What does an outfit put together by a neighbourhood look like? We started with a plain, white t-shirt and went store-to-store, asking Toronto retailers to add something to the look. The resulting ensembles were surprisingly cohesive and totally wearable.
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› Oliver Spencer
962 Queen St. W., 647-348-7673.
Pilot jacket, $545.
“The colour of the jacket is pretty easy to build off of, while the tweed means you can dress it up or down.”—Chris Naidu, social-media manager
› Fred Perry
964 Queen St. W., 416-538-3733.
Cardigan, $165.
“This cardigan is a really great staple that you can use for many different looks. It builds on the preppy look of the white tee and the varsity jacket.”—Natasha Cook, manager
› Sydney’s
682 Queen St. W., 416-603-3369.
United Stock Dry Goods jeans, $135.
“Dark denim goes with everything. A well-made pair of jeans can dress up a white tee instantly. Along with that varsity jacket, you just need to roll up the denim and put a pack of cigarettes in the sleeve cuff and you’re ready!”—Sandra Kim, manager
› Joe Fresh
585 Queen St. W., 416 361-6342.
Circle scarf, $16.
“The scarf adds depth to the outfit. It’s pretty neutral, so the grey gives you a platform to build on. It’s the raw city look—it’s more Tribeca now, less varsity.”—Raymond Deslandes, manager
› Aldo
349 Queen St. W., 416-340-9882.
Shoes, $110.
“These shoes dress the outfit up with their sharp, clean lines.”—Liz Nolan, sales lead
› Klaxon Howl
706 Queen St. W., 647-436-6628.
Palmer trading satchel, $295.
“The bag matches the ruggedness of the final outfit. It’s not precious.”—Lena Kim, manager
Our model says: “I really like the final outfit. The jacket is definitely something I would wear on my own, and I quite like the thickness of the denim—they seem like they would only get better with age. I personally wouldn’t wear the shoes—I’m not keen on rubber soles—and I wouldn’t wear an infinity scarf.”—Mike Dell, 32, pianist with the band Suzana d’Amour
