There will be two fewer designer boutiques the next time you take a browse at the Saks Fifth Avenue in downtown Toronto.
Both brands are owned by LVHM which is a French-holding multinational corporation specializing in luxury goods.
The Louis Vuitton boutique has operated in the Saks Fifth Avenue spot since the opening of the department store in 2016. It took up 1,200 square feet and offered a beautiful range of classic bags and accessories.
Dior then opened its two boutiques a few months later. One of the locations was on the main floor which carried bags and accessories, while the other was a women’s ready-to-wear boutique on the third floor.
Saks Fifth Avenue continues to operate two other spaces in Canada at CF Sherway Gardens and CF Chinook Centre. Plus, its off-price department store, Saks Off Fifth, still has a handful of locations across the country.
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If you’ve never heard of The RealReal, you’re really really missing out! The RealReal is a consignment store with locations to shop, and drop off consignment items. However The RealReal is definitely more known for being a huge e-commerce consignment site that sells authentic designer items. Not only can you save some serious money on designer pieces when shopping at The RealReal, but you can also find some unique vintage finds. Even better, you may even stumble across coveted items that are sold out every where else.
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For some, figuring out how to spend your hard-earned money is just as hard as spending it. But if you’re anything like me, throwing your money at impulse purchases and fast fashion is easy.
What’s in your bank account right now might be able to get you those trendy pieces you’ll love for a season, but changing the direction of where those hard-earned dollars is what elevates your closet into something out of a Coveteur editorial.
Sometimes to have it all, you’ve got to go slow; you’ve got to save up for those collectors-worthy items — it just takes time, patience, and dedication. Easier said than done, I know. But you can get started with a few fashion classics that will never go out of style.

A Louis Vuitton wallet is a great classic designer investment piece for a couple of reasons. It’s much roomier than it looks and because it’s Louis Vuitton, you know you’ll use it forever. And for $810, it’s $970 cheaper than the iconic Neverfull GM – aka a steal (well not really, but you know what we mean).
Shop it here: Louis Vuitton, Sarah Wallet, $810

A classic designer Chanel item that’s definitely worth investing in is their earrings. The earrings in their costume jewellery collection look much more expensive than they actually are, and wear just as well with a pair of jeans as they do an LBD.
Shop it here: Chanel, Gold, Pearly White & Crystal Earrings, $625

A Burberry trench coat is probably one of the most timeless classic designer investment purchases you can make. This type of coat has been in style forever, and that does not appear to be changing any time soon. Also, if you live in a climate that has cold and rainy seasons, you’re guaranteed to get a ton of use out of it year after year.
Shop it here: Burberry, Kensington Heritage Trench Coat, $2,550
The Cartier love bracelet may have only become mainstream in recent years (thanks in part to Kylie Jenner who’s a huge fan), however, it’s actually been around since 1969. Famous for the unique way it’s put on (you have to lock it up with a mini screwdriver), this is a bracelet you can wear for the rest of your life – literally.
Shop it here: Cartier, Love Bracelet (Yellow Gold), $7,950

Yes they cost a pretty penny, but a pair of Gucci loafers is a classic designer buy you’ll never regret. Whether you splurge on a pair of the backless mules or the classic closed-heel style, your feet will be so comfy (and look so good) you’ll never want to take them off.
Shop it here: Gucci, Princetown Embroidered Leather Slippers, $975
Every girl needs a pair of classic black, Jackie-O style sunnies her collection. We love how these Tom Ford ones have a timeless look, but with a modern twist.
Buy it: Nordstrom, Tom Ford Alistair 56mm Gradient Sunglasses, $601.05

If you want a big, tall glass of classic, a Chanel Double Flap Bag is it. The best investment would be the OG black caviar leather with gold hardware — it’ll last throughout your lifetime, well into your granddaughter’s. If you’re going to drop big bucks, get something you can wear through every season, with every outfit, for every occasion.
Luckily, you can almost always find it on sites like TheRealReal.com or Vestiaire Collective. Although the Chanel flap comes in a multitude of sizes, the medium is the most reliable. And not only will it exceed your cost-per-wear, but it will never lose its value.
Shop it here: The RealReal, Chanel Classic Double Flap Bags, $3,500 to $8,900

Anyone with an appreciation for fashion knows getting your hands on any of Phoebe Philo’s designs for Céline is enough. As a collector, you know the adrenaline rush of scouting those #OldCéline wedges the Olsen Twins wore in the mid-2000s. With people seeking the resurgence of Bottega Venetta (#NewBottega) to maintain what is reminiscent of Philo’s palette, you can only truly attain it through her relics. Scour vintage shops, consignment stores, and qualified resellers to find your dream piece. I’ve set alerts for the Gourmette Bag in Green Suede from the Fall 2012 Collection and the Crystal Moon Hoops from one of her last collections. Or better yet, cop these studded beauties from a few years ago.
Shop it here: The RealReal, Céline Studded Pointed-Toe Mules, $608.21

Whether it’s in brown suede or smooth black leather, the AllSaints Balfern is as necessary as ketchup on fries. This jacket will carry you through season after season, and like any good wine, gets better with age. Wear it in, age the leather, and soften its fit for a truly personal piece. This staple item can be scored during their end-of-season sales, but is worth paying full price. Plus, its ability to go with any look will guarantee your cost-per-wear ratio to be well worth it.
Shop it here: AllSaints, Balfern Leather Jacket, $615

Like Old Céline, you can only truly appreciate Pucci’s designs by collecting his original designs. Although his gowns and swimwear are highly-coveted, all you need is a neck scarf to satiate your craving for his bright colourways and signature patterns. Add a little retro flare to any outfit with a subtle but significant accessory. The colourway in this classic neck scarf is both retro and wearable, so you get the perfect dosage.
Shop it here: The RealReal, Emilio Pucci Printed Square Scarf, $82.01

We all love a good pair of Topshop Jamies, considering we have them in every cut and wash. But investing in a good pair of premium denim will last you a good decade and wear into your perfect shape. One of my favourite brands is J Brand, which integrates comfort with style within their brand philosophy and design execution. It’s also a a go-to for celebrities. Cut for the most flattering fit, you’ll find just the right wash and in-seam with J Brand. Being 4’11, my favourite cut is the Alana Cropped. When it comes to premium denim, the price is always worth the splurge — just make sure that you’re getting a classic wash, like a classic black or indigo.
Shop it here: J Brand, Alana High-Rise Cropped Super Skinny In Fix, $228
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When it comes to designer handbags, one thing we know for certain is that they are expensive.
For a lot of people, it’s hard to justify dropping four digits or more on a handbag that might go out of style in the next few years or even months. But after watching how much care and precision goes into making a luxury brand’s most coveted bags, you might be singing a different tune.
Below, you’ll see how five different fashion houses create some of the most popular bags of the moment. And who knows, it might even be all the convincing you need to bite the bullet and splurge on a designer bag — after all, some experts are saying that its the smartest investment you can make right now.
One of the French fashion house’s most famous bags, the Kelly was actually created back in 1930. However, it didn’t get its name until 1956 when Hollywood starlet Grace Kelly used the bag to hide her baby bump and caused a frenzy with fans. According to Spotted Fashion, prices for the Kelly bag range between $7,250 and $11,800 U.S., however, rare makes can be found online for upwards of $95,915 CAD. Each bag takes 20-25 hours of work by a single artisan to make, so there’s a lot of love and care that goes into this pricey bag.
In the past few seasons, the Dior Saddle Bag has made a major comeback thanks to the fashion community’s love for the ’90s and ’00s. In recent times, it’s been spotted on celebrities like Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, and more. The classic sized saddle bag ranges between $2,950 and $6,900 CAD.
Seen on celebrities like Selma Hayek, Naomi Watts, Pippa Middleton, and Rachel Zoe, the Gucci Soft Stirrup Bag may no longer be sold in stores, but it’s certainly had its moments. As one of the more affordable handbags on this list, the Soft Stirrup can be found on Tradesy for between $500 and $1500 U.S.
For handbag collectors, Chanel is one of the most iconic and coveted brands. Along with Hermès, Chanel’s classic styles retain value — in fact, experts say certain handbags are actually a smart investment. And it’s easy to see why some handbags are more valuable than others after watching these videos. So much precision, detail, and care goes into Chanel’s collection of handbags.
Another luxury brand have to a major moment right now is Fendi. Thanks to logomania (and a little help from the Kardashians), the brand is back on everyone’s most wanted list. If you’re looking for something a little more timeless than the brand’s ever-popular Baguette Bag, Fendi’s Peekaboo Bag is the one you want to splurge on. Available is four different sizes — mini, XS, regular, and X-lite regular — the bag ranges between $3,750 and $5,700 CAD.
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Some clothes end up in your closet. Some end up in consignment stores. Others make their way to landfills. And some perfectly good items are burned.
Last July, luxury British brand Burberry made headlines – and faced major backlash – when it announced that it had burned about $37 million dollars of unsold clothing and cosmetics. The reasoning behind it? They wanted to maintain the company’s brand value by preventing the items from being stolen or sold for vastly reduced prices.
By September, however, the company said it would stop the practice immediately, becoming the first to publicly declare such a thing. “Modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible,” said Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti in a statement at the time. The company said it would shift to recycle, repair, or donate items that can’t be sold. In the same statement, the company also vowed to stop using real fur.
Luxury brands may feel like markdowns or messy sales racks will decrease the exclusivity factor that they so pride themselves on. Other major retail players who have been accused of burning stock include Louis Vuitton (a label that, like Chanel, never goes on sale) and Nike. A 2017 New York Times article called out Nike for slashing its shoes and attire before getting rid of them. Even brands like H&M and Urban Outfitters have allegedly burned its clothes.

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Recycling goods invites the possibility of them being stolen and sold on the black market, according to a piece by Forbes. An argument for the practice is that burning or destroying clothes prevents against counterfeiting, compromising the brand’s intellectual property. If the cheaply priced goods get in the wrong hands it can be easily replicated (especially designer handbags, for example), often in a manner where workers are exploited for their labour and forced to work in sub-par conditions. Fair enough. But problem is, of course, that burning clothes contributes to negative impact on the environment at a time when fast fashion is already dumping clothes in landfills at a disturbing rate.
Furthermore, the fashion industry is also the second-biggest consumer of water and a massive culprit when it comes to generating greenhouse gas emissions. Not to mention, supply chain logistics of creating clothing in the first place produces an incredible amount of waste. When you’re dealing with things like synthetic materials and plastics, there is no environmentally friendly way to burn clothes, let’s be honest.
In the Burberry backlash frenzy, the brand’s shareholders questioned why the unsold products weren’t offered to the company shareholders. While that’s one way of dealing with overstock, so is – wait for it – not producing so much in the first place, something that consumes an incredible amount of natural resources itself.
While the iconic British label may not burn anymore items, that doesn’t mean other brands will follow suit, especially when they are not required to disclose information related to the practice. To have a real impact, the entire clothes-burning practice needs to go up in smoke.
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2018 was an interesting year when it came to the world of sneakers.
It feels like this is said every passing year but the sneaker industry is constantly evolving and there is no stop in sight. 2018 was the epitome of a sneakerhead’s dream as it was filled with countless retro models, new silhouettes, new technologies, and collaborative projects.
As the sneaker industry evolved, so did its surrounding industries and consumers. There has been a drastic rise in the popularity of designer sneakers over the past few years and there is no stopping it now. Luxury fashion houses such as Balenciaga, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and others have expanded their footwear catalogue to include highly sought after sneakers, and the brands’ presence in the sneaker market is no joke.
When a streetwear designer who grew up wearing Air Jordans becomes the Men’s Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton, it’s no surprise to see a pair of Louis Vuitton sneakers with a glowing resemblance to Air Jordan models on the horizon.
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We may have said it at the beginning of 2018 when it was declared that 2017 was the year of the collaboration, but 2018 may have exceeded its predecessor. Footwear brands are realizing that their consumers are best connecting with their products when it is associated with a brand, athlete, or celebrity they love. Not only does it strengthen the brand’s relationship with its target audience, but it also creates a sense of exclusivity around the shoes and it is often released in limited quantities.
Whether it was Jerry Lorenzo’s collaboration with Nike for the Air Fear of God, or Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s partnership with adidas, these brands are continuing to find ways to collaborate with different entities throughout the world.

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When the first Nike x Off-White collection launched, a big deal was made about the “deconstruction” of original silhouettes to create “new” silhouettes. Off-White has been continuing to push out countless colourways of their “deconstructed” Nike models but other brands also began to follow suit, with numerous brands creating their own “inside-out” shoes to follow to the popular trend.

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2018 was a celebratory year for women’s footwear. Footwear brands saw the demand for smaller sizing on exclusive and limited sneakers, and it was evident as numerous notable brands aligned its strategies to ensure there was a strong push behind this women’s movement.
We saw individuals such as Aleali May get her own Air Jordan collaboration and also saw Serena Williams release a highly sought after collection with Nike and Off-White. What used to be a predominantly male industry began to see a shift. And don’t expect it to change this year — expect to see an even stronger female presence in the world of sneakers.

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With the advancements in sneaker technology in today’s market, there had to be a way to highlight the different types of technology while maintaining the traditional look of sneakers. Many brands are incorporating new technologies to the uppers and soles of the designs to maintain the classic look while offering consumers a new ride and feel.
There were countless sneaker designs featuring a sole which split into two portions, such as the Reebok Sole Fury and the adidas POD-S3.1. Expect to continue seeing split sole sneakers throughout 2019.
Nike recently released the Adapt BB which is a self-lacing basketball performance sneaker which features the advanced power-lacing system that worked in conjunction with a Nike app on your smartphone. It also comes at a much more reasonable price point, allowing more general consumers to try the technology and feel like Marty McFly themselves.
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If you love the history of fashion or are a big fan of the Louis Vuitton brand, there’s an event taking place in Toronto that might just peak your interest.
Union Station is celebrating the “Possibilities of Innovation” this September and have recently teamed up with LVMH to launch the Louis Vuitton Time Capsule Exhibit.
The Time Capsule Exhibit is a journey through the history of Louis Vuitton and revisits the brand’s landmark innovations in technology and design.
The exhibit takes visitors through LV’s beginnings in 1854 to the present day and tells the luxury brand’s story through rare and celebrated objects from the Louis Vuitton archive.
The exhibit shows how Louis Vuitton has remained relevant all this time by anticipating the changing needs and desires of consumers over the brand’s 160-year history.
Here’s a look at the same event that took place in Melbourne, Australia earlier this year.
When Virgil Abloh was appointed as the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear this past March following the departure of Kim Jones, it was a monumental moment in the history of luxury fashion. He was in the midst of his incredibly successful collaborative project with Nike and was one of the most influential individuals in the fashion industry.
Virgil is a social media savant and prior to joining Louis Vuitton, he had a great understanding of the platforms and reach that he has. He uses those platforms to preview fashion, music, furniture, and more while maintaining the sense of elusiveness and exclusivity that he maintained with all of his previous brands: SUPERFUN, PYREX, Been Trill and Off-White.
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When the first images of Virgil’s Louis Vuitton sneaker design surfaced on social media through Louis Vuitton’s Instagram, it was clear that the upcoming Louis Vuitton sneaker was heavily inspired by some of Virgil’s favourite Air Jordan models, specifically the Air Jordan 3.
There’s a saying that fashion recycles itself very often and Virgil’s design was the embodiment of that saying as he seems to have drawn inspiration and taken hits from the iconic Air Jordan 3 model from 1988 and the lesser known Avia 880 from 1989. When looking at Virgil’s Louis Vuitton sneakers, it is clear that design elements from both models from the late 80s were applied to this modern silhouette.
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Although the design was heavily reminiscent of other sneaker models, this is what people were expecting when Virgil started at Louis Vuitton. With his roots in Chicago, it’s good to see someone paying homage to their childhood and background in their design.
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Pretend you are a Kardashian for a few minutes and that money is no object: what would you buy? Although the obvious purchases probably come to mind — like a huge mansion and Birkin bag in every colour — it’s important to think on a smaller scale too. To help take your #lifegoals to a new level, we’ve put together a list of fancier versions of everyday items you can spend your cash on.
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For $140 a tube, Theodent 300 toothpaste promises to strengthen your teeth’s protective enamel layer through its proprietary ingredient “Rennou” (which tastes like chocolate). Between that and the luxurious white-and-gold packaging, you’ll feel like Marie Antoinette as you brush your teeth.
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When your toothpaste costs over $100, who can afford to waste a drop? Well, you can, but it doesn’t mean you still don’t need this $233.19 toothpaste squeezer (which would look great on your bathroom counter btw).

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Featuring a sleek, fluid design, this $610 silver razor from Tiffany’s is definitely a step up from the disposable ones you’ve been using forever.

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Between its calorie-burning abilities and hefty $630 price tag, this Louis Vuitton jump rope is sure to get your heart racing in no time.

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To make early wake-up times more bearable, why not invest in a chic AF alarm clock? With its retro twin bells and watch-inspired dial, this $680 one from Tiffany’s is a no-brainer.
6. Alexander McQueen Umbrella – $1,122
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At first glance, this may just look like your run-of-the-mill black umbrella. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll notice smaller details like a fringe border and skull on the handle. Worth $1,122 right?
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Sure this $1,450 Louis Vuitton iPhone case will cost you a pretty penny; but remember that your phone’s appearance is a reflection of you, and there’s no room for cracked screens or dingy cases once you’re a millionaire.
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Embellished with over 6,000 hand-applied Swarovski crystals, this $1,470 S’well water bottle is the epitome of a frivolous purchase. However, in buying it, you would actually be doing an act of good as 100% of the profits go to the Swarovski Waterschool (which helps provide clean drinking water to places in need).

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Normally one would never dream of these two things coming in contact: sweat and Chanel. However as this luxe yoga mat proves, anything’s possible when you’ve got dough. Price on request via Chanel.
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Headphones, earmuffs, or a bejewelled crown? Regardless of what you want to make of this unique headpiece, it can be yours for a cool $10,615.
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What better way to practice your penmanship than with a pen that costs more than a home down payment? For $103,000, this Cartier eagle pen is truly a work of art.
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It’s that time of year again when various organizations round up the best, worst or most interesting events of 2017. We all love a good end-of-year list and this year The Fashion Law joins in with their own list. For 2017 the notable website that dives into fashion’s legal issues rounded up fashion’s most notable lawsuits and legal blunders of the year.
Check out the list below and read about each case on The Fashion Law’s site.
1. Supreme Court Denies Louis Vuitton’s Appeal Over “Parody” Tote Bags.
2. Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta Quietly Settle Designer Legal Dispute.
3. Male Model Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Bruce Weber.
4. How LuLaRoe Went from a $1 Billion Business to a Magnet for Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuits.
5. Forever 21 Sues Trademark “Bully” adidas, Says “Enough is Enough.”
6. Forever 21 Slaps Gucci with Strongly-Worded Trademark Lawsuit.
7. Puma Files Patent, Copyright, Trade Dress Suit Against Forever 21 Over Rihanna Shoes.
8. New Ruling in Beyoncé Photo Case Poses Potential Risks for Websites.
9. Amazon is Tricking Consumers with its “Ships from and sold by Amazon” Label, Per New Suit.
10. Kering, Alibaba Settle Counterfeiting Lawsuit … Again. But Will it Stick?
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