STYLE AND SASS

Randi Bergman rounds up Toronto’s 10 most stylish boutiques Mjölk is stocked with furniture, lighting and objects that embody a timeless style. Kotn partners with Egyptian cotton farmers to create its cult tees and tanks.

The Kit rounds up can’t-miss Toronto boutiques,

For the creative minimalist Mjölk, 2959 Dundas St. W.

This Junction spot has become so synonymous with dreamy, Scandinavian design that anything bearing its general resemblance is commonly referred to as “so Mjölk.” John and Juli Baker, the husband and wife team behind the store, define its vibe as pure, honest and essential — just like milk, the English translation of its name. The store is stocked with furniture, lighting and decorative objects that embody timeless craftsmanship. For the conscious shopper Kotn, 754 Queen St. W.

Kotn’s Queen Street flagship is an artful showcase of stylish, high-quality cotton basics alongside limited-edition home goods. The brand’s affordable T-shirts, tanks and sweatshirts are the result of a direct partnership with Egyptian cotton farmers in the Nile River Delta, which keeps costs low while helping to revive a struggling agriculture business. Meanwhile, the brand’s mission of elevating the everyday is well achieved in the loft-style space inspired by the living room of owners Mackenzie and Ben Sehl. For the art lover Souvenir Studios, 1232 College St.

This serene, sun-drenched space has become a hit amongst design enthusiasts for its impeccably curated ceramics, jewelry, perfumes, textiles and vintage treasures that are showcased alongside a rotation of art exhibitions. Owner Danielle Suppa highlights Canadian designers, makers and artists alongside treasures (nay, souvenirs) sourced from her travels. Suppa’s style is so adored that she added in-home surface styling to her list of services. For the accessory aficionado Hoi Bo, 15 Trinity St.

Though it’s been around for over six years, Hoi Bo has surged in popularity of late for its expertly crafted, gracefully curved handbags made on-site at the brand’s Distillery District outpost. Designers Sarra Tang and Annie Lum are obsessive about the symbolic relationship between shape, structure and process, something that immediately comes through upon entering the shop. The airy, reclaimed heritage space allows for the brand’s sturdy, functional wares — think sturdy sheath dresses, hand-textured silver rings and, of course, those breathtaking bags — to take centre stage. For the high-fashion fan VSP Consignment, 1410 Dundas St. W.

Any preconceived notions of a traditional consignment store quickly fade as you enter VSP, a sleek showcase of designer gems that was recently expanded to 4,000 square feet of shopping space. And while the shop is vast, its selection of vintage Gucci, Cèline, Hermès and beyond always feels curated. The crew behind the counter is just as stylish as the clothes, accessories and jewels that frequently come from their friends, a close-knit group of consignors and clients who share a penchant for high fashion and seriously good taste. For the streetwear devotee Creeps, 363 Spadina Ave.

This ingenious shop started as a blinkand-you-miss-it stall in Chinatown Centre, and moved its Insta-popular, often ironic clothing and accessories to a storefront on Spadina Avenue earlier this year. The owners describe their selection as the “best of an Asian night market,” which means you’re in for anything from goldfish drop earrings to graphic print cargo pants to faux fur trim mini dresses at affordable price points. For the indie stalwart Ease, 1446 Dundas St. W.

If you’re a fan of Dundas West staple, Easy Tiger, you’ll love its sophisticated, stylish sister located just across the street. Opened last summer as a slower paced, more fashion-centric interpretation of owner Zai Rajkotwala’s minimal, modern esthetic, Ease focuses on clothing, acces- sories and jewelry from an array of indie designers like Paloma Wool, LoQ and local favourite, Markoo, with whom Rajkotwala collaborated on a line of pastel motorcycle jackets. For the designer connoisseur TNT, 87 Avenue Rd.

TNT could be considered the Old Faithful of this bunch, but the Yorkville boutique still manages to feel like a hidden gem more than 25 years after it opened. The designer haven stocks over 350 brands including Comme de Garçons, Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler. And sure, they’re heavy hitters, but what’s most impressive about TNT isn’t just the big names. It’s the surprising pieces that seem to dance off the racks and onto even the most conservative customers. For the jet-setter Aloja, 870 College St.

Sabrina Ramos is passionate about a new generation of Indian designers and artisans, who she so artfully showcases in her stunning College West shop. The Brazilian-born Toronto transplant works with designers who source ethically, produce sustainably and utilize traditional Indian methods like colour blocking and weaving. Expect all the fixings of your fantasy vacation wardrobe, from vibrant linen caftans by Aish, to Indigo-dyed denim separates by 11.11 and silk printed blouses by Laura Siegel, a Toronto designer who works with artisans around the world. For the beauty obsessive Jacob & Sebastian, 622 Queen St. W.

This long-standing Queen West shop is a go-to for cult beauty brands like Mario Badescu, Rodin and Tata Harper. The selection is curated by owner and skin care fanatic, Joel Dart, who selects brands based off performance and how downright gorgeous they look on a shelf. Dart and his staff test every product personally, so you know you’re getting the real deal.