Ossington is quickly becoming a go-to place to shop and grab a bite in Toronto. With trendy new shops and businesses opening on the regular, the street is becoming increasingly popular! Whether you’re looking to get a relaxing facial, some new jewellery, a new pair of jeans, a cup of coffee, or a bite to eat – Ossington has it all – and more!
Here are our favourite places to visit on Ossington Avenue!
Formula Fig
Formula Fig is a facial bar like no other. Its unique interior, high-tech 30-minute facials, expert staff, and curated selection of skincare products to shop sets it apart from the rest! It’s our fave spot to get a facial, and shop for high-end skincare products!
Duer
Looking for high-quality, performance-driven (and sustainable) jeans and apparel? Look no further! Duer is one of Ossington’s newest additions and it’s stocked full of great denim and lifestyle apparel designed for “doers”… get it? No matter where your day takes you, you’re set, thanks to Duer’s comfortable yet stylish options.
Mejuri
Mejuri just opened a new location right on Ossington! The shop is stunning (and huge), and of course, has Mejuri’s full collection out on display for you to shop, alongside its expert staff to help you along the way.
Paris Paris
Head on over to Paris Paris, into its converted auto garage – that is now an inviting and airy dining room, to indulge in seasonal, contemporary, bistro-inspired cuisine, fun wines, fine spirits, and cocktails!
I Miss You Vintage
I Miss You Vintage is your one-stop shop for luxury designer resale finds. You can find all kinds of designer bags, shoes, clothes, and so much more for up to 70% off the original retail price!
LoversLand
LoversLand is a bridal boutique with a fresh approach to the bridal scene, serving you pieces for your big day and beyond. You can make a private bridal appointment, or pop in to shop the floor. Even if you’re not getting married, you will surely find some great pieces.
Rooms Coffee
If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy some great caffeinated beverages and even better vibes, you have to check out Rooms Coffee on Ossington! Seriously, the vibes are immaculate. Grab a spot on the patio, main floor, or even in the basement to enjoy a cup of coffee and maybe even a game of chess.
Reposado Bar & Lounge
Head over to Reposado Bar & Lounge to enjoy a huge selection of Tequila and Mezcal along with some live music! While you’re there, make sure to order some Mexican tapas to indulge in while you sip.
Melanie Auld Jewelry
Since 2013, Melanie Auld Jewelry has been providing collections of fine and demi-fine pieces that each showcase the power of storytelling. Experience the beauty of the jewellery in-store, and you can even make an appointment to get a bracelet welded on “permanently”!
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
Line up at the ever-so-popular Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery to indulge in unique ice cream flavours on house-made cookie ice cream sandwiches (sammies), waffle cones, cups, and to-go tubs! Check out the daily menu prior here!
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Just when we thought the coast was clear, another retailer will be shuttering its doors ahead of the the New Year.
According to a user on RedFlagDeals, popular watch and leather goods brand, Shinola, will allegedly be closing its only Toronto store by the end of the year.
Right now, shoppers can expect to find up to 80% off at the unadvertised Shinola Toronto store closing sale.
The Detroit-based brand opened the flagship store on Ossington in the summer of 2016. At the time, it was Shinola’s 16th global brick-and-mortar store and the brand’s first-ever Canadian store.
It stands at 1,800-square-feet and features watches, bicycles, leather goods, and journals, which are dwindling according to staff that spoke with BlogTO.
While the brand’s CEO says that sales are “growing by double digits,” the company has been shuttering stores across the globe.
Shinola has recently closed locations in Miami, L.A., New York, and Portland. However, the brand did opened a branded boutique hotel in New York earlier this year.
Take advantage of the sale before it’s too late.
While the store was reportedly meant slated to stay open until December 28, the same staff that spoke with BlogTO say that Shinola Toronto store closing sale could end as early as December 26.
Visit Shinola on the corner of Queen St. West and Ossington Ave. at 1000 Queen St. West in Toronto.
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Ossington Avenue is one of Toronto’s coolest neighbourhoods. Lined with interesting boutiques, restaurants, fitness studios, and more, it’s a prime destination for the city’s most fashionable.
And while there are plenty of cool menswear shops to browse in the area, those in-the-know head to Area+001, a menswear boutique that merges high fashion and streetwear.
Located at 38 Ossington Avenue, Area+001 carries a carefully curated selection of globally recognized brands.
Shoppers can expect to find apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories from labels like Études, Champion, Marni, Rick Owens DRKSHDW, and many more.
We had the opportunity to pop into the menswear boutique over the summer and chat with the store’s owner, Sergio Senatore. Take a peek inside the store below.
Visit the shop at 38 Ossington Avenue or shop the store online at area001shop.com.
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In the wake of the retail apocalypse, we’ve been seeing company’s shut down stores left, right, and centre. But for some retailers, store closures don’t always mean the death of its brand. For Lululemon, its recent store closures are all about testing and learning.
Lululemon has quietly closed its men’s standalone store locations.
The Vancouver-based yoga-inspired athletic company opened its first men’s only retail location in New York City in 2014, and it’s since been consolidated to a large format location just four blocks away.
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Closer to home, Lululemon had a menswear store on Toronto’s trendy Ossington Avenue.
Dubbed The Local, the store acted as a hub for men in the community, providing access to running group routes, events, a ping pong table, an on-site barber, and a cold brew bar. Unfortunately for exercise enthusiasts, The Local closed at the end of 2018, after a short two-year run.
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Despite the shuttering of the concept stores, Lululemon isn’t giving up on menswear yet.
In fact, according to a report by Bloomberg, Lululemon is planning to more than double its menswear business in the next five years, and the menswear stores weren’t exactly a flop — sales were actually up 26% from the year prior.
“We continually test and learn at Lululemon — which is what we did with the men’s stores,” Erin Hankinson, a spokesperson for Lululemon said. After testing out the menswear stores, the retailer found that customers responded better to the company as a “duel-gender brand.”
In the upcoming years, the company will focus on its more productive stores and continue to grow into different categories, as well as menswear.
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Earlier this year, Lululemon announced that it would be producing a line of self-care products, and just this month, the retailer partnered with Sephora as an official stockist.
The line will also be carried in 50 Lululemon stores and at select studio partners, and features four clean products: basic balm ($16), sweat reset face moisturizer ($52), no-show dry shampoo ($38), and anti-stink deodorant ($14).
In addition, the retailer plans to rollout its own brand of footwear in the near future. So while they’ve closed some stores, Lululemon isn’t going anywhere yet, and we can still expect to see big things from the company over the years.
Featured image: Instagram/@lululemonto
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