Store Guide: Holt Renfrew Men, the luxe retailer’s new guys-only boutique
By Jean Grant |
By Jean Grant |

Name: Holt Renfrew Men
Sells: Menswear and accessories
Contact Info: 100 Bloor St. W., 416-960-2929, holtrenfrew.com
Hours: M-W, Sa 10-8, Th-Fr 10-9, Su 11-7
Holt Renfew has opened its first men’s-only boutique on Bloor Street. The 16,500-square-foot space, which was designed by Janson Goldstein (the same company responsible for the Yorkdale location’s recent makeover), has a distinctly more masculine vibe than the brand’s other shiny flagships—it’s even abandoned those signature hot pink shopping bags. Guys browsing the pricey apparel may be distracted by the $355,000 Ferrari in the entranceway, or the exhibit of antique hockey trophies from Conn Smythe’s private collection.
In keeping with its slogan, “a new tradition,” the shop stocks elegant, old-school apparel as well as edgier pieces. There’s an enormous footwear boutique on the first level (which is devoted entirely to accessories), where guys can get a complimentary shoe shine as they browse classic brogues or trendy Lanvin sneakers. On the second floor, shoppers will find impeccable Prada suits alongside casual attire like cozy Belstaff jackets and J. Brand denim. Plus, there’s a totally unique tailoring suite: after over a century on Wellington Street, Toronto tailor Walter Beauchamp has set up shop within the new space to offer men a completely bespoke experience. Other amenities include a valet service and a luxuriously appointed personal shopping suite.
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- <b>Holt Renfrew Men</b> is located in the former <b>Roots</b> space on Bloor Street's Mink Mile. The store offers a valet service for busy customers.<br />
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- The store had to completely re-design the entranceway to allow for the $355,000 Ferrari sportscar to drive through.
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- The entire first floor is devoted to accessories. It stocks cufflinks, sunglasses and leather bags from labels like <strong>Salvatore Ferragamo, Dior Homme</strong> and <strong>David Yurman</strong>.<br />
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- The first floor also houses an extensive footwear boutique with shoes from over 25 designers. (By the window, there's an installation of hanging shoe trees.)<br />
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- Old-fashioned luggage from <strong>Bertoli</strong> is on display on the first floor. The large trunk on the right can be yours for $20,500.
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- Looking down on a shoe display from the second floor (which used to house a little-known Roots café).
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- Complimentary shoe shines are on offer in the footwear boutique.<br />
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- Curated by interior designer <strong>Tommy Smythe</strong> (great-grandson of former <b>Toronto Maple Leafs</b> owner <strong>Conn Smythe</strong>), the exhibit displayed on shelves alongside the escalator includes a sword won by the legendary Canadian during World War Two.
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- Holts Men offers a larger selection of menswear brands than other Holts locations.<strong> Magnanni</strong> is one brand that's completely new to the store. $525<br />
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- Two leopard-print shoes from <strong>Saint Laurent Paris</strong>. $995 (left); $1,295 (right)<br />
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- <strong>Jan Leslie</strong> cufflinks come in a range of styles. We like the lion heads and penguins. $420-$625
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- A pair of <strong>Lanvin</strong> sneakers. $690
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- The second floor houses men's apparel. In addition to suits and other formal wear, there's also a large selection of denim from brands like <strong>J. Brand</strong> and <strong>Citizens of Humanity</strong>.<br />
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- As part of the Holts Men re-brand, the store abandoned its signature hot pink bags in favour of a more masculine shade of grey (the inside lining is still pink, though).<br />
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- Shoppers who purchase suits, dress shirts or sports coats from <strong>Armani Collezioni</strong>, <strong>Canali,</strong> <strong>Ermenegildo Zegna </strong>or the<strong> Holt Renfrew Collection</strong> can have their items customized (for free) by the brand's San Andrea Custom Suiting and Made-to-Measure service.
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- A wall of products, including colognes and toilettries from <strong>Hermès, Tom Ford</strong> and <strong>Aqua di Parma.</strong><br />
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- The formal wear section carries suits from designers like <b>Zegna, Armani</b> and <b>Valentino.</b>
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- A <strong>Hermès </strong>bath kit, which includes two colognes, shampoo and eau de toilette. $449<br />
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- <strong>Walter Beauchamp Tailors</strong>, the 106-year-old Toronto institution that announced the closure of its Wellington shop earlier this year, has a new home on the second floor. Third-generation owner <strong>Terry Beauchamp</strong> heads up the tailoring suite, offering up completely bespoke suits and formal wear.
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- Walter Beauchamp has made bespoke garments for business leaders and the military as well as formal attire for royal weddings.
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- The personal shopping suite is outfitted with chic furniture from <b>Avenue Road.</b> The circular piece of art is (somewhat inexplicably) called <strong>Angeline Jolie</strong>.<br />
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- A set of <strong>Bruno Cucinelli</strong> candles sitting atop a table from <strong>Avenue Road</strong>. $120 each
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- A cozy sweater from <strong>Moncler</strong>, perfect for the ski season. $595<br />
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- This <strong>Belstaff</strong> jacket has a down vest attached to leather sleeves. $1,950<br />
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- Pattern-loving guys can bag this <strong>Valentino</strong> camo jacket for chilly winter nights. $1,490
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- A miniature model of the Stanley Cup from Conn Smythe's private collection. (As the former owner of the Leafs, his name has appeared on the real cup eight times).<br />
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- A chic brown leather <b>Gucci</b> backpack. $3,350
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- Credit-card holding cases from <b>Valextra.</b> $240 each
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- A selection of silk pocket squares from <strong>Stefano Ricci</strong>. $85-$125<br />
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