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| - I just can't rave enough about my experience in this great vintage shop.
Ambiance - the upstairs is chic, with a bright, open boutique lay out that showcases an amazing array of women's vintage, a hat wall and areas for well-chosen accessories (including new men's bowties). Clean and tasteful, it is a far cry from the musty, cramped vintage shops I've sifted through in the past. The downstairs has a mellow, funky vibe with racks of low-cost women's wear and a decent sized men's selection.
Service - Tao (spelling?) is A PEACH. This man's intimidating physical size does not belie his disarmingly friendly personality. I really can't begin to express what a helpful, intelligent sweetheart he is, especially after going in store after store on Queen Street with lackluster service ranging from indifferent to rude. My bf and I had an hour plus conversation with him, as the store was slow on a week day, and it felt like chatting with an old friend. On a professional basis he was helpful and knowledgeable - he clearly knows the business, the product and how to tailor his suggestions to the client.
Selection - I consider myself decently versed in vintage. I'm by no means an expert but I have a good working knowledge of what is out there, what constitutes something rare, good craftsmanship, etc. The upstairs of Cabaret was the mother-load of exceptional, high-quality, formal and semi-formal items - I saw a gorgeous metallic blue coat that I would have cut parts off of myself to fit into and it was just one of many unique, beautiful items. The downstairs was an excellent mix of simpler semi-formal, business casual and every day styles. I got a great 60's frock in mint condition for $65 & a studded 70's punk collar for $20 (real leather, perfect condition, well made and large enough to double up as a bracelet - places on Queen Street were selling fake leather, made in China ones that looked SO cheap for the same price). The prices may sound steep for something "used," particularly the more impressive upstairs items, but I didn't see anything in less than excellent condition, mostly hard to find styles (even if you are used to shopping vintage) and the craftsmanship and quality of fabrics offered could not be duplicated in a modern item for the same money. We have such a throw away clothing culture that items of this quality are INSANELY expensive to purchase new (and difficult to even find). I was also impressed with the look, construction and fabric quality of their vintage-inspired modern dress line, manufactured in Canada solely for the store.
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