Don’t let high-fashion envy bring you down. Toronto’s eclectic consignment shops will have you looking fabulous at a fraction of the cost. Here are the best spots to shop for pre-loved designer duds.
Multiple locations provide easy accessibility—regardless of what neighbourhood you live in. Find men’s and women’s premium brands, designer, and vintage items in clean condition. The store’s organized interior and hand-picked inventory provides a pleasant shopping experience. A constantly rotating selection means if you see something you like, you’d better grab it now.
Where: Three locations around the city
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Haute Classics is known for its designer denim and high-end handbags. Items are in great condition—with some looking like they’ve never been worn, and the price is unbelievable. Find a variety of modern and classic pieces in a store whose name is synonymous with what it sells.
Where: 1961 Avenue Road
Shop alternative designer price tags at Yonge and Lawrence. Here, you’ll find obscure vintage, from Pink Tartan to Marc Jacobs, Chanel, and more. The consignment market is slightly less saturated in the north end of the city, and this elegant, refined boutique boasts an amazing selection of goods in mint condition.
Where: 3235 Yonge Street
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Their shops are built on community involvement, where each stores’ inventory is a reflection of the neighbourhood it finds itself in. Shop both men’s and women’s clothing, from designer to vintage, and find new, truly unique pieces of clothing.
Where: Three locations around the city
This men’s designer consignment shop features suits, blazers, leather jackets, and more, plus a growing selection of women’s wear. Shop mostly new, gently used pieces alongside extra-rare designer goods. From streetwear to business attire, you’ll find Acne, Tom Ford, Rag & Bone and many others. For those not yet sold on consignment, the store’s authentic environment and masculine vibe is sure to change your mind.
Where: 5 Broadway Ave.
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This post wouldn’t be complete without a shout out to us! Shop authentic and pre-loved pieces in every category, from handbags and shoes to jackets and accessories. From Burberry and Chanel to BCBG and Diane von Furstenberg, Designer Swap’s refined selection of curated designer goods makes it easy for you to shop haute without spending your entire paycheque. Can’t come in? You can even buy online!
Where: 1900 Dundas Street West
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What are your best consignment finds? Let us know in the comments!
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