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The plant-based restaurant just opened its doors in Yorkdale Mall.

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Shopping your K-beauty faves has never been easier

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Everyday, the staff of Louis Vuitton at Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall check to make sure the recently opened fragrance pop-up is structurally sound. The reason for their concern: it’s constructed entirely of paper tube fragrance packaging containers, 2996 to be exact. But given that the pop-up has already traveled from Las Vegas, Miami and Houston, it’s […]

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Crystal chandeliers, custom gold leaf hand-painted wall coverings, velvet draperies and cases and cases of sparkling jewels—Van Cleef & Arpels has arrived in style! The storied French High Jewellery Maison recently opened its first stand-alone boutique in Toronto at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. If you think the Van Cleef & Arpels shop in-shop at Birks on […]

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See the vintage Yorkdale images »

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

Photography courtesty of Yorkdale Archive

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Yorkdale 50th Anniversary

Model wears a white shift dress during the “Adventures in Fashion” fashion show, 1965

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Children’s fashion show, 1969

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Spring fashion week windows, 1967

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Spring fashion show, 1970

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Yorkdale 50th Anniversary 1973 Yorkdale Fashion Show

Israeli fashion show, 1971

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Courtyard view, undated

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Yorkdale 50th Anniversary

Spring fashion show, 1972

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Main hall view, undated

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Models during the “Business Report” fashion show, 1985

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“Spring New at Yorkdale” fashion show, 1988

Within Toronto’s ever-changing retail landscape (hello Saks, goodbye Sears!), one shopping titan reigns supreme. Yorkdale Shopping Centre has been at the forefront, launching first-in-Canada boutiques by brands such as Mulberry, David Yurman, Kate Spade and soon, Nordstrom. But did you know that the mall was also the city’s first? Toronto’s purveyor of fancy duds to the north is turning 50 this week. Fun fact: it even predates the CN Tower and the Eaton Centre.

Built in 1964, Yorkdale was, at the time, the largest indoor shopping centre in the world. Going through something of a renaissance recently, thanks to a hefty facelift, Yorkdale has become the destination for designer labels and American retailers. Despite the cosmetic changes over the years, there are a few things that remain—Holt Renfrew and Fairweather have been at Yorkdale since the opening fifty years ago.

We may celebrate Thanksgiving at different times but as our American neighbours recover from this week’s turkey and fixings with a little retail therapy, we too will join in the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. The much-anticipated shopping day falls on November 29, 2013 and retailers are offering extended hours, not-to-miss markdowns, giveaways and […]

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Go inside the new beauty space at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale »

Holt Renfrew is continuing to expand its beauty presence with a new 10,000 square foot beauty space at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto. The new space, which opened to the public this week, offers a variety of luxe beauty services and international beauty brands, many which are exclusive to Holt Renfrew. The open environment features modern design concepts from favourite Holts beauty brands (including Chanel, Dior, La Mer and Shu Uemura), interactive digital features from Bobbi Brown and Clé de Peau and personal treatment and consultation space.

According to Holt Renfrew, the new beauty space is all about providing a personalized shopping experience for customers. “We’ve elevated our entire beauty experience,” explained Pat DiBratto, senior vice president of buying and merchandising, via press release.

Okay, don’t freak out. Okay, maybe do, because if you’re as big of a fan of Tavi Gevinson as we are, this is day making. The 16-year-old blogger turned editor-in-chief of Rookie Mag, will be in Toronto on October 27 to read from Rookie Yearbook One.

Check out the photos of J.Crew Eaton Centre

For the first time in Toronto, men can shop at J.Crew. After the exclusion of the men’s line (much to shoppers dismay) at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the newest J.Crew outpost in the Toronto Eaton Centre features all that the company has to offer.

The iconic American brand has settled in to a 9,000 square foot space in the on the third floor (formerly Bebe), and has filled the space with blonde hardwood and knick-knacks. Mannequins dressed in multi-layered outfits (think preppy collars poking out from underneath brightly-hued cashmere sweaters, crossbody bags and jeweled necklaces slung with ease) showcase what J.Crew does best.

Check out the first Canadian Ann Taylor store and party pics!

Ann Taylor has touched down on Canadian soil. As a part of the brand’s global expansion, the first Canadian store was unveiled atToronto Eaton Centre. Conveniently nestled between the must-shop Apple Store and Lululemon, the bright white space was unveiled on Thursday. And there’s only one way to celebrate a store and that’s a party.

The spacious store was filled with bloggers like Style Panel’s Gracie Carroll and The Backseat Stylers’ Sharon Ng Hayes. Zoomer Magazine’s editor Suzanne Boyd and menswear designer Farley Chatto also showed up with others to scope the selection. Champagne and wine was sipped and tiny snacks consumed, the makings of any good party.

As if Yorkdale hadn’t spoiled us enough by ushering in Topshop and J.Crew’s first Canadian locations last year, now they’ll be welcoming other first-timer brands into the fold later this year. Kate Spade New York, Ann Taylor and Ted Baker London are among a group of retailers that will find new homes in the massive […]

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Mary Katrantzou has yet to disappoint us: not only has her much-anticipated collaboration with Topshop already sold out in Europe and the U.S. (have no fear, it launches in Toronto on Tuesday!), but now she plans to create her trademark, surreal-print garms in larger sizes for Net-A-Porter.

Being full-figured herself, the designer is no stranger to feeling alienated in an industry that caters to petites. And so it comes as no surprise that she jumped on board when the luxe online shop asked her to produce plus-size attire.

“I was looking at a size 14 woman wearing our dress and I thought, ‘I can’t believe we don’t go bigger than that size!’ because she looked tiny. […] I buy online—I think as a bigger size, you feel more comfortable trying things at home,” she told the Evening Standard.

The clothes will go up to U.K. size 16 (the equivalent of a U.S. size 12), and while the bold prints may seem hard to pull off, the incredible figure-flattering silhouettes and refined structure will make wearing a kaleidoscopic garden a breeze.

Katrantzou and Net-A-Porter have certainly taken the ropes to create a path for plus-size fashion and we can only hope that other designers and retailers will follow suit. You should never have to compromise style because of a number on a label.