Roncesvalles clothing boutiques for fashionable finds
Looking to spruce up your wardrobe without breaking the bank? The big box stores may have regular sales, but so do independent clothing shops. You also can’t beat the service and personality of the smaller neighbourhood stores, especially in close-knit Roncy Village. Next time you need pants or a shirt, stop in at these local clothing boutiques.
Coal Miners Daughter
87 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2K6Stylish west end denizens shop for made-in-Canada ladies’ fashions and accessories at this Roncesvalles clothing boutique. The eclectic shop carries a host of homegrown labels, including stylish apparel and jewellery produced by the shop’s co-owners Janine Haller and Krysten Caddy. Textured pencil skirts and chic party dresses are fashion-forward while the outerwear selection is designed to endure even the harshest Canadian winters. Popular brands include Melissa Nepton, Birds of North America and beloved Toronto designer Sara Duke. Finish your look with a Cob backpack made from leather and suede salvaged from vintage jackets.
Doll Factory by Damzels
394 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M9Damzels' clothing will bring out your inner ferocity with an edginess to it that makes women look as strong and tough as they really are. The clothing is cut to hug feminine curves but there’s nothing sweet or innocent about the garb. The shop is full of gorgeous dresses, shirts, pants and accessories to suit every personality and prices so reasonable you’ll think you’re staging a robbery.
Frock
97 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2K9Make sure you’ve got time to spare because once you catch sight of the racks and shelves of beautiful clothing at Frock you won’t want to leave. The shop, which looks like an ideal walk-in closet fantasy, features wardrobe staples for every occasion with pieces that nobody else will be wearing. Better still, the staff is relaxed and hands-off so you can browse on your own schedule without feeling pressured to buy.
Muttonhead
337 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M8It doesn’t look so much like a store as it does a fashion showroom, with clothes, hats, jackets and grooming products laid out in a neat, minimalist way. If the name sounds a little odd to you, it’s because it’s been named after the fashion label that adorns most of the merchandise and not for a sheep’s noggin. You can also find other labels, as well as clothes from Australia, Japan, the U.S. and Europe.
Maggie's Farm
407 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N1This shop is a bit like Mary Poppins’ bag – it contains a little bit of everything and you’re constantly surprised at just how much fits inside. Maggie’s has clothes, accessories, jewellery, art, jackets, footwear and blankets, and the stock is constantly rotated to keep it as fresh as possible. As impressive as this inventory sounds, it’s nothing compared to Maggie’s ability to find anything in an instant. Come with a full wallet because the more-than-reasonable prices are irresistible.
