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Inside Holt Renfrew’s gigantic, swanky new Square One location

By Jean Grant| Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani
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Holt Renfrew Square One Exterior

Holt Renfrew’s brand-new Square One location, which opened its doors last week after a year and a half of construction, is the latest ultra-slick department store to hit the GTA. The 130,000-square-foot, marble-floored space was designed by New York–based interiors firm Janson Goldstein LLP, and it oozes luxury: custom art installations give off a gallery vibe, while the lavish personal shopping suites and lounge areas are worthy of a palace. Mississauga’s elite can take advantage of a concierge, valet, master tailor and an on-site leather artisan who can add bespoke embossing to Balenciaga handbags.

Show-stopping jewellery is housed beneath a sparkling custom chandelier made by Manhattan-based Axon-Design:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

The shop contains more than 200 designer brands, including womenswear from brands like Philip Lim, Acne and Marni:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

The stories black tie–appropriate gowns from designers like Elie Saab and Wayne Clark:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

The men’s section was modelled after Holt Renfrew Men on Bloor Street, and features the same grey-and-silver colour scheme, plus a separate entrance. All carpets in the store were designed by local rug shop Creative Matters:

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Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

The art displayed above these men’s accessories is by Toronto-born artist Harv Glaze. It’s also for sale:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

Holt Renfrew’s “Apartment” at Square One is devoted solely to personal shopping. The tree branch–inspired chandelier was created by NYC lighting designer Lindsey Adelman:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

Holt Renfrew’s charitable H Project sells artisan-crafted goods from around the world. This season’s finds are mostly from South America:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

This dangling light fixture is a custom piece by Dupont studio Commute Design:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

Here’s where shoppers can load up on stilettos, sneakers and flats from labels like Aquazurra, Gucci and Manolo Blahnik:

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Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

There’s a nail bar, too, which offers manicures with a hydrating hand mask, massage and designer polish finish:

Inside Holt Renfrew's gigantic, swanky new Square One location

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