The best fashion and gift stores Toronto

Opened in 2012 by mother-daughter duo Melo and Mahro Anfield, who have worked in the vintage industry for a long time, this adorable little boutique offers only vintage clothing and accessories, all handpicked. Not surprisingly, there is a nice selection of clothing, from pin-up dresses to old American jeans, for both men and women. The store may not be very big, but it is full of finds. A great place to find unique pieces! Online store as well.

This trendy store on Queen West Street specializes in skateboards, snowboards and longboards. You'll find all the equipment you need, from boards to wheels, trucks (axles), bindings, boots, protective gear and tools. Streetwear (men and women - including the popular Thrasher brand), shoes (Vans, Adidas, ES, Etnies, etc.) and a wide range of accessories (including Nixon watches) complete So Hip Toronto's offer. Online store as well.

This small shoe store prides itself on offering exclusive designer creations. The paradise of the stiletto heel, but also of the sandal and the small fashionable sneaker. In fact, all categories are represented here, for men, women and children. The store also sells various accessories, from bags to scarves, hats and umbrellas. Heel Boy also has a branch in Kingston (halfway between Montreal and Toronto). Online store as well.

Opened in 1976, Kops Records is the oldest independent record store in Toronto. There is a great selection of all styles of music here, with both used and new records. Kops also has another branch on Danforth Avenue (where they stock tens of thousands of vinyl records) and one in Oshawa in the Greater Toronto Area. The place also buys back the vinyl you want to get rid of. Possibility to buy online on the website. Frequent draws for tickets to shows.

A nice independent record store where the bins are generously filled with vinyl and CDs, both new and used, not to mention a few turntables for the DJ in you and portable Bluetooth speakers. While music rules the place, there are also T-shirts with the record store's logo, cool greeting cards and other items. And the prices are very interesting, with many promotions throughout the months. Another branch on Church Street in the Church-Wellesley district.

Common Sort is environmentally conscious and operates on the "Buy - Sell - Trade" principle. Of course, unless you're in Toronto for a long time, you may not have clothes to sell or trade. That said, the place is also open to the general public and allows you to find second-hand clothing and accessories, all hand-picked. To keep up to date with what's new in the store, follow the Facebook page. There are also two other stores in Toronto, in the Parkdale and The Annex neighbourhoods.

Formerly known as Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville Village is an upscale shopping centre with a succession of chic boutiques. Ready-to-wear, jeweller, home decor and interior design, beauty care, art gallery, wine shop, fitness centre... There's something for everyone! The place also hosts some services such as a clinic, a dentist and the Whole Foods food market. Nearly a dozen restaurant counters also have their base camp there, most of them healthy or with a taste of the world.