Street Style: Torontonians of all types converge at Yonge-Dundas Square
Street Style: Torontonians of all types converge at Yonge-Dundas Square
Yonge-Dundas Square can be a polarizing intersection for many Torontonians: for some, it’s a great place to take in a free concert; for others, an obnoxious tourist trap surrounded by too many billboards. Regardless, pedestrians can usually count on some sort of entertainment, whether it’s a flash mob or an art show (or an angry soapbox rant). On a midweek lunch hour we took in an Afro-fusion dance-off followed by a rock show from the Tyler Shaw Band as part of FIFA Fan Fest. Milling about the square were retired people-watchers, off-duty mascots dressed in head-to-toe rainbow print and, of course, professional-looking nine-to-fivers grabbing a bite to eat. Here are some of the most diverse looks we came across.
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- <strong>Name: </strong>Rachel Rainbow<br /><strong><br /> Age:</strong> 27<br /><br /> “I like fun, playful, high-vibration outfits. Kidswag!”
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- “I'm a mascot, but just here supporting my friend in the flash mob.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Greg Samba<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 27<br /><br /> “Well, my 'real' job is merchandiser. But I'm a dancer—mostly Afro-fusion, but hip-hop and of course dance hall, too. Our group Black Stars just performed in the square.”
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- <strong>Name: </strong>Esie Mensah<br /><strong>Age:</strong> 29<br /><br /> “We're here today bringing the joy of dance to everyone and representing the beautiful Ghanaian culture.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Richard Fedz<br /><strong><br /> Age: </strong>87<br /><br /> “I live around the corner, so I come here to sit and kill my time.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Brittany Edwards<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 24<br /><br /> “I don't like when people use this square as a soapbox. I've heard some pretty rude rants take place.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Kel Chodon<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> Forever young<br /><br /> “My dog adds the glam to my outfit. Otherwise I'm just comfortably dressed.”
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- <strong>Name: </strong>Said Hussein<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 71<br /><br /> “I'm a retired old man! This is just what I wear every day. I come here to watch the people.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Ra'shana Charles<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 12<br /><br /> “My favourite part of the day was performing an Azonto dance with the flash mob—my dreams came my way today.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Justin Degraaf<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 30<br /><br /> “I just got off stage. I'm the bassist in the Tyler Shaw band, so this is my everyday casual rock show look!”
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- “I wear these boots every day—they're pretty worn in.”
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- <strong>Name: </strong>Mariela Cruz<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 29<br /><br /> “I love the hectic beauty of Dundas Square. It feels like the heart of downtown, with something always happening day or night.”
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- <strong>Name: </strong>Kristopher Macapinlac<br /><strong><br /> Age</strong>: 27<br /><br /> “Whatever I put on on a daily basis always starts from the feet. Then I work my way up. I'm a big shoehead and any pieces I put on have to mix and match.”
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- “I got these Nike Footscape chukkas from Japan—they weren't released here.”
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- <strong>Name:</strong> Daniela Gomez<br /><br /> <strong>Age:</strong> 23<br /><br /> “I'm taking photographs of this painter, Carlos, today. I'm helping out with his social media.”
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- “This tattoo is a traditional mandala. A friend of mine designed it.”
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Yonge-Dundas Square can be a polarizing intersection for many Torontonians: for some, it's a great place to take in a free concert; for others, an obnoxious tourist trap surrounded by too many billboards. Regardless, pedestrians can usually count on some sort of entertainment, whether it's a flash mob or an art show (or an angry soapbox rant). On a midweek lunch hour we took in an Afro-fusion dance-off followed by a rock show from the Tyler Shaw Band as part of FIFA Fan Fest. Milling about the square were retired people-watchers, off-duty mascots dressed in head-to-toe rainbow print and, of course, professional-looking nine-to-fivers grabbing a bite to eat. Here are some of the most diverse looks we came across.
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