The Ultimate Guide to Toronto’s Vintage Stores
by Lauren HazlewoodFrom stores that specialize in designer steals (hello, new Chanel bag) to boutiques dedicated to curating the perfect collection of jeans, celebrate National Thrift Store Day by hitting up some of the best second-hand stores in Toronto.
Below, we’ve listed some of our fave spots, so grab some friends and start hunting!
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
House of Vintage
1239 Queen St W
This store carries all the vintage staples: denim jeans, sweatshirts and tees. Oh, and did we mention that Selena Gomez once shopped here?
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
96 Tears
1714 Queen St W
96 Tears knows how to put outfits together like no other. They take vintage pieces and style them in a way that makes them feel modern and fresh.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Common Sort – Parkdale
1414 Queen St W
This store specializes in resale, so you’ll find pieces from every end of the fashion market. You can even bring in your own clothes and make a trade for something new.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Mama Loves You
541 Queen St W
This carefully curated store is run by mother-daughter duo, Mahro and Melo.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
VSP
1410 Dundas St W
This vintage store specializes in designer pieces, so if you’re looking for some high-end branding but don’t want to splurge, VSP is a great option.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Fashion Old & New
27 Kensington Ave
Everyone knows that the best types of denim jackets are vintage. Head to Fashion Old & New to get your hands on one of these beauties.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Black Diamond Vintage
1614 Queen St W
This store has a strong focus on the 60s and 70s and many of their pieces carry a rock & roll vibe.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Nouveau Riche Vintage
906 Queen St W
Nouveau Riche is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a fun but wearable print.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Cinderella Vintage
56 Kensington Ave
Who needs a fairy godmother when you have this store?
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Kings & Queens
60 Kensington Ave
This store is all about creating a fun vibe with bumpin’ playlists and trendy finds.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Public Butter
1290 Queen St W
This vintage store has more than just clothes. Stop by to shop pieces for your home or even pick up a refurbished bike!
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Sub Rosa
16 Kensington Ave
Sub Rosa likes to focus on specific pieces each season. For summer, the store is focusing on vintage jeans, 70s daywear and 90s grunge.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
The Wanderly
1613 Dundas West
The Wanderly looks for high-quality items that are unique and tell a story.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Chosen Vintage
1599 Dundas St W
The name of this vintage store says it all. Everything is chosen very carefully and with lots of love.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Dancing Days
17 Kensington Ave
If you automatically think bohemian when you think of vintage, this store is the perfect place for you.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Three Fates
1394 Queen St W
“Think festival babe meets Winona Ryder”
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Elephant in the Attic
1596 Dundas St W
If you love vintage pieces but aren’t looking to fill up your closet with more clothes, this store has a bunch of unique items including prints, books, and cool frames.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
You, Babe
1611 Dundas St W
You, Babe (named for the iconic Sonny and Cher song) is the perfect mix of old and new.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Garb
1046 Queen St W
Garb is the go-to if you’re looking for labels. Find a bunch of designer steals, from Fendi to Chanel.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Breathless Vintage
9 Kensington Ave
Breathless is a Kensington Market staple that is teeming with cool finds.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Nevada Rose
1315 Dundas St W
Nevada Rose calls their style, “not for the faint of heart”. Make sure you stop by to shop their bold collection.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Space Vintage
34 Kensington Ave
Are you looking for the perfect vintage dress to wear to an event? Space Vintage is the place to go.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Consign Toronto
884 Queen St W
Consign is three floors of vintage luxury with brands like Gucci, Prada and Alexander Wang.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Vintage Outlaw
146 Augusta Ave
Looking for the perfect vintage shades?
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Bungalow
273 Augusta Ave
Bungalow has a little bit of everything: clothing, home goods, unique furniture etc.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Flashback Vintage
25 Kensington Ave
This store sells the vintage Hawaiian shirts of your dreams.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Exile
60 Kensington Ave
Exile opened back in 1975 with an incredible collection of pieces from the 40s, 50s and 60s.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
King of Kensington
35 Kensington Ave
It may require some digging, but you’re sure to find some treasures at this spot.
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Penny Arcade
1177 Dundas St W
With an in-house seamstress, every piece at the Penny Arcade is restored to its original splendour.
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Toronto’s Best Vintage
Courage My Love
14 Kensington Ave
From 50s cocktail dresses to 70s slacks, this store has it all.
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