Fashion fit: Tailor shops in Toronto’s east end
Tailoring may seem like a lost art these days but it’s alive and well in Toronto’s east end. Whether it be a quick adjustment to a set of slacks, or a made-to-measure bespoke clothing project, these east end tailors are skilled at the tale-of-the-tape.
Silhouette Tailoring
253 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G6Silhouette Tailoring is a boutique-style shop run by Nasir Naebkhil, offering personal, one-on-one service to the most discerning customers. Located in South Riverdale, the shop caters to men and women, providing alteration services like hemming, repairs and restyling, as well as made-to-measure clothing. They’re open late on weekdays so you can drop in after work.
Martino Nguyen Designs
966 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1R5Martino Nguyen Designs’ portfolio is impressive. They have an extensive celebrity client list and credits for motion picture wardrobes and TV shows, including The Kennedys, Dave For Mayor and the Rick Mercer Report, to name a few. But they’re not all showbiz – they offer everyday tailoring and alteration services, too. With a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail, they custom-tailor clothing and costumes and perform wardrobe alterations.
Riverdale Cleaners
746 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 2P1Riverdale Cleaners does more than launder clothes. Though they specialize in wet cleaning (an environmentally-friendly cleaning process), they also have a full-service tailoring department on-site. Razi, Riverdale’s resident tailor, performs alterations and repairs of all kinds to men’s and women’s clothing and offers bespoke dressmaking. Bring in your curtains, roman blinds and pillow coverings as well. The shop’s free delivery service is an added bonus.
Caruso Fine Tailoring
830 Danforth Ave Main, Toronto, ON M4J 1L6Established in 1978 by Italian immigrant Enrico Caruso, this tailor shop brings European chic to the Danforth Village. Caruso Fine Tailoring takes pride in being among one of the few remaining family-owned tailor shops in town. “Fine” says it all about their services. They’ve spent decades making a name for themselves in the world of men’s fashion, and they work with the highest-quality, most exclusive fabrics and materials. They custom-tailor every suit by hand, using the finest imported silks and wools. If you can’t come to the shop, they’ll come to you.
The Perfect Fit By Emerald
932 Pape Ave, East York, ON M4K 3V2Located in the heart of East York, this quaint little shop is run by Emerald Tharrenos. Hailing from Greece, Emerald has proudly served her many loyal customers for over 35 years. She began her career working in clothing factories where she honed her skills and learned the tricks of the trade. She offers everyday alterations and repairs, and a custom made-to-measure service. And, if you need a same-day emergency repair, you can call her day or night.
