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Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers

By Jean Grant
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Even in the dead of winter, when 90 per cent of the city is swaddled in down-filled Arctic Tech, there’s one neighbourhood where style definitely isn’t dead: Yorkville. The swanky ‘hood is a hotbed of inspiring winter fashion—even, as it turns out, in the middle of a workday on one of the coldest afternoons of the year. We spotted pedestrians young and old looking casually cool in furs, statement coats and lots of luxurious layers. Here’s how they pulled it off.

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Diana Etherington Age: 25 Profession: Market director “I really like to be comfortable. I’m big on layering.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Alex Buckley Age: 24 Profession: Student “My style is functional yet still a bit out-there. Scarves are key for winter. So is wool—I’m really into lots of soft wool right now.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Clarissa Crocombe Age: 22 Profession: Sales associate “I wear a mix of vintage and bohemian pieces. I love to thrift, but I also love to shop at Free People. Vintage fur is essential for staying warm in winter.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Robert Kennedy Age: 66 Profession: Harry Rosen sales manager “I dress for me.”

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Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Jacqueline Silva Age: 26 Profession: Sales associate “In winter I wear as many layers as possible!”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Taylor Bayne Age: 25 Profession: Visual merchandiser “I’m pretty minimal. Very basic. I love classic whites and beiges.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Michael Vasile Age: 22 Profession: Fixer “My style? Who knows.” Friend: “He gets dressed in the dark.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Anna Cordon Age: 28 Profession: PR lead “My look is a mix of old lady and party girl.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Amanda Prow Age: 25 Profession: Sales manager “My style’s eclectic and modern.”

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Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Daniel Sinniah Age: 35 Profession: Regional manager “I try to keep my look as clean as possible. In winter, I basically buy every colour henley possible and layer them under multiple pieces of outerwear.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Nikki Byrne Age: 40 Profession: Fundraiser “Legwarmers are my secret for staying warm. Otherwise, my style is very simple and comfortable.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Stuart Oakes Age: 20 Profession: Student “My look’s kinda like Zachary Cole Smith—you know Sky Ferreira’s boyfriend? But pretty.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Kelsea Schnitzler Age: 23 Profession: Sales associate “I’m quite minimalist. I try to focus on key pieces that are visually interesting.”

Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
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Name: Michelle Mayers Profession: Teacher “I get inspiration from the ‘40s and ‘50s. It was a time where women wanted to set themselves apart. This hat was a $20 find from Kensington Market.”

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Street Style: Yorkvillers defy the cold in toasty, luxurious layers
(Image: Kayla Rocca)

Name: Quinton Cruickshanks Age: 20 Profession: Sales rep “My look is simple. I stick with fairly neutral shades, with pops of colour.”

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