Aritzia

Aritzia is a Canadian success story, and its Queen Street store ranks among the brand’s busiest downtown locations. The shop sits near the corner of Queen and John, steps from the MEC flagship, and carries the full range of in-house labels, from tailored Babaton pieces to Wilfred’s soft knits and the cult-favourite Super Puff jackets.

The look is polished but wearable, which explains the steady crowd of shoppers building work and weekend wardrobes. Staff are known for styling help, and a weekday visit is calmer than a Saturday afternoon. It is also the nearest full-line Aritzia for the neighbourhood without heading to Eaton Centre or Yorkdale.