Shopping for a high end wardrobe on a budget? Here’s a list of the most affordable finds you can buy at the most expensive clothing stores across Toronto. From casual retail to designer consignment to luxury retail, you can build an Anna Delvey-worthy wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Luxury Retail
Gucci
130 Bloor St. W. Suite 102
The price range at Gucci in Yorkville is $500-$17,000. At this high end brand, your options for affordable couture may be limited to sunglasses ($475) or else jewelry like this leather Gucci necklace for $640.
Versace
106 Yorkville Ave.
The price range at Versace has a little more range, from $75- $8000. As is typical of high end retail, your most affordable option is luxury underwear. Fancy a pair of Versace logo briefs for $75, or a logo sports bra for $100? After that you’re looking at socks, tights, swimwear, and then eventually athletic staples like this Versace tank for $500.
Hermès
100 Bloor St. W.
You’e looking at a price range from $300- $10,000 at this store on the Mink Mile. Amidst the Spring-Summer 2022 Collection, your cheapest option is a swimsuit top for $335 or a staple t-shirt for $395. However, if you’re in the market for a more classic Hermès item, their nano scarves (perfect as a wrist or bag accessory) sell for a cool $145.
Louis Vuitton
150 Bloor St. W.
Here, you’re looking at a price range of $500- $10,000. Options under $1,000 are particularly limited for this brand, but you can find underwear and swimwear within a $500 range. After that, one of your cheapest finds will be these sports leggings for $605.
Burberry
144 Bloor St. W.
This British brand is known for its trench coats, cashmere scarves and iconic check print. The price range here is $500 – $16,000. Your lowest purchase option at this luxury brand is a skinny silk printed scarf for $220, next to card cases at $260 and $320. For under $500, you can also buy hats, sunglasses and sandals.
Designer Consignment
VSP Consignment
1410 Dundas St. W.
VSP Consignment sells lightly used luxury clothes by brands like Bottega Veneta, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Alexander Wang, and less expensive quality brands like Acne studios and Reformation. The overall price range starts at $50 and reaches a whopping $17,000 because of rare collectibles and extremely desirable pieces. Some of the most affordable options here include this Reformation blouse for $75, these sandals by Chloe for $50 and this Alexander Wang t-shirt for $60.
Fitzroy Rental
225 Sterling Rd.
Fitzroy Rentals is a formal dress rental service that carries brands like Gemy Maalouf, Elle Zeitoune, Theia Couture, Bariano and Reformation. The one-time rental deal that Fitzroy offers makes it so that you can indulge in an expensive gown for a special night out without breaking the bank or storing a dress in your closet that you will never wear again. While a Gemy Maalouf gown could easily cost you up to $2,000 new, you can wear it for one glorious evening for only $120 when you rent it from Fitzroy.
Fashionably Yours
707 Queen St. W.
Fashionably Yours is another designer consignment store that sells brands like Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Valentino, Gucci and Marc Jacobs, but also less expensive brands like Rag & Bone. Their prices range from $100-$5500. Some of your cheapest options are this Marc Jacobs top for $30 and this Louis Vuitton luggage handle strip for $45.
Location: 707 Queen St W, Toronto
Garb
1046 Queen. St. W.
Garb is a luxury consignment store that offers sought-after brands and collectible designer vintage pieces ranging in price from $100-$3,000. The selection includes brands like Christian Louboutin, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino and less expensive brands like Kate Spade and Rag & Bone. While you can easily spend $1,000 on a new pair of Christian Louboutin pumps, you can find them at Garb for as low as $300-$400. And if you’re looking for something even cheaper, you can find things like this Kate Spade denim jacket for only $80.
I Miss You Vintage
63 Ossington Ave. Unit K
I Miss You Vintage is a luxury consignment store that sells brands like Chanel, Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Canada Goose. Price range is $200-$2,000. Some of your affordable options include this Moschino jacket which might have cost up to $2,000 at full price. You can buy it here for $160.
Casual Retail
John Fluevog Shoes
686 Queen St. W.
This funky designer shoe shop ranges in price from $24 (limited to socks) to $750 with the exception of one pair of boots at $1,200. Your MOST affordable option is funky socks at $24. This is a great way to participate in adorning the brand if you can’t afford a pair of shoes. That being said, your most affordable option for shoes here are this pair of vintage oxford style Fluevogs for $139.
KOTN
754 Queen St. W.
KOTN is a staple Toronto brand that produces high quality outfit basics. The price range is $10-$220. As is always the case, your most affordable options are socks and underwear. After that, the lowest priced items include simple crew necks at $17.50.
