Street Style: mall-goers look surprisingly cool while “getting in and getting out” at the Eaton Centre
Street Style: mall-goers look surprisingly cool while “getting in and getting out” at the Eaton Centre
By Jean Grant | December 11, 2014
By Jean Grant | 12/11/2014
(Images: Jenna Marie Wakani)
Looking stylish isn’t usually a top priority for stressed-out mall shoppers. (As one man put it, “It’s a get-in-and-get-out kind of process.”) But earlier this week at the Eaton Centre—during the peak holiday-shopping frenzy around 5 p.m.—there were some surprisingly cool-looking people wandering amongst the usual crowds of loitering teens, lost tourists and suit-clad businessmen. The best power-shopping outfits united functionality with effortlessness. Our favourite looks were unexpected: a bright floral shirt underneath a parka , an intricately handwoven sweaterdress and a cozy take on the Canadian tuxedo .
302070 <strong>Names:</strong> Rosario Sortino, Todd Brolley<br />
<strong>Ages:</strong> 26<br />
<strong>Professions:</strong> Tattoo Artist (Ultimate Tattoo), Sous-Chef (Hogtown Smoke)<br />
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“Christmas shopping here is sort of a get-in-get-out kind of process.” (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani) https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-17-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-17.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-17/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-17 0 0
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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302059 <strong>Name:</strong> Alexandra Hurymovich<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 25<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Banana Republic Sales Staff<br />
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“I usually prefer to shop online—but this dress is handmade from a friend of mine. It's a replica of one by the Russian designer Dashima.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-06-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-06.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-06/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-06 0 0
302090 <strong>Names:</strong> Cayma Martinez, Anael Sambo<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22, 23<br />
<strong>Professions:</strong> Students<br />
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Cayma: “I'm enjoying a week off before my exams start.”<br />
Anael: “And I'm celebrating! I just finished all my exams.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-22-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-22.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-22.jpg 804 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-22/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-22 0 0
302056 <strong>Name:</strong> Sy Blake<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 30<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Graphic Designer<br />
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“I work nearby, so I'm just grabbing something to eat—no shopping just yet! My style is kind of cozy, sort of a mish-mash and definitely eclectic.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-03-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-03.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-03/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-03 0 0
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302054 <strong>Name:</strong> Mike Minihane<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 33<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Teacher<br />
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“I'm Christmas shopping, just trying to get it all done here at once. I just bought my nephew a gift, so that's a start.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-01-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-01.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-01/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-01 0 0
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302061 <strong>Name:</strong> Katie Evans<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 25<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Actress<br />
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“My brother's visiting, so the Eaton Centre is kind of a one-stop-wonder for holiday shopping. But I'm not typically an Eaton Centre girl; I usually hang out on Ossington.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-08-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-08.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-08/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-08 0 0
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302069 <strong>Name:</strong> Chris Lew<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 23<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Freelance Photographer<br />
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“I'm trying to holiday shop, but I don't know. It's pretty exhausting.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-16-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-16.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-16/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-16 0 0
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302088 <strong>Name:</strong> Jo Vivienne Grey<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Sephora Sales Staff<br />
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“My kilt's from the Black Market—I only really shop vintage or Sephora. I love Courage My Love in Kensington.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-20-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-20.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-20/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-20 0 0
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302057 <strong>Name:</strong> Matthew Pitt<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 17<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Student<br />
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“We're from Sarnia, actually, just on a class trip. We visited the legislature and the Toronto Stock Exchange, and now have some free time to shop.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-04-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-04.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-04/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-04 0 0
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302067 <strong>Name:</strong> Adriano Lubo<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Sous-Chef at Via Mercanti<br />
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“My sister's in town from Italy, so I'm showing her things I think she should see, like the Eaton Centre I guess? Next we're going to go for a skate downtown.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-14-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-14.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-14/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-14 0 0
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302064 <strong>Name:</strong> William Dalton<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 21<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Club Monaco Sales Staff<br />
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“I don't believe that florals should just be for spring.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-11-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-11.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-11/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-11 0 0
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302063 <strong>Name:</strong> Malcolm Mo<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Student/Stylist<br />
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“I'm actually just on my way to the Justin Timberlake concert. My sister's a big fan, so I'm taking her.” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-10-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-10.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-10/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-10 0 0
302060 <strong>Name:</strong> Monica Le<br />
<strong>Age:</strong> 27<br />
<strong>Profession:</strong> Hair Stylist<br />
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“I just bought a skirt and lipstick from Sephora. They're not gifts though!” https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-07-200x200.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-07.jpg 800 1200 [] https://torontolife.com/style/street-style-holiday-shoppers-toronto-eaton-centre/slide/toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-07/ toronto-eaton-centre-street-style-07 0 0
Jay and Silent Bob?
I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. ha ha ha
i love how people are conflicted between wanting to be photographed but then having evidence they were at the Eaton Center, instead of, you know, Ossington. Or W Queen W.