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Sydney Wills and Marisa Buchkowsky, co-owners of high-end women’s clothing store The Narwhal, first opened the boutique in 2010. Narwhal focuses on sourcing ethically made brands while also bringing you up-and-coming labels. The Narwhal caters to women that have both a strong sense of style and a love for contemporary designer brands. Expect to shop a wide variety of clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and jewellery from your favourite contemporary designers like Apiece Apart, Re/Done, Golden Goose, Mara Hoffman, and more.

Province Of Canada

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Launched in 2014 to celebrate all things Canada, Province Of Canada creates authentic Canadian staple pieces that are all designed and manufactured right here in Canada. The brand offers a selection of apparel for men, women, and children. In addition to POC’s cozy essenials, you can also get homeware and accessories too that’ll add a charming Canadian touch to your space.

Kotn

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If well made basics are what your wardrobe is needing, make sure you check out sustainable brand Kotn. Its goal is to create and provide clothing essentials that are ethically sourced and affordable. Canadian store Kotn is known for its super cute and comfy t-shirts, pants, loungewear, dresses, and more.

NRML

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Founded in 1997, this streetwear boutique quickly became the first choice of the urban scene that it encases. NRML carries hip streetwear for both men and women, as well as an exclusive shoe collection. The Canadian store prides itself on its curated collection of fashion forward pieces from iconic brands like Stussy, Reigning Champ, Adidas, Nike, Comme des Garcons, and many more.

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If you clean out your closet every season and feel bad about throwing away perfectly good clothing that you’re just not into anymore, then do yourself and the environment a favour and keep on reading. You know the saying, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’? Well it’s totally true and what you don’t wear, could be someone else’s new favourite piece, so why not sell it? There are tons of consignment stores in Toronto that are willing to take your old clothes off your hands and they’re even willing to pay you for it! 

Check out our list of the 7 best consignment stores in Toronto!

Consign Toronto

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Head to Queen West to shop all sorts of designer awesomeness at Consign Toronto. This consignment store has three floors that are totally filled with goodies from brands like Dior, Balenciaga, Gucci, and more. No appointment is necessary and you can get up to 70% back on your items.

Extoggery

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Located in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, designer consignment store Extoggery carries brands like Madewell, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Canada Goose, Alexander McQueen, and more. Once your clothes sell here, you’ll get 45% of the retail selling price instantly credited to your account.

I Miss You Vintage

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Head to the trendy Ossington strip to check out what fabulous designer vintage is in-store at I Miss You Vintage. Not only are the prices super reasonable at this consignment mecca, but you can score some coveted pieces of fashion history, too. Items that are over $100 will be paid out at 50% for the consigner upon sale and brands you can expect to shop range from Chanel, Gucci, and Fendi to Zimmerman, Acne Studios, and Yves Saint Laurent.

Garb

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It seems that you can find anything and everything on West Queen West and that includes designer consignment stores. Garb caters to both men and women and carries only the trendiest labels. Once you consign here, you’ll receive 50% from every item sold. Shop brands like Marc Jacobs, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, and Christian Louboutin to name a few.

Common Sort

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With three locations in Toronto, Common Sort should definitely be on your radar. The store will take your gently used clothes and offer you 25% cash or 50% of what they plan on selling it for on credit to use in the store. Though Common Sort does sell vintage, it has a huge selection of premium branded clothes. Brands we’ve spotted before include Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade and more. Because the store buys all of its stock directly from customers, its inventory is constantly changing so if you see something you like, we highly suggest grabbing it right away, it might be your only chance!

Fashionably Yours

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Fashionably Yours is a designer consignment shop that’s located on Queen West. The store carries brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, and more. Though the store doesn’t offer cash to consigners upfront, it does have an awesome system that works just as well. Once the folks there have inspected the product you’d like to bring in, they’ll ask you the estimated date and retail price you bought it for. Based on that, they will determine a new selling price and once the item is sold, you will split the sale 50/50. Even better is that through its online system, you’re able to track your selling items. If the item hasn’t sold after 120 days, you can pick your item up or donate it. If you’re looking to shop, Fashionably Yours guarantees 100% authenticity and have an online shop where you can shop comfortably from home.

VSP Consignment

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For expertly curated designer consignment, head to VSP Consignment that’s on the Dundas West block. You can find contemporary and rare treasures in brands like Rag & Bone, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Kenzo, and more all in mint condition. If you’re looking to shop, items as young as just last season can be found here. Looking to sell? You can go to the shop to sell without an appointment Monday to Friday, and the folks there will offer you 50% of the items selling price.

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Splurging on a luxury handbag is a purchase decision that typically requires some careful consideration. Style, size, brand, and budget are all things to consider, and will dictate where you’ll be shopping for your new luxury handbag. Whether you choose to buy your bag online or in-store, new or used, we’ve got you covered with options from iconic department stores, online, and consignment stores where you can snag a deal for a secondhand gem.

Looking to shop for a designer bag? We’ve rounded up the 16 best places to shop for luxury handbags.

Holt Renfrew

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Head over to Canada’s largest luxury retailer, Holt Renfrew, for a huge selection of high-end handbags from brands like Celine, Fendi, and Valentino to name a few. Holt Renfrew’s service is unparalleled, with a friendly associate around every corner to help you buy the new bag of your dreams.

Nordstrom

Visit Nordstrom for a beautiful selection of luxury handbags from brands like Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, and Tory Burch. Shop Nordstrom’s Eaton Centre location to add a custom monogram to your new bag and make it one-of-a-kind. Plus, if you’re looking for even sweeter deal, you can often find trendy designer bags over at Nordstrom Rack!

Shopbop 

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Thank Shopbop for making a world of luxury accessible right at your fingertips. With free shipping and free returns to Canada, hop online to browse Shopbop’s selection of designer bags from premium brands like Kenzo, Moschino, Alexander Wang, and Rag & Bone.

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Step into Saks Fifth Avenue and shop the retailer’s impeccable selection of luxury handbags. While a physical trip to one of Saks’ Toronto locations will provide you with a top notch experience, you’re likely to score a discount off of your purchase made online. Saks carries over 100 luxury handbag brands including Rebecca Minkoff, Jimmy Choo, and Loewe.   

Intermix

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For the fashion-obsessed, check out the Intermix boutique on Bloor Street. Store stylists at each Intermix location have curated a selection of products unique to the neighbourhood. Shop for the perfect bag with the help of a seasoned stylist or shop online from the retailer’s luxury handbag assortment from designer brands like Charlotte Olympia, A.L.C., Cult Gaia, and Danse Lente.

TNT

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Iconic Toronto boutique, TNT is a Yorkville fixture with its two boutiques located in Yorkville Village. Build your perfect wardrobe with the help of knowledgable sales associates and add in a designer bag to tie the whole look together!

SSENSE

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While the Montreal-based luxury store doesn’t have any freestanding stores here in Toronto, the retailer’s online store is always open to shop with a huge selection of high-end designers — sans expensive shipping and duties. Online at SSENSE you’ll find gorgeous designer handbags by brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, Jacquemus, and Gucci.

Fashionably Yours

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Everyone loves a deal, right? Check out upscale consignment boutique Fashionably Yours on Queen Street and shop brands like Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Chanel, and Saint Laurent. What’s even better is that you can shop from home and score free shipping on orders over $200.

I Miss You Vintage

Situated on the trendy Ossington Strip, I Miss You Vintage is well known for its expertly curated selection of designer vintage. Expect to see brands like Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Celine, Louis Vuitton, and more all in pristine condition just waiting for you!

Haute Classics

North York luxe store, Haute Classics, is highly revered for its crazy good designer bag selection. Shop brands like Balenciaga, Hermes, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Celine. Plus, some bags are even on sale so you can score an even better deal!

Consign Toronto

Another Queen West fixture is Consign Toronto and this store is filled with designer gems available at all price points. Shop Consign’s selection from brands like Balenciaga, Charlotte Olympia, Burberry, Loewe, and Marc Jacons to name a few.

The Cat’s Meow

Located just north of Yorkville on Avenue Road at Davenport is The Cat’s Meow with its selection of vintage couture. Not only is this boutique known for the dresses in store, but make sure you check out the back of the shop where items that haven’t sold are gradually marked down. In addition to the couture available, don’t miss out on The Cat’s Meow’s bags with designers ranging from Miu Miu and Chanel, to Valentino and Dior.

Designer Exchange

Situated on Bloor West near Royal York is Designer Exchange and it’s known for being one of the best spots for designer consignment in the city. Prepare yourself because the store’s selection of designer bags (new and used) is unparalleled. Expect to see brands like Gucci, Hermes, Givenchy, and Louis Vuitton lining the shelves.

Hudson’s Bay

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While we love Hudson’s Bay for handbag brands like Coach, Kate Spade, and Ted Baker London. Plus, there’s also a hidden selection of ‘pre-loved’ luxury handbags for sale at select Hudson’s Bay locations. Shop gently used handbags by brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada at the LXR & Co. counter in select stores across Canada.

VSP Consignment

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Located on the trendy Dundas West strip is VSP and it’s a boutique consignment shop in Toronto, offering a hand-selected collection of contemporary designs and rare classics. Shop in-store for a pleasant shopping experience, less cumbersome than other consignment stores with merchandise packed to the brim. Here you’ll find a generous selection of luxury handbags from brands such as Ferragamo, Dior, and Alexander Wang. The retailer also offers a selection of what’s in-store, online.

LAB Consignment

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Another online consignment shop to browse is Toronto-based LAB Consignment. The longstanding retailer offers a hefty selection of handbags from beloved brands like Gucci, Chanel, Pradam and more for a fraction of the original price.

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