Store Guide: Adorn, Rosedale’s new womenswear boutique that doubles as a jewellery shop
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
Name: Adorn
Sells: Womenswear, accessories and jewellery
Contact info: 1250 Yonge St., 416-901-7309, adornonyonge.com
Hours: M-Sa 11-6:30, Su 12-5
Mother-and-daughter duo Evelina and Barbara Kuczer are the ones behind Adorn , Rosedale’s newest womenswear boutique. The former nail salon has been transformed into a shop that carries the kind of bohemian basics, easy-to-wear work attire and delicate jewellery that will appeal to the neighbourhood’s moms and their teenage offspring.
“We wanted to bring in the kind of clothing and jewellery brands that are unique and not seen often,” says Evelina. For spring, this means Coachella-worthy fringed vests and tie-dyed frocks, alongside colourful silk scarves and printed wellies. The eclectic mix of labels includes Denmark-based Soaked in Luxury and Vancouver’s Gentle Fawn , as well more professional-looking lines from Inwear and Vince Camuto . So far, Sanctuary ‘s tailored army-green cargo pants have been selling well (thanks in part to fan Jennifer Aniston ). Our favourite part about the store, though, is a massive armoire filled with stackable silver rings, trendy ear climbers, amethyst bracelets and vintage lockets—all the jewellery needed to nail that minimalist pixie dream girl look.
312840 The store carries colourful, spring-appropriate scarves from New York brand <strong>Echo Design</strong>. $39 (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-01.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-01/ store-guide-adorn-01 0 0
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312842 Montreal label <strong>Lamarque</strong> makes this fringed leather vest that'll add some '70s-inspired edge to your basic summer concert attire. $255 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-03.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-03/ store-guide-adorn-03 0 0
312843 Another festival-worthy piece, this time from <strong>Gentle Fawn</strong>. $95 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-04.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-04/ store-guide-adorn-04 0 0
312844 UK brand <strong>Joules</strong> designs these patterned wellies that'll help you survive springtime showers. $95 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-05.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-05/ store-guide-adorn-05 0 0
312845 The store also sells a selection of <strong>Botkier</strong> leather handbags and totes. For spring, we're totally into this boldly hued clutch. $149 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-06.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-06/ store-guide-adorn-06 0 0
312846 We also love <strong>BB Dakota'</strong>s long floral vest, which goes perfectly with those army-green trousers. $88 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-07.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-07/ store-guide-adorn-07 0 0
312841 And here's the large jewellery cabinet, for all your accessorizing needs. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-02.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-02/ store-guide-adorn-02 0 0
312847 The store's vintage jewellery collection includes sterling silver lockets. $175 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-08.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-08/ store-guide-adorn-08 0 0
312848 And these stunning rings are a rare estate find. $195 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-09.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-09/ store-guide-adorn-09 0 0
312849 Stackable sterling silver rings by Ottawa label <strong>Fluid Jewellery</strong> can fit together in a number of ways. $125-$355 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-10/ store-guide-adorn-10 0 0
312850 Trendy ear climbers from designer <strong>Leah Alexandra</strong> have also been a popular seller. $155 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-11/ store-guide-adorn-11 0 0
312851 California jewellery designer<strong> Marida</strong>'s simple gemstone bracelets are surprisingly affordable (and Adorn is one of the only Canadian boutiques to stock them). $40 each https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-12.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-12/ store-guide-adorn-12 0 0
312852 And here: two armchairs for bored husbands. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-13.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-13/ store-guide-adorn-13 0 0
312853 Yet another Woodstock-inspired piece for summertime shindigs. $129 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-14.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-14/ store-guide-adorn-14 0 0
312854 Here you can see some of the store's more work-appropriate apparel, including striped pencil skirts and long-sleeved tops. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-15-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-15.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-15/ store-guide-adorn-15 0 0
312855 In-demand <strong> Sanctuary</strong> trousers come in various shades of army green and cream. $109-$179 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-16-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-16.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-16/ store-guide-adorn-16 0 0
312857 The shop is right next to <strong>Waxon Waxbar</strong>. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-18-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/store-guide-adorn-18.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/style/store-guide-adorn-rosedales-new-womenswear-boutique-doubles-jewellery-shop/slide/store-guide-adorn-18/ store-guide-adorn-18 0 0