in search of vintage!

[roseofblack25]

I am trying to compile a list of vintage stores in Toronto (within walking distance from the train station and eaton centre) that have anything vintage that isnt too expensive for an sc'er LOL
I am planning on spending the day there on my birthday in a few months and I want to hit up all the vintage places!

[Lynnie]

The thrift stores always have something vintage? Or H&M?

[roseofblack25]

ya H&M is always on my list of places to go so is XXI never been to any thrift stores in Toronto though! are there any that are really worth going to?

[sarelynn]

There are some great vintage stores in the kensinton market area of Toronto. You'll have to take the subway to get there though. easy from the train station.

go to St. Patrick subway station. from there walk west on dundas just a few blocks past Spadina to Kensington St. The 'Market' area is well marked. There are many, many vintage stores in the area. I highly recommend it!

[roseofblack25]

ohh love kensington market!!! dont even really need to take the subway we walked there in the summer well ok we might since its cold now LOL but we were looking for a place that sold turkish delight and other turkish/middle eastern things only to find out it burned down two years earlier and no one told us I think it was called akrams...so we didnt do much vintage shopping since we were just in the area to find that one shop

[Andit]

Easier way to get to Kensington, is to take the streetcar from Union Station. Go to the lower level (set of stairs at the back, instead of stairs to subway level, take them to streetcar, it's well marked). The Spadina car will drop you off right at Kensington - saves you the walk.

Not sure about middle Eastern stores, tho. There used to be a few along the Danforth (mixed in with Greek town), but not something I ever looked into, so couldn't say for sure.

Let me know when you're coming, I owe you a coffee.

[screamy]

And you should PM me if you haven't found a place to stay for free yet - my condo has a guest suite that is super cheap, and right downtown!!

[roseofblack25]

pm'ed you!! I dont have a free place to stay in Toronto LOL all my friends either live with too many other people or dont have the room last time I stayed at a hotel but the staff were kind of rude and it was the best deal I could find in Toronto so not going back even though the hotel was cute and clean the staff downright sucked LOL

[iunno112]

Here are two lists for vintage clothing stores in Toronto I found on BlogTO and Toronto Life, hopefully they help!

Have fun shopping

[roseofblack25]

thanks for the links!!!
Also if anyone knows where I could find inexpensive corsets would be awesome too...I went to the only lingerie store we have here and they start at $500!!! ouch! I am looking for under $50 lol just need it for photoshoots so nothing fancy

[Wishingxstar]

Forever21 and H&M are great. also, theres a dress/clothing store on Yonge and gerrard,( just north of eaton centre) called "STAR fashion", its not too expensive (under $30 a dress?) - its worth a look. (heres a review)
Have fun shopping downtown

[ginger150]

Hmm, maybe walk along Queen West...fashion district. Hells Belles might have a corset... http://www.hellsbellesclothing.com/ Lots of cool stores, and if you're looking for vintage, lots of that. Black Market has vintage - http://www.blackmarkettoronto.com

[Spudbud]

Try Gadabout on Queen Street E. There's also Mira's Vintage in the Beaches on Queen Street E., although that has a mix of vintage and consignment (I've picked up Chanel and Alfred Sung there).

[roseofblack25]

thanks I dont care much about brand names but will add them to the list too!

[Butt3rCooki3]

DONT forget value village and salvation army stores!! theres locations east and west side,... but I usually go to the uptown locations? : )
My weekend at value village = $7 blazer and $4 pink silk blouse =D