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| - My only wish is that this store had MORE in the way of men's fashion, however as mundane as the current options seem to be - they are of great quality and curated from a seemingly diverse array of designers and interesting brands. As compared to Fred Segal or Kitson in Los Angeles (or Kitson Las Vegas), the clothing choices on offer are at best, simple: button down shirts, flannels, long sleeve cotton basics, jeans, khakis and the like. There is also a women's section. Currently, the unisex standout item in the store is the "blanket scarf." Literally made from a blanket. Super cozy and plentiful in length.
The true charm of Lavish & Squalor is in its kitschy home items: clothing and towel hooks, gourmet fruit jams, candles, also their fashion accessories - from handcrafted bronze quartz and amethyst crystal-adorned necklaces to bracelets & wooden sunglasses, some purses, bags, wallets and well-designed toiletry storage kits - they even offer cold-pressed juice, though my choice for tonight was "out of stock." Bummer.
I really wanted this place to be the "be all; end all," and while it very much makes up for the lack of that in their effort as well as staff knowledge and friendliness - I'm still on the hunt for a mid to high-end alternative and interesting casual clothier in Toronto. Though "Lavish" in their prices for offering the median of mens fashion items, you will not squalor your time at this very interesting and diverse collection on Queen Street. Take a visit. I have enjoyed my time in this store, and will be back. For me, however - it's much more of a "browse and let your mind wander" kind of place than it is likely that I'd drop coin and leave satisfied with anything I'd be inspired to wear daily.
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