Name: hr2
Sells: Womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories and jewellery
Contact info: 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, 905-886-2427, holtrenfrew.com
Hours: M–Sa 10–9, Su 11–7
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The new hr2 store at Vaughan Mills breaks from now defunct Holt Renfrew Last Call’ s packed racks of clearance merchandise and last season’s rejects. Instead, Holt Renfrew’s new lower-priced spinoff sells brand new merch from upscale brands at discount prices (for example, Rebecca Minkoff purses are all at least $100–$200 cheaper than the suggested retail price, while men’s Gucci loafers are going for $299 instead of $385). The stores also carry high-end designer’s diffusion lines, like Michael Michael Kors and Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Weekly shipments mean the stock is constantly turning over, and the 150-brand roster also includes shoes and accessories by Burberry, Prada, Manolo Blahnik, Stuart Weitzman, Mulberry and Valentino and clothing by Boss, Naked and Famous, Nicole Miller, Diane von Furstenberg, Alice + Olivia and Pink Tartan. Though the 25,000-square-foot space still has the cement floor and barebones feel of an outlet store, it’s bright and well-organized, making the hunt for designer deals fun rather than frustrating. (Nordstrom— and its off-price shop Nordstrom Rack —should arrive in Canada braced for battle).
213076 About 75 per cent of hr2’s brands are also found at Holt Renfrew (though there’s no product overlap) Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-11/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-11 0 0
213075 Front section: womenswear and rows of handbags; middle: women’s footwear and jewellery cases; back: men’s suiting, casual clothes and shoes Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-10/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-10 0 0
213077 In the handbag section, we found a fringed <strong>Rebecca Minkoff </strong>cross-body bag for $316 rather than the suggested retail price of $569. The section also had <strong>Mulberry</strong> and <strong>Burberry </strong>purses selling for more than $1,000 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-intro/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-intro 0 0
213066 <strong>Kors by Michael Kors</strong> wedge sandals for $148, rather than $295. Also spotted in the self-serve shoe section: <strong>Kate Spade</strong> satin heels for $149 and <strong>Sam Edelman</strong> boots for $116 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-01/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-01 0 0
213073 The women’s department is split into a casual section aimed at younger shoppers and a ladies’ section with higher-end work and cocktail attire Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-08/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-08 0 0
213074 We found a Pink Tartan sweater for $119, rather than $275, and several cute dresses by <strong>Alice + Olivia </strong>and <strong>Tara Jarmon</strong> Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-09/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-09 0 0
213069 Men’s suits start at $499 and go up to about $799. Labels include <strong>English Laundry</strong> and the in-house hr2 label. Shirts by <strong>John Varvatos </strong>and <strong>Boss </strong>cost $75–$135 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-04.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-04/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-04 0 0
213071 <strong>Gucci </strong>brogues, $399, compared to the suggested retail price of $740 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-06/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-06 0 0
213070 Casual labels in the men’s department include <strong>7 For All Mankind </strong>and <strong>Polo Ralph Lauren</strong> Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-05.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-05/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-05 0 0
213068 In the sunglasses section, <strong>Burberry, Fendi </strong>and <strong>Dolce and Gabbana,</strong> plus a pair of <strong>Stella McCartney </strong>shades selling for $110 instead of $240 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-03.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-03/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-03 0 0
213067 The store carries costume jewellery, as well as mid-priced labels like <strong>Dannijo</strong> Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-02/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-02 0 0
213072 Lingerie and swimsuits are also for sale, plus <strong>Happy Socks</strong> for $7 Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills Store Guide: hr2 at Vaughan Mills https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-hr2-holt-renfrew/slide/store-guide-hr2-vaughan-07/ store-guide-hr2-vaughan-07 0 0
r u fer realz?
“Gucci loafers are going for $299 instead of $385” this is hardly a discount. i’ll save my real shopping for a trip to the States.
shut up… you’re obvi poor, scaralamouchey
How dare poor people use the internet!