Luxury streetwear and sneaker shop, OAK, has opened a brand new flagship on Queen Street West in Toronto, marking its fourth location – its first in Toronto!
OAK, also known as, One Of A Kind, is a retailer offering a wide variety of sneakers as well as streetwear, including rare and designer pieces. Or “grails” some may say.
The shop already has 3 other locations based in Ottawa, Montreal, Laval, and now Toronto!
The Toronto store is 2,500 square feet and is designed to complement the already existing locations in Ottawa and Montreal. Retail Insider reports. The space is a sneakerhead’s dream!
One of the brand’s founders, Franco Benalia, shared via Retail Insider, that when designing the store, a main goal was to create a shop that differed from the generic sneaker resell shop.
Some of the brands you can expect to find at the new OAK flagship location are Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Jordan, Palm Angels, and so much more!
Head over to 333 Queen St W, Toronto to shop OAK’s selection of sneakers, apparel, and accessories!
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While living in Toronto, my vintage streetwear loving heart was always right at home in the west-end. Vintage shops dotted my former street, all with their own set of specialties; ’80s designer duds, sportswear, and graphic tees galore. Thankfully, the life cycle of a clothing item has become a larger concern amongst conscious consumers, and the vintage looks of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s are back — big time.
Parkdale, Queen West, Bloor West, and Kensington Market offer not only the best and most unique selection of vintage streetwear in Toronto, but the vintage stores also provide the biggest bang for your buck.
Here are the 12 best places to shop vintage streetwear in Toronto.
In Vintage We Trust
Though In Vintage We Trust is currently closed for renovations, the store plans to reopen this month and promises its flyest ’90s sportswear yet. If you’re looking for the finest collection of vintage Raptors clothing, be sure to stop in and browse mint condition Coogi and North Face while you’re at it.
Public Butter
Before stepping foot into Public Butter, know this: you’ve got to like digging through overstuffed racks to find a piece of gold. Luckily, there are always some serious finds scattered throughout the store. You’ll see pretty much everything and anything inside Public Butter — from partially stained band camp tees, to letterman jackets, army surplus, and enough vintage denim to fill a whole second store.
F As In Frank
Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Patagonia, and Jordan — it’s all at F As In Frank and it’s all keeping you ahead of the latest streetwear trends, (which ironically, are going backwards in time). F As In Frank also always has a ton of rocker tees, flannels, and basketball jerseys to choose from.
Common Sort
Annex, Parkdale, and Riverside locations
With three locations across the city, Common Sort serves up a whole lotta goodness to vintage lovers everywhere. In addition to 90s streetwear, you’ll find gently used items from brands like Zara, Babaton, and even designers like Stella McCartney and Armani. Again, you’ve just got to be willing to sort through the racks to find a diamond in the rough.
Sub Rosa
Inside a navy house in Kensington Market that’s even more vintage than the clothing hung up on its walls, you’ll find Sub Rosa: a haven for worn denim and streetwear lovers alike. If your go-to outfit includes an oversized vintage sweatshirt, this is the place to visit. And if your favourite splurge-worthy item is a that’s-so-’70s tweed duster coat, this is also the store to shop.
House Of Vintage
For all your Western-inspired, genuine leather needs, House of Vintage boasts a premium collection of cowboy boots, chaps, jackets, belts, bags, and Harley Davidson apparel. That’s not all though because the store also has an exceptional array of vintage Levi’s in stock at all times as well as quality vintage sports attire. Be sure to take a look at what’s under the glass of the cash desk at the front of the store – there’s always a new vintage Gucci bag or Versace necktie hiding from plain sight, as well as beautiful sterling silver jewelry.
96 Tears Vintage
96 Tears’ new location on Bloor St. West is still a certified vintage gold mine, packed with leather, logowear on plenty of biker-style jackets, fur, denim on denim, and so much more. There’s no other way to leave the store than with a gently-loved piece that turns back time in the slightest, and turns heads on the streets too.
Nouveau Riche Vintage
A visit to Nouveau Riche is like taking a walk through a designer streetwear time warp – Moschino, Prada, Gianni Versace, and Emilio Pucci decorate the store in a kaleidoscope of colours. The shop’s offerings also span non-designer labels dating all the way back to the ’30s, though it’s a label lover’s paradise.
Chosen Vintage
Whether you’re looking for a classy new pair of coveralls or a moto-style jacket to keep you warm between seasons, Chosen Vintage is an adoringly curated collection of timeless streetwear and dress-appropriate options. Versace mom jeans? Check! Shop here for lots of fun ’80s glamour.
Vintage Depot
Kensington Market, Danforth, and Oshawa
With three locations across the GTA, great quality vintage streetwear is never too far away at Vintage Depot. Expect to find all of the brands you’re coveting like Polo, Champion, Nike, Lacoste, and more all in mint vintage condition.
Final Touch Vintage
Head to Bloor West to shop Final Touch Vintage’s selection of vintage streetwear with offerings from brands like adidas, Guess, Champion, Polo Jeans, and many more, as well as vintage jerseys.
Uncle Vintage
Another Bloor West destination to check out for vintage streetwear in Toronto is Uncle Vintage. Located near Lansdowne, this is a great spot to find vintage graphic tees, Nike, Patagonia, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Jeans, and more. Just be sure to follow them on Instagram to keep up with when they’re doing new drops — their stock goes fast!
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In a world where everyone’s fighting to stand out, you have to be more than just unique. “You have to be more than one of one. You have to be one of none,” streetwear icon and multi-faceted designer Jeff Staple tells us.
And being “one of none” is the concept behind Staple’s latest limited-edition collection in partnership with Miller Genuine Draft and the company’s Design Lab. “It’s an expression of how hard you have to work and how much you have to hustle to succeed out there,” which is truly a testament to how Staple got his start.
While attending Parsons, Staple began silkscreening his own shirts as a hobby and never dreamt that it could become a career.
“That a minority, a person of colour, son of an immigrant family, could own a fashion brand in America, that was way beyond comprehension for me,” Staple says.
But after walking into a boutique in New York City, he realized he could turn his passions into something big. “The manager walked up to me and said, “That’s a dope shirt. Where’d you get that?” After telling him he made it, the manager told him to “make 12 of them and put them in the shop.” When they sold out, Staple came back with 24 more shirts. And then 36. “That moment changed my life forever.”
Now in collaboration with the beer of urban nightlife, Miller Genuine Draft, Staple has the opportunity to give other creatives the platform to push their work into the spotlight and prove that they’re one of none.
Staple worked on the global Miller Design Lab collection first, alongside four different artists from a cross-section of crafts: graffiti, fashion, photography, and tattoo. Each artist created a different black and gold jacket that, with the thoughtful curation of Staple, evolved into a cohesive collection.
The Global Collection via Miller Genuine Draft
Following the success of the first collection, which featured Toronto photographer Elie Kimbembe, is the MGD Design Lab “One of None” capsule collection, available exclusively for Canadians.
Using the same black and gold colourway — which are also the colours of the premium MGD bottle — the limited-edition streetwear collection is made up of seven pieces: an anorak jacket ($250), crewneck ($100), hoodie ($125), long sleeve ($40), sweatpant ($130), bandana ($35), and a gold Pigeon bottle opener ($15).
Married with the MGD logo, the Pigeon branding is a nod to the design level that Staple is known for, and is stamped on each piece. The entire capsule collection was designed with versatility in mind, with the ability to dress the collection up or down in the daytime or for nightlife.
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller Genuine Draft
With collaborations coming at us left, right, and centre, the limited-edition MGD x Staple collection is a reminder of how two worlds can collide harmoniously.
“Essentially, it’s a testament to street culture, and for me, it allows me to take what I’ve learned to do over the past two decades and say the same thing but on a bigger stage,” Staple says.
Launching today, June 20, you can grab the entire limited-edition MGD x Staple streetwear collection exclusively at Exclucity stores in Toronto or Montreal, or shop the collection online.
Miller Genuine Draft
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The Canadian streetwear community is constantly growing as streetwear becomes a staple in the closet of countless individuals throughout the world. The versatility of streetwear has become apparent with numerous luxury brands drawing inspiration from streetwear designs and incorporating them into the higher-end products.
Although the line between high-end fashion and streetwear has blurred in recent years, the root of streetwear is affordable brands that begin in local communities and stand out with their unique designs and products.
Howler is a new Canadian streetwear brand that is heavily influenced by soccer, better known as football throughout the world. Many of its designs draw inspiration from soccer uniforms of the past and its most recent set of t-shirt and hoodie drew inspiration from the World Cup, called the Group Stage.
Image via Howler
If you are looking for a new local streetwear brand from Toronto to support, Howler is the brand for you. They offer a variety of creative t-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, hats, tote bags and beach towels that will be staple pieces in your closet.
You can find them on ShopHowler.com or on Instagram at @shophowler!
Image via Howler
Image via Howler
Featured image: Howler
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Toronto’s only vintage streetwear flea market is back! Find over 30 local and international vendors come together to form Canada’s largest selection of handpicked garments catering to the 1980’s, 1990’s, and 2000’s street and sportswear aesthetic.
DATE:
June 2nd, 2018 – During the annual Dundas West Fest!!! Come Join Thousands Of Torontonians celebrate the arrival of Summer and shop from North America’s leading vintage street fashion collectors.
LOCATION:
1305 Dundas St West – Toronto, Ontario
(ABOVE REMIX LOUNGE)
Popular Brands:
-Tommy Hilfiger
-Champion
-Kappa
-Gucci
-Ralph Lauren
-Much more
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 1 O’CLOCK – THERE WILL BE A $5 ENTRY FEE THAT WILL ALSO COME WITH A RAFFLE ENTRY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A GIFT BASKET PROVIDED BY THE DEADSTOCK DEPOT AND IT’S VENDORS!
Featured Image: Instagram/@TheDeadstockDepot
Have you been to the Vintage Streetwear Flea Market before? Let us know in the comments!
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The Deadstock Depot is back! Easily one of the coolest marketplaces that pop up around the city, the Deadstock Depot is Toronto’s first and only vintage and urban streetwear marketplace that showcases the best streetwear vendors and manufacturers, as well as fabulous Toronto artists.
The next edition of Deadstock Depot will pop up on July 8th and will offer customers a tangible opportunity to shop Canada’s largest collection of rare vintage and modern streetwear, clothing, accessories and artwork. The great part about the Depot is that you can interact with the people behind the brands and get involved with the local streetwear community.
Deadstock Depot is a platform for small business all across Ontario and some parts of Quebec. The market which will feature vendors such as CrazyLoko Vintage, an internationally recognized Polo collector and streetwear dealer; as well as Creeps, a local Toronto streetwear shop that brings the hottest trends for ladies time and time again.
With 25+ vendors and live Hip-Hop performances, the Deadstock Depot is fuelling a movement that will solidify Toronto’s top-spot within the global streetwear community.
The market will be held on Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at a former Paint Shop at Portland and Adelaide (502 Adelaide Street West, Toronto Ontario) from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.
Featured Image: Instagram/@thedeadstockdepot
Originally speculated through WWD, the Supreme x Lacoste collaboration is official. New York-based Supreme has joined up with Lacoste for a surprisingly fresh new release.
While full collection details have only just been released, Hypebeast is reporting that the collection will include a: Track Jacket, Harrington Jacket, Tennis Sweater, Pique Crewneck, Long Sleeve Polo, Track Pants, Pique Shorts and a Pique Camp Cap. The collection will use the Lacoste Logo extensively and will feature it prominently on each piece.
The collection will be available in-store at Supreme’s New York, Los Angeles, London and Paris location, as well as online in March 16h.
View the whole collection
Images: Supreme New York