Now you can add U.S. retailer J.Crew to the long line of American clothing chains that are setting up shop here in Toronto. The popular fashion name that specializes in the all-American preppy look (think clean lines and lots of white shirts and khakis) announced today it will open its first store in Canada at Yorkdale Shopping Center this August.
The official announcement comes six months after J. Crew first revealed plans to open its first-ever Canadian store. Canadians got a first taste of J. Crew’s crisp style when its infamous catalogue was introduced here in 1991, and now they’ll finally get the opportunity to see — and try on — the label’s classic looks for themselves in the new 5,000 square foot store.
Everyday classic designs will be mixed with weekend wear, accessories, shoes and outerwear in the “carefully-edited” store. Guys, don’t get too excited about the possibility of buying khakis and cashmere sweaters, though: it’s a women’s-only clothing and accessory location.