Year in Review: the 15 best street-style looks of 2012
Year in Review: the 15 best street-style looks of 2012
Every two weeks, we go to a different neighbourhood, seeking Toronto’s best-dressed denizens and examining the diverse style sets that make up the city. This week, we look back on a year’s worth of outfits and pick our favourite 15. They run the gamut from subtle to attention-grabbing, ladylike to rockstar, retro to decidedly modern. All of them, however, share one important attribute: they are undeniably cool.
See all 15 looks »
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- This retro summer get-up was all the more special amongst the denim cut-offs and athletic wear at Trinity Bellwoods park.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/05/25/toronto-street-style-trinity-bellwoods-park/" target="_blank">See all of the Trinity Bellwoods street style gallery »</a>
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- A velvet bowtie and a polka-dot pocket square ensemble are fun, but stop short of over-the-top.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/04/27/toronto-street-style-financial-district/" target="_blank">See the rest of our Financial District street style gallery »</a><br />
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- A wonderfully coherent look: the pleats on her dress echo the ribs of the parasol, and its turquoise colour picks up the blue in her tattoo.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/08/03/toronto-street-style-kensington-market/" target="_blank">See the rest of our Kensington Market street style gallery »</a><br />
- (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- Some outfits just make us smile, and this riot of print and colour is one of them.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/08/03/toronto-street-style-kensington-market/" target="_blank">See the rest of our Kensington Market street style gallery »</a><br />
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- Ripped jeans, a newsboy cap and soft leather boots? No kid has the right to be this cool.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/08/03/toronto-street-style-kensington-market/" target="_blank">See the rest of our Kensington Market street style gallery »</a><br />
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- This is workday dressing done right: well-fitting and modern with a touch of personality.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/08/31/street-style-king-west/" target="_blank">See the rest of our King West street style gallery » </a><br />
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- Nothing beats a shimmering pink superhero cape.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/08/17/toronto-street-style-st-lawrence-antiques/" target="_blank">See the rest of our St. Lawrence Antique Market street style gallery »</a><br />
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- This Pride celebrant isn’t taking his look too seriously, wearing denim on denim and metal spikes and accessorizing with a tweaked cap and a sandwich.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/07/06/toronto-street-style-pride-2012/" target="_blank">See the rest of our Pride 2012 street style gallery »</a><br />
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- Linen pants, nautical stripes, straw hat, sunglasses. Classic and beautiful.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/06/08/toronto-street-style-yorkville-ladies-who-lunch/" target="_blank">See the rest of the Yorkville street style gallery »</a><br />
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- The cinched waists and full skirts of retro frocks are fantastically flattering. We admire anyone who really goes for a look.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/10/26/street-style-fashion-week/" target="_blank">See all of the fashion week street style gallery »</a>
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- This fashion week spectator achieves a palpably luxe look with soft textures (fur, velvet, silk), plus gold and tortoiseshell accessories. Her grey-blue hair provides the perfect unexpected twist.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/10/26/street-style-fashion-week/" target="_blank">See all of the fashion week street style gallery »</a>
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- This outfit is anchored by two great pieces: an oversize Navaho print coat and luminous leather shoes.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/10/26/street-style-fashion-week/" target="_blank">See all of the fashion week street style gallery »</a>
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- Dip-dyed hair makes this rocker-chic look memorable. (We also <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/05/25/toronto-street-style-trinity-bellwoods-park/attachment/may12streetstylebellwoods2/">snapped</a> this street styler in our Trinity Bellwoods gallery.)<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/11/23/street-style-junction-flea/" target="_blank">See all of the Junction Flea street style gallery »</a>
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- Best of Toronto Street Style 2012
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- A feather jacket and purple leather gloves on the subway deserve to be recognized.<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/11/09/street-style-union-station/" target="_blank">See all of the Union Station street style gallery »</a><br />
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- The perfect mix of typical schoolgirl (knee socks, violin case, backpack) and current trends (chiffon blouse, cross-body bag, nerd glasses).<br /> <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/style/toronto-street-style/2012/09/28/street-style-back-to-school/" target="_blank">See all of the U of T street style gallery »</a>
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See all 15 looks »
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Lady #2 with the feather cape thing is the best. So sophisticated and a lovely smile. Lady #5, pretty face but that Kelly-Osbourne-wannabe gray died hair takes away from it. Too bad. Lady #6 is a bit over the top and I can’t figure out if I like it or hate it. I think Lady #14 is cutting her own bangs. She needs to stop doing that. All the kids are so cute, especially kid #11. That’s attitude, all right.
Interesting fashion styles!