Shopping is the only way I’m going to get out on a day like this so I thought I would share this map to let you know about this great area for vintage clothing. The amazing map was made by artist Keith Jones and can be found at any of the locations. (Thanks Silver Falls for the artist info!) It’s a great way to show the vintage shops in the area as I’m sure some of them get missed (like Penny Arcade – had no idea it was there, and it’s definitely worth visiting!) I rediscovered this map again in my messy room and wanted to scan it in for you guys. Just click each picture to make it bigger.

A tidbit about each store:

I Miss You Vintage

|63 Ossington Avenue

A wonderful blend of high-end vintage and affordable unique pieces. They have an amazing accessory section. Read my full review here.

Silver Falls

|15 Ossington Avenue

This store combines vintage and art! A store in the front and a gallery in the art it’s a perfect place to spend an entire day. They have great trendy pieces, classics, some affordable designer garments and they always have a great selection of boots. Check out their blog to see what’s in store!

Badlands Vintage

|104 Ossington Avenue

This is such a fun store! I love when vintage owners add their own personality to the clothing by writing fun facts or tidbits on clothing tags. At Badlands her tags reference “vintage” tv shows like “You’ll be a Fresh Prince” and “Donna from 9021o was my favourite character”. Go for the all around vintage experience and take your man friends because there is stuff for them too!

Print Fine Vintage

|834-A College Street

If you blink you’ll miss this store, which is what I did the first time I visited. Although it’s small, Shelley has a great selection of designer garments that will fit into anyone’s budget. Print Fine has carries designers like Pucci, and Yves St. Laurent, the great vintage basics like cashmere sweaters and wool coats and finally,  the a student’s best friend, accessories, which start from $10.

Vintage Mix 1

|186 Ossington Avenue

The great shoes in the window always draw me into this store. Vintage Mix has a lot of cool accessories and make their store fun with vintage toys like the  California Raisins (I do hope you remember these). I noticed that they carried a lot of small sizes including shoes so if you’re one of those thin people who can “never find anything that fits” (stop complaining would ya!) this is your place. Also they have an awesome mens section which takes up the entire back room – great denim, boots, vintage bags and fun graphic tees can be found here.

Apartment 909

|909 Dundas Street West

Vivienne Westwood,  Helmut Lang, and Yohi Yamamoto are just some of the amazing designer pieces to be found here. The store layout is beautiful as well, as though you have stepped into an art gallery. There’s also a great men’s section with trendy and classic pieces! Get to know the owners a bit better with their blog here.

69 Vintage

|1100 Queen Street West

I love when vintage stores pay attention to trends. I think there’s a lot of people out there who love to follow current trends in fashion but don’t want to rely on H&M to fill that need. 69 vintage is a great place to get affordable and unique items that are young and modern. They have an amazing denim selection and then depending on whatever is “in” – fur, sequins, etc. They also have a great mens section right in the front of the store so you’ll lose your guy friends right away.

Penny Arcade

|1177 Dundas Street West

Rachel is one of my favourite store owners. When I first walked into Penny Arcade (cute name!) she appeared out of nowhere and scared the crap out of me. We laughed it off and soon started chatting about everything including the great music she was playing. Again this is another store with both mens and ladies wear and Rachel has it fully stocked with vintage versions of popular trends. Go for the great clothes and awesome service.

The End!

This area has a lot of great vintage and seems to be attracting more and more vintage owners. Spend a day here with a friend and take a shopping break in one of the many great pubs and cafes in the area!

For other vintage, consignment and thrift stores in Toronto visit my Vintage Map!

(2 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)

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